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A Not-So Subtle Reminder That The NHL Is Rife With Neanderthals
No, this isn't about on-ice goonery, but rather about something far more disturbing. With the recent "coming out" of a former NBA player, the question has naturally turned to if and when players or former players in other leagues might find the courage or desire to do the same.The Globe and Mail's...
Where The Boys Were
The Hockey News' Adam Proteau has compiled a great list of the Top 10 Playoff Quotes, including this gem from then-Rangers GM Neil Smith following a 1991 first-round series loss to the Caps (it was also the second consecutive year the Caps excused the Blueshirts from the post-season): The playoffs...
Adam Proteau Is Smart
Or, perhaps more accurately, Adam Proteau agrees with me, as he has picked the Caps to win the Southeast Division (he even alludes to Glen Hanlon as being on the hook if things don't go according to plan).Anyway, take in Proteau's words of wisdom below (and enjoy his brevity):Why 1st? Because...
It's Like Déjà Vu All Over Again
As Caps fans delight in Alex Semin's scintillating start to the season, the rest of the League is taking notice of the "other" Alex as well.Here's a sampling of what they're writing: "Alexander Semin, goal machine. Most prognosticators expected a Russian ... to lead the Washington Capitals in...







