While most of the hockey media are concerned with the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, there is bigger news out in California. The San Jose Sharks “surprised” most hockey fans with their sweep of the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. While this may seem shocking to most fans, the Sharks had swept the regular season series with Vancouver as well. ... Read More »
Only two games into the 2013 NHL Playoffs and the craziness has already begun. With it being seemingly anyone’s Stanley Cup this time around, there’s a lot to take in. Here are three things we have learned so far: 1. Every Series is Up for Grabs With the San Jose Sharks’ dramatic comeback win in overtime over the Vancouver ... Read More »
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Many fans and media thought it was a given that the Los Angeles Kings would pick up where they left off last season. Instead, the Kings were winless after three games and looked nothing like a Stanley Cup champion. Of course, it doesn’t help that the team has dealt with some injuries. Goaltender ... Read More »
Dear NHL, Good job, You came back just in time for us not to care about you, possibly less than we ever have. That’s because America’s true pastime, the NFL, is in the midst of its second most exciting week in its season. You thought you were bigger than you are. In many circles, you’re not even a blip on ... Read More »
The Los Angeles Kings begin their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Staples Center this Saturday, January 19. The game kicks off an abbreviated 48-game schedule that resembles more of a race to the finish line than the usual 82-game slate. Believe it or not, the shorter schedule benefits the Kings. The team ... Read More »
The NHL lockout officially ended on Saturday night when the league and the players union agreed to a required memorandum of understanding (MOU) on their new labor deal, Ira Podell of the Associated Press reported. With the lockout over, the Los Angeles Kings released their 2012-13 regular season schedule. The defending Stanley Cup champions will open up at home against ... Read More »
The NHL has always been the least popular sport of the four major leagues in the United States. The NFL, MLB, and the NBA have far surpassed professional hockey in popularity. This is partly due to the warm climate out west, but also because most of did not grow up with hockey even in our background. But also this has ... Read More »
With the NHL Lockout appearing to come to an end, the San Jose Sharks would open their season on Jan. 15 against the Calgary Flames. The NHL and NHLPA have reached a tentative agreement to end the lockout, and a deal could be finalized as soon as Tuesday. This comes after more than half the season was cancelled. The Sharks ... Read More »
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