Monthly Archives: July 2013

Hockey Pages: Noah by Ben Ryder

Welcome to the middle of summer, when hockey withdrawal pains can hit in full force. Luckily there are some great reads out there that will have you thinking hockey, and more importantly hockey players, through the off-season. Ben Ryder’s Noah … Continue reading

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Island Breezes, Autumn Winds.

This team and its legacy is seldom understood outside its own market. It joined a successful league in the early 70s and rose to prominence by the mid 70s. By the time the year 1980 arrived, they were the class … Continue reading

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Blue Jackets Free Agency: Bobbo’s Back!

Ever topical, the PuckBuddys crew takes a look at how their individual teams fared during the recent free agent frenzy. Today: the Columbus Blue Jackets: To be completely honest, a vast majority of the Blue Jackets’ fan base was only … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Free Agency: Second City Seconds?

Ever topical, the PuckBuddys crew takes a look at how their individual teams fared during the recent free agent frenzy. Today: Stanley Cup champions Blackhawks: Everybody knew the Bolland trade was coming at some point or another. After an abysmal … Continue reading

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Penguins Free Agency: Are You Happy Now, Boston?

Ever topical, the PuckBuddys crew takes a look at how their individual teams fared during the recent free agent frenzy. Today: the Pittsburgh Penguins. The theme of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2013 free agency: Let’s make Boston feel better about losing … Continue reading

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Champions

If you had told me that there was going to be an NHL season back in December, I wouldn’t have believed you, let alone if you had told me that the Chicago Blackhawks would win their second Stanley Cup championship … Continue reading

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Island Tide Sweeps Away the Cast-offs

This has been an interesting week on Long Island. There was all sorts of hubbub leading up to the draft that there would be moves a plenty. The tension in the Newark air was palpable. The Rangers and Penguins were … Continue reading

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