Tag: nhl

OK, So the first game sucked…

Big old Flaming CIt wasn’t anywhere near the level they were playing at the end of the last season (over a year ago). The Flames didn’t even show up for the first period, and gave up some silly opportunities in the second and third. They did have one hell of a rally, to come within one point in the third, but because of earlier screwups it was just too much to come back from.

Still, it was only the first game of the season. It was great to see them on the ice again. Give them a couple of games to gel and they’ll rock again.

If anyone wants to swap some seats in the Saddledome for advertising space on my blog, I’m open to offers 🙂

Big old Flaming CIt wasn’t anywhere near the level they were playing at the end of the last season (over a year ago). The Flames didn’t even show up for the first period, and gave up some silly opportunities in the second and third. They did have one hell of a rally, to come within one point in the third, but because of earlier screwups it was just too much to come back from.

Still, it was only the first game of the season. It was great to see them on the ice again. Give them a couple of games to gel and they’ll rock again.

If anyone wants to swap some seats in the Saddledome for advertising space on my blog, I’m open to offers 🙂

Game ON!!!

The owners ratified the agreement today (after the NHLPA already ratified it), meaning hockey’s BACK! I suggested that the Learning Commons needs a superbox at the Saddledome. Nobody else thought we could sneak that into the budget.

Loving the new rules for the NHL. Should make for a much faster game! And shootouts to break ties? Awesome.

TSN.ca – NHL – Canada’s Sports Leader
One primary objective of the new rules will be to reduce the scope of defensive “tools” a team may effectively employ, and to create a corresponding benefit to the offensive part of the game – thus allowing skill players to use their skills and increasing the number and quality of scoring chances.

New rules:

  • No more ties – shootouts!
  • Two-line passes – should keep things faster going from defense to offense
  • Restrictions on goalies – bigger five-hole, less out-of-net play
  • Bigger offensive zone – biggest change here is shrinking the neutral zone, and moving the nets closer to the boards to reduce camping
  • Changes to icing – preventing dumping
  • Instigator rule – bigger penalty for being an ass at the end of a game. good move
  • Officiating – zero tolerance, and stuff to keep play moving fast
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct – the Anti-Bertuzzi clause
  • Competition committee – good to see Iggie and Shanahan representing the players

The owners ratified the agreement today (after the NHLPA already ratified it), meaning hockey’s BACK! I suggested that the Learning Commons needs a superbox at the Saddledome. Nobody else thought we could sneak that into the budget.

Loving the new rules for the NHL. Should make for a much faster game! And shootouts to break ties? Awesome.

TSN.ca – NHL – Canada’s Sports Leader
One primary objective of the new rules will be to reduce the scope of defensive “tools” a team may effectively employ, and to create a corresponding benefit to the offensive part of the game – thus allowing skill players to use their skills and increasing the number and quality of scoring chances.

New rules:

  • No more ties – shootouts!
  • Two-line passes – should keep things faster going from defense to offense
  • Restrictions on goalies – bigger five-hole, less out-of-net play
  • Bigger offensive zone – biggest change here is shrinking the neutral zone, and moving the nets closer to the boards to reduce camping
  • Changes to icing – preventing dumping
  • Instigator rule – bigger penalty for being an ass at the end of a game. good move
  • Officiating – zero tolerance, and stuff to keep play moving fast
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct – the Anti-Bertuzzi clause
  • Competition committee – good to see Iggie and Shanahan representing the players

Game On?

Looks like the players and owners might be about to strike a deal – meaning there just might be hockey in the fall! It’s about freaking time!!!

Thanks to a tip from Jim Roepcke at Have Browser Will Travel.

Looks like the players and owners might be about to strike a deal – meaning there just might be hockey in the fall! It’s about freaking time!!!

Thanks to a tip from Jim Roepcke at Have Browser Will Travel.

Game Over.

Crap. It’s official. So, I guess we’ll be turning back to our official national sport: lacrosse?

Come on guys… How much money is enough (for either side). It’s a freaking GAME, people. You’re getting/making millions of dollars to play a freaking GAME. Perspective might be a good thing…

Crap. It’s official. So, I guess we’ll be turning back to our official national sport: lacrosse?

Come on guys… How much money is enough (for either side). It’s a freaking GAME, people. You’re getting/making millions of dollars to play a freaking GAME. Perspective might be a good thing…