NHL GM of the Year Finalists: Bob Murray vs. Glen Sather vs. Steve Yzerman Winning the NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award doesn’t always bode well for your future. Two of the five winner’s in the short history of the award were fired by their respective teams not long after being chosen. Mike Gillis was canned three years after he won, while Ray Shero was shown the door less than twelve … [Read more...]
GM of the Year Finalists: Bob Murray vs. Glen Sather vs. Steve Yzerman
GM of the Year Finalists: Bob Murray vs. Glen Sather vs. Steve Yzerman Winning the NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award doesn’t always bode well for your future. Two of the five winner’s in the short history of the award were fired by their respective teams not long after being chosen. Mike Gillis was canned three years after he won, while Ray Shero was shown the door less than twelve … [Read more...]
Marek vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Mike Harrington on Babcock; Andrew Gross on Rangers; Game Show Friday!
Marek vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Mike Harrington on Babcock; Andrew Gross on Rangers; Game Show Friday! LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a (gettin' down on) Friday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record on Rangers/Lightning! Mike Harrington of … [Read more...]
Conn Smythe Watch: Tyler Johnson, Ryan Getzlaf lead MVP pack
Conn Smythe Watch: Tyler Johnson, Ryan Getzlaf lead MVP pack Welcome to the first edition of our Conn Smythe Watch, which chronicles the ever-changing race for playoff MVP. This one is a just a glimpse at the current picture; we’ll make it a daily feature when Round 2 begins. Keep in mind that we factor in the probability of a long playoff run into these choices. Who are the current … [Read more...]
Gary Bettman claims ‘no evidence yet’ that concussions, CTE linked
Gary Bettman claims ‘no evidence yet’ that concussions, CTE linked Gary Bettman met reporters in Chicago on Thursday night for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, which meant he was going to get the Steve Montador question. Bettman is fending off a few lawsuits related to concussions and players whose deaths were allegedly linked to brain injuries. One that’s in the works: The family of … [Read more...]
Ducks beat Blackhawks, claim 2-1 series lead
Ducks beat Blackhawks, claim 2-1 series lead Frederik Andersen was strong once again in Game 3 as the Ducks took the series lead. (USATSI) Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Game 3 Ducks 2, Blackhawks 1 | … [Read more...]
Patrick Kane scores first WCF goal on no-look backhand (Video)
Patrick Kane scores first WCF goal on no-look backhand (Video) Patrick Kane, we were waiting for you to finally score a goal or at very least get a point this Western Conference Final. Kane’s lack of production had become a sort of big deal heading into Game 3. And it didn’t take long for him to finally get on the board against the Ducks. Behold the no-look backhand score by the Buffalo … [Read more...]
All about Babcock; Sabres’ coaching options; wake up, Henrik (Puck Headlines)
All about Babcock; Sabres' coaching options; wake up, Henrik (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • We can't get enough of Pastor Tyler Moore and his signs. We agree. … [Read more...]
Winners and losers in Mike Babcock coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs
Winners and losers in Mike Babcock coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Babcock is being introduced as the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after a wild Wednesday for the Leafs, the Buffalo Sabres, the Detroit Red Wings and many, many others. Here are the winners and losers in the Mike Babcock Derby: WINNER: BRENDAN SHANAHAN While Shanahan had no experience running an empire as … [Read more...]
Potential liver donors for Senators owner decide to continue process for others
Potential liver donors for Senators owner decide to continue process for others Eugene Melnyk underwent a successful liver transplant on Tuesday, and the Ottawa Senators owner and the anonymous donor are resting comfortably as they recover. “He is stable and he is not talking, but he is responsive, so when people talk to him he understands,” said team president Cyril Leeder, via the Ottawa … [Read more...]