All Entries Tagged With: "Brian Burke"
DAILY RUMORS: Lyle Dismisses Several Rumored Destinations for Niemi…But Acknowledges One Possibility
We at HockeyIndependent.com want to be your resource and filter for what is going on in the NHL. We try to disseminate the noise in the blogosphere. We don’t look to to attack those sources, but to question the veracity of the rumor with cold logic, hockey smarts and knowledge. To do that… we have [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Lyle Casts Doubt Upon the Possibility of the Stars Trading Both Ribeiro and Neal for Kaberle
We at HockeyIndependent.com want to be your resource and filter for what is going on in the NHL. We try to disseminate the noise in the blogosphere. We don’t look to to attack those sources, but to question the veracity of the rumor with cold logic, hockey smarts and knowledge. To do that… we have [...]
PuckCast: HockeeNight! Meets Hockey Independent for some hot stove talk on hot topics
Thanks to our good friends Fork and CT at HockeeNight! in Chicago (hockeenight.com), we’re pleased to bring you this two hour podcast recorded Tuesday, July 22. Featuring NHL on XM Radio’s Hawks correspondent and HockeyIndependent.com columnist Al Cimaglia; Dave Morris, also a feature columnist at Hockey Independent; and hosts ForkLift and CT, it’s a lively, [...]
With Khabibulin on trial the Oilers need to look at options in net
After watching the Devan Dubnyk-Jeff Deslauriers show last season I can’t imagine anyone in the organization would be too excited to see that combination take the reigns again for an extended period of time should Khabibulin not be available, so I think the Oilers need to be in the market for a cheap veteran backup.
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!
It’s Your Turn, Pierre: The Great Captaincy Debate
Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs ended an entire season of speculation when they announced Dion Phaneuf as their new captain, the 18th in their long storied history. The decision was generally met with approval from most Leafs fans. Phaneuf certainly represents the team that Brina Burke has built this far well, in terms of truculence, belligerence, [...]
Red, White and Blue
An underdog is a person or group in a competition, frequently in electoral politics, sports and creative works, who is popularly expected to lose. Do you believe in miracles? “Sometimes, the best team in a tournament does not take home the Gold medal”. That was Team USA head coach Ron Wilson’s quote after the United [...]
If the Leafs wanted an overpaid slapshot with questionable defensive skills so badly why’d they trade me?
Young offensive defenseman with big shot averages around 50 points a season before his contract expires, gets rewarded with a multi-year extension averaging $6 million per. He initially plays well but soon production fades which draws attention to his lack of defensive skill. Fans revolt and demand a trade. Sound familiar?
Penguins scouting heavily Maple Leafs’ Alexei Ponikarovsky
According to Pittsburgh Insider William Depaoli, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs in the past month. Head scout Derek Clancey has been seen at Air Canada Centre many times with winger Alexei Ponikarovsky being a player of interest for the Penguins. Ponikarovsky, 29, is a big winger (6’4”, 220 lb) with [...]
Avs host the Devils, What NOT to Wear
It’s no secret in Denver that the third jerseys are a flop. The Avs have yet to record a regulation win in the new duds. Yep, the new duds are a dud. Saturday afternoon the Avs host the New Jersey Devils and will try to blind Martin Broduer with their fashion statement. It might be [...]
Tuesday Top Ten: Biggest Winter Olympic Snubs Of 2010
Welcome to the pilot installment of the “Tuesday Top Ten”, where every Tuesday presents us with a look at the ten biggest (insert topic)’s of the week. As expected, the countdown will be of relevance to current stories and headlines in the World of Hockey. Olympic hockey, the crown jewel of the international hockey scene. [...]
RUMOR BOARD: Lyle Richardson Weighs In At The Trade Freeze
Everyone should know Lyle Richardson, otherwise known as Spector of SpectorsHockey.net. He is a busy man who works for FoxSports, THN, Puck Daddy’s Free Agent Chats, and also has his own site. I’ve asked Lyle to take part in our Rumor Board, where each week he will weigh in on the hot ones that you, [...]
NY RANGERS: Time Keeps On Tick…Tick…Ticking
Will Mark Messier take over for Glen Sather? Does anyone else think this is an ass-headed idea? How about Jay Feaster, a proven GM who’s worked with Torts instead? No, that would actually make sense.
Leafs vs. Bruins Episode II: Return of the Kessel
(Yeah, I know Star Wars Episode II was called the Attack of the Clones, but deal with it, fellow nerds.) Alas, a break that felt as long as the summer between games for the black-and-gold is over. The Bruins, coming off a brutal nine games in 17 days stretch, are set to finally return to the TD [...]
The NHL Media Goes Gay: Coming Out In Vogue
Whether it is the Justin Bourne excellent introspection of how he and others carry themselves in locker-room and the need for gay slurs to be stopped, or the well-done heart-tugger of John Buccigross’ ESPN piece on Brendan Burke’s coming out of the closet; many bloggers and mainstream media have been buzzing on the subject since. [...]
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…
Kessel Needs A Supporting Cast
Phil Kessel, in his short tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has displayed an offensive acumen unparalleled by his teammates. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the reason the Leafs embody mediocrity. The prolific 22-year-old sniper has scored five goals in seven games, and his creativity on the ice has silenced his critics, who questioned [...]
Leafs Should Try Hanson
With the Toronto Maple Leafs failing to garner at least a point against the Chicago Blackhawks last night after an admirable performance from goaltender Vesa Toskala, there was an issue with the Leafs’ offensive squad that became increasingly visible in the dying minutes of the game. Grit. Yes, even after Brian Burke boldly stated his team would [...]
Brian Burke Abandons Truculence In Favor Of Warmth & Understanding
Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has reversed course and is now encouraging his players to find non-violent alternatives to on ice conflicts.
ISLES WIN! Human Sacrifice, Dogs & Cats Living Together… Mass Hysteria!
One ghost of loss have been exorcised last night, and at least there is one less ghoul lurking in the Coliseum. Sadly, there are many more. Unlike the gloss and shellac painted onto an admittedly relieving win by those who give the Islanders the good vibrations they desire, there are major areas of concerns. In [...]
