We're Never Gonna Give You Up, Dream Job
We are pleased to announce that we will be throwing our hats into the ring for Carolina's open GM position. Here is our resume, which we humbly present to you & to Carolina.
Read MoreWhy Winnipeg Landing Stastny Is A Big Deal
Winnipeg is now a destination town for NHL talent.
These words have never been said about the city of Winnipeg. They might have been said during Teemu Salene’s time in Manitoba if players would have been allowed to move around as freely as they can today, but for the majority of the Jets’ two stints in Winnipeg, the league's budding millionaires haven’t seemed particularly eager to venture north.
Read MoreHow Chicago Came to Saturday Night, & Where To Go From Here
The City of Chicago, and the surrounding suburbs have a problem that nobody likes to talk about. It is a problem of the region's own creation, spawning from decisions both large and small that shaped the way communities were created, organized and policed.
Although Chicagoland’s underlying tensions normally land on the front page because of police scandals & property taxes, this weekend the tension came from a very different place; a hockey rink.
Read MoreThe Definitive List of the Top 10 Players in the Central Division ...for now
When I think of the Central Division, I’m reminded of the line from the philosopher Pitbull...
Read MoreYou Better Watch Out! Central Division Naughty & Nice List
We 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 MoreThe Winter Classic Needs Saving. Here's How To Do It.
For the 174th time, The Chicago Blackhawks are slated to play in not only another outdoor game but yet another Winter Classic.
To say this is becoming a bit tedious is an understatement. Are hockey fans really asking for the Blackhawks every single New Year? Are the only people watching the Winter Classic anymore living in Chicago? Or for that matter do they live in Boston, who is poised to play in their 3rd winter classic?
Read MoreThe Best & Worst Central Division Threads of All Time
We have a new season upon us and one of the best parts to the beginning of any season is the freshness of it all. Having new faces on your favorite team or even an old face back (Oh, God I missed you so much, Saad) can completely recharge your fandom. This year has been especially exciting, given there is an entirely new team in the league. On top of that, this is year one under Adidas for all NHL uniforms. The cut and collar of these jerseys differ from Reebok’s longtime look, creating a new uniform for everyone, even teams who made no major changes in the brand switch.
Read MoreHave You Seen This Man?
Last seen with Joe Sakic outside the Pepsi Center. If you have any information regarding Matt Duchene's current whereabouts please contact the authorities. All we want is the safe release of Matt Duchene from Colorado.
#FreeDuchene
Smashville V Steel City: Mustard Yellow For Everybody!
Boys and Girls, we have reached that time of the year that is as magical as it is fleeting, the Stanley Cup Finals. In the next two weeks, men from all walks of life will fight over every square inch of ice to cement their legacy as champions. The teams they represent have dreams of glory; one team on the verge of successfully retaining the Cup for the first time in 20 years, and the other hopes to take it home to one of the most unique fan bases in sports for the very first time. The Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins will bring speed, toughness, and way too much yellow to the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday. Here’s how it will all shake out.
Before we begin, let me (Mason Masters) just say the opinions that follow are mine and are not Zack McCann’s because the only words he’s been able to conjure in his mind since Nashville’s Game 6 victory have been expletives.
Read MoreFive Hockey Players That Make Slap Shot Look Tame
It’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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