I know y’all haven’t heard from me in a while — a LONG while. That’s what happens when you have to work from home during this God-forsaken pandemic and have to deal with the likes of life events and a… Read More ›
NHL
Coronavirus 1, Sports World 0
The coronavirus COVID-19 has really wrecked some terror on the sports world. The NBA announced that it’s suspending the regular season last night, largely due to a player testing positive for the disease. Major college conferences (the ACC, SEC, Big… Read More ›
Supreme Court Ruling on Gambling Prosperous for Pro Sports
(Editor’s note: this is an old-ass post I’ve long forgotten about. Oh well…) This is a day I thought would NEVER happen. EVER. When I saw that the Supreme Court ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of… Read More ›
Vegas, Capitals Make Stanley Cup Finals Must-See
People who’ve been following this blog know that it’s extremely rare to see a hockey rant in these parts. It’s not that I dislike hockey. I’ve attended plenty of games in person and I think it’s the best spectator sport… Read More ›
Stanley Cup Playoffs in Witness Protection Program
The Stanley Cup playoffs are the most exciting and grueling of all the tournaments in professional leagues. Not surprisingly these playoffs, especially the Western Conference, have not disappointed in the excitement category. Both Western Conference series – Chicago-Detroit and LA-Anaheim… Read More ›
A Simpler Solution for NHL Realignment
So it’s official: the NHL’s board of governors have approved realignment for next season. Here is how the divisions will look: Division A Division B Anaheim Chicago Calgary Colorado Edmonton Dallas Los Angeles Minnesota Phoenix Nashville San Jose St. Louis… Read More ›
No Props for the NHL Ending its Lockout
So the NHL ended its stupid lockout last night. Great. Hey commissioner Gary Bettman, way to use common sense in not destroying your league. Props to Donald Fehr for not letting his ego to reject another proposal that would have… Read More ›