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A True European League: What Would It Take to Succeed?
Posted: 18th December 2009 by Keith Harrison in NHL
There are constant rumours, both legitimate and wacky, regarding the potential existence of new hockey leagues.
These include the World Hockey Association in North America, the Continental Hockey League (KHL) expanding in Russia, the NHL developing a presence in Europe, and the Elite Leagues of Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic uniting.
These may not be possible, probable, or even on the radar, but in order for a True European League (TEL) ...
Every couple of weeks I will chronicle what goes on in the NW division. A round up of each team and what to look forward to in the coming weeks, and whatáwe have learnedáabout each team this season.
áAfter only one or two games, this weekáwill be very light, but we did learn some things about what to expect this year...
*The teams will be listed in alphabetical order to prevent any ...
Hockey Is Back: What We Can Expect Out of the Gate
Posted: 1st October 2009 by Keith Harrison in NHL
The chase for the Stanley Cup begins today, and I am so excited that I set a timer for the games tonight three days ago. That is sick, but I came to terms with it long ago.
This season will have many bumps and WTF moments and controversies like every other, and every major hockey analyst has predicted that nothing will change from last season.
(Looking at you, TSN. You've switched Columbus ...
Dion Phaneuf, in a recent preseason game against the New York Islanders, laid a body check on Islanders forward Kyle Okposo as Okposo was crossing the ice heading into the Calgary Flames end. Okposo had his head down, and Phaneuf came in from the opposite boards with the intention of hitting Okposo. There was no doubt about this. Phaneuf, in his four seasons in Calgary, has garnered a reputation as a ...