Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Blunden lowered the boom on Brandon Dubinsky of the New York Rangers with a classic open ice hit. It was ...
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A Birthday Realization: Appreciating Joe Louis Arena and the Detroit Red Wings
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The Blackhawks are a Forward Away From Winning the West
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7 Reminders why Luongo is the Best Goalie in Canucks History
To say that Roberto Luongo is a scrutinized hockey player is to say it rains a lot in Vancouver. In other words, it doesn’t need to be said. Ever since the night that Patrick Kane scored a hatrick on Luongo and the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Vancouver Canucks from the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Luongo’s [...]
The Memory of Rick Rypien in Vancouver Will be Carried Forward by His Cousin
When Vancouver Giants GM Scott Bonner picked up Taylor Makin off the WHL waiver wire, it was likely just a coincidence that his cousin once played for the Vancouver Canucks. However, that cousin had plenty to do with the development of Makin’s game along with his work ethic and strong character. These are attributes that [...]
Pittsburgh Penguins Could Be Looking to Move Mark Letestu
According to hockey reporter Andy Strickland, the Pittsburgh Penguins could be looking to make a move once Sidney Crosby gets healthy. It appears the odd man out in Pittsburgh would be center Mark Letestu. Strickland wrote the following on his site, True Hockey, on Friday: “The Pittsburgh Penguins are deep up the middle. Almost too [...]
Will Carcillo Write a New Chapter in the Canucks-Blackhawks Rivalry?
As if the Canucks and Blackhawks haven’t built up a heated enough rivalry already, Dan Carcillo made those comments in his introductory press conference with the Chicago media after signing with the Blackhawks over the summer. On Sunday, we’ll finally find out if the infamous agitator and tough guy is more than just talk, as [...]
