He can’t skate. He doesn’t hit. He has the scoring touch of Bob Probert. The best part of his game is his ability to elbow opposing forwards. Yet for some reason, the Charlotte Checkers are gonna be stuck with Huge Specimen Hugh Jessiman this year. I know it sounds harsh, but the kid the Rangers took 12th overall in 2003 when they could’ve had Zach Parise, Ryan Getzlaf, or heck, even Nick Tarnasky (287th overall), has been nothing short of a huge specimen disappointment. Why they would even waste money to re-sign him completely blows my mind. But heck, the Rangers are great at overpaying for 2nd line, above average, complimentary players and making them attempt to play top line hockey, i.e. Bobby Holik, Chris Drury. So why not give a kid whose only shot at wearing a Ranger jersey came on draft day a new deal? Terms were not disclosed, so I’m guessing they gave him a 5 year $25 million deal.
The Devils have signed the hockey version of Frank Stallone. That’s right, 27 year old Fedor Fedorov, the player so nice he was drafted twice, is headed to New Jersey. First of all, who names their kid Fedor if their last name is Fedorov? Fedor Tyutin is one thing, but Fedor Fedorov? Were the parents so busy with Sergei that they couldn’t come up with a proper name for the kid? Anyway, in 18 NHL games, he has 2 assists and 14 penalty minutes. He wears number 81, which continues the Fedorov family tradition of wearing the same number as your player rating on EA’s NHL series. Oh, happy day in Newark, and probably at some point, Lowell.
First off, let me start by saying, I’m back in a limited capacity right now. The Dish family has expanded the franchise and this little bundle of joy will not survive without my participation. On most days, this website will. That being said, after the jump, my assessment of the Devils offseason. Continue Reading »
This picture is hilarious. I loved how the Flyers took the Red Sox theme from 2004 and tried to make it their own. Then again, this is a city whose greatest sports hero is a fictitious character. Maybe next year they could try “Cowboy Up.” Or, they could fill water bottles with coins and start banging them in rhythm on the glass behind the bench.
I had to put this up for Volek and Hale, especially after reading Volek’s post. There’s a shorter highlight on Youtube, but this one is worth watching. Listen to how loud the crowd is when Pittsburgh ties it with around a minute left. Then listen to the absolute silence when Volek scores the winner. It’s stunning.
First and foremost; this series is not all Carey price’s fault and this article isn’t even about the Habs, that title just felt right. After the jump we will look at the upstart Flyers and there suprising win over the Canadiens.
The Capitals return to the playoffs for the first time since 1981; I’m kidding. They face off against the Flyers in an interesting first round matchup.
Isn’t it a conflict of interest that I, a Devils fan, would break down the Devils/Rangers series? Sure, of course it is. But I’m doing it anyway. After the jump, the matchup between the four and five seeds in the East.
He can’t skate. He doesn’t hit. He has the scoring touch of Bob Probert. The best part of his game is his ability to elbow opposing forwards. Yet for some reason, the Charlotte Checkers are gonna be stuck with Huge Specimen Hugh Jessiman this year. I know it sounds harsh, but the kid the Rangers took 12th overall in 2003 when they could’ve had Zach Parise, Ryan Getzlaf, or heck, even Nick Tarnasky (287th overall), has been nothing short of a huge specimen disappointment. Why they would even waste money to re-sign him completely blows my mind. But heck, the Rangers are great at overpaying for 2nd line, above average, complimentary players and making them attempt to play top line hockey, i.e. Bobby Holik, Chris Drury. So why not give a kid whose only shot at wearing a Ranger jersey came on draft day a new deal? Terms were not disclosed, so I’m guessing they gave him a 5 year $25 million deal. 
The Devils have signed the hockey version of Frank Stallone. That’s right, 27 year old Fedor Fedorov, the player so nice he was drafted twice, is headed to New Jersey. First of all, who names their kid Fedor if their last name is Fedorov? Fedor Tyutin is one thing, but Fedor Fedorov? Were the parents so busy with Sergei that they couldn’t come up with a proper name for the kid? Anyway, in 18 NHL games, he has 2 assists and 14 penalty minutes. He wears number 81, which continues the Fedorov family tradition of wearing the same number as your player rating on EA’s NHL series. Oh, happy day in Newark, and probably at some point, Lowell. 
