by Charlie Teljeur - November 17, 2009 12:30 PM EST
Is Battle of the Blades a slippery slope towards the melding of hockey and ice skating?
OK, I admit it. I watched pretty much every episode of Battle of the Blades. For those of you south of the border or in serious denial, Battle of the Blades is a TV show in which ex-NHLers pair up with (female) professional figure skaters in a dance-off/booty challenge.
by Charlie Teljeur - November 10, 2009 12:20 PM EST
The Hall of Fame induction speeches are stirring, but they cut even deeper when you read between the lines.
Well, I’m still crying. Just finished watching the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and they never fail to get me all excited (emotionally).
by Charlie Teljeur - November 3, 2009 12:27 PM EST
Over-30s unite! The NHL is becoming too much of a young man's game and your rights are being infringed upon!
Call me paranoid if you want (although calling me paranoid only makes you look paranoid) but we’re under attack and by “we” I mean anyone over 30 years of age.
by Charlie Teljeur - October 27, 2009 11:15 AM EDT
Aren't we worried about opening a Pandora's box if we take the dangerous plays out of the game?
Technically we’ve already been down this road before. The world is up in arms over another hit to the head. Player A (eh?) hits defenceless (the helmet says: “What am I, chopped liver?”) Player B, who is too busy either admiring his pass or that hottie who dropped her program in the third row.
by Charlie Teljeur - October 20, 2009 12:54 PM EDT
There's more to the news than just the headline story. Charlie helps you see through the news and into the real story.
I suppose we’re all a little like mindless cattle in the way we take in the news. We graze, we chomp and we occasionally regurgitate, often times unsure of what we just tried to ingest (cows have been known to eat shoes, which is both nutritionally horrible and eerily cannibalistic).
by Charlie Teljeur - October 13, 2009 2:58 PM EDT
With Leaf fans searching for any reason to feel optimistic, Charlie takes your questions to put your mind at ease.
Well, call me embarrassed. Here I am last night engrossed in Three’s Company re-runs (the Jack Tripper/Mr. Furley knife fight episode in particular) and I miss, perhaps, the greatest story in hockey in the past 500 years.
by Charlie Teljeur - October 6, 2009 3:12 PM EDT
Now that Phoenix's bankruptcy case is all but closed, what is this columnist supposed to dwell on now?
Damn you, Orville Redenbacher Redfield T. Baum (I always get them mixed up). Up ‘til last week we had lots to worry about and debate over.
by Charlie Teljeur - September 29, 2009 1:59 PM EDT
With only two days before the puck drops so many storylines are up in the air, so here are some things to keep an eye on.
Studying the NHL is like trying to track shrapnel after an explosion. There’s just way too much going on to get a good handle on what’s actually taking place.
by Charlie Teljeur - September 15, 2009 1:42 PM EDT
Judge Redfield T. Baum has two bids to decide on for the Phoenix Coyotes ownership, but what exactly is in each offer?
Bankruptcy judge Redfield T. Baum has some serious thinking to do. He’s trying to make a final decision on this whole Phoenix Coyotes we-have-no-money situation (It’s been in the news, not sure if you’ve heard).
by Charlie Teljeur - September 1, 2009 10:23 AM EDT
Why was Paul Kelly fired? His hair? His competence? The true answer will actually surprise you.
It would be journalistically irresponsible to hypothesize the reasons behind the firing of NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly less than two years after he was proclaimed king of the men with ruptured knees and fake teeth.
by Charlie Teljeur - August 18, 2009 1:37 PM EDT
We've seen some nutty off-ice stuff over the years, but the Patrick Kane-cab kerfuffle may take the cake.
"Because I've put myself in being in the wrong position at the wrong time, I've caused a lot of pain for my family, my hometown of Buffalo, the city of Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks and, obviously, the great fans we have here in Chicago.
by Charlie Teljeur - August 4, 2009 1:43 PM EDT
Fans need to be as prepared for the new season as the players, so to help, here are some workouts for you to do.
Look, I know you’re 58 and preparing for your third hip replacement (splurge on the deluxe model this time, cheapskate), but you can’t use an utter lack of coordination and physicality as an excuse any longer.
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