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Josh Smith

Josh is a life-long hockey fan. He grew up as a fan of the New York Rangers, but thanks to their general mismanagement and years of mediocrity, has developed a great appreciation for every team across the league. He’s been writing about hockey on various sites since 1995. In addition to his work at The Hockey Writers, he also keeps tabs on the referees over at ScoutingTheRefs.com.

Rock Out for the Lockout: The Calgary Flames are “Red Hot”

Josh Smith | November 3, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Calgary Flames, Hockey History, Humor

KHL Players of the Week – October 29

Josh Smith | November 1, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, KHL, Pittsburgh Penguins

Rock Out for the Lockout: Jim Schoenfeld Sings!

Josh Smith | October 24, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Hockey Media, New Jersey Devils, Videos

KHL Players of the Week – October 22

Josh Smith | October 23, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories KHL, NHL News

KHL Players of the Week – October 15

Josh Smith | October 19, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories KHL

How Are NHL Players Getting Paid During the Lockout

Josh Smith | October 19, 2012

The NHL players have been locked out by the league while negotiations continue on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.  That means $1.8 billion dollars in contracts are currently going unpaid. But…

Categories International Hockey, KHL, NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Several Kings, Including Andrei Loktionov Miss the Cut on Stanley Cup

Josh Smith | October 17, 2012

This past summer, the Los Angeles Kings hoisted the Stanley Cup and skated around the Staples Center ice.  Each player had an opportunity to spend a day with the holy…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Rock Out for the Lockout: “Clear the Track, Here Comes Shack”

Josh Smith | October 15, 2012

During his time in the NHL, Eddie Shack was not only known for his hockey talents, but also for the mark he left on the music industry.

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Waiting Game Proves Tough for Columbus Blue Jackets

Josh Smith | October 13, 2012

Sure the NHL lockout has been tough on many NHL teams, but perhaps non quite as much as the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Categories AHL, Columbus Blue Jackets

Rock Out for the Lockout: “As The Story Goes” by Theo Fleury

Josh Smith | October 12, 2012

As the lockout continues, so do we with Rock Out for the Lockout. It’s former Calgary Flames star Theo Fleury who takes centre stage this time.

Categories Calgary Flames, Hockey History, Humor

Rock Out for the Lockout: “Champion” featuring Alex Ovechkin

Josh Smith | September 26, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Hockey History, Humor, Washington Capitals

Rock Out for the Lockout: “Hockey Sock Rock”

Josh Smith | September 19, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Hockey History, Humor, New York Rangers
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