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Round One Thoughts

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Hear the gnashing of teeth. See the flailing of arms. Feel the tension and taste the tears, because playoff hockey is here. Mere days into the NHL’s first round, and we’ve already seen blowouts — the Sidless Penguins handed John … Continue reading →

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EA Predicts a repeat

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

The frenzy that is the first round of the NHL playoffs is upon us — and if the first night is any indication, the theme is defense, defense, snore… I mean, defense. I mean, really. The last time we came out of … Continue reading →

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Ewwwwwww.

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Ever wanted the ear of an NHL bench staffer? This lucky fan got the next best thing, as Boston Bruins assistant coach Geoff Ward emptied his ear canal into his beer glass. The only consolation is that it was just … Continue reading →

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Somebody Approved This: New York Islanders 2013 Third Jersey

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Chris Withers

In an age of hyper marketing, intense competition and tightly controlled PR, it’s amazing that truly horrible ideas can still make it past the brainstorming stage. Whether it’s the nightmare of design by committee or just a conflagration of mediocre … Continue reading →

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Somebody Approved This: Vancouver Millionaires

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Chris Withers

Jersey: The maroon jersey of the 1915 Stanley Cup champion Vancouver Millionaires. Years worn: 1911-1926 by the Millionaires. November 20, 2008 by the Vancouver Giants. March 16, 2013 by the Vancouver Canucks. Reaction: Almost unanimously positive. People like them some retro jerseys. Most … Continue reading →

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Canucks put on a ho-hum show in Minnesota

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Over the past two weeks, the Vancouver Canucks have offered up fair-to-middlin’ performances against opposition they should beat. They lost 3-2 to the Calgary Flames and 2-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, both teams that haven’t made the post-season since … Continue reading →

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Kevin Bieksa, Power Forward

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Down 2-1 seven minutes into the middle frame of a late February game in Dallas, the Vancouver Canucks turn to an offensive juggernaut to tie the game. He accepts a lead pass from Dan Hamhuis at full speed, crosses centre … Continue reading →

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Instant Replay Should Be Under Review

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Chris Withers

I have a great deal of respect for NHL officials. Of all the major professional sports, hockey is surely one of the toughest to call. The rules are replete with grey areas, the standards they’re expected to apply change depending … Continue reading →

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NHL Surprises in 2013 – Part 2

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

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