Archive for the ‘NHL’ category
Is Sidney Crosby a Hypocrite When It Comes to Head Shots?
November 26th, 2011
Sidney Crosby is a polarizing figure in hockey. Everyone has an opinion on him, whether they think he is the best player in the game or not (for the record, I think he is). But Crosby has been in the spotlight over the last year not for his dazzling on-ice ...
Los Angeles Kings: What Is Wrong with Dustin Brown?
November 26th, 2011
On the whole, the Kings have picked up their game as of late, winning four of their last six. Despite their modest success, Captain Dustin Brown appears to have lost his way. He has not been able to shake off the bad start he’s had to the season.
Brown just has ...
Boston Bruins: 5 Keys to Saturday’s Matchup with the Winnipeg Jets
November 26th, 2011
After a half-full/half-empty Black Friday matinee against Detroit, the Boston Bruins vie to take the point and run. That is, to kickstart another winning run through Saturday’s engagement with the newfangled Winnipeg Jets at TD Garden.The 9-9-4 Jets have clicked on an off-and-on basis over their first seven weeks of ...
Bruins vs. Jets: Boston Looks to Start Another Win Streak After Red Wings Loss
November 26th, 2011
The Boston Bruins' 10-game winning streak was snapped by the Detroit Red Wings on Friday as the defending Stanley Cup champs lost 3-2 in a shootout. However, they will have little time to think about their loss because the Winnipeg Jets will soon play their first game in Boston since ...
13 Highest-Paid NHL Players: Which Ones Are Worth the Price?
November 26th, 2011
Let’s be honest. At the highest level of professional sports the vast majority of athletes are overpaid. Then again, if you’re among the best at your sport in the entire world you’re likely an invaluable commodity to your team. In that sense, it’s hard to argue that the very best ...
Vancouver Canucks: Is the Real Ryan Kesler Finally Back?
November 26th, 2011
Ryan Kesler has been a shadow of the Selke Trophy-winning, 41 goal-scoring machine that dominated games for the Canucks last season. This lack of prowess has been understandable, as Kesler underwent major hip surgery during the summer, and missed training camp plus the first five games of the regular season. ...
Ten Reasons Why Nothing Beats Some NHL Hockey
November 26th, 2011
While I was browsing through Bleacher Report the other day, I saw a poll on the side of the main page.The question asked what the only thing worse than holiday leftovers was, and one of the choices was hockey.It got me thinking—are people still not into hockey whatsoever? Did the playoffs ...
Vancouver Canucks: On the Verge of a Goalie Controversy?
November 26th, 2011
Since their embarrassing 5-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Nov 16th, the Canucks refocused with some tough love from their coach, and have recorded their first three-game win streak of this inconsistent campaign. Over the last week, the Canucks have recorded a 2-1 victory over Ottawa at home, and then ...
Canucks vs. Coyotes: Phoenix Can’t Solve Vancouver Trap; Turris Back on the Ice
November 25th, 2011
The Phoenix Coyotes received a taste of what the rest of the NHL has been recently force-fed by the Vancouver Canucks.
The ability of the Canucks to control the neutral zone has resulted in frustration and ineptitude for recent opponents. In most cases, the result is also a plethora of zeros.
In ...
Best Line in the History of Every NHL Team
November 25th, 2011
Every team has their best line, the go-to group of guys they put on the ice with the game on the line. Right now, there are some fantastic young lines that could someday emerge as the best in the history of their respective organizations.But the deep histories of some teams ...