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Does This Sell Papers in Canada?
The hockey season starts with some usual suspects every year. The overpriced preseason, hockey pools, bets on how long it takes Eric Lindros to get hurt, and the “story” about how hockey is so small and underachieving in America. From Chris Zelkovich of the Toronto Star: With a new season set to open next week,…
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John Buccigross, How I Wanted To Miss You
John Buccigross made his return Monday, with his weekly column on ESPN.com. For those of you who don’t know who Bucci is, (and I discovered last night that some people don’t), he is one of the few employees who love and promote hockey. He, along with Barry Melrose (you know that name) and Ray Ferraro…
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Post Game Special
Some closing notes on tonights game (which are detailed and opinionated because I was at the game, so there): * If I had my way, there would have been one or two posts tonight, rather than five. Unfortunately, the Palm does not have that sort of software. Also, my thumbs need to callus up. They…
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3rd Period
Richardson scores on the PP!. Boychuk scores even strength. Double hell yeah! Best taunt: “red and white makes you look fat!” Wings score, and yet still suck. Go figure. Skrastins cuts off a pass perfectly. May earns his money in a punch in the face. May wins decisively, how embarassing for the Wings. Klee trips,…
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2nd period
Wolski plays hot potato. Hejduk isn’t ready. Osgood looks good , but so does Theodore. There was a time when a linesman knew how to jump over a puck. Richardson for hooking. The crowd does it’s duty and boos. It’s a good call. Wings score on the PP. PP avs. Let’s get it back. AVS…