For the most part, The Hockey News is a very decent, spot-on hockey media outlet. And we actually like Adam Proteau. He’s brought us some great columns in the past, but maybe this week’s column is a sign that a vacation is in order.
Proteau and the whole THN crew have assembled to make their 2008-09 […]

A few days ago we reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs - in their endless quest for a GM - landed an interview with Doug Armstrong, the former GM of the Dallas Stars.
Well don’t look now, but the rumor is that Mr. Armstrong cancelled his Toronto meeting and has made the decision to take the […]

Why is it that you just never hear about these guys?
Year after year the St. Louis Blues manage to slip into anonymity well before the playoffs are on the horizon. Is it their players? Their location? Their playing style? Their market? Mmmm…. yeah…
But there is hope!!
Says St. Louis Today:
Conventional wisdom says the Blues need to […]

In an effort to keep you both informed and amused, Puck That Hit has compiled a list we’re certain has never been done. Using equal parts hockey savvy and sci-fi geekiness, we’ve listed the NHL head coaches from all 30 teams and assigned them a Star Wars character based on their record, history, talent, and […]

Here at Puck That Hit, it hasn’t escaped our notice that a lot of teams have recently won games in which they were outshot. In fact, it has been happening more than a lot. Why? Is it better coaching? More skilled or patient players?
That got our stat geeks to wondering which team makes the most […]