Posts About "2012 Stanley Cup"
Dustin Penner, A Viable Option For Philadelphia?
June 10th, 2014 The Flyers are in need of more than just defensive support and overall team speed. They now find themselves looking to fill a void that will apparently be left behind by Steve Downie in the role of a power forward. While it's not foolish to believe Jason Akeson could slip into Downie's spot on a full-time basis, there is possibly another...
Mick vs. Quick: How the Rolling Stones Rocked the LA Kings Out of Stanley Cup Contention
June 12th, 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 three sold-out shows in Chicago on 28 and 31 May as well as 3 June. For the LA Kings, the Stones took playing sold-out shows to a new level as...
Brian & Stephen Gionta Go Head to Head
March 21st, 2013 An 11-year NHL veteran, Brian Gionta is the New Jersey Devils franchise leader for goals (48) in a single season (2005-06), is a Stanley Cup champion (2003) and the 34-year-old (standing at 5’7”) is currently the captain of the one of the NHL’s most-storied franchises: the Montreal Canadiens. His brother, 29-year-old Stephen Gionta...
Los Angeles Kings Succeeding Thanks To Blue Line Depth
February 27th, 2013 The Los Angeles Kings suffered a little bit of 'cup hangover' during the first few weeks of the season, but they have won six of their last seven games and have been looking like one of the teams to beat in the Western conference. The defending 2012 Stanley Cup champions started the season 3-5-2 and while their offense stumbled; the...
2012 Final: More Memorable Than it Appears
June 13th, 2012 It’s all over. The puck dropped just after 7:00 in TD Garden and the final whistle blew just past 10:30 at the Staples Center. The goals, saves, hits, injuries, controversies, disappointments, and triumphs all came to a close on Monday. The Los Angeles Kings routed the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 to capture the franchise’s first...
Who does history favour in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals?
May 29th, 2012 Professional wrestling icon Ric Flair frequently noted during his lengthy career that "to be the man, you have to beat the man." A 16-time world champion, Flair gained his accolades by beating the preceding title-holders into submission. In the National Hockey League's playoffs, such a feat isn't as common, but other historical...
Minnesota Wild "What Ifs"
May 4th, 2012 This week we’re taking a look at Minnesota Wild hockey and the state it’s in. Literally and figuratively. And arguing that Minnesota should reap what it grows and sows, so to speak, and keep its own players. The ones who play shinny hockey in the basements of our Minnesota homes, shoot pucks at garage walls at your next door...
