May 31 2008
Sameer wins the Cup!
Oops, wrong cup. But at least he held on to it.
Archive for May, 2008
May 29 2008
Ice and Ivy?
With the idea of playing at Yankee Stadium in doubt, the NHL’s next venture outdoors could be at Wrigley Field. The NHL is negotiating with the home of the Chicago Cubs to hold the Winter Classic there next season. The Blackhawks would host the Red Wings. This would be the third NHL regular-season game to be played outdoors. A record 71,217 fans watched the Sabres take on the Pennguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, NY this January. In 2003, the Oilers hosted the Canadiens at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.
May 29 2008
CANUCKS DEFENSEMAN BOURDON KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle accident in Canada on Thursday. He was 21. The Shippagan, New Brunswick native was drafted 10th overall by the Canucks in 2005 and scored two goals and was a plus-7 in 27 games with the Canucks last season.
May 29 2008
Panthers Sign Top Prospect Michael Frolik
The Panthers have signed top pick Michael Frolik. Frolik was the 10th pick overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
May 28 2008
Ratings for game 1 soar
Versus’ has announced that game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final had a 1.8 rating. This is the highest rating for a finals’ game in six years. We can only hope that the pens can make thing interesting to keep the viewer interested now that the games have moved to NBC.
May 23 2008
Just take the damn trophy!
Above, is Scott Stevens with the Prince of Wales Trophy in 2003. For those wondering, Ducks captain Paul Kariya chose not to touch the Campbell Bowl. How’d that turn out? Some quick thoughts after the jump.
May 23 2008
Capitals sign Karl Alzner
The Caps have signed their 2007 First Round pick to a 3 year deal. The fifth pick in the 07 draft should step in and be a valuable asset to a team that is a few dman away from being a serious cup contender
May 22 2008
Vigneault “Rewarded”
The Vancouver Canucks have extended head coach Alain Vigneault’s contract for the next two seasons. More after the jump. Continue Reading »
May 21 2008
Is this your Stanley Cup prediction…YEAHHHH
Dish had the soap box for a day so now it is my turn to pick the Stanley Cup winner. After the jump we will look at the matchup of Sid the Kids’ Penguins against the United Nations Hockey Club… aka the Detroit Red Wings