Tape2Tape: Ducharme’s Comments Could Hurt Canada Andrew Forbes | January 4, 2017 Are you kidding me? That was my first reaction when I heard what Dominique Ducharme spewed to the media ahead of Canada’s matchup with Sweden at the Under-20 World Junior…
Tape2Tape: Marchand, The NHL’s Super Villain Andrew Forbes | December 15, 2016 Nowadays, most of us have seen a good old superhero movie. I mean, you can’t really go to the theatre anymore without there being a Marvel or DC Comic film…
Should Carey Pay a Price? Andrew Forbes | December 9, 2016 By now, most hockey fans have either seen or heard about the incident from Thursday night’s game between the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens. If you haven’t, here’s a…
Tape2Tape: Closing the Patrick Kane “Loophole” Andrew Forbes | March 16, 2016 Let’s call it what it is – cheating without actually cheating. At least that’s the concern that seems to have risen from the NHL general mangers meetings in Boca Raton.…
Hockey Night in Canada Raising Eyebrows Andrew Forbes | November 9, 2015 We’ve all been talking about the Connor McDavid injury for well over a week now. We’ve discussed the impact this play has on the game – losing one of its…
Tape2Tape: Ducks Quacking Their Way to the Cup? Andrew Forbes | October 1, 2015 It’s been nearly a decade since the Anaheim Ducks raised the Stanley Cup. At that time, the team was led by veterans like the Niedermayer brothers (Scott and Rob), Chris…
Tape2Tape: Jaromir Jagr Still Riding A Full Tank Andrew Forbes | September 25, 2015 First, there was the dark curly mullet. That was followed by the goal-celebrating salute. Now, he’s the veteran pillar on a young Florida Panthers team looking to take the next…
Tape2Tape: P.K. Subban and the Perception of Players Andrew Forbes | September 17, 2015 His on-ice antics are well-documented. From his game-winning celebrations with goaltender Carey Price to his animated vocalization of emotions, P.K. Subban has been highly criticized throughout his playing career. Prior…
Reload or Rebuild: Change is Needed in Pittsburgh Andrew Forbes | June 16, 2015 It’s hard to argue the existence of talent in the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room. At 28, Evgeni Malkin is one of the best centers in the game. His younger teammate,…
Tape2Tape Trading: Who Wins the Sekac/Smith-Pelly Trade? Andrew Forbes | February 25, 2015 As the March 2 NHL Trade Deadline draws closer, smaller pieces are starting to change hands. In one of the more recent moves, Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens shipped…
Tape2Tape: Kulikov Suspension Raises Age Old Question Andrew Forbes | February 17, 2015 Four games. That’s the length of the suspension handed down by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety to Florida Panthers defenceman Dmitry Kulikov for his hit on Tyler Seguin. The…
The Bullies Are Back on Broad Street Andrew Forbes | January 21, 2015 Last night’s game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins will be referred to by many as a classic example of old-time hockey – full of hard hits, fights…