Archive for: November 20th, 2008

Frozen Assets: Extra Extra! Surprise Teams Surprise Bookmakers

Frozen Assets: Extra Extra! Surprise Teams Surprise Bookmakers

This week on Frozen Assets I will be looking at some of the early surprises in the NHL season: Boston and Buffalo in the East, and Chicago, Minnesota and Vancouver in the West. Boston Bruins: Record: 12-3-4, 28 pts, 1st in NE, 2nd...

 

Afternoon Delight: Ideas and Excuses

The Prince George Cougars had their coaches wearing helmets at practice the other day. I am sure this is the way of the future. General litigiousness and fear of insurance premiums will mean more lids. Coming Down the Pipe with an idea on how...

 

On the Beat: The key to shutting down the Penguins

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: “I’m very disappointed in our group,” said Ducks coach Randy Carlyle after last night’s loss to Washington. Apparently Erik Christensen knows the key to shutting down the Penguins. ...

 

Illegal Curve Handicapping Challenge – November 20th

Illegal Curve Handicapping Challenge – November 20th

Interesting night in pucks.  Alfie has claimed the top spot from idle Frank c.  He has made exactly 20 picks.  What’s next for our current leader.  Andrewm had a big night and ezraginsburg is in contention. Contest Rules and Eligibility The...

 

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Penner still angry at MacTavish, Lecavalier not mad at Strachan and the Henrik Lundqvist situation is clarified

Here are the morning papers for Thursday the 20th of November: Joe Sakic is going to miss tonight’s game at home versus the Flames.  The Avalanche has to be impressed with the recent play of Peter Budaj. It appears that Nikolai Khabibulin...

 

State of the Northwest Division

Continuing the Illegal Curve “State of” Series, we are proud to present the State of the Northwest Division. This feature will be appearing Wednesdays in the future, as we were delayed with some technical problems on my end yesterday....

 

Tonight’s Top Scorers – November 19

Goals Thomas Vanek – Buffalo Sabres – 2 Zdeno Chara – Boston Bruins – 2 Chuck Kobasew – Boston Bruins – 2 Alex Burrows – Vancouver Canucks – 2 Bobby Ryan – Anaheim Ducks – 2 Assists Marc...