After reading Zack’s entirely petty rankings from last week, I was struck by the words of the great late 20th-century philosopher Rocky Balboa. Because if I can change, and you can change, everybody can change. I’m not going to retaliate against Zack’s absurd list of best team names in the Central Division in hopes that we can end this Cold War between basic pettiness and outright disdain. I am going to be the bigger man, I tell you!!
Read MoreA good name can do you wonders. If your name is, let's say, Mason Masters, people assume you're ruggedly handsome and very talented. On the other hand, a name can give people pretty lackluster expectations. If you're named Bruce Bourdreau, for example, people assume you're going to flame out of the playoffs every April. So having a good name as a franchise is important. It not only sets a tone but can influence the future of your team for years to come. The Central has some great ones, but it also has some real stinkers. So here's Mason Masters' ruggedly handsome list of best team names in the Central Division.
Read MoreWe are three months into the NHL's 100th season so far, every team, except for Minnesota, has led the Central Division for at least a night. Even Colorado, who is objectively awful, continue to have moments of inspired play. This wide-open division might be the cream of the crop in the NHL, & justly has millions of eyes on its teams week in & week out. Obviously, one pair of those eyes belong to Santa himself. The jolly bringer of gifts from the frozen north is an avid hockey fan & he has been tweaking his naughty & nice list since the offseason. So here it is folks, a Central Divided exclusive from St. Nick himself, directly from the North Pole:
Read MoreIt’s Stanley Cup playoff time, which is my favorite time of the year, and things are starting to get exciting. Tensions are rising on the ice, and that can lead to some pretty brutal acts in the name of Eternal Canadian Glory. If you aren’t familiar with this incredible sport of ice, steel, and missing teeth, you are probably aware of its cinematic ambassador: Slap Shot. The Paul Newman classic is famous for its zany and stereotypical portrayal of hockey players. The antics those fictional characters get into though are nothing compared to the lives of these very real players listed below. Enjoy, and don’t forget to keep your head up!
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