Hockey is getting into full swing…time to get moving with this week’s nominations…as always these are the best of the best and vote away because your vote is really important. Eventually, there will be a year end vote to determine the Blog Of The Year. That being said….the nominees are…….1. The NHL Arena Program (Rick) […]

Good morning or afternoon everyone….I wanted to announce that Chris from The Checking Line has won the Blog Of The Week in a very tough vote. Chris has that unique edge that makes reading his blogs different but always interesting. So show him some love this week on his blog…..and here is his winning entry…. […]

Okay…we are now revealing the 4 panelists for the first ever Hockey Around The Horn……. Tommy Damned Brindy kingie This will be an interesting experience….as we are getting the best from all over the hockey universe. So stay tuned! October 15th is coming very soon.

Hard hits have always been part of The NHL. Going back to the days before Maurice Richard, through Gordie “elbows” Howe, The Broad Street Bullies, Dale Hunter and beyond, it has always excited fans. The difference between the afore-mentioned players and the players today is respect. The player of the past never played just to […]

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted anything on my blog, since last seasonIn fact, and I’m sorry about that, too much going on in the off season, and personalLife.Alas..the new season is here..and it’s time to keep this updated again 🙂 When do you start to worry, when does it become ok to […]

There are four big games tonight as the 2007-08 season gets under way in earnest. Hockey fans across the country I am sure enjoyed the weekend in London games but with a couple prime matchups in particular tonight…I think the fans are more than pumped for this. Captain Pronger leads the Ducks into Detroit tonight. […]

Ah yes…fantasy hockey 101 is back and more importantly…the fantasy hockey season is up and running. I just wanted to do a quick run through of the centers that may not be in the top 10 in most roto leagues but you may just want to snatch them up now….or bask in the glory when […]

A special blog of the week this week is in order and that is because well…hockey season has opened up shop. And now the four nominations…. 1. Hockey Rants (Jes) — Blah Blah Buttman, Blah! 2. The Checking Line (Chris) — Still Trying To Figure Out…. 3. Greatest Hockey Legends (Joe) — The Best of […]

Thanks to the folks from Nintendo for this gem….good ole Ice Hockey…how I miss it when the game was so simple. Alas hockey is back everyone! The Ducks and Kings split a pair in London this weekend with the Kings taking the first game 4 to 1…and the Ducks prevailing 4-1 in the second game. […]

Time to take a look at the outlook for the 2007-2008 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After reading several stories and reports written recently by magazines, newspapers and the usual suspects, opinions vary as to what the Pens will accomplish in this upcoming season. Projections range from making brief playoff appearance, to winning the whole […]

I wanted to congratulate Reasonable Doubt and company from Melt Your Face Off for their winning effort…simply titled…. Sucks To Be You, Anaheim! Show the folks from MYFO some love…..they have quite a nice blog going there. And expect 4 new nominees for voting some tomorrow. Sincerely,ChrisDirector of The NHL Arena Program

I’ve ranted and raved about what the Blackhawks have done in the past. I think I even threatened to go underground and become a guerilla fighter. But all of those plans get put on hold as we say “So long!” to our owner William “Dollar Bill” Wirtz. I’m sure you know he’s now 6 feet […]

At the offset of the free agency period many people felt Buffalo was doomed with the loss of their Captains Daniel Briere and Chris Drury. You add Danius Zubrus to the mix and for most teams this would spell disaster. Well Buffalo fans luckily the Sabres are not most teams. Although there might be a […]

At long last…the hockey season begins today. The Ducks and Kings will face off for the first of two games in London in about 8 hours or so….given a few minutes. Basically it is hockey Christmas. Though admittedly watching a hockey game at 9 in the morning seems odd….it is still the sport I love […]

Name, and oh yeah we know who you are….but state it anyway with a picture too! LeaferSutherland. Commissioner of the LSHL. Hitman extraordinaire. Awww…aren’t they cute? What exactly is Crackdale and how is it you got involved with it? Crackdale is the affectionate nickname of a neighborhood I once lived in. Parkdale. When I could […]