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Archive for June, 2008

Post Your UFA Predictions!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 Posted in NHL | 2 Comments »

Alright folks, this is it: Christmas in July. The time for talk is over for teams who wanted to retain their players from last season, and now everyone is up for grabs. Who's going where? It's your time to call ...

What’s Wrong With Contracts

Friday, June 27th, 2008 Posted in NHL | 1 Comment »

The lack of NHL teams in Canada bothers me. The fact that the Detroit Red Wings seem to finish 1st in the Western Conference also ticks me off. The fact that Gary Bettman has such a little head and really ...

Wellwood Else is There?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 1 Comment »

Sound it out. Go on, give it a try. "Well what else is there?" You know, I may not be a guy who can give a clever title to every post, but I'm pretty sure I can give the inside scoop on ...

Hodgson vs. Beach

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »

Let's be perfectly honest, in every NHL draft there are going to be a handful of fans who think the Vancouver Canucks passed up on a better player for a lesser one. Last June it was David Perron and Patrick ...

Draft Countdown: Post Your Mock!

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 Posted in NHL Entry Draft | 2 Comments »

The NHL Entry Draft will begin on Friday at 4PM on TSN. And it seems evident that the only sure thing is that the Tampa Bay Lightning will keep the first overall selection and use it to draft Steven Stamkos. ...

Draft Interview: Zach Boychuk

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Zach Boychuk is the lightning-quick speedster from Airdrie, Alberta and most recently, is one of the top prospects up for grabs at the upcoming 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He has represented Canada at the World U-18 Championships, the Summit Series ...

Draft Countdown: Cody Hodgson

Monday, June 16th, 2008 Posted in NHL Entry Draft | No Comments »

A player that oozes both exceptional two-way play and leadership, Cody Hodgson should be a coveted option by any of the teams drafting from seven to twelve. Although he is not physically imposing by any means, Hodgson represents a blend ...

Draft Countdown: Mikkel Boedker

Friday, June 13th, 2008 Posted in NHL Entry Draft | 3 Comments »

Danish-born forward Mikkel Boedker can be described in one word: Explosive. Boedker's skating and speed are among the best in this year's crop of NHL prospects and that will surely garner him a top ten selection by the time June ...

Draft Countdown: Colin Wilson

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 Posted in NHL Entry Draft | 1 Comment »

He's drawn comparisons to Rod Brind'Amour for his leadership qualities and has said he tries to pattern his game after Peter Forsberg. He's the son of former Calgary Flame Carey Wilson, who played over 500 NHL games. In addition, he ...

Draft Countdown: Kyle Beach

Monday, June 9th, 2008 Posted in NHL Entry Draft | 5 Comments »

With the NHL Entry Draft a mere ten days away, it is now time to start profiling some of the names you're going to hear for the next while. The NHL Draft is both an opportunity for general managers to ...