The World Cup of Hockey Tutorial
For those who cannot remember, hockey used to be on ESPN. Thanks to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, hockey is officially back on the cable giant, giving us goosebumps…
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Team Europe in Need of Great Goaltending
Goaltending in the sport of hockey is perfectly articulated by legendary goalie Jacques Plante when he stated, “Goaltending is a normal job, sure. How would you like it in your…
Head on a Swivel: European Rearguard Hoping for Fountain of Youth
We have all heard the timeless sports cliche more times than we can count: defense wins championships. The second most important position on the ice is not one defined by…
Team Europe Lacking in Firepower
Team Europe enters the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as the unquestionable underdog. Out skilled and outgunned, most experts predict this motley group to finish last out of eight teams…
Team Europe – Everything You Need to Know
Entering the 2016 World Cup of Hockey (WCH) in Toronto, Team Europe is hoping to channel their inner Jim Craig and Mike Eruzione. With preliminary games kicking off later this…
To Murray and Back: How the Ducks GM Has Fared During the Off-Season
The final installment reflecting on Bob Murray’s tenure as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks is now here. In case you missed it, part one looked at Murray’s ability to…
Murray’s Draft Report Card
The NHL Entry Draft is where general managers can make or break their careers. In part one of my three-part series on Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray, I dissected some…
Is Bob Murray the NHL’s Most Underrated Trade Maker?
This is part one of three in my analysis of Bob Murray’s track record looking at his creativity, negotiation skills, and ability to execute a well-orchestrated trade. I must admit,…
The Walking Wounded Ducks: Flight Delayed, Grounded For Now
Finishing my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in December, I thought it would be a nice change of pace to give a little insight into some of the injuries going…
Déjà Vu? Ducks Fans Hoping A Rebirth from Carlyle Brings Back Glory
Our friends over at Merriam-Webster define déjà vu as “the feeling that you have already experienced something that is actually happening for the first time.” For fans of the Anaheim Ducks…
What About Bob (Murray)? Time to Trade Cam Fowler
What’s Going on Bob? Entering the dog days of August is a rough time for every hockey fan. The excitement of the NHL Draft and all the wheeling and dealing…