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Stop Whinin’! Bring on More Outdoor Games!

Shut up! Just shut the hell up! I want to vomit with the amount of complaining and moaning that so called die-hard fans are spewing out over the announcement of possibly...
New York Islander Ticket Prices Increase 10-Fold Due to Playoff Push

What do the Stanley Cup Playoffs mean to you? As a fan it means great excitement and anticipation for your team to have a chance to win it all. You can...
Detroit Red Wings: Second Period Issues

I don’t know what to say and I’m not sure how to feel. I do know that these feelings are new to me – this heartache and disappointment, game after game....
Making Sense of the Current Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings will make the playoffs, there is no doubt in my mind, but let’s wake the hell up, eh boys? Once again, the team collapsed by giving up...
Are the Ducks the best team in the West?

“The Anaheim Ducks are the best team in the Western conference.” Is that sentence wrong? Does it sound odd? Am I stuck in 2006-07? Are Ducks the Cup favorite right now?...
Barry Melrose Failed: ESPN discussion of NHL vs. NBA Streaks

Barry, Barry, Barry… You have failed to defend hockey on ESPN – the all powerful sports network that tends to pick and chose coverage based on their own needs and has...
Beer League Goons – The “Sean Avery Type” and “Alexander Ovechkin Complex”

If you ever played Beer League hockey you have all experienced this: a beer league goon. There is nothing worse than losing – the experience sucks for everyone equally. While some...
Niklas Kronwall Norris Contender?

Has Niklas Kronwall filled the big shoes that were left by Nicklas Lidström? That is a loaded question if there ever was one. Who in their right mind expect anyone to...
Essential Hockey: The Toronto Maple Leafs After Burke

Hey, should the fans in Toronto be excited right now? Yeah, hell yeah! It’s time to get excited because the team is not only on an impressive run, boasting a record...
Is Setoguchi’s Crosscheck on Kyle Quincey Suspendable?

In last night’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings, Devin Setoguchi completed a direct cross-check to the face of Kyle Quincey. The hit itself happened in the middle...
Betting Time – When Will the Hawks Finally Lose in Regulation?

Get your cash out,’cause it’s time to place your bets! Who will the Chicago Blackhawks finally lose to in regulation? This version of the Chicago Blackhawks have definitely looked special, so...
Sam Gagner Has Finally Arrived

Sam Gagner was drafted in the 1st round, 6th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2007. He was the first player Edmonton took that year in the 1st round as they...
Fantasy Spin: Six Players You Should Own

Fantasy surprises can really make or break you during a long season. They effectively double their impact in a 48-game season. The hot streaks that players of average skill get on...
NHL Happy Hour: Tavares, Staals, and a Ten-goal Snooze-fest

Sometimes I like to just sit back in my chair, put my feet up with a glass of red, relax, and watch some hockey. I watch hockey often, like you, but...
Essential Hockey: Goalies play Big Role in News of the Week

Welcome back to another installment of Essential Hockey. We have another busy week of action to review, so let’s get down to business and cut the small talk. We have almost...
Leafs Future Banking on Kadri-Frattin Combo?

Is the chemistry between Nazem Kadri and Matt Frattin for real? Leafs fans would like to think so. Toronto has had many issues with its young players and developing talent properly...
Essential Hockey: The NHL and Its Fans are Back!

You know what? God damn you NHL. God damn you to hell….Awww, well FINE! Since you are going to make that face… I can’t stay mad at you! That is the...
NHL Happy Hour: Chicago Beer Disappoints Like Blackhawks Goaltending

I decided to visit Chicago during the opening weekend of the NHL season, and boy were they not kidding when they called this place the Windy City. As soon as I...
NHL Frustrations: What the Puck Were They Thinking?

Hey, what is the best part of travelling Is it the annoying lines to get your car to the terminal? Is it the annoying lines to check in? How about the annoying...
NHL Opening Day: 4 Must Watch Games

The season finally kicks off on Saturday, January 19th and the NHL big-wigs wanted to make sure they grab the attention of the fans right off the bat. You will not...