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A Little Unscheduled Down Time
April 22, 2008 by
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So I realize that it has been pretty dead around here this month. Things have been pretty out of control for me lately when it comes to attempting to keep my life in order and unfortunately TOFTT has suffered. Because of this I am going to take the rest of the month off to get some...
Why There's More To Life Than Goals
April 20, 2008 by
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Evgeni Malkin gets my MVP vote this year, and Jerome Iginla is my runner-up (more on that in the next couple days). People can gush over Alexander Ovechkin all they want, but Iginla is so much more and if someone told me the Pens could acquire Iginla or Ovechkin, I would take Iginla...
Reactions to Penguins vs. Senators Game 1
April 20, 2008 by
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The Pittsburgh Penguins put on quite a display against Ottawa last night at the Igloo to open their first round series. It was quite a game, to the point that I feel compelled to share my thoughts (in no particular order): The goal by Gary Roberts 68 seconds in was just what the Pens ne...
07-08 NHL Regular Season Awards And Recap
April 20, 2008 by
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With the playoffs underway I thought I would take one last look back at the regular season that was, and hand out a few awards along the way. So without further delay... MVP - Evgeni Malkin (PIT) - Most people out there are all too eager to ha...
Takin' Care Of Business
April 20, 2008 by
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Just some odds and ends that I need to address: I'm not even going to touch on Sean Avery Dance Fever because I think the blogosphere has pretty much beaten that horse to death, but I do think the NHL made the right move in the manner and timeliness in which they handled the situation...
Reacting To Brodeur And Avery's Non-Handshake
April 19, 2008 by
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Weighing in on the controversy surrounding Martin Brodeur snubbing Sean Avery in the handshake line at the end of the Devils/Rangers series. Was Martin being classless as some have declared, or did Avery have it coming after all of his antics throughout the series?
Takin' Care Of Business
April 15, 2008 by
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Odds and ends from around the NHL and beyond, including: Sean Avery, playoff coverage, fantasy hockey awards, and more!
07-08 NHL Regular Season Awards and Recap
April 11, 2008 by
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Looking back on the 2007-08 NHL regular season to hand out some awards and take one last look at some of the highlights of the season, including the fight of the year.
Reactions to Penguins vs. Senators Game 1
April 10, 2008 by
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Thoughts and reactions to the Penguins Game 1 demolition of the Ottawa Senators. Gary Roberts, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury and company took it to their rivals from the north. Highlights included.
2008 Playoffs: First Round Predictions
April 08, 2008 by
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Breaking down each 1st round playoff series, picking one key player to watch in each series, and predicting the outcome. Rejoice hockey fans... it's finally playoff time!
Why There' More To Life Than Goals
April 07, 2008 by
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A classy move by Jarome Iginla and the Flames in Trevor Linden's (likely) final game show why the Calgary captain is one of the NHL's true greats.
NHL Team Of The Month: March 2008
April 01, 2008 by
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The best of the best at each position in the NHL for the month of March. Some of the numbers these guys put up will amaze you!
NHL Team Of The Month: February 2008
March 07, 2008 by
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Without further deal, here are the best of the best at each position for the month of February:Center: Evgeni Malkin (14 GP, 9 G, 17 A, 20 PIM, 12 PPP)Right Wing: Alexei Kovalev (14 GP, 7 G, 14 A, 12 PPP)Left Wing: Thomas Vanek (15 GP, 13 G, 7 A, 11 PPP, 4 GWG)Defense: Dion Phaneuf...
Instant Gratification For Deadline Dealers
March 07, 2008 by
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I have always found it fascinating how often traded players tend to score in their first games with their new teams. While much is being made of Brad Richards' debut in Dallas, and for good reason, it is not just the traditional scorers who seem to get things off on the right foot...
Reacting To The Marian Hossa Trade
March 05, 2008 by
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As I packed up at work and headed for school today at noon Central time Marian Hossa was still in play in the NHL's trade deadline dealing. TSN made it sound all morning as though it was only a matter of if he would end up in Montreal or Ottawa. They even kept talking up how the...
Wrapping Up Deadline Day
March 05, 2008 by
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Deadline day is always one of my favorite days of the year. Thankfully the internet and media coverage has taken things to a new level and I was happily able to observe much of the day's proceedings from the comfort of my cube and listen to TSN's streaming coverage. It truly...
NHL Team Of The Month: February 2008
March 02, 2008 by
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The best players at each position for the month of February. The stronger teams may be mostly in the West, but the East is home to some of the league's top stars.
Instant Gratification For Deadline Dealers
February 29, 2008 by
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Every year it seems like most of the players moved at the trade deadline score in their debuts with their new clubs. This season has been no exception. Here's a breakdown of all the players who have gotten off to hot starts with their new clubs.
Battle Of The Crappy Commercials
February 29, 2008 by
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The Kings and Penguins may be at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to on-ice performance, but they are running neck and neck for the "Worst Commercial Ever" Championship. The A&L Motors commercial starring Penguins Max Talbot, Colby Armstrong, Sergei Gonchar...
Reacting To The Marian Hossa Trade
February 27, 2008 by
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Digging deep into the Marian Hossa to Pittsburgh trade. Did the Pens make the right move in bringing in Hossa or did GM Ray Shero overpay for a potential rental player? And what will we do without Colby?
Wrapping Up Deadline Day
February 26, 2008 by
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Looking at all the significant trades that went down on deadline day and determining the winners and losers. Which teams put themselves in position for a Cup run and which ones have thrown in the towel on the 07-08 season? Who overpaid for a rental? Who made a steal of a deal? It's all here!
In Response To The Richard Zednik Incident
February 22, 2008 by
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By now I'm sure everyone has seen the video of Richard Zednik getting his neck cut by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate. It's pretty gruesome stuff and I have no intention of embedding or linking to it here (it's not hard to find if you're looking.) I do have a lot...
An Open Letter To Alexander Ovechkin
February 22, 2008 by
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Dear AO,Let me start off with a bit of thanks. Thank you, AO. I don't know where my fantasy hockey teams would be without you. Okay, now that we have gotten the pleasantries out of the way...Dude, you've got to check yourself. All this flipping out after every goal stuff has...
Penguins Goalies Strive For White Supremacy
February 22, 2008 by
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When Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury finally returned from his high ankle sprain to practice with the team, coach Michel Therrien thought the Penguins had acquired a new netminder. The reason; Fleury had traded in his signature yellow pads for a brand new set of white pads.R...
The Hurricanes Run Up The White Flag
February 22, 2008 by
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The Hurricanes and Senators pulled off a pretty big trade this week as Carolina sent Cory Stillman and Mike Commodore to Ottawa for Joe Corvo and Patrick Eaves. The trade can be viewed as a good one for both sides in some regards, but I think it sends a signal that the Hurricanes have...
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