Tuesday's Dump & Chase: Goodbye to Northlands
Like many others, I am facing the cold reality of never making it up to Edmonton to see a game at what is now called Rexall Place. It's not pretty, it's not bright, and in fact it's actually dingy and dim. But when that rickety ol' derrick gets dropped from the ceiling and those 1980
Nashville Predators News & Notes
The Predators have set a single-season team record for most hat tricks with four (Weber, Forsberg 2x, Neal).
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) March 15, 2016
Remember when we were lucky to see ONE per year?
James Neal's hat trick leads Predators past Oilers | Tennessean
Who gets to 30 first: Forsberg or Neal? Do they both get to 30 goals?
Other Hockey Stuff
Referee perfectly sets up Paul Stastny goal vs. Flames (Video) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Don't worry, they paid dearly for this luck.
#MondayMustRead: Caps facing first adversity - Article - TSN
If Braden Holtby is getting fatigued, that's 100% on the coaching staff. Keep an eye on that situation.
Hitchcock proud of Blues' ascent | stltoday.com
And this was before allowing a bushel of goals to the Flames.
Weekend Takeaways: Changed Crawford wants back in - Sportsnet.ca
There are far worse options than Marc Crawford. And half of them are currently employed as coaches.
Dallas Stars: Observations: Pending NHL playoffs will allow you to worry about every little thing with Stars | SportsDay
No mention of the Wild or the Preds. We like the modesty.
C’Mon Ref: Thoughts on the Wideman ruling - Article - TSN
Well said, Fraser.
Punch Corsi: Do fight analytics compare to the eye test? - Sportsnet.ca
If you click on this, I will know.
NHL - Coach's challenge gets positive reviews at GMs meetings | ESPN
The only thing I don't like? I miss the coach having a timeout to use.
Forget pads and gloves, the Canucks' goaltender is making saves with his bare hands - SBNation.com
It's been a long time since I've seen that happen. You?
How Rangers should stack their lines, before it’s too late | New York Post
The last paragraph talks about Chris Kreider finishing a breakaway. Scary, especially for goalies.
Mailbag: Are Ducks or Kings a better matchup for Sharks? | CSN Bay Area
Remember when some fans wanted Poile to trade for Marleau? Okay... there was only a few of you... but still.
Mantha Holds Keys To Red Wings Playoff Hopes - TSS
We have heard about this Anthony Mantha kid for a while. The Red Wings are known for being painfully patient with their development, but it's time to break the glass and use their emergency player.
Not Hockey
There's A Lot Of Turmoil Within The Memphis Grizzlies Ownership Group | Deadspin
This won't last long. There's too much money to be made with an NBA team for that void not to be filled.
FA Cup semi-final draw – as it happened | Football | The Guardian
Either Crystal Palace or Watford will be in the FA Cup Final. That's great news for the Everton v. West Ham/United winner. COME ON EVERTON WIN SOMETHING BEFORE I DIE!