The start of football only leads us to one thing.  It is that much closer to hockey season.     NHL more brutal.   Now would you like more proof on this.  How many cool NFL songs do you know compared to NHL songs?  I am waiting NFL fans and no, the Family Guy Patriots […]

If you did not listen to the show last night, we are losing a dear friend to this great thing called life.  Rick Bartolotta leaves us after 2+ years of being more than just a co-host.  Let’s face it The Program just will not quite be the same.  However, our goal to become bigger and […]

There are trades like this one where you wonder if, even then, teams were trying to push it by real quick.  This one happened 39 years ago today.     September 09, 1971 Chicago traded Gerry Desjardins to the Oakland Seals, along with Gerry Pinder and Kerry Bond, in exchange for goalie Gary Smith. Desjardins’ […]

Yes we are back with the midweek edition.   Tonight promises to be an itneresting look into the world of the Atlantic Division.  It will be ugly.  There will be blood.  We go two hours as always tonight with our usual blend of candor, wit, sarcasm, and most importantly, HOCKEY!  The only question is what […]

Good morning and welcome to another “This Day”.  We are also just a couple weeks away from the return of Videos Before Bedtime.  In the meantime, here is today’s moment.     September 08, 1945 Former NHL goalie Rogie Vachon born in Palmarolle, Que. Vachon played in the NHL 1966-67 through 1981-82 with Montreal, Los […]

Today we take a look at one of the gold standards in the hockey business, McKeen’s Yearbook.  The yearly magazine is an extremely comprehensive guide on who to take and who not to take in fantasy leagues and much more . It does look shiny….doesn’t it?   This year’s edition is even more jammed pack […]

James Sheppard this one is for you!  Enjoy the next 3-4 months on the sidelines because you did not learn ATV’s and September do not mix.     Remember its not so funny when it happens to you James. This PSA from hockey bloggers who laugh at players who do dumb things in the offseason.

I wanted to personally thank Stephanie Mitnik Lewark from Steel City Sports (Pittsburgh) for this idea.  Here are a series of one liners and phrases from this photo.  Its like caption madness gone crazy.  First here comes the picture. And now our list from the home office somewhere in New Jersey.  Note no particular order. […]

As we try to slowly get caught up and major show prep planned for tomorrow night’s show, I mean bllodbath.  Here is today’s “This Day” complete with 50% more truculence!     September 07, 1988 Tony Esposito, Brad Park and Guy Lafleur were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Also inducted were Buddy O’Connor […]

Please note we have a special three hour show planned tonight as there is quite a lot to get to.   So we have quite a busy night in store tonight with lots of stories to digest and maybe some guests too.  We have been working extra hard getting ready for the Labor Day holiday.  […]

There was a sign that Esa might be heading toward the finishing line.  This was likely it.     September 05, 1997 Florida Panthers signed free agent Esa Tikkanen

Ah how enjoyable it is to be young and at the grassroots levels……enjoy.     Have a great Saturday!

Another one of those names from the past that screamed Italian Soup!  Seriously Happy 45th to this guy and hopefully its all going well for him.     September 04, 1965 Former NHL left winger Sergio Momesso born in Montreal, Que. Momesso played in the NHL 1983-84 through 1996-97 with the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis, […]

Kovalchuk deal approved…new amendment to CBA done.  It is over.  After 65 days, there will be one more post about it and mention of it on the show Sunday and that is it.  DONE! Thank you to everyone who has put up with us over the last 2+ months.   Sincerely, Chris Wassel Director Of […]

So with Mr. Hillary Duff, Mike Comrie, signing in Pittsburgh, today’s question is a bit humor filled but needs to be asked anyway thanks to SteelCitySports of course.  Here is the said question.   What ideas would you give for a Hillary Duff Drinking Game?   Now they can be clear or not so clean.  […]