November 21st, 2009
by Tapeleg
Rule 32.2, which is basically the “intent to blow” rule, is under fire at the moment. So we are clear on what the rule says:
As there is a human factor involved in blowing the whistle to stop play, the Referee may deem the play to be stopped slightly prior to the whistle actually being [...]
November 6th, 2009
by Tapeleg
Oh yes, another night of hockey highlights. I have the Ducks – Predators game on the DVR, but I can’t get motivated to watch. I mean, the point was to see what the problem with the Predators is, but I can’t do it. Not tonight.
- T-Squared? OK, Kevin Weekes. You can call Tim Thomas [...]
September 21st, 2009
by Tapeleg
These posts write themselves sometimes. But hey, it’s all in bad taste, right? This one is so bad, I won’t even reveal the source, author, or even link to the site.
Mind you, this is from a site that asked me if I wanted to put their ads on this blog. I turned them down [...]
September 18th, 2009
by Tapeleg
There are two things that happened in the last few weeks that are massive potential game changers in the world of the NHL, and neither one will have (most likely) much impact this coming season. They are:
1) Stephen Walkom, the head of officiating for the NHL, stepped down, and,
2) The NHLPA fired their Executive Director, [...]
August 25th, 2009
by Tapeleg
Darren Dreger just dropped a minor bomb on twitter a little bit ago:
Stephen Walkom is stepping down as NHL dir of officiating and will attempt an on-ice comeback.
I think that sound I heard was a large vein in my head exploding. I had to rush over to TSN to find out more:
The 46-year old [...]
August 24th, 2009
by Tapeleg
I just saw this in my feed reader:
Canadian billionaire Balsillie sets Sept. 14 deadline for Coyotes deal
Um, does this seem smart?
PHOENIX — Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie has submitted an amended proposed agreement to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes for US$212.5 million and immediately move them to Hamilton, with or without the NHL’s consent.
The document filed [...]
May 8th, 2009
by Tapeleg
There are two things NPR usually fails reporting about: anything internet (their “coverage” of twitter is a joke) and hockey. Anytime hockey comes up, it is either the start of the playoffs, the end of the Stanley Cup finals, the start of the season, or someone did something really stupid on the ice.
This didn’t make [...]
April 23rd, 2009
by Tapeleg
I may die from this, but I will die happy.
April 23rd, 2009
by Tapeleg
Don’t count the fans out.
And even though I don’t like to sit at the end of an arena, I’ll take this seat.
April 23rd, 2009
by Tapeleg
Forces have come together that allow me to attend tonights Blue Jackets playoff game. It I one thing to hear a report of the excitement around re game. It is another to experience it.
This is what I am greeted with as I exit the highway. What can you do?
If you happen across this before [...]