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Who Knew Strange Things Happened In Long Island?

OK, probably time to get into this New York Islanders mess. As you surely have read by now, the Islanders fired general manager Neil Smith and hired current backup goalie Garth Snow to take his spot. The move seems curious from all directions; even Snow seems to be receiving a demotion, since he h...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Put This Next To Your Dahmer Doll

One of the more terrifying moments in recent sports memory is the time Buffalo Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk had his throat slit by an opposing player's skate, nearly dying right there on the ice. (The story, along with disgusting photo, can be found here.)...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Is This The Real Reason Pronger Wants Out?

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Chris Pronger has said he wants to be traded out of Edmonton, and his agent has been quoted as saying, "There is a very pressing issue that would make it nearly impossible for the Prongers to remain in Edmonton." Many have speculated that Pronger's wife can't stand to live...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Some Big Hockey Happenings This Weekend...

• The NHL entry draft went down yesterday, and it included a record 10 American players taken in the first round. This, of course, builds tremendous hope that one day the United States will have an international hockey team that will generate tremendous interest and hype, only to fall flat on their ...

by mjdeadspin|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Another Potential Duck Redesign

If you thought the Oregon Ducks' uniforms were ugly, Puck Update comes up with a redesign of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks that, frankly, would make us like both hockey and the Ducks much more than we do now....

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

This &%$% Rocks!

We didn't believe it when we first heard it, so we checked in with Off Wing Opinion and, sure enough, they heard it too. The Hurricanes' Ray Whitney, as he raised the Stanley Cup Monday night: "This f*&%$*% rocks!" Yes, it does. Fine sentiments indeed on what at first looked like a Carolina sweep,...

by Rick Chandler|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Rather Worthwhile Hockey Game Tonight, We Think

We know we haven't been the most attentive observers of the NHL, like, at all this year, but we think even those involved in the running of the league would have to agree that it appears a wave has crested, and we're all going to need a while until the NHL excites us again. It happens. No one should...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

And There Shall Be A Game Seven

The Edmonton Oilers housed the Carolina Hurricane Whalers last night, cruising to an easy 4-0 victory. And thus, there will be a Game 7, and it will be good....

by mjdeadspin|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Fan Anger, In Still Life

An eagle-eyed reader — that is to say, by "eagle-eyed," we mean to say "actually watching hockey" — pointed out this angry fan directly after Edmonton's sudden death goal to win Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals last night over Carolina....

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

We Have Not Forgotten About The NHL. Honest.

OK, you're right; we've been somewhat neglecting our hockey friends. It's just that it's really hard to get fired up about an NHL title in a city where ice had to be shipped in by train until 1941. (Yes, we know they were once the Hartford Whalers. And Elizabeth Taylor was once hot). But we promise ...

by Rick Chandler|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Lord Stanley Sashays Over To NBC

In case you haven't noticed (and judging by the ratings, you haven't *), the Carolina Hurricanes have opened up a 2-0 lead against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals. The series moves back to Edmonton (and back to network television) this evening....

by mjdeadspin|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

That Nice, Warm Feeling On Your Feet

This story's a few days old, but we haven't covered it yet, and besides: It's a nice transition from the World Cup opener anyway....

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Your Halfhearted Stanley Cup Pants Party

We have felt somewhat guilty around these parts for our almost total lack of Stanley Cup coverage. We have meant no offense; we just don't get a particularly strong "Holy crap, the Stanley Cup finals are starting tonight! Gooooo Hurricanes!" vibe. In fact, since the NHL playoffs started, we've recei...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Brian Bellows Is A Superstar

I hate to cheat on YouTube, but we’re going to close today with this Google Video. It’s Kevin Stevens and Bryan Trottier of the Penguins harassing Brian Bellows of the Minnesota North Stars... and for some reason, I can’t stop watching this. I can’t thank the Airing of Grievances enough for the find...

by mjdeadspin|Nhl

|Mon Nov 12 2018

The Stanley Cup Gets Crunk

The Stanley Cup is currently making its way around the country, promoting the upcoming playoffs and picking up girls. It made a stop in Atlanta yesterday, so that means, of course, that Lil Jon popped in for a photo op....

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Careful: Sports Leagues Are Stealing Your Money

Ever since we wrote about the troubles we've been having with MLB.tv, we've been flooded with emails from angry customers. Power to the people!...

by Leitch|Baseball

|Tue Jun 18 2013

How To Motivate Your Goalie

We've all thought it, particularly when watching games involving the Devil Rays, the Knicks or the Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals: We'd have to be able to do better than these idiots, right? During a Montreal Canadiens practice yesterday, one idiot acted on just that....

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Love Customs of the Frozen North

OK, we officially love hockey right now. On Monday, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Darcy Tucker became involved in a fight with New Jersey's Cam Janssen, and during the tussle pulled Janssen's helmet off and began hitting him with it. Could you imagine that happening in any other sport. We mean, one th...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Somebody Has A Friend In ESPN's Search Tag Department

Our pal Bucky at Animal New York informed us of a most amusing Google game this morning. For whatever reason, if you happen to type the term "big dick" into your Google search engine, the first entry that comes up, inexplicably, is the ESPN bio of Vancouver Canucks wing Richard Park....

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Now Blogging For NHL.com ...

Off Wing Opinion beat us to this, because they're really into hockey and we can't even wear skates without falling down. Apparently taking a cue from MLB Blogs, NHL.com has added a new blog section to its site. But those who run hockey have a much better idea of what works online; whereas the sig...

by Leitch|Nhl

|Tue Jun 18 2013

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