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Three Stars: All-Time Greats of the Northwest Division Teams

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does –...
The Phoenix Soap Opera Must End

Ever since Jerry Moyes put the Phoenix Coyotes into bankruptcy in May 2009, the drama surrounding this NHL team and its ownership has been non-stop. We went through a long, protracted...
The Tradition of Sports and Hallowe’en Costumes

Tonight is All Hallow’s Eve. It’s a special night for the kids, as they get to dress up as their favourite villain or hero and collect enough candy to keep them...
Beer League Chronicles: How one Broken Stick changed my Outlook on the New faces of the NHL

My summer men’s league team is currently in the playoffs. And we have found our way into the semi-finals. Thank you, thank you, I know it’s exciting, but hold the applause...
The History of NHL Offer Sheets

News this morning broke that Shea Weber has signed a 14-year, $110 million offer sheet made by Paul Holmgren and the Philadelphia Flyers. This means that his current team, the...
Death of Dominance, and the Rise of Parity in Professional Sports

In football, seldom has the best team in the regular season hoisted the Vince Lombardi trophy at the end of the year. Through just a little research, I found that this...
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The Phoenix Coyotes: A Conflict of Interest?

Who would have thought it would have taken 16 years for the Phoenix Coyotes to win their first playoff series in franchise history? Founded as a team in 1996 after relocating...