Posts About "Pierre McGuire"
25 Things That Drive Every Hockey Fan Crazy
December 14th, 2017 Hockey is a great sport. For my money, it's the best sport in the world in terms of action and the community it creates. Despite all the great things it has to offer, there are a few hockey pet peeves that irk everyone in the hockey world, and some that downright suck. Whether it's something that players, fans, commentators, or writers...
Off the Crossbar: McGuire’s Clichés Reach Stratospheric Levels
May 7th, 2017 The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2 Saturday night to force a Game 6 in their second-round series. It also unleashed a flood of clichés by NBC analyst Pierre McGuire. He fired them off before, during and after the game in a torrent. Instead of regaling viewers with seemingly endless tales of where each...
Andrei Vasilevskiy Bolting for Tampa’s Crease
November 25th, 2016 When the 2016-17 season kicked off the Tampa Bay Lightning were sure that their go-to goaltender for the season would be 30-year-old Ben Bishop, especially coming off a spectacular season last year where he was being considered for the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender. However, it doesn’t look like that’s the case...
Love Him or Hate Him, Pierre McGuire is a Staple of the NHL Soundtrack
May 20th, 2016 Pierre McGuire. You know him. The bald-headed, always-opinionated, frequently-shouting NBC Sports analyst. He’s spent nearly two decades in broadcasting, working on TSN in Canada before becoming a staple to the American broadcast team. Never one to shy away from voicing what’s on his mind, McGuire is not unlike his...
Points of Emphasis: Pens' Coach Johnston Survives Big Test
October 29th, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins power play failed to show up once again, this time in their game versus the Washington Captials. During the first period, the Pens had a 5-on-3 power play that resulted in "diddly" immediately followed by a 5-on-4 power play earning them...
Pierre McGuire in Uncharted Territory for Game 7
May 29th, 2015 As the Fratellis serenaded the United Center for the sixth and final time Wednesday night, the Chicago Blackhawks skated off the ice, satisfied with their 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The big win sets the stage for a winner-takes-all game 7 on Saturday night back in the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In the post game...
Hockey News: Kings/Rangers Cup Final; PK Subban's Future
June 2nd, 2014 The Stanley Cup final is set. But don't assume Los Angeles has already locked up the big prize. Here are a few reasons why the Rangers shouldn't be counted out. The Blackhawks will have to wait until next year to continue their dynasty. Jonathan Quick and Corey Crawford aren't friends. What should the Canadiens do...
NY Rangers' Huge Improvement on Draft Day
February 13th, 2013 When Glen Sather took over the reins as New York Rangers General Manager in 2000, he and his staff did not initially light it up at the NHL entry draft. Aside from hitting the jackpot by trading up with Atlanta for the right to select stalwart defenseman Mark Staal with the 12th pick overall in 2005, most of the Blueshirts' top picks...
Montreal Canadiens Name Marc Bergevin New General Manager
May 2nd, 2012 It was announced earlier this morning that, Marc Bergevin, assistant GM for the Chicago Blackhawks, will finally be the Montreal Canadiens' new GM after weeks of speculation by the fans and the media. Bergevin, is a former NHL defenseman who played 1,191 games in the NHL with the Blues, the Penguins, the Lightning and the Blackhawks...
Mike Milbury's Comments a Reminder of Where Hockey Must Still Change
April 3rd, 2012 Jim Neveau, Managing Editor Throughout the history of sports, there has been one mantra that has largely been considered to be indispensable: “suck it up and be a man”. Those types of sayings, as well as demeaning others’ lack of machismo have been trash talk staples for many years, and despite the progress of women into being...
Top Candidates for the Montreal Canadiens GM Position
April 1st, 2012 A few days after owner Geoff Molson finally decided to fire general manager Pierre Gauthier, it's time to have a look at the potential candidates for one of the most important position in the NHL! The top candidates will need to have some experience in a managerial position or have worked in the NHL, whether in the media or for the...
Inside The NHL All-Star Media Event
January 31st, 2012 Have you ever wondered what it is like behind the scenes in the NHL? What would it be like to meet and interview the biggest stars in the NHL? I recently had the chance to find out as I had access to the NHL All-Star media event at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa during the All-Star weekend. Here is an account of my experiences with the...
"Cabbie" Is The New NHL's Best Friend
August 29th, 2011 Have you ever wanted to get to know your favourite hockey player? "Get to know", as in grab a beer, play some shinny, share feelings about the collective bargaining agreement over dinner kind of "get to know"? Fantasized about watching the game with Henrik Zetterberg and finding out you both hate the same players? (- You: "Marian...
