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Bobby Orr

Quotes of the Week: About Bobby Orr

Ross Bonander | August 13, 2012

The subject of this week’s quotes of the week is the one and only Bobby Orr, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. He could take his speed to…

The Alan Eagleson Auction: 10 Most Offensive Items

Ross Bonander | August 11, 2012

The Alan Eagleson story is well-known. He began representing NHL players in contract negotiations in the 1960s, and wasn’t making much of an impact until Bobby Orr came along. Eagleson…

Out With The Norris, In With The Orr

Ross Bonander | July 3, 2012

Recently Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson was awarded the Norris Trophy. In his acceptance speech, Karlsson failed to thank the Norris family. Where’s the outrage? Why no scandal? The Norris Trophy is…

Sidney Crosby Watch Him While You Can

Bruce Hollingdrake | March 15, 2012

A Guest Post by Adrian Mercer – @MercerAdrian As Sidney Crosby readies himself for his return tonight, the watching world readies itself for the next hit. Such is now the…

Erik Karlsson The Next Elite Defenseman

Peter Harling | March 9, 2012

When the Ottawa Senators drafted Erik Karlsson 15th overall in the 2008 NHL entry draft they had high hopes for him as all first round picks are full of promise…

Gretzky’s Tears: NHL Trade Deadline reminds of the deal that shook hockey nations

Christopher Ralph | February 26, 2012

Book Review: Gretzky’s Tears – Hockey, America, and the Day Everything Changed By Stephen Brunt This 2009 release told the story of the most monumental trade in hockey history and…

You Don’t Wear Number 66

Michael Viola | February 23, 2012

Retiring jersey numbers is a ritual in almost every sport. It is a gesture by a team or league to show appreciation to a certain player for their contributions to…

Book Review: My First Goal

Rebecca Dobrinski | December 8, 2011

My First Goal: 50 Players and the Goal that Marked the Beginning of Their NHL Careers   By Mike Brophy.  (2011, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 254. CAN…

Aaron Ekblad: Barrie’s “Exceptional” Talent

David OConnor | November 8, 2011

Aaron Ekblad became the first defenseman ever granted “exceptional player” status in CHL history last spring. Currently a defenseman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Ekblad is…

Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight

Andrew Johnson | October 28, 2011

In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…

Norris Trophy Winners, Videos and Stories

Bruce Hollingdrake | April 10, 2011

The Norris Trophy is a National Hockey League award given to the best all-around defenseman as voted by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (The Hockey Writers website has…

The NHL Guardian Project: What’s not to love?

Christopher Ralph | January 29, 2011

Guest post by Craig Chambers, Field Producer TSN   The views of this wonderful piece of writing do not reflect the views of TSN or anyone else who pays me,…

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