Suppose Johns Hopkins were to release a study tomorrow claiming that blue-eyed motorists have a comparatively high rate of involvement in automobile accidents. Suppose it gets mainstream attention and gains traction on all the major social media platforms. Whether or not an individual agrees with the data is less consequential than their awareness of the finding and the authority it comes from. » Read the rest of this entry «
Shanahan’s Words
December 5th, 2011 § Comments Off
In the days that followed the game in which Milan Lucic trucked Ryan Miller, I didn’t criticize Brendan Shanahan for deciding not to suspend Lucic.
I think I first have to say — the fallout that takes place after a questionable on-ice incident has become one of my least favorite parts of the hockey fan experience. There is so much posturing that occurs outside of the game now and it’s growing a little tiresome to follow. » Read the rest of this entry «
Clouded
December 1st, 2011 § Comments Off
Last Monday, Crosby played his fist hockey game in about 10 months — two goals and two assists in 15:54 of ice-time for 87. Not that a single regular season game against the New York Islanders settles anything, but Crosby is the best player in the NHL. I think a lot of people, like for instance the completely insufferable Pierre McGuire, get a little too hyperbolic when talking about Crosby’s talent and greatness. I’m always impressed with Crosby and I appreciate what he can do with the puck but I don’t think the difference between he and some of the other elite forwards in the game is as great as many believe. Crosby is the best, but not by very much. » Read the rest of this entry «
Return To Hockey
November 24th, 2011 § Comments Off
I believe in the talent on the Sabres. I don’t have very many concerns when it comes to the present construction of the roster. I think Ville Leino will become a dependable scorer and that Nate Gerbe, Tyler Ennis, and Luke Adam can be relied upon to provide the secondary scoring this team needs in order to be successful. I think players like Christian Ehrhoff and MA Gragnani will score enough to justify the occasional mistake that leads to a goal against. I think Myers will be a difference maker, long term, and that Andrej Sekera will continue to quietly play very good hockey. I think Ryan Miller is a great goaltender and I think Jhonas Enroth is a very good goaltender. » Read the rest of this entry «
Childish
November 18th, 2011 § Comments Off
I can’t remember there ever being this much tension in the sports world as there has been in the last couple of years. There’s an incredible amount of strain on the relationship teams and schools have with their loyalists. What is the source of all this stress? What is the cause of all this restlessness?
First and foremost, representatives of sports organizations and academic institutions are regularly challenging the ethical tolerance of their audience. The defining question of the present day sports culture is how one resolves a situation in which their loyalty is betrayed by a condemnable action. Any experience an individual or group has answering this specific question is secondary to the pronounced effect it has on the general sports world and how it is being followed by people like you and I. » Read the rest of this entry «