Quick strikes and links: May 30, 2012
It's summer and things are moving along at summer's pace: a lurch and a stall. But there's still plenty to talk about in the world of hockey. Your links for this week.
It's summer and things are moving along at summer's pace: a lurch and a stall. But there's still plenty to talk about in the world of hockey. Your links for this week.
Hockey is actually a pretty simple game, once you get used to it. But there are still some terms that are a bit unusual that aren't so easy to figure out.
Fighting in hockey is part of its appeal to some - and also a turnoff to others. However, it's been a part of the game since it started.
Rule 69 in the NHL rulebook governs goaltender interference. I break down the rule itself in demonstrating that goaltenders are never fair game outside of the crease and in arguing why I think the lack of a whistle was the wrong decision.
Analysis of Carolina Hurricanes penalties for and against
In the weekly update of NHL Penalty Plus/Minus figures, the Kings' Dustin Brown appears to have locked up his 2nd consecutive title for creating the most power plays for his team.
People get their panties in a bunch about anything these days. For some reason, when two of the most penalized teams in the NHL hook up for a game, and then, mindbogglingly... you know, take...
The Minnesota Wild lost to the Anaheim Mighty Friday night 2-4. The Ducks have been on a roll and they definitely brought their "A" game to the Xcel Energy Center.What I would like to know is do...