Last time I wrote for this blog I stated I wasn’t really excited about the upcoming Winter Classic, even though my favorite team, the Boston Bruins would be in it this year. After watching the game yesterday against the Philadelphia Flyers, and having some time to reflect on it, I can say it was a great day. However, up until 17.82 of the third period I was not enjoying it for the most part. Things... 

Earlier this week, Tyler Padley did a nice story for this website about the Winter Classic and discussed some great ideas for future possible match-ups. As a Bruins fan, you’d think I’d be really excited about the upcoming one which will be held on January 1st, as it will feature my beloved team here in their home city of Boston. But truthfully, I am less than thrilled about this. And here’s... 

When the time is right there is nothing to do or say except to make the change.  It’s time to get the wrong person out of there and move someone else into place.  By their nature, however, midseason changes are a drastic move and should not be taken lightly.  The chemistry a team develops over the preseason and regular season flows over into the coaching staff as well.  By replacing the coaches... 

If the first month of the 2009-10 NHL season has taught hockey fans anything, it’s to forget expectations. The standings have seemingly flip-flopped from last year, as several teams that were considered DOA have instead been stubborn SOBs. And while there is an eastern European atop the scoring leader chart, it’s not the one everyone would expect. Among the early surprises thus far: •... 

The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3-4) challenge the Philadelphia Flyers (6-4-1) in a 5:00 start at the Wachovia Center. The Bolts have not won a road game since March and the Flyers have taken the last 3 of 4 in their rink. The Lightning offense has started scoring in clumps and the confidence levels have gone up. Steven Stamkos looks strong and confident, St Louis is still hot, and others have started...