Finding the Words
Like everyone else, I’ve spent the last few days searching for the right words. As much as I’d like to say I understand, I really don’t. My privileges in life mean that I’ll never
Senators Want Connor Brown to Stick Around
In July of 2019, the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off one of the strangest trades in recent memory. They swapped problems, really. Pierre Dorion managed to convince Kyle Dubas to
Thoughts on the League’s Return to Play Plan
More than two months after the National Hockey League went on pause, we finally have an idea of what a return to play could look like. The timelines are still a little murky but
NHL Announces Lottery Format
(UPDATE 4:40 PM)- June 26th. Lock it, folks. We officially have a date for the NHL Lottery. And now, the format… The draft itself will not take place until after the completion of the
Monday News and Notes
Remember how we all felt on that, whatever day that was, however long ago it was now. It was a weekend, I’m pretty sure. Sunny. No, snowing I think. There was definitely weather. Anyway,
ChirpEd- Misconceptions, Misgivings and Missing Fans
WRITTEN BY- Robertson Davies’ Beard We will have hockey again. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, like the Spanish Flu of 1918, will come to pass. This does not depend on where you get your
Melnyk Speaks, NHL Waits, Boedker Leaves
It’s amazing how circumstances can change our perspective on things. Things that would have once seemed unthinkable only a couple months ago are now considered normal. Or the new normal, anyway. This weekend, as
Next Steps Remain Unclear for NHL
What’s the latest on the Draft Lottery and Draft, you ask? Excellent question. After a careful review of the statements made by various hockey insiders and following lengthy conversations with my own contacts, I
Ottawa’s UFAs Face Uncertain Future
For some players, unrestricted free agency is an opportunity. Depending on how a guy perform in his contract year, UFA status can mean a rare chance to cash-in on the open market. As we’ve
Monday News and Notes
Today is Monday. I know this because the calendar says that today is Monday and not once has a calendar ever lied to me. Draft announcement week has come and gone only it contained
League Considering 24-Team Playoff
Another day, another wacky season-resumption plan being considered by the NHL. If you’ve spent anytime on social media in the last 48 hours, you’ll notice that a handful of respected hockey insiders are suddenly,
Missing that Playoff Feeling
Every night, when the kids are upstairs getting ready for bed, I have like 20 minutes to myself. It usually ends up being closer to six minutes before I’m called back into duty but
