It is now common knowledge that Pittsburgh Penguins centers Evegni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad are hurt “long term”. This obviously puts the Penguins in a pickle. Going from being one of the strongest teams down the middle to now having Sidney Crosby and Teddy Blueger as the only true centers on the roster. So whatContinueContinue reading “Penguins in Trouble”
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TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 2
These were the Pittsburgh Penguins we all know and love. A HUGE bounce-back from dropping the home opener against the Sabres. Granted, the Columbus Blue Jackets are very bad now, with most of the firepower from last season gone, but nonetheless, a victory is a victory. Open the Flood Gates The goals and points wereContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 2”
5 Over Reactions from opening weekend in the NHL
Ok folks, the first weekend of the NHL is over with. Here are five over reactions form the opening weekend of the season. #5 Storm Surge The Cup Have you seen the Carolina Hurricanes? Wholly shit they beat Tampa in overtime. They are doing that silly celebrations thing again. Jake Gardner snipeed in OT, theContinueContinue reading “5 Over Reactions from opening weekend in the NHL”
5 Things From NHL Opening Night
Last night the NHL kicked off the 2019-20 Season. Coming into the season we talked a lot about these teams and who we think will be good. So last night when the NHL offered four games I had to check in on all of them. Here are some take away from the matchups. #5 OttawaContinueContinue reading “5 Things From NHL Opening Night”
Let’s Do That Hockey
Wayne Gretzky. Mario Lemieux. Deke. The holy trinity of hockey greatness. You thought Baseball was my favorite sport? man were you wrong. I’m a bigger hockey fan than Vo and Johnny Violence combined, and it’s pretty obvious. Do either of them have Sid Crosby’s 1000th point ticket or booklet? Nope. Just me. Small talk aside,ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Do That Hockey”
NHL League Preview
Here we are barreling toward the start of the NHL Regular season. So it is time to start previewing what is to come in the upcoming 2019-20 season. I will break down every division, than the league as a whole. With a final look at the playoffs and crown my 2019-20 Stanley Cup Champion. TheContinueContinue reading “NHL League Preview”
RFA’s Are Under Paid ?
When the Brinks truck arrived at Mitch Marners house this weekend I assumed it would be making a few more stops along the way. But it seems to have the opposite effect. King of Flow Style Brock Boeser just signed a contract that is annually only worth a little over five million. The part ofContinueContinue reading “RFA’s Are Under Paid ?”
Mitch Marner Signed
Well kids, it’s time to pucker up those assholes. Mitch Marner is officially a Toronto Maple Leaf. For the next six years the Leafs will be paying Marner just shy of eleven million dollars. Damn that’s a lot of guacamole. However they essentially do two things. One they can assure that for the long termContinueContinue reading “Mitch Marner Signed”
Metro Division Preview
Here we are barreling toward the start of the NHL Regular season. So it is time to start previewing what is to come in the upcoming 2019-20 season. I will break down every division, than the league as a whole. With a final look at the playoffs and crown my 2019-20 Stanley Cup Champion. AhhhContinueContinue reading “Metro Division Preview”
Atlantic Division Preview
Here we are barreling toward the start of the NHL Regular season. So it is time to start previewing what is to come in the upcoming 2019-20 season. I will break down every division, than the league as a whole. With a final look at the playoffs and crown my 2019-20 Stanley Cup Champion. TheContinueContinue reading “Atlantic Division Preview”
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