True story: My first-ever NHL game was a NY Islanders game. In 1990. The year John Tavares was born. We love an over-achiever here at WUYS, so we’re naturally fond of John Tavares. He was just 5 days too young to qualify for the 2008 Entry Draft (at 17), and the NHL would not […]
James Neal had a shootout goal last night against his former team. That’s got to feel pretty good. Especially since he hasn’t scored in 5 games and is a little stuck at the 30 goal mark. (Hahaha, stuck. At a career-high 30 goals.) Remember when he scored a shootout goal vs. Florida last March and […]
Were you saying something? Like Viktor Stalberg hurt his shoulder last night, went to the locker room, then came back? That he’s not on the ice at practice this morning? Sorry, I no longer listen to injury reports. And I can’t hear you over the… Larger version of this photo, probably NSFW (unless you work […]
Kris Letang took a hit to the head last night and left the Pens game in the first with an “upper body injury.” Immediately, commentators began fighting. Some say Letang put himself in a vulnerable position. Others are calling for Eric Nystrom’s suspension. EJ Hradek of NHL Network says: ESPN’s (former Foxy Friday) John Buccigross […]
Last night, for the Penguins/Stars game on NBC Sports, the fox-tastic Liam McHugh and his excellent ties were nowhere to be seen. Quelle Horreur! With so many of our favorites players out, don’t tell us Liam is too. Don’t leave us here with Pierre. So I asked. And guess what? Don’t worry! I laughed for […]
Your daily dose of James Neal, courtesy of Louise (@loulipops)! James Neal & Jared Boll – Roommates [video]. These two were rommates back with the Plymouth Whalers (OHL) and clearly still lurrrrve each other. There’s a moment in this video where Nealmobile scores in Dallas and hugs Sean Avery – NO GOD, GROSS! – but […]
I have been ignoring this, hoping it will go away. No such luck. Jonathan Toews will miss his 5th straight game today. His “upper body” injury is believed to be related to a concussion [link], and rumor has it he hid the symptoms for a while. I can believe that, because you know he’s pissed. […]
James, on his way to the WUYS office to watch the NHL36 premiere. He might want to bring the barricade too. Just in case.
Yesterday’s NHL Trade Deadline was a snore. I thought Twitter might melt from all the ennui and complaints, or Alyonka Larianov’s increasingly desperate attempts to hold our interest. Here’s how things shook out [link]. John Scott was “shocked” to be traded to the Rangers, and was in the middle of doing laundry when the call […]
On a scale of one to this picture, how excited are you?
The Caps won. Twice! It’s sad how exciting this is, but we are taking what we can get. The last time they had back-to-back wins, no one had even heard of Tebowing and everyone in New England still liked Gisele. Even better: I got to see Mike play Friday night, for the first time since […]
Melissa (@melfior829) had a lovely idea – Countdown to James Neal’s NHL36. Maybe one picture a day? I think we can do that. As of right now… Can I actually wear this and get away with it? I’m serious.
Good thing I can see the TV from where I have collapsed to the floor. (Love to @jfrancesw, as always.)
Nicky B and iCarly hosted a hockey school yesterday. First John goes on vacation with Mike, now this? [video] It’s like an all-out offensive being launched against me and Gator. It’s great to see Backstrom doing anything these days. We have not heard that he’s skating or even working out, though he looks energetic here. […]
I was in the middle of doing something, I swear. Then this Tweet appeared: Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. Flatline. NHL 36: James Neal will air Wednesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m., Eastern, on NBC Sports Network. Later that evening, NBC Sports Network will air the Penguins’ home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:30 p.m. ET. [link] Potential […]
It’s about that time – 20-24 games left to play and the pressure is on. Sure the Rangers lead the East by 7 points and have won 7 of 10 games this month. Detroit’s inevitable juggernaut hasn’t lost at home since the Clinton Administration. But if Chicago’s 9 game slide and subsequent 4-game wining streak […]
Be still the honking of scooter horns everywhere. Mike Green played Saturday night against Tampa Bay. The Caps lost 2-1 but everything was Mike Green and nothing hurt. The Caps dressed 8 defensemen and Mike had 14 min of ice time, and wants more according to NHL.com today: “Fourteen minutes felt like four minutes for […]
If I have to be up early on a Sunday, let there be good news every time. James Neal scored his 30th goal of the season yesterday in Pittsburgh’s win over Philly. This morning, the Penguins announced they’ve signed Neal to a six-year contract extension [link]. Six more years?! Excuse me while I… The deal […]
I actually said, “Baby Jesus in the manger.” when I saw this. For the record, Gator is fine. She saw this last night and didn’t even mention it. In fact, no one mentioned it. I thought we were friends, you guys!!! And Karl too, of course. These two are so freaking precious. Here’s Zac’s story […]
Jordan Eberle really wants to be our intern. He applies twice a week – and those are just the resumes we see. Imagine how many Intern Jeff Skinner has intercepted! As “Job Experience,” Jordan humbly mentioned that he’s s a spectacular hockey player. He has 25 G/30 A this season, another in the Oilers rebuilding campaign. Edmonton […]