Rats and Refs: Selecting for Jerks The Hockey Writers | June 13, 2013 A cornered rat will invariably launch itself at its tormenter. If that seems like bizarre behaviour, consider what would have happened to those rats through history who opted to play…
Mick vs. Quick: How the Rolling Stones Rocked the LA Kings Out of Stanley Cup Contention James McClure | June 12, 2013 The scapegoat most blameworthy for the elimination of the LA Kings from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs is perhaps the most unlikely candidate: The Rolling Stones. The Stones played…
Unsolved Mysteries: The Penguins Collapse in the 2013 Playoffs James McClure | June 11, 2013 How did the Boston Bruins sweep a Pittsburgh Penguins team that comprised Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jarome Iginla, and Kris Letang? That’s the question I have been utterly unable to…
Identity Crisis: Why the Carolina Hurricanes’ New Uniforms Aren’t Enough James McClure | June 6, 2013 If you missed the debut of the Carolina Hurricanes’ new uniforms earlier this week, you didn’t miss much. This link will take you to a gallery showcasing the uniforms. Once you’re…
NHL Combine 2013: An Epic Retelling James McClure | June 3, 2013 Prologue When CHL stars Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jonathan Drouin declined to participate in the fitness tests at the 2013 NHL Combine, few commentators subjected this decision to scrutiny. Why?…
How The Discovery Channel Dealt a Deathblow to the San Jose Sharks James McClure | May 30, 2013 This article is part of my ongoing series that offers scapegoats for teams eliminated in the 2013 playoffs. Check out my previous posts on whom I blame respectively for the Leafs‘…
Happy Anniversary, Kerry Fraser! James McClure | May 29, 2013 In case you haven’t noticed by the slew of blogs discussing the 1992-93 playoffs, this week marks the 20th anniversary of Kerry Fraser’s blown call—a missed high-stick courtesy of Wayne…
Futility: Hockey’s Dirty Word (Part Two) Peter Chau | May 27, 2013 Futility Part Two: The Choke Artists – Teams That Blow (Opportunities) Example: Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals I came across an interesting article from Sean McIndoe of Grantland.com. In his…
Video: The Eyes of a Champion Anatoliy Metter | May 9, 2013 Momentum is indeed a cruel mistress, and the story of Kevin ‘Wheels’ Wheeler is a true testament to the aforementioned statement. When Kevin forgot his hockey equipment that one frosty…
Fantasy Hockey Chateau Bow Wow: NHL Playoffs Beginnings? Chris Wassel | April 30, 2013 The NHL Playoffs and fantasy hockey used to go together like oil and vinegar but not anymore. While daily fantasy sites have not climbed aboard yet, there are enough websites out there…
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Like Henrique, It’s Over? Chris Wassel | April 23, 2013 The final week is here! Hopefully you have won some fantasy hockey titles along the way. While two of our own, Bruce Hollingdrake and Fred Poulin fight it out for The Hockey Writers rotisserie league…
Fantasy Hockey Chateau Bow Wow: Stick A Poker Here! Chris Wassel | April 23, 2013 The fantasy hockey world is heading towards the NHL postseason and it really does feel like someone has the poker set to stun. As the regular season draws to a close, some…