* Probably the biggest story so far this season has been the rash of injuries to star players. From Ovechkin and Malkin to Kovalchuk and Savard to Luongo and Sedin to countless others, it seems like every team has lost at least one key player for a few games. (According to blogger extraordinaire James Mirtle, the average NHL team has already lost more than... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/782 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:14 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/727/t/Sign-This-Kid-Up.html http://bruins.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=977&id=48542 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (shadow65) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/727 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:24:29 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/707/t/7-20-Lifetimes-.html
Based on last year's stats, he makes more money per shot on goal than I make in a year. It takes him less than 5 minutes of ice time to rack up my annual salary. Again, wow.

Want to know how you compare? Try Tampa Bay Online's feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/707 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:42:51 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/691/t/-Let-s-Go-Blues-.html
This week's edition of WWE Monday Night Raw - one of the most-watched weekly shows on cable - aired live from Scottrade Center in St. Louis. During a comic-relief falls-count-anywhere match between Chavo Guerrero and Hornswoggle (a "leprechaun"), the little man lured Chavo backstage for a sneak attack. As Chavo was wandering the halls in search of his diminutive opponent, he entered the hallway that leads to the Blues' locker room.

... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/691 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:28:35 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/686/t/NEW-MESSAGE-BOARD-.html www.stlblues.com ]]> feeds@yuku.com (icemenfamily) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/686 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:00:59 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/678/t/The-Hockey-News-NHL-Jersey-Rankings.html A year after the Third Jersey Bonanza, the focus is back on primary sweaters. Nothing like a mid-summer ranking list to create a little controversy during the off-season...

2009-10 NHL Jersey Rankings (The Hockey News)

Agree? Disagree?

Few thoughts...

• I don't have a problem with the Blackhawks at #1, but Boston at #2? Really? I've never understood... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/678 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:46:56 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/640/t/2009-NHL-Off-Season-Discussion.html A few random notes as the 2008-09 season disappears in our rear-view mirrors and the 2009 Draft and Free Agent Frenzy loom...

* Here's your Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Brett Hull, Steve Yzerman, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Lou Lamoriello. This just might be the strongest HoF class ever.

* ESPN is reporting that the Winter Classic could be turned into a double-header this season. The most likely scenario would feature Bruins/Caps at Fenway in Boston, with... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/640 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:33:54 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/639/t/NHL-Awards.html Okay, since the awards are about to be handed out in Vegas (and I won't get to see 'em since friggin' Versus is airing it), I'll make some quick predictions...

Hart (Regular Season MVP)
Finalists: Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Pavel Datsyuk
Pick: Malkin was great in the playoffs, but this is a regular season award. You can make a great case for both Ovechkin and Malkin, but I'm guessing Alex will get the nod because he's unquestionably the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/639 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:51:54 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/621/t/2009-Stanley-Cup-Playoffs.html *sings*

It's the most wonderful time...of the year...

Here are my somewhat-belated first round predictions...

EAST:

#1 Bruins vs #8 Habs
For some reason, a lot of folks are saying this will go to 6 or 7, but I just don't see it. Boston dominated the regular season series and was easily the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/621 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:44:55 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/617/t/Da-Blues.html ...are back in the playoffs, baby!!!

I still can't fully wrap my brain around the Blues' incredible second-half run. In exactly 2 months (Feb 12 to Apr 12), they went from last in the West to 6th. They went... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/617 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:36:54 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/608/t/Frozen-Four.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (GermanIrishFan) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/608 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:08:39 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/604/t/Something-fun-to-pass-the-time-.html
http://trophyhockey.org/manager_creation.php?ref=2375
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gonzo85) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/604 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:29:30 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/601/t/I-ve-Had-it-I-m-Moving-.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (GermanIrishFan) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/601 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:01:55 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/598/t/Is-Ovechkin-the-T-O-of-the-NHL-.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Ovechkin-s-stick-on-fire-goal-celebrati?urn=nhl,149347

So with everyone weighing in on the topic. Let's get the Maniacs view...
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gonzo85) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/598 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:58:45 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/568/t/Blues-vs-Redwings-03-04-09.html
I also realized for the first time just how HUGE the skill level jump is from AAHA to NHL. I had seen it on T.V. before, but in person drove it home. Man those guy's are amazing. All of them.

Good times.


]]> feeds@yuku.com (Deadlights) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/568 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:17:42 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/562/t/NHL-Trades.html
First big deal came courtesy of the Pens and Ducks. Pittsburgh gets Chris Kunitz and a prospect, while Anaheim gets once-promising D Ryan Whitney. Good deal for the Pens...somewhat iffy deal for the Ducks, although perhaps the change of scenery will help Whitney turn things around. I suppose this means Pronger will indeed be traded before the deadline.

It'll be interesting to see who else changes locales in the next few days... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/562 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:48:19 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/553/t/Frozen-Four.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (GermanIrishFan) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/553 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:40:42 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/539/t/NHL-Playoff-Race.html Taking a look at the playoff race with less than 2 months to go in the regular season...

The West is downright crazy, with only 9 points separating 5th and 15th. Which 4 of those 11 teams will get in?

* The Blues and Preds, both of whom I'd love to see get in, will probably end up just... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/539 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:04:47 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/532/t/Michael-Phelps-Night.html Aaaah, the beauty of offbeat minor league promotions...

Milwaukee Admirals present Michael Phelps Night ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/532 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:29:31 GMT http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/528/t/Hockey-Links.html It's a wonderful time to be a hockey fan. Years ago, it was darn near impossible to keep up with hockey for anyone outside of Canada and a few pockets of the States. But these days, with the Internets (thanks Al Gore), there's a veritable cornucopia of hockey coverage out there for anyone's consumption.

So in the spirit of increasing our enjoyment of the greatest sport on earth, let's share our favorite hockey links.

Here are... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Shocker) http://icemen.yuku.com/topic/528 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:49:02 GMT