Posts About "Lockout 2012"
The Real Losers of the NHL Lockout
January 4th, 2013 I can’t say my life is the worst without hockey because my income doesn’t depend on it. Sure, having a winter without the sport that thrives on the chill of the wind in the air and the snow covering the ground is hard. It was depressing not having a player like Ilya Bryzgalov enlighten me with his philosophical...
Dearest NHL - I Miss You, When Will You Be Coming Back?
January 3rd, 2013 There's plenty of blame being tossed around these past few months. Lots of damage being done, lots of game playing - just not on the ice where it belongs. We got a taste of top tier hockey while watching the World Junior tourney but it was only a taste. Janne Makkonen reminds us all of what we're missing, why we love not just hockey but...
Loyal Hockey Fans Deserve Better From NHL
January 2nd, 2013 Sometime last Spring, I began to examine what it means to be a loyal fan of an unsuccessful hockey franchise, using the Toronto Maple Leafs as as an example. The general query was what compels some to remain so loyal to one particular sports team that they will suffer through even the lowest of outputs on the ice while putting up record...
NHL Forwards New CBA Proposal to NHLPA
December 28th, 2012 With a new CBA proposal from the NHL firmly in the hands of the NHLPA, there is once again hope that the 2012-13 NHL season will finally commence.
Montreal's Tomas Plekanec Thriving During NHL Lockout
December 25th, 2012 Tomas Plekanec had a rough season with the Canadiens last year. After leading the team in scoring for the two seasons prior, Plekanec fell to fourth last.
Christmas Greetings From Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr
December 24th, 2012 As Christmas approaches, Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr have written a letter to hockey fans everywhere. In it, they'd like to explain their holiday plans. They also discuss their desires and wishes for you and your family.
