Posts About "Facing Off"
Facing Off: 18 Thoughts on 2018 WJC
December 26th, 2017 Tis the season where, to many, Christmas Day is viewed as World Juniors’ Eve. The annual under-20 world championship, taking place in Buffalo, N.Y., from Boxing Day through Jan. 5, is always a highlight on the hockey calendar. The 2018 edition has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory, with plenty of parity between the...
Facing Off Podcast: Beasts of the East
December 4th, 2017 All we talk about is the Western Conference. Not even a mention of the Toronto Maple Leafs. That criticism wasn’t entirely true in regards to Episode 11 of the Facing Off Podcast — our season debut, starring Félix Sicard — since there was also valuable insight on Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens. Félix will always have a...
Facing Off Podcast: Debating the Season So Far
November 16th, 2017 It’s been too long — far, far too long — but the Facing Off Podcast is finally back. Félix Sicard returns to debate the NHL season to date in Episode 11, which reflects on the first quarter ahead of American Thanksgiving and also serves as our season debut. Better late than never, right? Truth be told, we’ve been MIA since...
Facing Off: Hot Takes to Start Season
October 5th, 2017 Drop of the puck, pitter, patter, let’s get at ’er! That’s a phrase coined by Regan Bartel, the play-by-play voice of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. If you’ve listened to Bartel’s call from the start of a game, any game, you’ve heard that signature line. With the puck dropping on a new NHL season last night, I’ve...
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking Expansion Draft, Offseason
May 22nd, 2017 @FacingOff_THW) and get in on the debate there too. On May 10, when the final buzzer sounded on Game 7 — with the Anaheim Ducks edging the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to advance to the Western Conference final — it was time for Peter Chiarelli to turn the page to next season. To the offseason. As much as he got to enjoy the fruits of his...
Facing Off: Murray over Fleury a Mistake?
May 19th, 2017 Facing Off is a column debating hockey’s hottest topics. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when reading, and feel free to join...
Facing Off: Debating Draft Lottery Results, Stanley Cup Favourites
May 1st, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Facing Off: Sweeping Series, Cleaning House and 2nd Round Predictions
April 24th, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking Entry Draft, Prospects
April 17th, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Facing Off Podcast: NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions
April 11th, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking MVP, Other Awards
March 29th, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Facing Off: Oilers Roundtable Talking Playoffs, Yes Playoffs
March 28th, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Facing Off: Marchand in Mix for Major Awards?
March 20th, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
