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Author archives: Tyler Kerdman

Born and Raised in Toronto, I am a die-hard Maple Leafs' fan. Hockey's been a part of my life since birth, and it's my ultimate passion. A contributor at Dobberhockey, I started writing for "The Hockey Writers" in February of 2012. "The Week that Was" will be released on a weekly basis. I can be reached on twitter @T_Kerdman

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Philosophy

Don’t look now, but the laughing stock of the league in August has become the feel-good story of 2013.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, who sported a 29-46-7 record last season (good for last in the NHL) were belittled in the offseason for sporting “an AHL roster”. Their forward lines and defensive pairings lacked depth and star power. The goaltending tandem was deemed inexperienced and incredibly inconsistent. Most notably, now-former Columbus general manager Scott Howson was seen by everybody as a serious liability, with the potential to sign off on trades that could only be seen as laughable.

Kaspars Daugavins and the Problems with Shootouts

When the National Hockey League implemented the shootout back in 2005, it seemed as if there was unanimous support for an exhilarating and refreshing way to end ties. That sentiment has certainly changed. The latest subject of controversy revolves around Ottawa Senator and Latvian-born Kaspars Daugavins, who stole the show in his team’s shootout loss ...

Evaluating Some NHL 2012 Offseason Trades

This week, the National Hockey League will hit the midway point of the season. Because the year started in January (instead of October), it is often forgot who swapped sweaters in the summer of 2012.  The offseason was full of notable trades, some of which were (and others were not) worth remembering. While many of ...

Handicapping the 2013 NHL Awards

One-third of the way into the shortened NHL season, there has hardly been a lack of surprise and excitement. The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to lose in regulation, the Buffalo Sabres fired Lindy Ruff after 16 years, and all three Eastern Canada teams are currently in playoff positions. Individually, the season has been very interesting ...

The Week That Was: January 19th-25th

It might have been four months late, but on Saturday, January 19th, 2013, the puck finally dropped to begin the 2013 National Hockey League Season. Despite the aggressive calls for boycotts and protests, it appeared that the majority of fans were excited to see the thirty teams lace up the skates and get back into ...

Brian Burke: A Winner Off the Ice

It feels like just yesterday that Brian Burke walked into the Air Canada Centre, seated behind a podium taking an onslaught of questions from a media group that represented the fans on the Toronto Maple Leafs. There was a newfound excitement, fueling belief that a changing of the guard unlike any one of the 21st ...

NHL: What We’ll Miss October 11th-20th

As the clock struck midnight on Sunday morning, the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement expired. For the second time in under a decade, a work stoppage has halted play in the league. As a result, training camps will be either shortened and likely missed. There is still a possibility of the season starting on time, but ...

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