Zeke
ZEKE is a native of the DC area where he witnessed the birth of the Capitals franchise. After graduating from Cornell University, which had seen hockey glory before he arrived, he moved west to San Jose. There he witnessed the birth of the Sharks franchise. He is still waiting to witness a Championship from any of these teams.
Author's Posts
At the Crossroads of Culture, Family, Science and CTE
July 26th, 2017 One of the most complex issues facing sports, including hockey, is chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE, a brain disease associated with violent head trauma. It has been six years since John Branch’s seminal reporting on the death of hockey fighter Derek Boogard, at age 28, and the advanced CTE which was found in a posthumous study...
Sharks Play the Waiting Game
July 16th, 2017 For the San Jose Sharks, this offseason is pivotal. They lost their all-time leading goal scorer to free agency. They’ve re-signed their all-time best player, despite being 38 years-old, coming off a down season and finishing it with two torn knee ligaments. He got 16% raise. The Sharks have made few moves. Though I question some,...
Is Patrick Marleau Right for the Leafs?
July 14th, 2017 As Patrick Marleau heads to Toronto, there is a buzz. In our third and final part of the series, we'll peer into Marleau's future with the Maple Leafs. Related Part 1: The Ever-So Talented Patrick Marleau Part 2: Patrick Marleau's Yin and Yang During Marleau’s time in San Jose, he often divided the fan base. So it comes as...
Patrick Marleau’s Yin and Yang
July 12th, 2017 Yin and yang represent duality, seemingly opposite or contrary forces which are actually complementary, interconnected and interdependent. In part two of our three-part series, we examine how this duality fits Patrick Marleau. He is a great hockey player and he’ll make for an interesting discussion for a spot in hockey’s Hall of...
The Ever-So-Talented Patrick Marleau
July 10th, 2017 This is the first of three pieces on San Jose Sharks legend Patrick Marleau. This part will cover some of the more descriptive moments of his career in San Jose along with the sorts of highlights which made it such a thrill to watch him play. The second piece will cover his ups and downs, what cements his legacy, and what...
Sharks Are Checking Roster Boxes
July 3rd, 2017 As I flipped my calendar to July, I saw the picture. It is a graceful albatross, flying above the coastline of the Falkland Islands. On July 1, 2017, the NHL began their new calendar season and, as always, a flurry of activity came with it. A bad deal is often called an albatross, and more of these NHL albatross deals happen on the first...
