The Original 21 Mike Moore | December 27, 2009 In 1979, the NHL absorbed the four strongest surviving members of the WHA, expanding the league to 21 teams. For several reasons, the 1979-80 season is a good starting…
Move Over Yankees. The Winningest Team in Sports is…Team Canada Lee Ferris | December 21, 2009 The Montreal Canadiens, The New York Yankees, The Boston Celtics, The Green Bay Packers. These are the most hallowed teams in professional sports and with good reason. From the four…
Brodeur and Sawchuck – The Odd Couple Kevin Hunter | December 8, 2009 The Memorial Aud, Buffalo, December 7th, 2009. The excitement in Doc Emery’s voice on Versus is palpable. “One minute left in the game… THIRTY SECONDS … TEN SECONDS … AND…
So, You Hate Sean Avery? The Hockey Writers | April 28, 2009 Sean Avery, the league’s super pest. He makes his living by getting under the skin of his opponents. You either love him or hate him and you only love him…
Avery Wins Back My Respect as Rangers Defeat Devils The Hockey Writers | March 31, 2009 With the New York Rangers falling in the standings by the day, and coming off a terrible two game road trip, they needed this game more then any other they…
Pekka Rinne: A Vezina Contender or Pleasant Nashville Surprise The Hockey Writers | March 17, 2009 It’s not often that there’s an argument over who should win the Vezina at the end of each NHL season. After all, when someone as consistently good as Martin Brodeur…