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It Promises Lots of Words and No Pictures
October 13, 2009 by
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When not making cheap cracks about Peter Pocklington on Twitter, or watching George Laraque's Octane alcoholic-energy drink commercial, I sometimes actually write about hockey. Usually no one reads those. Understandably, they're longer than 140 characters and they don't...
George Laraque Ad Deemed Sexist
October 13, 2009 by
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Since you are reading this on a computer, I can safely assume you are sitting down. And that's a good thing, because you'll need to be for what I'm about to tell you. So that means if your one of those weird people with standing or treadmill desks, stop being so damn smug...
Bourque To Open Season in NHL, Just Not For the Caps
September 30, 2009 by
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Yesterday morning Chris Bourque thought he was going to be a member of an NHL roster for opening day tomorrow. And today, well, he is going to be on an NHL roster, just not the one he had thought.
Bourque, son of hall-of-famer Ray Bourque, was drafted 33rd overall in the 2004 draft...
Penguins Fans Refuse to Tone It Down
September 25, 2009 by
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The Penguins new "Defy Ordinary" ad campaign, apparently brought to you by the same people that make those ridiculous Miracle Whip spots.
Defy Ordinary.
We Are Miracle Whip, And We Will Not Tone It Down
Arizona Hates Gretzky; North Dakota Indifferent
September 24, 2009 by
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Setting a Standard
September 08, 2009 by
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Just like any other sports know-it-all, I play fantasy sports. Fantasy sports of every fashion and sort. Football has just become a given for every male in the 18 to 35 demographic. And despite the Pirates best efforts to ruin professional baseball for me, I've stumbled through...
Five Reasons I Love Hockey
September 02, 2009 by
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In the hockey world, there is no month more unholy than that of August. September brings us camp and exhibition games. The season runs from October to April. The playoffs carry us through May. The Cup is handed out in June. And the first of July is free agency frenzy. But August? August...
Fourth Party Wishes to Tender Bid For Coyotes
August 27, 2009 by
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As the September 10th bankruptcy auction of the Phoenix Coyotes quickly approaches, it appears that another party is preparing a bid for the floundering NHL franchise. A franchise that has lost somewhere in the range of a $100 million in it's last 3 season and has failed to make...
Again
May 31, 2009 by
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After Saturday nights disappointing 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Penguins faithful may be quick to recall the many instances in which the team has rebounded from dire straits. It was only a few months ago that the Penguins ...
Keeping 'Em Honest
April 16, 2009 by
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People love to make predictions. And for good reason, there is practically no downside to it. If I tell you the Kansas City Royals are gonna win the pennant this year and they don't, not a soul is going to remember. On the other hand, if the Royals defy the odds I look like a genius...
Round 2 Prediction Chart
March 11, 2009 by
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Don't be surprised if the following week is rather silent here at EFotG, as I'll be preoccupied with the regular end of semester hodge podge of presentations, exams, papers and the like. However before I concede my week to scholarly pursuits it's my duty to get the 2nd...
The Full and Heartfelt Sympathy of the Y Chromosome Population
March 11, 2009 by
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We’re only a handful of days into the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs, but the drama is flowing early. Flyer’s defenseman Patrick Thorensen took a shot to the, ah, lower abdominal region and was hospitalized. Early fears were that he would have to have a testical removed, but...
Machine One, Man Nothing
March 11, 2009 by
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With the first round of the playoffs wrapping up with last night’s game sevens one thing has become apparent, the computer invasion is upon us. With as many hours as I’ve invested in playing NHL 08, with all the times I’ve cursed it and it’s rewarding of &ldquo...
Round 2 Predictions: Montreal Canadiens (1) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (6)
March 11, 2009 by
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With both the Flyers and Canadiens advancing to the second round on the back of game 7 victories, neither team has had much of a break, nor have they had a very impressive showing. Montreal might have celebrated like they won the cup after squeaking through the first round, but they...
Round 2 Predictions: Detroit Red Wings (1) vs. Colorado Avalanche (6)
March 11, 2009 by
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For the past ten years the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche have had one of the most heated rivalries in hockey. And although in recent years they have taken back seat to the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia battles, this playoff match-up may just be the spark to reignite the ill...
Playoff Predictions Chart: Round 2 Recap
March 11, 2009 by
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- update: turns out Barry Melrose did make second round predictions, though they hid in a corner of the internet. Fret no longer, they have been found. Pierre and Milbury are still MIA.If the second round the NHL playoffs have proven anything, it is this: the Philadelphia Flyers will...
Western Conference Final Prediction: Detroit Red Wings (1) vs. Dallas Stars (5)
March 11, 2009 by
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It's no secret, my doubt in the Detroit Red Wings. If you'll recall my 2nd round predictions, while I did have the Wings getting through the Avalanche, I mentioned the possibility of them falling apart in the Western Finals. But then they came out and played so strong they...
Eastern Conference Final Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins (2) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (6)
March 11, 2009 by
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It always takes me being backed up against a wall to get this series predictions done, and the puck drops in fifteen minutes, so it's probably time to get something here. Once again I'll preface this series by admitting the incredible self interest I have in it. However at...
NHL Playoffs Round 3 Chart
March 11, 2009 by
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The Conference finals are in full swing, and everything appears to be in order. The Penguins are heading into Philadelphia up two games to none, and the Detroit Red Wings are a game away from running the table on the Dallas Stars. It is at this time that my pick of Dallas in seven...
Penguins Advance to Cup Final With Only 2 Losses
March 11, 2009 by
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With the Penguins wrapping up the Eastern Conference Finals with a dominant 6-0 shutout of the Flyers, the Penguins become the 5th team to reach the NHL Stanley Cup Finals with only two playoff losses.The Ducks accomplished it in 2003, the Wings pulled it off in 1995, as did the Hawks...
Stanley Cup Game One: Detroit 4 - Penguins 0
March 11, 2009 by
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Heading into Detroit for the first game in what's thought to be perhaps the most competitive Stanley Cup Finals since the New Jersey Devils took on the Red Wings in 1995, there was a slew of mutual appreciation from both parties. The two teams weren't very familiar with each...
Penguins and Red Wings Look to Live Up to Spotlight in Game Four
March 11, 2009 by
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After a three day layoff the puck will drop tonight on Game Four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Should the Penguins triumph at home again, they will lock the series up at two apiece after being down 2-0. If the Wings can pick up the road victory they'll set themselves up to play...
Unbelievable
March 11, 2009 by
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With the seconds ticking off in the last minute of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, I stood only a few feet away from my television, quietly staring as the Detroit Red Wings were mere moments away from being inscribed as the 2008 Stanley Cup Champions.The Pittsburgh Penguins 1st...
Stanley Cup Finals Game Six Live Blog
March 11, 2009 by
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As I've been for the previous two games of the Stanley Cup Series, I'll be over at Greg Wyshynski's Puck Daddy Live Game Blog. Though I'll probably keep any commentary to the intermissions and commercial breaks, I don't need to tell anyone how important this game...
Oh, This Is So Going In My Blog
March 11, 2009 by
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With the Penguins season over, unfortunately without the Stanley Cup, Pens fans have spent the last few days celebrated the storied run by the promising franchise. To commemorate the amazing "called shot" by Petr Sykora one fan created a photoshop that through it's use...
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