I’m not watching the NHL All-Star Game

And neither should you. You probably won’t. After all, interest in this game from the over 8 demographic has been waning for years. Despite recent attempts to jazz things up with a fantasy draft, the NHL All-Star Game remains undoubtedly the least compelling event on the NHL’s calendar. Here are some issues I have with the game, in no particular order: Continue reading I’m not watching the NHL All-Star Game

Episode 43 – Brad Marchand is a douche

As Boston Bruins resident spelling “champian” Brad Marchand prepares to return from his 5-game suspension for clipping Sami Salo, Chris Withers and Jason Kurylo gather a slew of four-letter words to dis #63. Chris probably sums it up best: “Hey Brad Marchand: Stop being such a f*cking douche.”

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Hot/Not 001: Jannik Hansen’s stint in the penalty box

Totally unfair comparison of candid crowd shots behind Jannik Hansen.
Totally unfair comparison of candid crowd shots behind Jannik Hansen, picture #1.

I’ve been extremely busy over the holidays, so I have very little commentary on the Canucks on-ice performance just now. What to do? Well, obviously I should insert a potentially offensive pictorial.

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