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.

NHL 11 Cover Athletes Announced

As rumored last week, Chicago Blackhawks captain and 2010 Conn Smythe Award winner Jonathan Toews will be the main cover athlete of EA Sports NHL 11. He joins teammate Patrick Kane, who was on the cover of NHL 10. Other…

Halak Heads to St Louis

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak, a key component of the Montreal Canadiens run to the Eastern Conference Finals this past season, has been dealt to the St. Louis Blues according to a report by RDS. ESPN is reporting that the Habs will receive forward…

Developing Story: Rob Blake Retires

After a 21-year NHL career with three teams, defenseman Rob Blake will retire from hockey with a press conference next week. A report coming from Comcast Sportsnet is saying the Stanley Cup champion, Olympic champion, and six-time all-star will to…

Keys To What Could Be Last Game of Season

Tonight is game 6 between the Flyers and Blackhawks. Chicago leads the series 3-2 as they try to win their first Stanley Cup in since 1961 on the road tonight in Philadelphia. Sad to think this could be the last game of…

The Captain is Back

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom signed a one-year contract with a reportedly $6 Million+ contract to remain in the Motor City for a 19th season. Reports Tuesday morning from various Detroit media sources reported the signing to be between…

Are We Getting Cosby-Ovechkin’d Out?

The NHL is finally releasing one of its’ worse kept secrets. As Chris reported in late-March that the next NHL Winter Classic will be between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. The big question was where would it he held at. Potential…

Crosby Moves Out

Like a child finally moving out of his parent’s house, Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is moving out of the home of part owner Mario Lemieux. The report in the Pittsbugh Post-Gazette reported that Crosby bought a home in Pittsburgh…

Should Obama Hire Halak?

Maybe President Obama should hire Halak to stop the leak because you know, nothing get’s past Jaroslav Halak! Gooo Habs!