Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Didn’t the NHL shut down for a season so that they could solve the problem with salaries that had rocketed out of control? Leave it up to the NHL General Managers to find a way around the CBA and player contracts. Although the NHL as approved most of [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Besides the record setting year the Canucks are continuing to post, such as: 107 points, 24 road wins and 49 wins, the Canucks may yet take home five NHL trophies. These would be: the Art Ross for most points going to Daniel Sedin, who continues to lead with [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson When you look at the Pittsburgh Penguins these days, you have to marvel at how well they have been able to maintain their position in the Atlantic Division (second with 92 points) and are fourth in the Eastern Conference. How many teams in the NHL could lose their [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Gary Bettman released a five step program, which was originally tweeted by Bob McKenzie on March 14th. The information is as follows: 1. Brendan Shanahan working with NHLPA to expedite equipment modifications. 2. Revised concussion protocol. If player is suspected to have had one, must be removed from the [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson After watching the injury lists since the beginning of the season, the NHLPA needs to lobby for a roster increase. Not too many teams this season and previous, have escaped the injury bug to their defensive corp. As mention earlier, the D-men have become sitting targets with no protection from the [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson If you witnessed the game or highlights of the brawl between the NY Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins last Friday, the question begs to be asked, were the fines and suspensions enough? Three players were fined and suspended for their roles in the latest NHL version of “Slap Shot”.
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