Our afternoon hockey notes kick off with the story of a Nashville Predators blogger who has followed the team to Boston for tomorrow's afternoon game against the Bruins...
The 303:30 – Preds’ post All-Star Break and Mark Willoughby reporting from Boston | Section 303
Mark (of The View From 111 fame) traveled to Boston today to boo the Bruins tomorrow, so the 303 guys got the scoop.
Rethinking the NHL’s annual trade deadline - The Globe and Mail
Eric Duhatschek says that prospects, not draft choices, will likely be the currency of choice this year.
Winter Classic highlights Ann Arbor, a great American hockey town | Hockey Gear HQ
Whether you're a hockey player young or old, male or female, or like to play indoors vs. outdoors, Ann Arbor has something to offer for everyone. Current Predators Colin Wilson and Ryan Suter both spent years there as part of Team USA's National Team Development Program.
Milliseconds and Millimeters: A Meditation on Precision, Intent, and Discipline - Backhand Shelf
E knocks one out of the park with this bit towards the end: why is it that only in questions of dangerous or illegal hits that "things happen fast out there" is considered a valid excuse in hockey?
Boston Bruins’ Nathan Horton has a concussion rehab setback - Puck Daddy
It's "back to square one" for the Bruins forward, who has been out for about three weeks.
This time is different | mc79hockey.com
The Edmonton Oilers may well set themselves up to "buy high".
17 Days To Trade Deadline: What's the Market for P.A. Parenteau? - Lighthouse Hockey
Here's an assessment from Long Island on what it might take to land P.A. Parenteau.
Wild coach Mike Yeo: "We need to be gamers right now" | StarTribune.com
Is Dungeons & Dragons really the key to the turning around the Minnesota Wild?
Brad Staubitz on Waivers - Hockey Wilderness
Maybe he can take his MMA act to the AHL.
Sanford Suffers Back Injury | BlueJackets Xtra
Columbus loses one of the few solid performers they've had this year.
Sports Radio Interviews - Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn Updates Developments on NBA Arena Construction Front
We've been focused on a possible new arena in Seattle being for hockey, but they'd like basketball back, too.
Looking at the Central - Winging It In Motown
J.J. surveys what the blogs are saying around the division about each team's chances.
Have we seen the last of Mike Knuble? - Capitals Insider - The Washington Post
Does the big winger still have much to offer for the Caps?
Holmstrom makes it to 1,000 games the hard way - NHL.com
A big milestone tonight for Detroit's version of Patric Hornqvist.
CTE, the concussion crisis, and an economic look at the end of football - Grantland
Much the same could apply to hockey, too.
Ilya Bryzgalov and the Shootout - Broad Street Hockey
How strong is the link between a goalie's overall play, and how they perform in the shootout?
Why are NHL officials so bad? - The Globe and Mail
Sean Gordon goes zebra hunting.
Can Jeremy Roenick save the Phoenix Coyotes? | Puck Daddy
Much ado about nothing, is what I gather here.
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Other news...
The Ukranian hockey coach in that sexual assult case was found dead in jail…
TootooReigns - February 10, 2012
WOW. That's sketchy.
davisca - February 10, 2012
That "Milliseconds and Millimeters" article is downright EXCELLENT.
Excellent writing, excellent analysis, excellent perspective, excellent points. It’s a big build-up to a smaller main point, but the build-up itself is truly fascinating and something I’d never really thought about before (not at that level of detail, at least).
davisca - February 10, 2012
E is for Excellent
She’s one of my favorite hockey bloggers of the last few years.
Dirk Hoag - February 10, 2012
I’ve never read any of her stuff before, I’m REALLY impressed. I’ll definitely be going back there.
davisca - February 10, 2012
She used to write her own blog at Theory of Ice, but recently joined Backhand Shelf. Seriously, I think I’ve shared about every article she’s written in these notes pieces.
http://theoryofice.blogspot.com/
There’s a treasure trove of truly great, unique hockey writing in there.
Dirk Hoag - February 10, 2012
Oh, okay I recognize that site… I think followed a link there once, but was feeling too impatient to read something so long at the time, haha. I’ll bookmark it – thanks!
davisca - February 10, 2012
Detroit and their shootouts....
This year I have finally decided I am against the shootout.
I liked it when it first came out and I am sure the fact that Detroit is winning in so many of them has SOMETHING to do with it, but it doesn’t seem realistic to me. It is an exhibition, it doesn’t really mimic in game situations other than the rare breakaway.
I am not sure what the alternative is, but it just doesn’t seem right.
Josiah2729 - February 10, 2012
Obviously we'll take the points
but not many of us are happy with how many games are going to the SO either.
Although, in fairness, if they went to the 3-point system (3 points for a regulation win, 2 for OT/SO win, 1 for OT/SO loss, the Wings would still lead the division.
It’s not good that Detroit hasn’t been able to finish off teams as efficiently as they were earlier in the season though.
J.J. from Kansas - February 10, 2012
They would still lead, but not by as much.
I think they are still ahead in ROW. I am not sure the 3 point system is the answer. I think it over rewards regulation wins.
Josiah2729 - February 10, 2012
This is my problem with it too:
Unfortunately, I don’t have a solution.
davisca - February 11, 2012
WOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When did a Detroit fan learn to use a computer?!
Creeping Death - February 11, 2012
Detroits last 17 games...
4 regulation wins
2 OT wins
6 SO wins
This is unbelievable. Does anyone know if anything like this has happened before?
Josiah2729 - February 10, 2012
Detroit's
Josiah2729 - February 10, 2012
Just watched the 3rd period of the Sharks/Hawks game, in which Chicago lost 5-3.
And I gotta say, I have never enjoyed watching Chicago poop the bed more than have been the last week-ish.
davisca - February 11, 2012
wow, 7 in a row..
almost makes you wanna feel sorry for them…almost…
JBoogie22 - February 11, 2012
Almost....
Just like I would almost like to see them miss the Playoffs.
davisca - February 11, 2012
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