Gary Bettman’s Big Tobacco Playbook Ross Bonander | July 15, 2012 A big problem is brewing on Gary Bettman’s watch: how to deal with an apparent spike in brain trauma among hockey players. The owners hired him in February of 1993…
A Pledge From The Invisible Hockey Fan Collective Ross Bonander | July 11, 2012 Despite the thousands of words uttered on this record by all parties about the glory of the sport of hockey and the grandeur of its superstars, the basic factors here…
What Happens to the AHL if the NHL Doesn’t Return in 2012? Brent Lemon | July 5, 2012 Remember what happened to the AHL in 2004? The AHL certainly does – one doesn’t forget the sort of dramatic spikes in league attendance, national television coverage, and media interest…
Why Martin Brodeur Is Not Like the Modern-Day Athlete Michael Rappaport | July 3, 2012 Nothing that Martin Brodeur does on the ice is similar to another goalie in the National Hockey League today. The future Hall of Famer will be the last goalie to…
CBA 2012: The Quotable Labor Dispute Ross Bonander | July 1, 2012 With word that talks have begun- strike that: With word that the two sides in hockey’s labor dispute have agreed that in fact they are both in New York City…
Dispatches From Planet Hockey: “TikTok” Edition Jas Faulkner | June 30, 2012 By Jas Faulkner, contributing editor author’s note Stick taps to jball0918 for catching my mistake about Zach Parise’s nationality. “Play ‘FREEBIRD,’ Y’all!” The remaining hours of June 2012 are whithering…
Hockey in Quebec City: Everything is Still Possible Fred Poulin | June 25, 2012 Now that the entry draft is over, the eyes of all the hockey fans will turn to the Phoenix Coyotes saga that is happening in Glendale. Since the June 27th,…
CBA 2012: Why I Root Against The Players Ross Bonander | June 25, 2012 CBA 2012 is almost here. Who do you have, Owners or Players? I know, I know–there are no winners (lie) in these ‘labor disputes’ (misnomer) but the real losers are…
Dispatches From Planet Hockey: The “Do I feel a Draft?” Edition Jas Faulkner | June 24, 2012 by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor It’s Sunday. For some, this means a day of rest. For those who have been busy scribbling down notes, tweeting their whereabouts to readers and…
NHL Draft: The History of the 5th Overall Pick Stephen Stoneman | June 22, 2012 On Friday night, the NHL will hold its 50th NHL Draft (Amateur + Entry) and with that will come the 50th selection with the 5th overall pick. The Toronto Maple…
Florida Panthers Make Prudent Decision to Extend Dale Tallon Charlie Crespo | June 22, 2012 There’s no doubt about it. The Florida Panthers have a bright future. On June 6th, the man that set the Florida franchise up to be a contender for years to…
Cover Warfare: NSH and PHI Face Off Over EA Sports NHL 13 Jas Faulkner | June 19, 2012 by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor Dr. Hook and Shel Silverstein may have been on to something* in 1973 when they wrote their tribute to that symbol of rock and roll…