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.

What NHL Rule Changes Will Work?

Two weeks ago in Toronto, the National Hockey League conducted a Research, Development and Orientation camp. The two-day event allowed General Managers and scouts to preview the 2011 prospects as well as using them to experiment and test proposed rule…

Paul Kariya Done Before Season Started

Free-agent forward Paul Kariya will miss the upcoming 2010-11 season with post-concussion syndrome. It was reported Friday evening when his agent announced he won’t be playing with former teammate Teemu Selanne in Anaheim or any other team. It was reported…

Warrior Swagger Goalie Gear

Warrior hasen’t been on the hockey equipment scene as long as some of the other big boys, but I have always admired the designs and the quality of their gear. They have two series of goalie gear in 2010. The…

Become a Fan of Hockey World Blog on Facebook!

Did you know that Hockey World Blog has a Facebook page? You can either click to your right under Follow Us!, or click the Facebook badge below. We’re looking forward to connecting with you there, and also at our other…

Best of the Rest: Remaining Free Agents

Now that the whole Ilya Kovalchuk saga is temporary over until New Jersey figures out another strategy for re-signing the superstar forward, there are quite a few unrestricted free agent’s still out on the market. With teams beginning training camps…

Developing Story: Modano will Come Home

According to a Detroit Free Press report posted late Monday, forward Mike Modano will sign with the Detroit Red Wings. In the report, Modano sent the Free Press a text message only saying “Big announcement Thursday”. Modano wouldn’t tip his…

Nabby off to Russia, Sabres sign Neidermayer

The last few days have been quiet in NHL Free Agency. There was a splash made today when news broke that former San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov has signed a six-year deal worth $24 Million with SKA St. Petersburg…

Free Agency: Day 2 Recap

The NBA has the LeBron-Wade-Bosh sweepstakes. Where if any team signs any of the three named players will hit the lottery and will have a franchise player for years to come. Over at the Coolest Game Played on Ice, we…

Previewing the NHL Draft

Tomorrow night is the first night of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. There is a lot of hype and speculation as to what player Edmonton will take. Will they take OHL superstars Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin? Will they shock…