Thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose, and the National Hockey League
My grading system is based on a few different types of criteria that people may or may not agree with but for the most part it is as basic as “what you see is what you get”. This is not a scientific evaluation [Read more…]
The topic of my Blog today is about the signing of Justin Schultz. He was a 2nd round draft pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2008 and was signed by the Edmonton Oilers this past summer. Now this is not actually about Schultz or the Oilers [Read more…]
Every couple of days or at least 2 or 3 times a week, it is not uncommon to see a controversial call or non-call from a NHL game replayed on the sports networks over and over again. Fans often ask if it is so obvious why don’t the referees watch the replay and get the call right? [Read more…]
I think it’s time for the NHL to start seriously looking at instituting a scoring system that awards three points for a regulation-time win and making every NHL game played worth three total points. [Read more…]
Does Winnipeg’s History Belong To Winnipeg or Phoenix? Does the city’s history trump the franchise’s history?
Why can’t Phoenix Coyotes players wear no’s 9, 10 and 25? I am going to start this story by stating that I am not a fan of retiring sweater numbers in any sport. I do acknowledge the need to honor our sports heroes and I like what many franchises do and that is inducting the player into their “Ring of Honor” or whatever they choose to call it. This usually happens with a ceremony and the name and number appearing in the team’s arena or stadium. [Read more…]
