Author Archives: DG
If I were Bob Gainey, GM of the Montreal Canadiens…..
If I were Bob Gainey, GM of the Montreal Canadiens I would…….
Ken, Mike, and Sergei: A Fable
Sergei often thought about the open road. “Oh, the things I could do out there. Boy, howdy. What I could do out there. I’m stuck in Motown. I could be living it up in the sun.”
What the '03-'04 Leafs should look like.
Alot of self-proclaimed Leafs experts seem to think they know what they’re talking about.
Illitch talks to Federov
According to The Flint Journal, Mike Illitch has called Federov about re-signing.
some rumors
there is a lot of rumours going on, on a french sport radio channel. They have listed down a list of rumors. Here’s the interresting ones concerning : Boston, Colorado, Los Angeles, Tampa Bay and Montreal
Leaf Fan Plans to Protest
According to The Fan590, and Sports Reporter Ken Campbell, Leaf fan Joey Hatfield is planning a protest outside of the ACC, on the west side of York Street on Bremner Blvd. The protest will take place Wednesday, 4pm.
Thrashers Prospect Camp
Thrashers prospect camp opens up today and will run through July 19. This gives management and coaches one of their first real looks at many of Atlanta’s youngsters trying to come up through the system. Not too much else happening in my little corner of the league, so this is the best I could do for now.
Pittsburgh's Foundation
A look at the Penguins’ building blocks
Since a lot of people who are not familiar with the Penguins’ depth chart seem to see Pittsburgh circling the drain, I figured I would take it upon myself to shed some light.
Obviously, the Penguins have made it clear to the hockey world that they are in a re-building process. Following is an analysis of the Penguins’ depth chart, from the crease on out.
No Cup, Unless They Step Up
It was reported earlier today by the Calgary Sun, that the Toronto Maple Leafs will no be acquiring Joe Nieuwendyk or Bryan Marchment. The Leafs feel that anyone that contacts the Leafs for a position on their team should not be welcome.
Also update on Wesley…
Quinn takes a vacation…
Other Leaf possible signings…
What will Wings do?
Well lots of action already this summer with the Wings but, what will they do? Well yesterday on Fox Sports Detroit TV their rumors were floating around about the whole team:
Well, At Leat All Russians Aren't Money Grubbing…
This story is really only worthy of news for one reason: it proves that not all NHL players are greedy money grubbers, and some actually respect the organizations they play for. And, it gives me another opportunity to rave about Datsyuk.
You heard it here first…KINGS WILL WIN THE CUP NEXT YEAR!!
Thats right folks!! Ca`ll me crazy! Say “It’s waaaay to early to predict something like this! Tell me I don’t know anything about hockey! Hell, even point out the fact that I predicted a Bruins / Sharks Cup Finals last year, but be assured this one is an iron clad lock!! The Los Angeles Kings will win Lord Stanley’s Cup next year!
NHL ready to police goalie equipment
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=44975
Canadian Press
6/20/2003
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CP) – The NHL and its 30 general managers emerged from a three and half hour meeting Friday agreeing that something must be done to control the increasing size of goalie equipment in an effort to open up the game.
Really!?
Do the New York people know something that the Dallas people don’t about the Dallas Stars?
Bring Back the Winnipeg Jets
This is not in my words but written by Darren Ford of Winnipeg. You can find all of this information on his website at http://jetsowner.com
Mr. Ford is trying desparately to get an NHL team back in Winnipeg. Being from Winnipeg, I sincerely hope that he succeeds.
Leclair could be the key to a Cup for the Rangers.
The rangers have got a ton of talent, but they don’t have a true first or second line left winger. I realize that these guys are professionals and expected to adapt but it is a simple fact that guys feel natural at different spots, and the Rangers don’t have any left wingers.
Straka on the block?
The Penguins are trying to trade Martin Straka, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Bowman Big Apple Bound???
Just when you thought Scotty Bowman was going to retire for good from the NHL, Rumblings in the Big Apple have Bowman returning behind the bench as the Rangers New Head Coach???
