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- The Hockey Spy has created a three-part mock NHL entry draft that contains more information than your grandpa. From the Spy: “The mock draft at this point is based on teams drafting BPA (Best Player Available). I will begin with a first round mock and expand from there leading up to the June Entry Draft, likely including three rounds or 100 players.” Good stuff.
- Have you ever wondered what arenas are the toughest to play in during the post-season? Wonder no more Daniel-san.
- Listen up boys and girls, if you’re hoping to win the Bill Masterton Trophy for perseverance you need to possess one of the following qualities according to Melt Your Face Off: “1) a crippling disease, 2) a lingering, career-threatening injury, 3) a generous heart and a charity, 4) an underdog story, or at the very least 5) are f***ing old.”
- Illegal Curve brings us the Top 10 Hockey Fighters. What, no Kocur?
- If this octopi-dissing commercial released by the Blackhawks is any indication the boys from Chicago are really getting serious about gearing up for the playoffs. No, really.
- Apparently Mike Komisarek is still pissed that Mikhail Grabovski hit Andrei Markov during the Leafs/Canadiens game a few days ago. The only question is why?
- Those poor Capitals; they get no respect.
- Coming soon to a 24-hour B-movie theatre near you: Beware of the Wounded Ducks.
- Will Nicklas Lidstrom finally relinquish his vice-like grip on the Norris Trophy? According to Shawn P. Roarke of NHL.com the answer is yes.
- More knuckle knocking goodness courtesy of Wayne Simmonds and Warren Peters. Watch that first jab; it’s a doozy.