2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs--By far the Most Exciting Season in Ages

By Venki Narayanan, Section NHL
Posted on Sat May 10 2008 at 11:52 PM EST
More on: old school, new school, canadiens, bruins, flyers, crosby, ovechkin, malkin, magic (all tags)

This year, sports fans are witnessing (or if they aren't, they should be...) the most exciting playoff season that the National Hockey League has seen since the 2001 season that saw Ray Bourque finally win Lord Stanley's Cup. This is the time that all fans, be they the traditional fan base of the original six and of ageless wonders such as Chris Chelios or fans of the "next generation" and superstars such as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Alexander Ovechkin should rejoice and unite as this is the year that their beloved sport can wake up from its long hibernation and win the hearts of millions of sports fans. The post-lockout era of the NHL has much to look forward to, and this post-season has seen every storyline that both the owners and the NHLPA have longed to see. This is the time to be proud to be a hockey fan.

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Just Call Me Captain Optimistic

By Philadelphiaflyernut, Section NHL
Posted on Fri Dec 29 2006 at 11:10 AM EST
More on: Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, Rutgers, Philly sports (all tags)

I'm trying to be optimistic. It's my New Year's Resolution. I look around at the disaster zone that is Philadelphia sports and I say to myself, there HAS to be something positive that I can take from this mess. I MUST find something to put my energy into. So I've made a list of some of the things I'm thankful for in the sporting world of Philadelphia.

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NHL True or False

By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Posted on Sun Nov 05 2006 at 10:49 AM EST
More on: NHL, Flyers, Avalanche, Bruins, Rangers (all tags)

The season is only a little less then a quarter over. However, that still doesn't stop the crazy rumors from flying around, especially while Larry Brooks somehow finds himself still employed. It's time to either prove or debunk these rumors, with a little true or false.

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Thank you, Philadelphia

By Philadelphiaflyernut, Section NHL
Posted on Sun Jun 25 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
More on: NHL, Flyers, MLB, Phillies (all tags)

Just when I think my world as a Philadelphia fan can't get any more dismal, some Philadelphia team shakes things up by placing themselves eleven games out of the division lead, blowing it in the playoffs, not making the playoffs, or spending more time arguing with a crazy wide receiver, than playing the actual game. Over the past couple of days, I've started making a list of the things that make me crazy as a Philadelphia fan. Here's a sampling:

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