2019 New NHL Jersey Ratings (UPDATED)
I believe it was during the 1990’s to boost merchandise sales that the NHL introduced 3rd jerseys. Ever since then, we’ve been treated to some of the greatest hockey uniforms in history, but also some of the worst. This offseason a few teams decided to spice things up around their arenas by adding new unis to their lineups. Was this the greatest offseason for uniform changes we’ve ever had? No, but I do feel that this new lineup of hockey sweaters is worth putting through a grading scale.
Top 5 Hockey Movies
Sports movies is a genre of movies that really has an elite group of timeless movies: Remember the Titans, Bull Durham, Rudy, and a few more. Hockey movies are no different. So, I thought to myself, “what better way to pass the time this summer then to re-watch some of these classics. After all, I can only watch the Avengers so many times….
Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency 2019
July 1st is always an eventful day in the NHL. Players find new homes via free agency and trades for a majority of the day. Some teams do better than others when it comes to approaching this day. This year had several teams finding elite talent while others had to sit back and dig to find some skill in the lower ranks of free agency.
The Devils Had One Hell of a Weekend
Going into the draft this past Friday, the Devils had a very difficult decision to make. They were awarded the 1st overall pick in this year’s entry draft and were given the opportunity to select either Jack Hughes, or Kaapa Kakko. The draft class was deep this year, but these two were very clearly the top choices. Once the draft began in Vancouver, the Devils kicked things off by selecting Jack Hughes.
Blues Win the Stanley Cup
It’s been a long season but we made it. Game 7 between the Blues and Bruins ended last night with St. Louis coming out on top and claiming their first ever Stanley Cup championship.
3 Likely Destinations for Phil Kessel
Kessel has a “no trade clause” as a part of his contract, but he has given Pittsburgh 8 teams that he would be willing to go to. It probably isn’t Minnesota, as per Pierre LeBrun. We can also assume it isn't Philadelphia because these two cities despise each other. So, here’s a list of potential destinations that I think Phil the Thrill could be headed to this summer.
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Bruins vs. Blues
So, here we are. The Stanley Cup Final has been set. St Louis was able to defeat the Sharks in 6 games to advance to their first Cup Final appearance in 49 years. Ironically enough, the last time they made it here, they faced off against the Boston Bruins. Almost half a century later, we have a rematch between the two on the big stage.
Game of Thrones: NBA Draft Lottery Edition
Zion Williamson is looking to avoid the Pelicans as Mike shares a theory on how the Duke star could avoid New Orleans.
Hughes vs. Kakko Debate Heats Up!
The New Jersey Devils are going to have a tough time selecting their man at number 1 because this is a difficult decision. The New York Rangers are almost in a better positions at number 2 overall, because you take whoever the Devils don’t. If you’re the Devils on June 21st in Vancouver, who would you take?
Conference Final Preview: Sharks vs. Blues
The Western Conference Final is set. San Jose and St. Louis both won their game 7s in round two, which set them up for what should be a great conference final in the west.
Puck Tour: United Center
Let me start off with saying that this game was the best game I have ever been to in my entire life. Look at that score above - it was like I was watching football. Sports are all about defense these days, it was awesome to see a game that was so high scoring. I was on the edge of my seat the entire game, truly incredible.