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  • Flyers On A Roll

    Flyers On A Roll

    I feel like I have been asleep for a while. But there is something that has awoken me. Something that stirs me from my slumber. Could it be the Philadelphia Flyers? Last season I wrote this article.https://thoughtsfromthebench.com/2019/02/13/why-the-flyers-are-two-years-away-from-a-stanley-cup/ I was criticized heavily for it. But now as the Pittbsurgh faithful have nothing left to cheer for… Read more

  • The Reasons Behind the Backlash Against “The Joker” Movie.

    The Reasons Behind the Backlash Against “The Joker” Movie.

    Last week, the new Joker movie was officially released in theaters. In my personal opinion, it was one of the best cinematic productions in the history of film. I’ve seen it three times in its opening week because it was just simply that great. It broke records by taking in over 272 MILLION DOLLARS. And… Read more

  • Early season woes for the Steel City?

    Early season woes for the Steel City?

    Well…the game for the Penguins last night started out great! Sidney Crosby scored to put them ahead within the first minute of the game. It looked like we were going to easily rout the Jets…I mean they haven’t won in Pittsburgh since 2006 so this should be easy right? That was clearly not the case.… Read more

  • NHL Team Composition

    NHL Team Composition

    As hockey season begins I thought it would be cool to discuss why your team has the players it does. The concepts behind team compositions and how the NHL builds their teams. I will be using the Pittsburgh Penguins as an example because they set the template that most teams use.  This is an org… Read more

  • Moorhead’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 6

    Moorhead’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 6

    #32 Miami Dolphins (0-4) Previous Rank: 32 Not much to say here honestly. The Dolphins had a bye week last week so they couldn’t lose to anyone. However, they still remain in last because I still believe they are the worst team in the NFL. This week they get the Washington Redskins for the Tank… Read more

  • Patty Returns to the Tank

    Patty Returns to the Tank

    Are you f*cking kidding me? The San Jose Sharks just signed Patrick Marleau to a one year deal. He will most likely play with Jumbo Joe Throton. If this doesn’t propel the Sharks into the Stanley Cup Finals then I just don’t believe in the hockey gods anymore. The boy has come home in the… Read more