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Chicago Blackhawks' fans know they have an incredible young captain in Jonathan Toews. Having watched him from their seats or through their televisions, they can see that Toews is a special hockey player. But most fans in Chicago, and all over North America, don’t realize that winning the Stanley Cup would likely cement Toews’ Hall of Fame membership at age 22. Yes, I said it. If the Blackhawks win the Stanley ...

Do the Pittsburgh Penguins Deserve To Want Revenge?

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Amber Alexander in NHL
This year has been a strange year. Teams that we wouldn’t have even thought could make it to the playoffs are now playing in the finals or sitting somewhere knowing that they beat the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins.  Yes I am still bitter and if anyone is like me, we all want to play Montreal next year. Every year you want to play the team that beat you the ...
In case you didn't hear yet, the Habs affiliate Hamilton Bulldogs' head coach, Guy Boucher, was offered and turned down the head coaching job for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Yay! And in case you didn't hear yet, according to reports from Rue Frontenac and TSN, he subsequently accepted the head coaching job for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Boo! Guy Boucher, if you hadn't heard, has been ...
Steve Yzerman has made his first move as the General Manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has lured highly sought after Hamilton Bulldogs head coach Guy Boucher to the Lightning. It was reported earlier on Monday, June 7 that Guy Boucher had been offered the head coaching position with the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, he declined that offer and it has been reported that he has accepted Steve Yzerman's offer instead. You ...

2010 World Cup Preview: Can England Really Win?

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Football Talk in NHL
By Guest Writer Real Talk Football. Now that the dust has settled on Tuesday’s team selection, England fans can endlessly discuss the many options now available, the possible team selection, who should be number one goalkeeper, who can fill the right midfield slot and all other things that manager Fabio Capello has to consider before England’s opening World Cup game against the USA on June 12th. Looking at the team, it ...

2010 Stanley Cup Finals: Seven Players To Watch in Game 6

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Matthew Hogan in NHL
It can’t be stressed enough just how many different players have stood out throughout the Stanley Cup Finals, let alone the entire 2010 playoffs. Jaroslav Halak’s and Joe Pavelski’s heroics in the earlier rounds of the postseason have been long since forgotten, and a new road has been paved for the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. Players like Danny Briere and Jonathan Toews have brought their best game to the postseason ...

Stanley Cup: The 10 Most Dramatic NHL Finishes

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Zac Diodati in NHL
The most revered and recognizable trophy in sports comes at a price. The never duplicated, 84 year old, three foot, 35 pound tower of silver elicits all the instincts of dedication and passion from hockey players who deserve to be champions. The following 10 moments have been the most memorable for fans of the game. Begin Slideshow
Boucher or Leighton, who should start? Flyers coach Peter Laviolette has a very difficult decision to make in the coming days on who will be his starting goaltender for Game 6 against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals.According to Laviolette, he has already made up his mind on who will be the starter but will not say whether it’s Michael Leighton or Brian Boucher.Leighton has been absolutely remarkable ...
Flyers coach Peter Laviolette has a very difficult decision to make in the coming days on who will be his starting goaltender for Game Six against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals. According to Laviolette, he has already made up his mind on who will be the starter but will not say whether it’s Michael Leighton or Brian Boucher. Leighton has been absolutely remarkable since ...

Big Chances Ahead for Buffalo Sabres

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Kevin Freiheit in NHL
With numerous talented free agents hitting the market this summer, expect the Buffalo Sabres to be involved. While they may not have done much in the past, this year should be different. Buffalo will see many changes over the next few years, and this upcoming season is just a start. Lindy Ruff and Darcy Regier are likely on their way out in the next season or two. ...