November 12, 2008 Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Michael Leighton (49), Tim Gleason (6), Eric Staal (12), and Washington Capitals’ Alexander Semin (28) during a game at the RBC Center on November 12, 2008 (Photo from www.carolinahurricanes.com) The Carolina Hurricanes lost a frustrating game to a team on Sunday they ... Read More

While it may be a bit too early to hand out the NHL hardware and ponder whether Nicklas Lindstrom will win his seventh Norris Trophy, he will, if Alexander Ovechkin will make it back-to-back Hart Trophy victories, yep, or if interest will rise along with on-ice pugilisim, hell yes!, we can still recognize the players and teams with impressive mantle pieces. The Rocky Balboa Award. Georges Laraque, Montreal. Given to a one-dimensional goon who cashes i... Read More

The Hockey News recently published its annual NHL yearbook and as usual one of the notable features is its Top Fifty NHL Players listing for the upcoming season. Although I’m now a free-lance contributor to THN.com that won’t prevent me from critiquing thi... Read More

The NHL recently released their All-Star and All-Rookie Teams for the past season:ALL-STARS:First team:Goaltender: Evgeny Nabokov, San Jose Sharks. Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings. Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames. Center: Evgeni Malki... Read More

Breaking news right now! Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals hockey star will be named Most Valuable Player next week. This comes after an NHL.com T-shirt was released for sale with “Ovechkin MVP” or something along... Read More

The NHL recently announced the finalists for their individual awards, which will be presented to the winners in a ceremony in Toronto next month following the Stanley Cup Finals. Here’s the list of nominees in each category and my picks for the winners. As always I’ll be i... Read More

Reporters are generally inquisitive, but Anthony San Filippo’s column on the Delco Times proves how a persistent reporter operates. He asked Coach John Stevens directly for clear details of the strategic plan against the Pittsburg... Read More

Tonight is close out time in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals for the Montreal Canadiens. Coach Guy Carbonneau even wore his bright lucky tie, perhaps bought at a clearance sale. But it ... Read More

The playoffs are like an episode of Project Runway without Heidi Klum “One day you are in and next day you are out.” That’s exactly how it tunes out for the teams seeking the Stanley Cup. It’s interesting... Read More

I woke up this morning in a Philly state of mind thinking that the sea of orange is well prepared for a playoff game on home ice. I was thinking that given the grit of Philadelphia and the fervor of the Capitals I was going t... Read More

Man, what a bunch of great games we had yesterday, huh? Personally, I can’t afford to stay up until 12:30 in the morning to watch the late game, which was Calgary vs. San Jose. I was disappointed to find out that the Sharks choked away a 3-0 lead to fall, 4-3 to the... Read More

Recently in my Foxsports.com column I wrote about how important it is for the National Hockey League’s efforts to regain its ... Read More

A few random thoughts while watching Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals shred the Bruins for a first period hat trick in a 5-0 game (so far).You just never know in sports. The Bruins have been playing some of the best hockey in the NHL for m... Read More

It may be premature to start citing my pick for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, but I think this season there is little doubt that the most deserving candidate is Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. What Ovechkin's done this season is nothing short of amazing. He's not only the league's leading go... Read More

Friday, February 8, 2008 The Canes came into this game one point behind Southeast leader Washington who won their last game 4-3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. It’s the weekend so the Canes are again playing the front of a back-to-back game series this time w... Read More

Josh Q. Public:  I am number one.  No matter if you like it.  Ready take this sit down and w... Read More

It was an interesting scene in Toronto tonight as I arrived to the Air Canada Centre just an hour after news broke of the big trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies.  Over the last couple seasons we have waited to see if the Lake-show could pull the trigger on... Read More

The NBA All-star rosters were just announced and it is shaping up once again to be a great game in which all the big name stars will get to play together and against the best the league has to offer. I offer this warning to the NBA however, you better bring it strong this year. Last season's Ve... Read More

Well as much as i love foxsports, i've decided to move the blog to a new server, which will allow me to post more often and with better quality. So i hope you'll still read and join me for the revamped updated, Renamed True Canadian Hockey B... Read More

Leafs lose, Leafs lose. I’m not sure if that is good or bad these days. If they keep losing they’ll get a better pick. If t... Read More