Author Archive for Kevin Burgundy
Kevin Burgundy runs and operates Stayclassy.net - The internet's best damn hockey blog... with a hint of Burgundy. SC is the smartest and sharpest hockey blog you'll read today (in the next 3 minutes). Go read it today and have a laugh! Email: burgundy@stayclassy.net Twitter: @Stay_Classy Site: http://www.stayclassy.net
Let’s all blame the NHL’s salary cap!
Many hockey fans blame the NHL’s salary cap for the Chicago Blackhawks ongoing firesale of recent trades. Kevin Burgundy doesn’t. Read why on HockeyIndependent now!
The Tallon era has begun in Florida
A closer look into the Florida Panthers following the Nathan Horton trade reveals they might actually be in better shape than first thought, according to Kevin Burgundy.
Defining Playoff Expectations
Kevin Burgundy of Stayclassy.net, helps define Playoff expectations for all 16 NHL teams currently playing for the Stanley Cup.
Toronto’s Spectacular Losses
The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to always find bizarre and spectacular ways to lose hockey games. In vein of everything else the organization does, they way the Leafs lose hockey games is over the top, too.
Injuries are one of this season’s biggest stories; which teams do you think have been hit hardest?
One of this year’s biggest stories in the NHL is injuries and the effects they’ve had on teams like the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, and Detroit Red Wings.
What the Flyers need… and it’s not more goal scorers
Looking at what’s wrong with the Flyers – its certainly not goal scoring. In fact, that’s the last thing the Flyers need.
Don’t play fancy when you lack finesse
To the Toronto Maple Leafs: Don’t play fancy when you lack finesse. Two examples of how the Leafs over-complicate simple hockey plays.
What are you thankful for?
News of Brendan Burke’s sexual orientation has some wondering if it’s a newsworthy story. Regardless, it’s better than monotonous headshot debates or conversations geared around making fighting safer…
Logic and Netting: An Idea For Video Replay
Taking a closer look at the disallowed goal from Friday night’s Toronto Maple Leaf-Chicago Blackhawks game and some suggestions for future goal reviews.
Is It Time For The NHL To Review How Penalties Are Called?
Is it time the NHL uses video replay to help determine whether black-and-white penalties (delay of game, for example) are in fact penalties?
Dallas Stars Unheralded Forwards
Looking at the Dallas Stars and the depth in forwards – players like Mike Richards, Brenden Morrow, James Neal, Mike Ribeiro and Loui Eriksson make a great and relatively unknown top 6.
I’ve Never Been So Frustrated With Dustin Penner!
Despite Dustin Penner’s early season success, he continues to focus on negatives moments with Craig MacTavish, instead of understanding why he’s playing well now. The answer lies in his play, work ethic and athletic shape more than new coaches.
Peter Chiarelli’s Ron Burgundy Moment
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has some tough decisions to make about Marc Savard and Blake Wheeler, having already dealt Phil Kessel and Chuck Kobasew.
