All Entries Tagged With: "fans"
Devil’s Advocate: Scott Gomez to the Islanders
It’s been less than one week since the NHL Lockout was officially lifted, and the New York Islanders have already made three moves that could help their team. Defensemen Radek Martinek, Joe Finley, and Thomas Hickey seem to have an immediate future on the Island, which gives the Islanders plenty more choices than Jon Landry and [...]
How could you? How could you? The Red Wings and Amway.
They sold out. Not we sold out. They sold out. Writers have always harped on how sports fans tend to refer to teams in the first person plural tense, complaining that the fans aren’t really part of the team. Today, the Red Wings proved those miserable old bastards right. This year, there will be no [...]
Backchecking: Radek Martinek — Long Island Legend?
First and foremost — I wish Radek Martinek the best of luck. He is a solid player and brought many positives to the game. He played in the Islanders system for years, on some difficult teams, and gave it his all every shift. If on the ice — the Jackets are getting a good player. [...]
Isles & Pens Charge Up New Fan Rivalry
So a funny thing happened on Long Island last night. When a brawl (OK 3 or 4) broke out at a hockey game-an on-ice rivalry was revived. In this uber-connected world, the fans now can do more than root from afar.
Backchecking: Paranoia, Fear and Childish Behavior
In my “other life” — when I am not screaming at the television over another bone-headed play by one of the boys in blue and orange — I am a business owner. I work hard at my craft, and I try to do what I can for my clients. I did not go to “business [...]
The Fear of Never Ending Litigation Could Force a Culture Change in The NHL
My belief is players are the ones which will be able to change the culture of the NHL if they have a clearer understanding as to the consequences of their actions. Many believe the key is not to count on a new awareness by players but rather focus on the punishment. There is good reason [...]
Don’t feel guilty cheering for Chicago and Hossa, Pens’ fans
This time of year is never easy for a hockey fan whose favourite team has already been eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. It is doubly difficult as a supporter of the Penguins to watch the action after having a rooting interest in the past two Finals and knowing that the championship belt, already taken away, will [...]
Homers can be hazardous to your health
The Pens played in Minnesota during their five game road trip. The folks in Minnesota seemed to be a bit enthusiastic, which translates to “annoying” when you have to watch them on TV. Yeah, I know I shouldn’t care, but I’m human and I need something to complain about sometimes. Anyway, the folks in Minnesota, [...]
Pens’ fans: Calm down; be rational; it’s a long season
It never ceases to amaze me how large segments of knee-jerk fans of any given sports team easily allow themselves to hit the panic button once the slightest bit of adversity befalls their sporting heroes during the course of a season. The natural corollary to frantically pressing the panic button is the offering up of [...]
Saturday night in Toronto = bliss (if you’re not a Leafs fan)
What could be more Canadian than watching hockey on a rainy, chilly, almost winter-like night in Toronto? Nothing. Last Saturday evening, I watched the Maple Leafs – Canucks game in the apartment of a former college residence housemate. Two womenfolk were also present, also former dwellers of said residence house. Don’t be fooled. One half [...]
Self-Deception for Leafs fans
If you were to ask me what was wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs right now, I wouldn’t know what to say. Why not ask what’s right?…actually that question is pretty tough too. People are already calling for Ron Wilson’s head, there have been goaltending controversies from day one, and they have yet to see [...]
