Eddie

Eddie

I love hockey. I love writing about hockey. I have an extensive background in and around hockey. I played the game going on 21 years and have been officiating the last 13. You'll see me write and give fair honest opinions on controversial plays, rules questions and other realms of hockey such as college hockey.

Montreal Extends Markov Three Years

The Montreal Canadiens have several big decisions to make this summer and one of them has been made. Their defense is starting to look more solid as they were able to sign 35-year-old Andrei Markov to a three-year extension. The…

Hurricanes Fill Coaching Position with Peters

With the NHL Draft a short time away, the number of NHL clubs without a head coach has shrunk from four to three with Carolina hiring Bill Peters as head coach. The 48-year-old was an assistant with Detroit the last…

After Pittsburgh, Where Will Bylsma Go From Here?

After getting the sack by Pittsburgh yesterday, Dan Bylsma has options as for where he should land his next coaching gig. The first question Penguins fans should ask is “Why didn’t this happen sooner?”. Considering three weeks ago they fired…

Devils Prospect to Stand Trial

This fall could be a little busy on and off the ice for New Jersey Devils prospect Ben Johnson. The 2012 third-round draft pick who recently signed a three-year, two-way contract with the NHL club will head to trial in…

Days Remain to Vote for NHL 15 Cover

If you have not voted for the NHL 15 cover athlete, you have until Sunday to vote for Montreal’s P.K. Subban or Boston’s Patrice Bergeron. The two are finalists among eight original players in the running for the cover of…

Giguere Ready to Retire

After playing in the NHL for 18-years, Colorado goalie Jean-Sébastien Giguère could have played his last game per TVA reporter Renaud Lavoie. Lavoie said in a tweet Sunday morning that Giguère will speak with his agent and the NHLPA before making the…

Men’s, Women’s Hockey Lead NCAA Academic Progress

Last week the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) published their Academic Progress Report (APR), a measurement of team eligibility and player-retention across a four-year period. Men’s hockey topped all men’s sports while women’s hockey tied for the top among women’s…