Thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose, and the National Hockey League
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…]
My new NHL realignment and playoff format !!!
Now that the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to a new CBA the next order of business will be realignment. How will the conferences and divisions look? We know that the new look conferences won’t be implemented until the 2013/2014 season, but I think they will look something like this: [Read more…]
This a little info about a couple of the Winnipeg Jets top prospects from the 2011 and 2012 NHL Entry Drafts.
Mark Scheifele, C – Barrie Colts (OHL)
1st round, 7th overall 2011 entry draft
Height: 6’1 Weight: 184 lbs
The first player to pull on a Winnipeg Jets sweater on the draft podium in 15 years, Barrie Colts center Mark Schiefele was greeted with a roar from the thousands of Jets fans who made the trip across the border to Minnesota. there was plenty of media speculation but Schiefele was always going to be the first choice for new Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. [Read more…]
The Shane Doan E-mail
After finding this e-mail in my ‘inbox’ for the 6th time this week I was surprised at how widespread it had become. I’ve received it from friends and relatives, some hockey fans, some not and from all over the country. [Read more…]
