A Boy Learns to Brawl
There’s been a lot of buzz around this story, and with good reason. I’m a loyal reader of the New York Times but it has never been for their sports section, admittedly. I’m going to do something a little different with this entry. While I usually post the article in its entirety, I’m just going … Read more
Reckless Return
Red Fisher is a permanent fixture around the Canadiens, and rightly so. The man has been loyally covering the Habs for over 50 years. Respect where it’s due but I have my own personal qualms with that fact; most notably that he is probably preventing a passionate recently graduated journalist from establishing a career in that … Read more
Concussions Lay Waste to Dreams
When I first read this article, I sat here for a few moments contemplating how well written and descriptive it was. It was only when I decided to blog about it that I looked at the author’s name and realized that this guy is somebody that I spent three years with at Concordia University. He … Read more
The Comeback Kid
This post will be of a slightly more personal nature. The biggest news in the NHL right now is the return of Sidney Crosby against the Islanders tomorrow. I think within 90 seconds of the announcement, it was already trending on Twitter. I couldn’t be more thrilled for the kid. I have a lot of … Read more
The Bounty: Milan Lucic’s Hit on Ryan Miller
I’m probably the only non-Boston Bruins fan that doesn’t hate Milan Lucic’s guts. I can admit that he has turned more goon since making it into the NHL, but I find he still plays with a lot of heart and he’s a great leader. He’s the kind of guy you’d love to have on your … Read more
Will Georges Laraque’s Claims About Hockey And Steroids Fall On Deaf Ears?
This is a debate that has come to light in the past few days that has really, really piqued my interest. I haven’t read Laraque’s book (but it is on my to do list), so I can’t directly comment on the content of it. However, from what I have read on the subject, I think Laraque … Read more
Athletes Using Twitter a Delicate Balance
I have the pleasure of working with Eliotte Friedman, whom I still think is one of the most brilliant sports reporters there ever was. A lot of people in this league respect him, and for good reason. This article is just more proof that the guy knows what he’s talking about. I won’t state my … Read more
Chris Pronger Injury Rekindles Debate Over Visors
I suppose it always takes a bad accident on the ice to spark up an age-old debate in hockey. Should visors be mandatory? Here’s the thing: the men that play the game are big boys, literally. They should have the choice of whether or not they want to wear visors out there, because ultimately it … Read more
Hockey Fistfights Rarely Cause Injury, Study Claims
Well now, this is interesting. So far, this is the first study I’ve read regarding fighting in hockey that I actually agree with. Listening to different hockey connoisseurs, the verdict tends to be on either end of the spectrum–you either channel Mike Milbury and encourage bloodsport, or you call for a total ban on anything … Read more
Social Media Marketing: How To Get Your Message Heard
One of my former employers was completely against using social media to market his company. I don’t know if it was a generational gap or if he truly didn’t believe in it, but I never understood how CEOs and presidents of companies could refuse to incorporate social media into their marketing strategies. A lot of … Read more
