Posts About "Olympics"
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend
June 4th, 2020 Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was in charge. Underneath that gruff exterior was a brilliant hockey mind who laid the groundwork for one of the prominent international hockey powerhouses...
Bandy: The Other Ice Hockey
June 2nd, 2020 Bandy played at the Asian Winter Games (A.Burgermeister) The sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ mph slap shots, beautiful end to end rushes with tape to tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders are major components of the great game of bandy. Most people: "Wait what? You...
Projecting Russia's 2022 Olympic Roster
April 17th, 2020 United StatesCanadaSwedenFinlandCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGermanyMedal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters Could Russia or the Unified Team or Olympic Athletes from Russia repeat as gold medalists when Beijing hosts the 2022 Winter Olympics? If the NHL allows its players to join the fun, they certainly have a good...
Projecting Sweden's 2022 Olympic Roster
April 16th, 2020 United StatesCanadaRussiaFinlandCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGermanyMedal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters If the NHL allows its players to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sweden could have one of the deepest teams in the tournament, especially on defense. Mainstays Victor Hedman and Erik Karlsson will be...
Projecting Canada's 2022 Olympic Hockey Team
April 15th, 2020 United StatesSwedenRussiaFinlandCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGermanyMedal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters Canada’s roster for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games was one of the oldest among countries participating in the Men’s Hockey tournament. They could once again be one of the oldest teams at the 2022 Beijing...
Projecting the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team
April 14th, 2020 CanadaSwedenRussiaFinlandCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGermanyMedal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters While the NHL has not officially committed to sending players to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, there’s a strong chance that it could happen. Back in 2018, the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames participated in...
Top 10 Ways to Improve the NHL
March 6th, 2020 The NHL is constantly evolving, always trying to better itself and the game of hockey. This is crucial, as hockey itself evolves and times change. Some of the rule alterations over the years have drastically changed the NHL, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Taking out the red line in the 2005-06 season is a great...
The Golden Boy: Why NHL Fans Love to Hate Sidney Crosby
January 15th, 2018 Sidney Crosby is the best hockey player in the world. End of debate. He might not be the fastest (catch you if we can, McDavid). Surely he isn't the strongest (how’s the weather up there Chara?). But, he’s damn well the smartest. And brains, not brawn, are what wins Stanley Cups. Sid's Success Speaks for Itself, but Some Still...
Ryan Miller's Top Five Sabres Moments
November 6th, 2015 Long time Sabres goaltender and face of the franchise, Ryan Miller is set to make his return to Buffalo this weekend. Last season the return was cancelled due to Miller's ankle injury a few nights prior to his anticipated visit. During his Sabres career, Miller was one of the best goalies in franchise history. He led the Sabres to...
Quinn and Tikhonov: The Hockey World Grows Smaller
November 25th, 2014 On Sunday, the hockey world lost two recognizable figures with the passing of legendary Soviet coach Viktor Tikhonov and former NHL player and coach Pat Quinn. The 84-year-old Tikhonov passed away at home after a battle with a long undisclosed illness. Quinn, who was unable to attend the Hockey Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony earlier...
Sergei Bobrovsky Favors Olympic Games Over World Cup
November 23rd, 2014 In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular Russian portal Sovsport.ru, Sergei Bobrovsky discussed his return, shared his views on Olympic Games and World Cup, and refused to reveal any plan regarding his contract. - You weren't playing since October 26th and finally you're back. - Yes, it has been tough. I'm...
Young Oilers Defensemen Gaining Valuable Experience at Olympic Games
February 19th, 2014 For the Edmonton Oilers, much of the Olympic hockey talk was around disappointment. Young stars Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle falling short of making Team Canada or Nail Yakupov being left off the Russian squad. For Anton Belov and Martin Marincin though, the experience should be nothing but positive, and for the Oilers sake,...
