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Is It A Blackhawk Scalping?

Is It A Blackhawk Scalping?

Aug. 3 | By Alex Just when we thought we were about to witness a real genuine dynasty with the Chicago Blackhawks they turn around and say something stupid like “I love you” to go along with shedding salaries. How good of a roster did the Hawks have?...

Mulling Over Kovalchuk Contract

Mulling Over Kovalchuk Contract

Jul. 21 | By Chris Boersma New Jersey finally pushed the CBA rule makers to their limits. By signing a contract that is almost guaranteed to not be completed the NHL did the right thing to step in and say no. Of course that made people ask the simple question: Why...

KING TKO BOB PROBERT DIES

KING TKO BOB PROBERT DIES

Jul. 6 | At the young age of 45, hockey player Bob Probert, one if not the toughest son of a bitch of his generation, passed away. We won’t know what happened until the autopsy is complete but early reports point to a heart attack. God trembles as he awaits...

STATS CORNER: TOP NHL GOALIES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATS CORNER: TOP NHL GOALIES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Jul. 1 | By Chris Boersma So, here is a compilation of all the saves/goals/shots etc. each goalie faced over the last 5 years (inc. playoffs). I may be missing some games, but there is a lot of data here. The “Cred” column is just adjusting the shot...

DINO CICCARELLI AND THE HHOF

DINO CICCARELLI AND THE HHOF

Jun. 16 | Ok. How to properly rationalize if Dino Ciccareli belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame – or as it’s known to me, the Hockey Hall of Mediocrity? Or the Hall of Do your time ,be consistent and you’re in. I think I just made the case for...

THE STANLEY CUP AND THE SOUNDS OF VICTORY

THE STANLEY CUP AND THE SOUNDS OF VICTORY

Jun. 10 | Here’s what celebrating winning the Stanley Cup sounds like: Commissioner hands cup to captain of team. Player hoists cup and shouts, “wooo!” Then he passes it off to a player, one who is usually held in high regard like a veteran playing...

THE WAITING IS OVER FOR THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

THE WAITING IS OVER FOR THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Jun. 10 | It hadn’t been as long as waiting 86 years like the Boston Red Sox and it certainly isn’t anywhere near the insane 102 years for the Chicago Cubs, but 49 years is long enough for the Chicago Blackhawks. Last night, Chicago won its 4th Stanley...

STATS CORNER: HAWKS AND FLYERS

STATS CORNER: HAWKS AND FLYERS

Jun. 1 | By Chris Boersma   CHI   PHI # G EG S%   G EG SV% Game 1: 6 3.2 83.9 5 3.1 81.3 Game 2: 2 2.3 96.4 1 2.8 91.3 Series [2-0] 8 5.5 89.8 6 5.9 85.5 Philadelphia is doing a lot better than I would have anticipated....

STANLEY CUP FINALS SET: BLACKHAWKS WILL PLAY FLYERS

STANLEY CUP FINALS SET: BLACKHAWKS WILL PLAY FLYERS

May. 26 | Having each disposed of their respective opponents, the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers will compete for Lord Stanley’s Cup for the 2010 NHL season. Chicago returns to the finals for the first time since 1992 in search of recapturing...

FIRST EDITION OF THE DOUCHETARD AWARDS!

FIRST EDITION OF THE DOUCHETARD AWARDS!

May. 20 | I’ve been mulling creating an on-going segment issuing something I call the Douchetard pick of the week. The problem is there are so many to choose from I quickly lose interest and just as promptly ignore a case ever happened. I mean, the NFL alone...