http://www.thehockeynews.com The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. en 2007 Medias Transcontinental Fri, 16 May 2008 13:11:51 -0400 60 http://thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://thehockeynews.com/ http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15968-Dont-forget-Conklin-is-a-UFA-too.html 2008-05-12 12:17:46 Letters to the Editor The free agent goalie talks usually center around three goalies: Cristobal Huet, Jose Theodore and Dan Ellis. But what about Ty Conklin? Conklin was one of the biggest reasons Pittsburgh stayed in it through the injury of Marc-Andre Fleury and proved he could be quite successful at a high level. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15965-Whats-so-special-about-Brunnstrom.html 2008-05-12 11:04:45 Letters to the Editor How did Fabian Brunnstrom gain so much attention from teams for his services? A year ago, no one really knew who he was and now all of a sudden he is the hottest free agent on the market. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15884-Time-for-notouch-icing.html 2008-05-08 13:40:35 Letters to the Editor It's time to go to no touch icing. Let’s face it, the game has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. The speed is much greater so injuries are far more likely. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15882-All-ready-to-go-but-wheres-the-hockey.html 2008-05-08 13:36:13 Letters to the Editor Here I sit in Hockeytown on the verge of entering round three tonight. I've got my drinks, my snacks and my favorite Red Wings jersey. But wait, I have no game. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15854-Power-shift-in-the-NHL.html 2008-05-07 14:30:04 Letters to the Editor I think we are seeing a changing of the guard in the NHL with some of the recent bottom feeders starting to look a lot stronger, mostly due to an influx of young talent. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15853-Call-penalties-like-its-the-regular-season.html 2008-05-07 14:14:13 Letters to the Editor The state of refereeing in the NHL is laughable. Penalties are not penalties anymore once the playoffs hit. People are hit head first into the boards and everyone cheers like it's a good check. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15825-Tip-of-the-cap-to-Tippett.html 2008-05-06 14:55:55 Letters to the Editor I couldn't believe it when I heard Dave Tippett was not named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s best coach. Mike Babcock and Bruce Boudreau - one with an all-star lineup and the other with, likely, the MVP - are finalists? How much coaching did they have to do? Let's look at the evidence for Tippett. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15820-Put-numbers-on-the-front-of-jerseys.html 2008-05-06 10:27:18 Letters to the Editor Although it is just a small thing in the large world of hockey, teams putting player numbers on the front of jerseys is a big assist to fans. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15805-Fighting-is-part-of-the-game.html 2008-05-05 15:02:55 Letters to the Editor I'm sick of hearing people complain about fighting in hockey. I've got to the point of punching people out. Fighting is in hockey. That's that. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15804-Carbonneaus-big-mistake.html 2008-05-05 14:58:54 Letters to the Editor What we witnessed in the second round elimination of the Montreal Canadiens was not a goaltending meltdown. Rather, it was a coaching meltdown. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15721-Commit-to-a-season-or-hang-em-up.html 2008-05-01 15:15:16 Letters to the Editor Enough is enough. Here we go again with Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne saying "well, gee, I just can't figure out if I want to play next year or not. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15720-Gonchar-snubbed-again.html 2008-05-01 15:10:00 Letters to the Editor I can't stop scratching my head wondering why Sergei Gonchar was, once again, snubbed from being a Norris Trophy finalist. What does the guy have to do to be considered? He's fighting against the best defenseman in the league in Nick Lidstrom, but again, he finished second in points among defensemen. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15660-Announcers-have-to-announce-the-game.html 2008-04-29 14:17:24 Letters to the Editor I am completely fed up with television announcers yapping throughout the entire game, instead of calling the shots on the ice. I am sick of penalties being called and the announcers never informing the viewers who was penalized and for what, because they are too busy talking about god knows what. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15659-US-broadcasters-can-learn-from-Canadian-counterparts.html 2008-04-29 14:11:56 Letters to the Editor We've all heard the hockey is not popular in the USA excuse: "I find it too hard to see the puck.” We remember the nightmare that was Fox's glowing puck. