Are the Blue Jackets Better Off Without Rick Nash?

 Originally posted on The Hockey Writers The Blue Jackets’ captain has left...

NHL Owners Ready for a Fight

“Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand...

Stanley Cup Names… and Errors

Later this summer, the Los Angeles Kings will be forever emblazoned on...

Why Justin Schultz Will Be a Vancouver Canuck

The most-highly sought-after free agent to have never played an NHL game...


 

Bettman serenades his one true love, The Cup

Bettman Boo Birds Flock to LA

With the inevitable presentation of the Stanley Cup, possibly as early as Wednesday, Gary Bettman is preparing for the onslaught of boos that will rain down on him like rats and octopi on the BankAtlantic Center and Joe Louis Arena ice, respectively.  Let’s take a...

"DRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE! Waffle-boarded away into the end boards..."

Doc Emrick Playoff Bingo!

  “Drriiiiive! Waffleboarded into the corner!” Whether you’re a fan or not, you can’t help but notice Mike “Doc” Emrick’s unique style of calling a hockey game.  Widely regarded as the premier hockey play-by-play announcer in the game today, Doc brings colorful expressions, an anthology...

Lockout - Anchorman Fight

NHL Owners Ready for a Fight

“Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast!” NHL owners, from left to right, Ed Snider of the Flyers, Ted Leonsis of the Capitals, and Mike Ilitch of the Red Wings are fearlessly led into battle by Commissioner Gary Bettman....

Lockout - West Side Story

Fehr vs. Bettman – West Side Story

NHLPA Head (and Shark) Donald Fehr is up against a formidable group of Jets, headed by Commish Gary Bettman and, from left to right, Bruins’ owner Jeremy Jacobs, Islanders’ owner Charles Wang, and James Dolan of the New York Rangers. Will this be the scene...

Rick Nash

Are the Blue Jackets Better Off Without Rick Nash?

 Originally posted on The Hockey Writers The Blue Jackets’ captain has left for the bright lights of Broadway. This is a good thing. Gone is Rick Nash.  Gone are his 30 goals and his team-leading 59 points.  Blue Jackets fans hope he’ll take the Jackets...

Anisimov scores on Holtby

Artem Anisimov: From Blueshirt to Blue Jacket

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers It was December 8, 2011.  The Rangers were 15-6-3, coming off a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that halted a five-game win streak.  The Lightning, 12-14-2, were desperate for a win, having lost their previous five games. With...

Brandon Dubinsky

Brandon Dubinsky: From Blueshirt to Blue Jacket

Originally posted on  The Hockey Writers   Brandon Dubinsky has spent his entire professional career with the New York Rangers. For the 2012-13 season, though, he’s trading in his Blueshirt for a Blue Jacket. His path to Columbus started 2,000 miles west of Nationwide Arena...

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