http://martysbetter.com Hockey doesn't need buzz, it needs us. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:00:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the third of a five part series previewing the Northeast Division.  After a long hiatus, I continue today with my choice for 3th place - my hometown Buffalo Sabres. http://martysbetter.com/2008/09/26/le-grande-nord-est-blanc-2008-09-division-preview-buffalo-sabres/ This is the second of a five part series previewing the Northeast Division.  Today's focus is on my choice for 4th place - the Ottawa Senators. http://martysbetter.com/2008/09/04/le-grande-nord-est-blanc-2008-09-division-preview-ottawa-senators/ This is the first of a five part series previewing the Northeast Division.  Today's focus is on my choice for 5th place - the Toronto Maple Leafs. http://martysbetter.com/2008/09/03/le-grande-nord-est-blanc-2008-09-division-preview-toronto-maple-leafs/ The 4-week search for Ted Nolan's replacement ended Tuesday as the Islanders name Providence Bruins head coach Scott Gordon their new head coach. http://martysbetter.com/2008/08/12/islanders-hire-scott-gordon-as-coach/ I know we pick on the leafs...but here is their fearless leader!!! enjoy http://martysbetter.com/2008/08/07/funny-hockey-pic-of-the-week-2/ The Quest for the Calder cup begins in October; visit our friends at theahl.com to find your teams schedule for the 08/09 season http://martysbetter.com/2008/08/07/ahl-schedule-has-been-released/ Talented 24 year old Pierre-Marc Bouchard and the Minnesota Wild avoided their arbitration hearing on Monday by signing a 5 year deal worth $20.4 million dollars, including a 2 year no trade clause. http://martysbetter.com/2008/07/26/bouchard-gets-wild/ Here is a look at what the Wrink at Wrigley will look like.  This will be a lot of fun!! http://martysbetter.com/2008/07/23/wrigle-rink-announced/ 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 ... http://martysbetter.com/2008/07/22/rangers-bolster-their-echl-roster/ 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?  ... http://martysbetter.com/2008/07/22/julias-name-is-gonna-be-julia-gulia/