Hockey Night in Canada

Opinion: Put Sam and JD Back in the Booth Together For One Last Game

Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s (I am 41 years old), I had two voices that narrated the hockey that I watched. Those voices belonged to Sam Rosen and John Davidson. They partnered to broadcast New York Rangers games from 1986-2006 helping to form one of the best hockey broadcasting tandems in the industry. […]

NHL Trade Rumors: Broberg Is Not Going Anywhere

On last night’s Hockey Night In Canada broadcast, Elliotte Friedman gave news about the Edmonton Oilers and their prospect defenseman Philip Broberg. While while they have been reportedly looking at some of the big targets nearing the Trade Deadline, general manager Ken Holland let other teams know that he will not trade Broberg for a […]

An Email Interview with Hockey Researcher Paul Patskou

Sometimes to understand the present and maybe even the future, you have to look back at the past. Someone in hockey that understands that better than anyone is Paul Patskou. Paul is a hockey researcher and archivist that has contributed to many hockey books, videos, documentaries, and more. He was kind enough to take time out […]

An Email Interview with Hockey Author Kevin Shea

Growing up, I was fascinated with hockey books. I loved reading about players, coaches, teams, and anything else associated with our favorite sport. I am happy to say that my love for all things hockey prose lives on to this day. This is why I am proud to present an email interview I conducted with […]

Boston Bruins Mitchell Miller Saga Comes to a Conclusion

During their historic run last season, there was one very large blip on the radar that caused a scene for the Bruins, Mitchell Miller. Miller is a young defenseman prospect that was a free agent signing for the Bruins, though he has a dark past of bullying and using racial slurs toward a developmentally challenged […]

Newly Acquired Maple Leafs Forward Ryan O'Reilly Scores Vs. Buffalo

The Nick Foligno vs. Ryan O’Reilly Trade

Imagine yourself at a time in your life when you dreamed that the Toronto Maple Leafs would acquire big-name players like Ryan O’Reilly or Nick Foligno. Each year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gone out at the trade deadline and spent their first round pick, sometimes more, on their shiny new toy. Just a couple […]

Canucks Fan shocked as John Garrett Announces he’s stepping away

On March 23rd, 2023, John Garrett, from my perspective, the best color commentator in hockey and former NHL goaltender, announced his retirement from everyday broadcasting. For many fans of hockey in the Pacific region, this news comes as a shock and a loss. John Garrett was a fixture for the Canucks broadcasts and will be […]

Who was/is the John Madden of Hockey?

With the Super Bowl under a week away, it is hard not to think about football, even if we are all hockey fans here. When it comes to football, the person I think about is the great John Madden. Madden, who passed away back on December 28, 2021, was a Hall of Fame football coach, […]