If I were the Penguins coach (or a mom, high school principal, etc.), I imagine there would be a lot of exchanges like this one from the new episode of In the Room [video]: James Neal being a shit. Me not stopping till Neal owned up to his problem out loud. Kunitz’s face. Followed immediately […]
There are times I will reluctantly admit I like Alex Ovechkin. It’s usually while leaping out of my seat at Verizon Center, trying not to toss my nachos on everyone. This didn’t come easily to me – nor did becoming a Caps fan when I moved here – but sometimes… sometimes (when he wears shorts). […]
John Tavares wants to control his emotions: That is, assuming he has any. I certainly can’t control mine – this ad campaign gives me the stupid giggles, defeating the obvious intention to hypnotize me with John’s voice. I half-heard it while dozing off, but I’m suddenly inspired to buy a lot of shaving cream […]
We’re 21 days from the Olympics and I’m already emotionally exhausted. This Steven Stamkos video, sponsored by Coke, features the most straightlaced and patriotic cardigan in history. Add in childhood video, profile shots and candid confessions of previous disappointments and I feel like I just voted for something. Will Stammer be ready to play in […]
I need to ask a serious question, and the appearance of this twice in a row in our Twitter timeline suggests the time is right. If you’re new to this blog, I understand it’s not where you might look in defense of the female sports fan. I hope you all understand that we’re here to […]
We know it’s not possible to be great at everything, and there are certainly times when you don’t want to show off. Like Crosby rolling a gutter ball at the annual Pens & Pins charity event – that’s socially appropriate struggling. He’s being a good sport. Then watch James Neal have a go at the […]
People always say we ignore the Western Conference (we do), so today let’s talk about the Anaheim Ducks. Back in October, the Ducks lost their season opener 6-1 to Colorado. That’s not exactly how a team wants to ring in a new year. You know they had a post-game talk about shaking it off, getting […]
Saturday night sure was exciting for Penguins fans. Crosby goes to Western Canada once a year – not at all last year – and even the opposing team’s broadcasters talk about him like he’s Santa. The Pens won in Calgary, vindicating Lindsay’s decision to wear her Crosby jersey to the game while her family all […]
I was right in the middle of working when this happened. Sidney Crosby Reebok commercial: “Home” Okay, day’s over! Blame Alison. There are also a few new Crosby commercials on YouTube. Here’s my wallet, Reebok, just take it. I don’t even care what you’re selling. Let me pause that for you. Side note: I […]
I did not make this video. That’s right – someone interviewed John Tavares, complete with curls and a boyfriend shirt, calling his parents in sleepy morning voice while sitting on an unmade bed. And it was not I. You guys probably think I haven’t posted this because I died watching it. Truth is, it’s been […]
Here you are in your Team Whatever jersey, wearing patriotic mittens, when you find out one (or more) of your favorite NHL players didn’t make their respective Olympic team. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. For two solid weeks in February, you’re invited to our party. Okay, it’s probably going to look more like this: But […]
It’s starting. In preparation for the Sochi Olympics and all you Americans who insist on rooting for America, we are… Before undertaking this Phil Kessel makeover reality TV show, perhaps we should have watched 24/7. Perhaps Intern Jeff Skinner should stop terrorizing my team with multi-goal games and do some blogging so I can watch […]
I hope you made a New Year’s resolution to watch more hockey, if that’s possible. Not in my house. While the US announced their Olympic roster after the Winter Classic, Canada found another way to fill their hockey quota. Video: CBC – Defending Gold: Inside the Making of Canada’s Team It’s thirty minutes inside the minds […]
Or something like that. Allow me to share my unpopular American opinion: I am pro-Canada when it comes to Olympic men’s hockey. I don’t care if the NSA turns their cell phone recorders on me, but my heart goes with my favorite players on their biggest stage. We Americans win a lot in every Olympics. […]
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Before we bust out our glittery heels and fake eyelashes for tonight, allow us a moment to celebrate the year that was in 2013. We spent a staggering about of energy, effort and time (usually at work) on WUYS this year but it’s really nothing without you guys. Chuck and […]
(Note: Lethan Weapon is one of the best bromance movies of all time. Bust out the VHS and watch it.) If you can’t hold a puppy or a baby, the next best prop for maximum cuteness is Evgeni Malkin. I swear, if I baked a cake and that cake took a shelter dog for a walk […]
This afternoon, I watched the men’s 2010 Olympic gold medal game. That one day, years ago, when everyone I knew was watching hockey. They were Tweeting and Facebooking and cheering down the hall in my San Francisco apartment building while Chuck and I were shouting, “WE TOLD YOU HOCKEY IS AWESOME!” The Golden Goal was […]
This time last year we were in rough shape. We’d run out of things to talk about, the lockout lingered and winter was just the cold, terrible place it always is for people who don’t watch hockey. But with a few (hundred thousand) holiday wishes, things got right in a hurry and 2013 turned out […]
So no one can accuse us of anti-Flyers bias… I have to post this inconceivable Giroux goal from last night. It made SportCenter’s Top 10 plays – and not SportsCentre (say it like you’re French) that you Canadians have up north with your Cabbie and your highlights. I’m talking about American SportsCenter where hockey might […]
For context and credibility purposes, this should probably get an entire post full of information and thoughtful, well-written prose. Instead I just want to say “johntavaresswoon” and leave it at that. To spread some holiday spirit to our Islanders fans friends, who are having an apocalyptically rough time right now, this is the cutest thing […]