How will Gary Bettman respond on concussion lawsuit questioning? Ever since it was teased in the since-settled Todd Bertuzzi lawsuit, I’ve had a hankering to see NHL commissioner Gary Bettman under oath and answering questions about the League’s culture of violence. Not only because I think there’s a better chance of cracking Captain America’s shield than there is Gary Bettman in a lawsuit … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Eric Francis on Flames; Mark Lazerus on Blackhawks!
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Eric Francis on Flames; Mark Lazerus on Blackhawks! LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Stars: Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun on the Calgary Flames; Mark Lazerus of the Sun Times on the Chicago … [Read more...]
Things are going really, super well for Thomas Vanek
Things are going really, super well for Thomas Vanek We begin with the caveat that needs to be given whenever we discuss a standout offensive player struggling in the postseason: The Minnesota Wild’s probable sweep at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks is not Thomas Vanek’s fault. That established … woof. Vanek signed a three-year deal worth $6.5 million per season with the Wild last … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Brandon Prust, Stanley Cup Playoff fate, end of Lou
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Brandon Prust, Stanley Cup Playoff fate, end of Lou [Author's note: Power rankings are usually three things: Bad, wrong, and boring. You typically know just as well as the authors which teams won what games against who and what it all means, so our moving the Red Wings up four spots or whatever really doesn't tell you anything you didn't know. Who's hot, who's not, … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Backlund buries Ducks in OT; Kane’s goal holds over Wild
NHL Three Stars: Backlund buries Ducks in OT; Kane's goal holds over Wild No. 1 Star: Mikael Backlund, Calgary Flames The forward’s goal at the 4:24 mark of overtime sent Calgary to a 4-3 win pushed the Flames’ second-round series with Anaheim to a 2-1 Ducks lead. Along with the big goal, Backlund played 24:46, most amongst Calgary forwards. No. 2 Star, Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks In … [Read more...]
Flames win, avoid 3-0 hole
Flames win, avoid 3-0 hole The Calgary Flames are still in their second round series. (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. Here's what you need to know about Ducks vs. Flames, Game 3 Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames, Game 3 Flames 4, … [Read more...]
Mikael Backlund’s OT winner caps Flames’ Game 3 comeback
Mikael Backlund's OT winner caps Flames' Game 3 comeback There was no doubt about the game-winning goal in Game 3 for the Calgary Flames. Mikael Backlund’s wrister at the 4:24 mark in overtime finished off a wild 4-3 comeback at Calgary and got the Flames back in their second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. With the Calgary win, the series is now 2-1 in favor of Anaheim. This … [Read more...]
Were Calgary Flames robbed of goal vs. Ducks by NHL review? (Video)
Were Calgary Flames robbed of goal vs. Ducks by NHL review? (Video) (Note: Some audio issues with the above video.) Game 3 between the Anaheim Ducks and the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night was a tightly played one-goal game in the third period when Frederik Andersen made an impressive pad save on Sam Bennett of the Flames. OR WAS IT? The play was reviewed by the NHL War Room as the puck … [Read more...]
Blackhawks follow Kane’s lead in 1-0 Game 3 win over Wild
Blackhawks follow Kane's lead in 1-0 Game 3 win over Wild There was once a time when it seemed like Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane wouldn’t return from a broken clavicle until late May. He came back at the start of the playoffs instead, and has made an incredible impact for Chicago, which beat Minnesota 1-0 Tuesday to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Wild. Kane scored his sixth … [Read more...]
Nassau Coliseum ice dug up one last time; Islanders fans, look away (Gallery)
Nassau Coliseum ice dug up one last time; Islanders fans, look away (Gallery) The New York Islanders’ last game at Nassau Coliseum ended up being their Game 6 win over the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Alas, they lost in Game 7, depriving us of another round of games at Nassau Coliseum … and, well, the chance that the hated New York Rangers … [Read more...]