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If Only This Had Been Available At The Start Of The Season...
As you know, the Caps have had a rash of injuries to blueliners as a result of blocked shots. Not surprisingly, they're not the only team to be feeling the pain, and the art and history of shot-blocki...
Ovechkin The Artist
Thanks to KB for the pointer to NavyGF's picture of some of the Caps' sticks (for a larger version, click here). Note Alex Ovechkin's art work on his twigs and the notches on Dainius Zubrus's (goals s...
Maybe It's The Sticks
I happened across an interesting stat yesterday - it seems that, heading into last night's game, 55% of the game-winning goals in this year's playoffs have come off of Easton sticks, despite only 44% ...
One For The Bunnies
Russian Hockey Digest has a story up that has something to do with hockey sticks, but I suspect it's really just an excuse to show multiple pictures of Alex Ovechkin (inexplicably) in a towel. Check i...
Olie's New Mask
Head on over to Off Wing Opinion to check out the shots Eric took of Olie Kolzig's new mask this morning. Here's one to whet your appetite: Photo by Eric McErlain, Off Wing Opinion
Catching Up With "Wild Thing"
Always a fan favorite, Al Iafrate is still hamming it up for anyone who's listening - and that's a good thing.For more on what a cue-ball-bald Wild Thing (one of The Rink's Top 11 American-Born Caps) ...
Nike Capitulates To Hockey Gods
The Toronto Star confirmed this morning what had been rumored for a while: Nike is getting out of the hockey business.While the swoosh may be gone from skates, thanks to YouTube, we'll always have tho...
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