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An Email Interview with Hockey Author Curt Solomon
It’s amazing the kind of hockey people you can be put in touch with via the Internet. I have the perfect example of this. Back in early February, I was searching for something on Patrick Roy and I came across a book called My Road Hockey Obsession by Curt Solomon. After reading a sample of […]
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Tyler Bertuzzi Hat Trick, Maple Leafs Seventh Straight Win vs. Colorado Avalanche 2/24/2024
Tyler Bertuzzi scored a hat trick on his birthday, and Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, February 24th at the Ball Arena. The Toronto Maple Leafs won their seventh straight game and the Avalanche has lost two games straight. Maple Leafs lineup against […]
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An Email Interview With Hockey Analyst Colby Cohen
If you have not noticed, I enjoy conducting email interviews with various people in the hockey world. I am proud to present an email interview that I recently conducted with hockey analyst Colby Cohen. Cohen, who currently works for both ESPN and Daily Faceoff, was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule […]
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Can Nathan MacKinnon Be Stopped?
The Colorado Avalanche have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to offensive talent, but none better than forward Nathan MacKinnon. As of this writing (Saturday night, January 6th), MacKinnon, 28, has 65 points on 22 goals and 43 assists. He also currently leads the team in goals, assists, points, shots (179), and overtime goals […]
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Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon Named to NHL All-Star Game
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was named to the Central Division roster for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today. He was selected to his seventh straight All-Star Game, trailing only Joe Sakic, who was selected a total of eight straight times for the most consecutive All-Star Game selections in franchise history. The 2024 event […]
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An Email Interview with Blackhawks Writer Mario Tirabassi of CHGO
There is a lot of excitement going into this year’s NHL campaign, not just because hockey is back, but because of the players that we all get to watch and follow all season long. One of those players is Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard. After being an absolute MONSTER in junior hockey, Bedard has a […]
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Player Profile: Mason Marchment
Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment has contributed to the team’s success since joining the team during the 2022 offseason. So, what do you need to know about Marchment? Read on for more information about the Canadian NHL star! Mason was born on June 18, 1995, in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, to Bryan (1969-2022) and Kim Marchment. […]
Read MoreA Look Back At Crazy Offer Sheets in the NHL
As a New York Rangers fan, I am well aware of offer sheets. On August 7th of, 1997, the Blueshirts signed the great Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic to a contract offer sheet of $21 million over three seasons. At the time, the team was looking to replace Mark Messier since the “Messiah” went and signed […]
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Eight More Years of Nate the Great
As of the writing of this article, Nathan MacKinnon is the highest-paid player in the NHL. He signed an eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche, $12.6million AAV, and an $85.34 signing bonus. There was little doubt MacKinnon would be staying with the Avs. At the NHL media tour this summer, he said he wanted to […]
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Chris MacFarland promoted to Avalanche GM, Sakic moves to Hockey Operations
After seven years as an assistant GM, Chris MacFarland is the big cheese. The 52-year-old, who previously spent time in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, has been promoted to GM with the Colorado Avalanche. MacFarland, who originally joined the Blue Jackets in 1999 and served as the club’s manager of hockey operations from 2001-07 and […]
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