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Lightning Put Fear in my Heart
After seeing the new Tampa Bay Lightning jerseys that were unveiled today, I had one thought… “Please, don’t let the Avalanche screw up this bad.” I just don’t get it. Do we need a modern era of hockey jerseys? When (most) any fan of the game from the 70s would tell you that it isn’t…
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UFA Day / Canada Day post
Happy Canada Day!!! Again, I wonder why the NHL puts Canadians through UFA day on Canada day. It just doesn’t seem fair. You should be able to enjoy Canada day without all the hand wringing and cursing. Maybe that’s just me. My UFA thoughts will start here. Don’t look to me to break anything, there…
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Last Call for Your Team
July 1st. It sneaks up on us, just a few days after the mad scramble of the Draft (which has a capital D for some people). It is a day of excitement for many, but for others, it is a reminder of days gone by, and what the true meaning of NHL Christmas is. Gifts…
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RBK EDGE System ON Display
At the NHL Draft in Columbus, Reebok was showing off their new RBK EDGE system of player equipment. I got some photos to share with you all. This is going to be a pretty photo heavy post, so get ready. All photos are clickable to make bigger. And please, do not post these photos elsewhere…
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A Favorite Photo from the Draft
I love this picture… Yes, that’s Phil Pritchard, Keeper of the Cup. He was a little embarrassed when I said he was almost as famous as the Cup itself. He noticed my jersey, and told me that hockey in Russia is almost as good as hockey is here. He wasn’t really working the crowd, but…