Archive for the 'Stars' Category

Rumor of the Day

Couple of rumors coming out of big D this morning… uh, ya… Dallas.
These rumors concern both coach Dave Tippet and veteran center Mike Modano. Namely:
a) will Tippet get an extension; and
b) will Modano be resigned
Early this season Tippet was about one loss from getting his ass fired. He saved his own ass by managing […]

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Osgood is the Bitch

The people have spoken - At last count 143 of you had voted, which was about 142 more than expected (Thanks mom!!)
If I’m reading this right, the general consensus is that we as hockey fans don’t mind the occasional burst of excessive violence but can’t stomach the receiver of said burst to be a total […]

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Video: Best of the Week

Once again, here is the NHL’s own compilation of the week’s best shots, saves and plays.
If you’re pressed for time on this Friday morning, let me give you its synopsis:

Red Wings unstoppable
Penguins are kick-ass
Dallas lucky
Philly … holding on by their bloody fingernails…

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Detroit Offense Downgraded to Excellent

On Saturday the Detroit Red Wings announced that they will be without leading scorer Johan Franzen for at least two games. Citing concussion-like symptoms, the Wings lose the playoff’s leading scorer with 12 goals and 15 points.
Says the Detroit Free Press:
“We didn’t know about it until this morning,” captain Nicklas Lidstrom said after a 2-1 […]

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Pick a Punk

With the final buzzer already sounded, Mike Ribeiro of the Dallas Stars was streaking toward the net. Detroit’s Chris Osgood just clips him in the head as he skates by. A melee ensues behind the net. Ribeiro, still angry at the goalie’s cheapshot, delivers one in return. Tenfold. Take a look at the video.
Sure there […]

Monday, May 12th, 2008