The Flames are having trouble with their special teams, but captain Jerome Iginla keeps lighting it up. While the Flames aren’t exactly struggling, they have been tremendously inconsistent so far, blowing several big leads en route to a 5-3-3 start to the season. There’s plenty to be optimistic about, but special teams and an inability […]
When Will Iron Mike Explode? Read Post »
First, the bad news. Just when will the sleeping New York Rangers wake up? How can Jaromir Jagr have one goal in nine games? How can Chris Drury have one goal in nine games? How can no one on the team have more than two goals? If not for the stellar play of goalie Henrik
Ice Chips: Taking Delight in the Misery of Others 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 »
Jaromir Jagr, owned by 65 per cent of the players in ESPN’s fantasy hockey area, and taken on average within the top 10 picks, is sure to be disappointing some with his two assists in three games. After all, this is a player who started last season with a goal on the first shot of
Ice Chips: When Second Choices Attack 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
Ice Chips: Everything’s Ducky Read Post »
Will Kings’ centre Anze Kopitar grab a pint of ale at Mike’s old bar? (Noah Graham, Getty Images) It’s the end of September and that means that it’s… well, it’s normally time for pre-season hockey, but this season’s a little different. We’re starting the NHL season a little early — on another continent, no less.
Ice Chips: Drop The Bloody Puck, Lads! Read Post »
