“Must win:” We tend to throw that term around pretty frequently in the playoffs. The “Best-of-7” format really lends itself to the cliché. Well, the Bruins were in a must-win situation. Winning 4 straight against the Canucks is as close to impossible as you get. The Bruins came out of… Read More →
You guys surprise me sometimes. Yesterday Larry Brooks wrote that Brandon Dubinsky is seeking $4.5M per for multi-years and that he won’t get it from Glen Sather, and that a comparable player just signed for four years at $4M per. And immediately some of you guys said “bye-bye” to Dubinsky,... Read More →
First off, i just wanna say thanks to carp and mama and all the “heads” for making this the best damn hockey blog out there. not just for hockey, but for gibberish as well!! As i type this, the national anthems are about to be sung, and you hear chants of… Read More →
COACH JULIEN THE MODERATOR: Questions for coach. Q. Claude, can you talk about just how much video you’ve done since Game 1 and fit it into where does that stands versus what you do during the regular season? Is it all the same? COACH JULIEN: Well, you know, it is… Read More →
Here’s an excerpt from the Q&A with Manny Malhotra today: Q. Manny, can you end the suspense and tell us if you’re playing tonight? MANNY MALHOTRA: It’s gone from day to day to game-time decision right now. I’m honestly not trying to send you guys on a wild goose chase. ... Read More →
DANIEL SEDIN CHRISTIAN EHRHOFF Q. Question about staying disciplined in Game 2, after an emotional Game 1. CHRISTIAN EHRHOFF: I think going into our first game, it’s pretty tough to keep your emotions in check. Obviously for most players it was the first game on that stage. So you probably… Read More →
Um, is this series finally going to resume? Is this the NBA? I missed Game 1 and I’m probably going to miss Game 2. Here are some transcripts from the off-day, courtesy of the NHL: COACH VIGNEAULT THE MODERATOR: Questions for Coach Vigneault. Q. Any sort of update on Manny?... Read More →
Alain Vigneault to follow. Courtesy of the NHL: COACH JULIEN THE MODERATOR: Questions for Coach Julien. Q. Can you talk about Tyler’s progression, what you’ve seen from him. COACH JULIEN: Well, I think he’s progressed well and as expected all year long. Tyler was in maybe a different position I… Read More →
I’m going on the record saying I wouldn’t give up jack for Brad Richards’ rights. I’m not even 100 percent sure the Rangers should pursue him at the cost he will command, but that’s another pros-cons checklist for another day, coming soon. I would definitely not give up anything of… Read More →
From the NYR: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FREE AGENT DEFENSEMAN BLAKE PARLETT New York, June 2, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent defenseman Blake Parlett. Parlett, 22, skated in 24 games with… Read More →
1) I don’t want to spend too much time on the NBC coverage (Lord knows they didn’t) so I’ll just say this: It’s going to be a long 10 years. 2) What a boring game. I can appreciate a good 0-0 game but this was not one of them. Even… Read More →
From the Rangers: RANGERS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN TIM ERIXON AND A FIFTH ROUND DRAFT PICK New York sends forward Roman Horak & two second round draft picks to Calgary New York, June 1, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired… Read More →
COACH VIGNEAULT THE MODERATOR: Questions for Coach Vigneault. Q. Update on Manny Malhotra? COACH VIGNEAULT: Manny is the same as he was yesterday. He’s day to day. Not skating today. Q. Alain, everyone is very excited among your players to play their first Stanley Cup game. Take us back to… Read More →
Happy June. I probably won’t see a second of Game 1 unless it goes double-OT. Up to my eyeballs today. I will attempt to put up some morning skate stuff later, but can’t promise. Also, haven’t had a single volunteer to review any of the finals games. Oh, well. I… Read More →
