Under relative obscurity NHL opens another season
No longer a big deal, hockey’s non-descript opening day shows how far it’s fallen in the public conscience, and how much work it has to do to get back up
SCOTT JACOBS
The NHL season began today. Did you know that?
I practically forgot.
The NFL’s opening game each year is a national event, a shrine to the previous [...]
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Idiot Sava(rd)nt
The Boston Bruins pulled off one of the greatest collapses in NHL history over the weekend.
PAUL NARDIZZI, Boston comedian
After blowing a 3-0 series lead, the Bruins did themselves even prouder by taking a commanding 3-0 lead in game 7, only to blow that to a Philadelphia Flyer team that was seemingly dead in the [...]
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This isn’t the escape sports fans need right now
Bankrupt franchises, penny-pinching owners, and future lockouts aren’t exactly making sports the escape from the real world that we all truly need
SCOTT JACOBS
Sports are our escape. They give us hope, they allow us to dream, and they give us that something special to latch on to, good times and bad. It’s like that line [...]
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Step up to the plate Pirates, you’re up next
In this recent era of woebegone franchises turning into championship surprises overnight, and with the city of Pittsburgh seemingly ruling the world, is it so much to ask of the Pirates to keep the downtrodden/Pittsburgh mojo thing going? Survey says: yes
SCOTT JACOBS
It’s borderline amazing that seemingly no one has brought this up in the aftermath [...]
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Sarah Palin’s back for more!
Continues to reach out to minorities and poor people by dropping puck at another NHL game
SCOTT JACOBS
Self proclaimed hockey mom Sarah Palin is once again in the NHL limelight. This time it’s because she’s confirmed that she will be the Blue’s ceremonial guest of honor for their game October 24th against the [...]
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THIS IS JUST GETTING RIDICULOUS
Scott Jacobs
Hockey fan or not, the new jerseys, well, they’re not exactly a hit. But some fan’s comments: hillarious. Especially on Calgary
The new Reebok Edge template jerseys? Well, they’re not exactly getting rave reviews. But Calgary’s jersey? Well, its the most bizzarre fashion statement I’ve seen this century. How [...]
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