Tag Archives: 2013

NHL Surprises in 2013 – Part 2

We started our series on surprises in the NHL with a look at Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils, who continue the play that took them to the Stanley Cup Finals last season. Loads of pundits called the LA … Continue reading

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NHL Surprises in 2013 – Part 1

Like any year in any sport, the shortened 2013 NHL season has provided some yawns, some gimmes, and some head-scratching surprises. Yawns: Despite throwing buckets of money at Zach Parise and Gary Suter, the Minnesota Wild are still a snoozefest every … Continue reading

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The Flames just don’t trust Brust

If you paid any attention to the Abbotsford Heat during the recent NHL labour dispute, you took notice of a couple of things: 1) The Heat gave up fewer goals than any other team in the league. 2) Barry Brust … Continue reading

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Cory Schneider, world traveller

Cory Schneider was exhausted yesterday morning. He came off the ice at UBC’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena, leaned against the wall, and said so. “Wow,” he exhaled, “I’m exhausted.” He didn’t look tired at all. He looked pretty fresh, actually, … Continue reading

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Is this man happy? Jason Garrison edition

Jason Garrison is happy to be skating with his new teammates. Or at least he looks like he is. The man wore a permagrin through Tuesday’s practice at Thunderbird Arena, even when getting slapped with a stick across the ribs during … Continue reading

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