Jul 11 2008
Funny Hockey Pic of the week
there’s a joke here somewhere
Apr 03 2008
New Feature: Funny Hockey Photo of the Week
This might be more disturbing than funny..but it is funny nonetheless
enjoy
Mar 06 2008
Portland Bound
Hey everyone. I am off to Portland this week to see an AHL doubleheader which will feature the Bridgeport Soundtigers and the Portland Pirates. Stay tuned next week as I will profile both teams uber prospects; Kyle Okposo of the Soundtigers and Bobby Ryan od the Portland Pirates
Mar 01 2008
Collectors Corner: 07/08 Upper Deck Series 2 Box Break
Welcome to the first installment of Hale’s Collectors Corner. Today we will breakdown a hobby classic; Upper Deck Series 2. Since returning from the lockout Upper Deck Series 2 has been known as a great product featuring some of the hottest rookie cards in the league as well as the added bonus of Upper Deck Victory inserts cards featuring an added 30 plus rookie cards there were not available in the original release of UD Victory.
Feb 28 2008
Passing the Buck
The Ottawa Senators threw a curve ball to the league yesterday firing head coach John Paddock and replacing him with General Manager Bryan Murray. This was another head scratching move by a Canadian team in as many days and begs to ask the question; is it Johnny’s fault that NO ONE on this team can stop a puck?
Feb 26 2008
Your seat cushion may be used as a Flotation device
Good Morning boys and girls it’s your boy Hale here saying peace, pucks and player movement as the trade deadline is fast upon us. The trade deadline hits at 3pm EST and many rumors continue to swirl out there involving Marian Hossa and Brad Richards. They will be the main chips today as league gm’s try and make a big splash.
However it is rarely the marquee player that leads a team to a cup. Over the years it has been the Butch Gorings that have lead teams to a cup and not the Ryan Smyths or Peter Forsbergs of the world. Funny how the market always seems to correct itself and those draft picks you trade always seem to come back and bite you in the rear. Remember the draft picks that Tampa acquired 10 years ago. The two picks that they eventually used to draft Vinny Lecavalier and Brad Richards. So buyers beware!!! Also to all fans out there..never and I mean ever get a jersey of a rental player not under contract. Those Ryan Smyth Islander jerseys and Keith Tkachuk Thrasher tee shirts are not exactly flying off the shelves
More to come later
Hale
For your veiwing pleasure please enjoy the work of Pascal Morency
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJJ7ptwYUxk
Feb 25 2008
The Toronto Debacle
First, we’ve decided to hold off on the “home stretch” pieces until after the deadline. We’ll reassess everything after tomorrow’s deadline and see where everyone stands. We’ll also update the Atlantic and Southeast divisions after all the other divisions are done.
Today, I’d like to address the “Mats Sundin Situation,” as I’m now referring to it as. When I woke up this morning afternoon, I read a very scathing assesment of Sundin’s character, Leafs fans’ attitudes, and management’s unrealistic need to long for the past. While I agree that 1) Leafs fans are impossibly hard on their players and have no ability to wait for teams to develop and 2)Leafs’ management is so incredibly shortsighted on what it takes to build a winner, I strenuously object to any question about the character of Mats Sundin. That’s right I “strenuously object.” After the jump, I try as hard as I can to defend Mats(yes, it’s plural) Sundin’s character. Oh yeah, we’ll also dive into fifteen years of Leaf futility. Woot. Wish me luck. Continue Reading »