The Shootout: A Roundtable Discussion on the NHL
The dog days of summer are here, but that won’t stop the Overtime writing crew to share their thoughts on the NHL in this roundtable discussion.
Archive for September, 2012
The Lockout Hurts, Part IV: San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have been one of the NHL’s most successful franchises over the past decade. They have been first or second in the Pacific Division in nine of the past 10 seasons. They have advanced to the Conference Final three times. However, they have been unable to make it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. The Sharks are not as strong as they once were – their forward depth, in particular, is much shallower than it was a few seasons ago.
Who Fights Cancer In A Lockout?
If you don’t know someone, or of someone, who is struggling with a cancer diagnosis or who has died of cancer, you are either too young or in a state of denial. Cancer is indiscriminate, incessant, and ubiquitous. In the United States, we’ve been hurling money at cancer for several decades. If President Nixon’s declaration [...]
The Lockout Hurts, Part III: Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes had arguably the best off-season of any NHL club. They upgraded at center considerably with the acquisition of Jordan Staal from Pittsburgh. They signed a top line winger in Alexander Semin. Their young defense should be one of the best in the NHL in a few years. In particular, rookie Justin Faulk had a stellar 2011-12. However, the Hurricanes won’t be blowing through any NHL cities for the forseeable future thanks to the lockout.
The Shootout: September 11 Roundtable Discussion
With the CBA deadline fast approaching, the Overtime crew shares their thoughts on a variety of hockey issues.
The Lockout Hurts, Part II: Nashville Predators
The impending NHL lockout could be a blessing in disguise for several NHL teams. Thanks to a busy summer, the Nashville Predators are not one of them. The Predators were forced open the bank account up for Shea Weber, and they lost Ryan Suter to free agency. Why would a lockout hurt them? Read on to find out.
Laboring Points: Between Prophets and Non-Prophets
A HOCKEY PROPHET In 1965– before league expansion and before the WHA, at a time when Clarence Campbell was still scoffing at the prospect of a league pool greater than six– Montreal Canadiens President J. David Molson got eerily prophetic for Sports Illustrated: Twenty or so years from now I can see two six-team leagues [...]
The Lockout Hurts, Part I: Los Angeles Kings
The impending NHL lockout could be a blessing in disguise for several NHL teams. However, the Los Angeles Kings are not one of them. Although they played hockey well into the month of June, the Kings would likely lose out from any missed hockey in 2012-13. Why? Read on to find out.