In the words of wisdom from Chinese military scholar Sun Tzu: “If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.” Who can forget Charlie Sheen’s inspiration hashtag: #Winning And a great & inspirational quote from the film legend, Vin Diesel: “Winning’s Winning.” It appears that the roller ...
After losses to Detroit and Minnesota, I came away from last night’s 3-2 “brutal” victory over the St. Louis Blues more dumbfounded than I’ve ever been. The Canucks play of late has raised the fans’ eyebrows and heart rates. How does a team get out shot so badly in two periods, almost blow a 3-0 lead, ...
It hasn’t been the picture-perfect start Cody Franson envisioned when he was acquired by Brian Burke over the summer. Being a good Canadian boy and Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan, he may of taken things a tad too easy during training camp, which eventually resulted in him being benched in favor of rookie defenseman, Jake Gardiner. ...
In 1979, the NHL absorbed the four strongest surviving members of the WHA, expanding the league to 21 teams. For several reasons, the 1979-80 season is a good starting point for comparing the long term, relative performances of teams over time. All 21 franchises that were around in 1979 are still alive, although some have ...
The smell in the air is cautious optimism, and it’s becoming quite contagious.
