Monthly Archives: August 2010

Something really could be said for how the Rangers are treating bloggers. I know BlueshirtBanter and they’re quite respectable and do a solid job covering the team from a fan perspective. So, why am I not shocked at the lack … Continue reading →

This could finally be it. At least that’s what the Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk are hoping. Lou Lamoriello sure hopes the third time’s the charm after submitting the much rumored 15-year, $100 million contract to the NHL Friday. If it … Continue reading →

The whole summer seems to have flown by like sand on a windy day at the beach. For us puckers, it has and continues to be about Kovalchuk, the Devils and the biggest pompous egomaniac to run a league named … Continue reading →

In case you’re wondering, we recently completed a nice feature interview with Oswego student Elizabeth Bernath, who enters her second year behind the mic. She calls the women’s hockey team. In the Q & A session, plenty is covered including … Continue reading →

So now are we finally approaching a resolution to the Ilya Kovalchuk circus? With word coming out just a couple hours ago that a second contract was sent to the league for approval that supposedly addresses the NHL’s concerns maybe … Continue reading →

Well two days ago it looked like this was the beginning of the end (finally) of the Ilya Kovalchuk saga with various reports that he was ready to sign a new deal with the Devils. Especially considering Lou Lamoriello, Jeff … Continue reading →

Ever root for a team even though you know deep down it won’t do any good? We’ve all experienced that in this space. Brian with his two Buffalo teams. Hasan with the Mets and Jets, who appear to be defying … Continue reading →

Dear NHL Schedule-maker, You have a great job in this world, given the bad economy and all. You have the opportunity to schedule NHL games for all of the NHL teams, probably somewhere in a nice cool office, a leather … Continue reading →

I know what some of you are thinking: You see the picture above and you are thinking to yourself ‘Can this Sabres fan just stop whining about the massive injustice from the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals?’ Ok, trust me here, … Continue reading →

In what came as a surprise – but not a total shock – arbitrator Richard Bloch denied the NHLPA’s grievance over the NHL’s rejection of the Ilya Kovalchuk contract. Until the arbitrator’s written statement is made public, one can only … Continue reading →