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Do the math; Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning preview
WHERE: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FloridaWHEN: 7:30 PM ESTMEDIA: Versus (cable), 620 WDAE (radio)OPPONENT COVERAGE: Second City Hockey Say it after me: A negative plus a negative equals a positive. A negative plus a negative equals a positive. Now why am I honing your basic math skills in a...
Coach Jim Johnson returned to Norfolk Admirals by Lightning
A press release has just been sent out by the Tampa Bya Lightning announcing that former Norfolk Admirals head coach Jim Johnson, who has been with the Lightning since February 25th, is being sent back to the Norfolk Admirals. This coincides four demotions that were announced by the team earlier...
Tocchet is not the victim
Sympathy. In a word, that summarizes why Rick Tocchet has become the flavor-of-the- month from fans and media personas. Gary Shelton is the latest voice to sympathize for Tocchet's brand of hockey. What brand is that? It's the inconsistent, maddening brand of hockey that was quite middling for...
It's not personal, it's (botched) business
While reading John Romano's column today in the St. Pete Times, a funny thing happened: I saw a poorly done parody of The Godfather in statement's made by Lightning GM Brian Lawton: "I have friends, and I value my friends. But when it comes to evaluations and performance, I always have to set...
Coaching shakeup in Tampa, Norfolk [updated]
There has been uncertainty and innuendo this morning when online reports started to surface that Tampa Bay head coach Rick Tocchet was about to be dismissed by the club. With the resumption of team practices today, there would be no better last-chance changes to make regarding the club's coaching...
Edmonton's Problems aren't on Offense
CBS Sportsline had some fellow named Wes Goldstein write a column in which he makes a Christmas wish for each team in the NHL. Apparently, Mr. Goldstein has yet to watch an Oilers' game or even take a look at the stats thus far in 2009-10. Rather predictably, Goldstein writes: Edmonton Oilers:...
Lightning charity scrimage during Fan Fest
Saturday evening will see a charity scrimmage and events take place at Fan Fest with all proceeds going towards the Mike Roberts fund. Tampa Bay area residents may recall that Cpl. Mike Roberts was gunned down last week in Tampa. I don't want to go into the grim details of the story... The link...
Wez Walz Tribute: Friday, November 28
Share your love with Minnesota's favorite checking forward! On Nov. 28, the day the Tampa Bay Lightning takes on the Minnesota Wild, the home club will honor former fan favorite Wes Walz. Now an assistant with the Wild, the gritty Walz will accept a scrapbook of memories from the Wild, but we...
Wild sign Owen Nolan
The Minnesota Wild made a surprising move (or at least I was surprised) over the weekend when they signed veteran Owen Nolan to a two-year $5.5 million dollar contract. Nolan has 16 years NHL experience and the gray hair to prove it. He can easily win faceoffs and cover a corner with fierceness,...
Minnesota Monday Morning News – Minnesota Wild Style
I am blowing the whistle. We are going to take a time out from the Minnesota Wild player profiles (I know the one I posted is so awesome and overwhelming, you need a minute to catch your breath) to bring you some Minnesota Wild news - fast and furious, just like our Minnesota Wild team. Wild...
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