The closest Teemu Selanne is getting to a faceoff these days is having his facial epidermus peeled off from too much sauna action. It’s hard to get mad at Teemu Selanne. He seems like such a nice fellow, always smiling and driving cool cars at ridiculously fast speeds. Oh, and scoring goals set up by […]
Old MacDonald had a Finn Read Post »
Don’t look now, but Markus Naslund is almost back to being a point-per-game dude. You remember that guy who used to play for the Vancouver Canucks, had a wicked wrist shot, and would put up around 90 points a season? Yeah, that Markus Naslund guy. I’ve heard a rumour that he’s back. Okay, 22 points
Ice Chips: What is Henrik Sedin Thinking? Read Post »
Henrik Zetterberg’s point streak finally ended. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Henrik Zetterberg has come back down to earth — as in, he went an entire game without getting a point. The new current points streak leader is one Sidney Crosby with 18 games. More importantly, the Pens gave Marc-Andre Fleury his first win since the ice
Ice Chips: Injuries Come And Go Read Post »
For all of you Sidney Crosby naysayers, chew on this — Captain Crosby has an 11-game point streak going on. That’s 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) over that streak. Not too shabby for someone who’s supposedly “slumping” this season, eh? Speaking of slumping, if you’re stuck with Patrick Marleau and Jonathan Cheechoo, here’s some
Ice Chips: It’s November! Read Post »
Things aren’t too rosy in Blueland, where Atlanta coach Bob Hartley is visiting the unemployment office. However, what may be more upsetting to fantasy owners is the fact that Kari Lehtonen injured his groin — yes, that groin — again. A visibly frustrated Lehtonen worked his way off the ice, opening the door for Johan
Ice Chips: Groin Snappin’ Edition Read Post »
Lose playoff MVP and a No. 1 defenseman? Check. Lose replacement for playoff MVP/No. 1 defenseman? Check. Lose leading goal scorer and heart-and-soul franchise player? Check. Lose Selke finalist? Check. Lose starting goalie? Check. Start with a ridiculously tough road schedule that crosses the Atlantic Freakin’ Ocean? Check. Man, it’s tough to be a Duck
NHL Rants: How Not to Defend a Championship Read Post »
After a pair of games in jolly old England, the bulk of the NHL season is finally underway. So far in this season’s handful of games, I personally have noticed that the pace seems to be a little faster, though the defense is a little tighter. And the new unis? By and large, they suck
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