Feb 20, 2022Isles: GM 101Everyone knows the Islanders have some decisions to make at the deadline. Let’s try doing a breakdown of the New York Islanders. I know what you’re thinking — “But we don’t have time for a nervous breakdown!” :-) But this is supposed to be a serious blog. Putting on the…Sport2 min readSport2 min read
Feb 19, 2022My Kingdom for a DefencemanThe Toronto Maple Leafs need a number 4 dman to rescue them. As I wrote in my last blog, we had to watch them go by the wayside too often. A 3–1 lead almost became a gong show just to see how we could blow it. There are players out…Hockey2 min readHockey2 min read
Jan 26, 2022A nasty habit shows its ugly faceThe Maple Leafs are a brand new car falling apart the day after the warranty runs out. Of late, the Leafs have been off to great starts and then lose it when it really counts. They seem to have fixed that in Long Island, but that is only one game…NHL2 min readNHL2 min read
Jan 26, 2022#13 is Going to Get PaidGaudreau showed how good he was last night. Everyone is talking about Johnny about how the Flames need to sign him. I have never heard so many people tweeting “pay the man.” The only question is how much. The true leader of the Flames this season, Johnny is on pace…NHL2 min readNHL2 min read
Jan 23, 2022Remembering Clark GilliesI was deeply saddened at the news of the passing of New York Islanders legend Clark Gillies. Of course, I will not sit here and pretend that I was fortunate to meet him like most of you. …Sport2 min readSport2 min read
Nov 20, 2021Let the good time rollThe Maple Leafs have been playing with purpose. They have been winning the puck battles in corners. They have been crisper with passes to each other. The most significant message the team has received is loud and clear: everyone has a job to do and does it in buckets. First…Sports2 min readSports2 min read
Nov 20, 2021CrossroadsCrossroad #1 Johnny Gaudreau The Flames are coming to crossroads; the Gaudreau contract expires at the end of this season. The major roadblock is that Gaudreau does not want contracts negotiations to continue during the season. …Sport2 min readSport2 min read
Nov 18, 2021Fix the holesThe Islanders having issues in their zone is a little alarming. That does not mean it is time to panic. The issues have to be addressed, but there is plenty of time to fix it. Calling out players or coaches does not fix anything. …Sport2 min readSport2 min read
Oct 29, 2021Isles—Back to BasicsThe Islanders have not been their old selves. Playing with rust and not interested in doing what it takes to win. Sloppy coverage in their own zone. They are allowing easy access into their zone. It is easy to blame the defence, but the forwards are not exactly hustling to…Sport2 min readSport2 min read
Oct 23, 2021How Valuable is Mr. Cambell?With Mrazek’s injury, the Maple Leafs’ goaltending duo has been put on hold. No offense to Michael Hutchinson; Campbell’s role has just become vital to the Maple Leafs success. Hutchinson is what is a third-string borderline AHL goaltender. The key is when do we give Jack Campbell a rest? As…Sport2 min readSport2 min read
