Author: EB
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EB’s Playoff Wishes
The NHL Playoffs, what could be better? Tonight starts the first round of the NHL Playoffs as three Western Conference pairings lace ’em up and duke it out, with more games starting tomorrow. However, before everything shakes down, here are my playoff wishes this year. The NHL Magic Genie commands three wishes per Conference. Eastern…
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Karlsson’s Return Questionable, Senators Clinch Playoff Berth
The Ottawa Senators, needing one win out of their final three remaining games, after losing two in a row, beat the streaking Washington Capitals to clinch a playoff berth. The Senators have had an up and down season this year, primarily due to injuries. Jason Spezza is still out after back surgery, only playing five…
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NHL 14 Cover Vote
With the NHL playoffs just a short while away, it only makes sense to conduct a playoff like challenge. That is exactly what EA Sports is doing with their cover athlete for the NHL 14 video game. While many of us will never make the NHL, we try to experience it vicariously through beer leagues…
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NHL Photos of the Week
The Boston Bruin and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins stand on the ice for the National Anthem. A ribbon saying “Boston Strong” is projected on the ice, a slogan brought about after the sad bombings of the Boston Marathon. The game between the two teams was originally scheduled for Friday, April 19th, but was delayed for…
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Who will Win the Northeast Battle?
Games are few and points are scarce as we near the end of the 2012 – 2013 NHL season. Teams are not only vying for a playoff spot, but some are fighting for home-ice advantage by winning their division outright. The Northeast Division is such one, with four teams all in the mix. When the…
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Legend No. 17
If you were tasked with naming a Russian born hockey player wearing the number 17, most North Americans would respond with Ilya Kovalchuk of the New Jersey Devils, or perhaps Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins with the number backwards, 71. However, before both Kovalchuk and Malkin’s time, that number was made famous by Valeri…
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NHL Photos of the Week
With teams having either six or seven games remaining, this week we look at those teams who need to make the most out of their remaining schedules to make the playoffs. The New York Rangers are currently sitting 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. While no one expected them to be this low in the…
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Do Not Bet on the Boston Bruins Going Far in the Playoffs
While I preface that this piece is indeed slightly biased, I still hold that readers should take heed to not bet on the Boston Bruins going far come playoffs. The story begins before the season started. I, a homegrown Detroit Red Wings fan, bet my friend, a Montreal “who likes that team really” Canadiens fan,…
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NHL Photos of the Week
The 2013 NHL trade deadline passed this last week with a few big named players moving. Known players that moved were Jason Pominville to the Minnesota Wild; Marian Gaborik to the ColumbusBlue Jackets; Wade Redden to the Boston Bruins; Matthew Lombardi to the Anaheim Ducks; Martin Erat to the Washington Capitals; Steve Sullivan to the…
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NHL Photos of the Week
Sidney Crosby received the honors of first star for the month of March. He tallied 6 goals and 19 assist for 25 points. He had a point in 12 of the 15 games, and posted a remarkable +19 rating. Sadly, he will be out of action for some time after taking a puck to the…