by Michael P. Kelly
In less than 48 hours the curtain will rise on another season in the National Hockey League. With so much parity in the game it is harder than ever to make predictions on how certain elements will play out. The best most can do is make educated guesses and hope they [...]
The Columbus Blue Jackets sent Alexandre Picard and Mathieu Roy through waivers today, with the hopes that they clear and be assigned to the Syracuse Crunch. With Fredrik Modin on the Injured Reserves to start the season and the late pre-season trade with the Calgary Flames for Anton Stralman, the 23 man roster now seems [...]
Fredrik Mosin of the Columbus Blue Jackets is expected to start the season on the Injured Reserves. He has a sprained right knee that occurred in a pre-season game versus the Minnesota Wild September 18th. Coach Ken Hitchcock said today that Modin will be out for 10-14 more days.
Jason Chimera, also injured in [...]
What? Like that pun has never been used before.
Anyway, in the final game of the pre-season, the Blues completely dismantled the Linkopings HC 6-0. You could tell it was going to be a blow out when Carlo Colaiacovo got a tally. The Blues used all three of their goaltenders (Mason, Conklin, and Bishop, in that [...]
If anyone dares to question my loyalty, I’m sure there are a few people over at jetBlue who could vouch for me (as they laugh while rolling in my money). After moving back to the East Coast from the Bay Area in July, my Shark encounters are now few and far between and to tell [...]
Toronto and Montreal fans don’t always agree with one another. I know, I know, understatement of the century. I think, though, that Leafs and Habs supporters alike can all agree that there is nothing quite like the rivalry they have with each other. A Leafs Habs rivalry is sure as November snow on Mount Royal.
There [...]
For every high, there are lows. Here are the five worst moments in Blackhawks history.
A full preview of the Northwest division, complete with links and knowledge to keep you up to speed!
By Rick Gethin
Sports bars are a dime a dozen, all over the world. Any city, anywhere, has one; more than likely more than one. But as a hockey fan, where do you go to hang out with other like-minded puck heads? Can the waitstaff at most watering holes give you the +/- of your [...]
(image by edorf81 at Flickr)
Islanders 2009-2010 Season Preview
2008-2009 Stats:
Record: 26-47-9
Eastern Conference: 15th
Atlantic Division: 5th
Key Losses: Bill Guerin, Chris Campoli, Mike Comrie
Key Additions: Dwayne Roloson, Martin Biron, John Tavares
The New York Islanders finished dead last in the league this previous year, giving them the shot at the number one overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry [...]
