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Tabloid-Style Sensationalism The Name Of The Game In Media Vs. NHL War
December 7th, 2009
As hockey fans, we've seen it hundreds of times before: A brutal headshot makes headlines on ESPN.com and gets featured on SportsCenter, or a fight that leaves a player unconscious is condemned between the pages of Sports Illustrated.
Then, suddenly, hundreds of magazines and newspapers jump all over the ensuing coverage, ...
What the Boston Bruins’ Tim Thomas and a Fine Wine Have in Common
December 2nd, 2009
Yes, we've all heard the stories of Tim Thomas' meteoric rise from the minor leagues, to Finland, to the NHL, and back to Finland, before finally becoming a full-time member of the Boston Bruins in 2005-06. We've all heard how he, rather suddenly, went from trying to crack an NHL ...
Away Games Continue To Separate the Columbus Blue Jackets from the Winners
November 28th, 2009
The Jackets have long had a history of struggling on the road. The culmination of this problem came in the 2007-2008 season, when their 14-22-5 away mark was one of the worst in the league and was most certainly the main factor the Jackets missed the playoffs that year (they ...
Ottawa Goalie Pascal Leclaire Injured Making First Save of Season (Satire)
November 24th, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: The following article is entirely a work of fiction. The player quotes used in the following article were created entirely by the author, and in no way should they be mistaken for real quotes. All views and opinions expressed within are solely the viewpoint of the author, and ...
Blue Jackets at The Quarter-Mark: Improved, But More Work Needs Done
November 22nd, 2009
Taking a look at some of the stats for the Columbus Blue Jackets through the twenty-game mark, they seem to indicate the Jackets are vastly improved, even from last season, in which they made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history: They're on par for 48 wins, seven ...
Rick Nash: The Best Hockey Player No One Is Talking About
November 19th, 2009
Playing on consistently bad teams can sometimes have its advantages. For example, if you are a poor player, or just an otherwise good player having an off season, chances are you will face less scrutiny if everyone else around you is playing equally bad. On the flipside, if you ...
When Will the Carolina Hurricanes Get a REAL Goalie?
November 15th, 2009
I do not follow the Carolina Hurricanes on a regular basis, but I have caught them a few times during their epic 14-game losing streak (which was finally snapped today against Minnesota), and based upon what I've seen, there's a goaltending change necessary in "'Cane Country." Now, I'm sure ...
Now There Are No Doubts: Mathieu Garon Needs to Be No. 1 in Columbus
November 14th, 2009
The plan was simple for Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson in the offseason: Hire a goaltender who would serve as a competent backup to rookie standout Steve Mason. Sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry. Now Mathieu Garon should be the go-to guy in Columbus, following ...
NHL Announces New Ways That It Will Screw Fans in 2010-11 Season [HUMOR]
November 13th, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: The following article is entirely a work of fiction. All quotes were created by the author and in no way should they be mistaken for real quotes. This article represents the view solely of the author and does not represent the views and opinions of the National Hockey ...
Steve Mason Problem Can No Longer Be “Swept Under The Rug”
November 12th, 2009
It's been put off long enough. It's now time for Steve Mason to be held accountable for the underwhelming start to the season. The Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender is finally getting a taste of what it's like to have his confidence shaken, and it's costing his team. Mason cruised ...