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15630-Players-should-sit-in-box-for-two-minutes.html 2008-04-28 15:00:15 Letters to the Editor How long will it take for the league to realize scoring was up in the 2005-06 season because of more power plays? Just make the players sit in the box for the full two minutes, even if there is a goal scored. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15629-Not-really-Hockeytown.html 2008-04-28 14:50:33 Letters to the Editor Someone explain to me why Detroit has the honor to be called Hockeytown? I don't see it. If you are going to name a hockey town in the U. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15628-Whats-wrong-with-the-octopus.html 2008-04-28 14:38:39 Letters to the Editor I was baffled watching the beginning of Game 1 in the Wings/Avs series. It was reported the NHL had decreed that Al Sobotka waving an octopus over his head as he left the ice would no longer be allowed. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15557-NHL-refereeing-makes-WWE-look-good.html 2008-04-25 12:38:49 Letters to the Editor I've been a huge fan of hockey since I was in my early teens in the mid ‘80s. I've seen a lot of changes in the NHL and a lot of it has not been good. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15556-Standing-O-for-the-Caps.html 2008-04-25 12:22:54 Letters to the Editor As a Philadelphia Flyers fan since the early ‘70s, I want to give a well deserved standing ovation to the Capitals and coach Bruce. I was poised to be a Caps fan if they would have knocked Philly out of the playoffs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15526-You-dont-know-Chris-Pronger.html 2008-04-24 15:42:49 Letters to the Editor In regards to your cover story on Chris Pronger (Apr. 22): My mother was the woman who Chris visited with the Cup during her final days, and at least for all the people involved in that act, the question of whether or not he is a good person is as relevant as the question of whether or not the earth is flat. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15525-Shame-on-the-few-distasteful-Habs-fans.html 2008-04-24 15:34:22 Letters to the Editor I'd like to call out the Habs “fans” that are making a lot of us look like idiots. Here is a group of fans who tease Leaf fans for celebrating a first round victory, yet when we beat the Boston Bruins in seven games the city riots like Maurice Richard got suspended again. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15524-Whats-up-with-Versus.html 2008-04-24 15:22:16 Letters to the Editor I was all ready to watch the Calgary-San Jose game at 7:00 on Versus, but instead I got bull riding. Then, an hour later the Ducks-Stars game appeared on TV. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15463-Center-Ice-should-offer-RDS.html 2008-04-22 14:28:30 Letters to the Editor I think NHL Center Ice can better serve Habs fans in the USA by offering the French language RDS broadcasts of Habs games. I am neither a Francophone nor a Canadian, but since there is no regular English language telecasts of Habs games, RDS would be an alternative to the opposition's telecast and Versus with their bias towards American teams. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15462-Brodeur-had-every-right-to-ignore-Avery.html 2008-04-22 14:24:56 Letters to the Editor Not shaking Sean Avery's hand was the right thing to do. You can whine all you want about the lack of sportsmanship, but Avery is the king of lacking sportsmanship. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15426-Jimmy-D-for-the-Hall-of-Fame.html 2008-04-21 14:57:59 Letters to the Editor Here's hoping Jimmy Devellano, senior vice-president of the Detroit Red Wings, gets serious consideration for induction into the Builders Category of the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15425-The-handshake-tradition.html 2008-04-21 14:44:41 Letters to the Editor Brodeur not shaking Avery's hand? Come on, Marty. This is someone who I thought was one of the classiest guys in the NHL, yet I lost a lot of respect for him after watching this. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15423-Brodeur-showed-lack-of-sportsmanship.html 2008-04-21 14:12:07 Letters to the Editor I can’t believe Marty Brodeur didn't shake Sean Avery's hand. Avery’s antics didn't harm Brodeur in any way and didn't hurt any of the Devils’ players in any way other than on the scoreboard. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15321-Whos-the-best-It-can-never-be-decided.html 2008-04-17 13:07:35 Letters to the Editor Ask a Washington Capitals fan if he would trade Alex Ovechkin for Sidney Crosby; the Caps fan would say, "No way!" Ask a Pittsburgh Penguins fan if he would trade Crosby for Ovechkin; the Penguins fan would say, "No way!" Ask a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, "If I put a gun to your head, who would you rather trade, Crosby or Evgeni Malkin?" Then Penguins fan would say, "Shoot me!" The bottom line is these guys are all fantastic players, and arguably the best three players in hockey today. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15319-Good-luck-Wade-Redden.html 2008-04-17 11:49:10 Letters to the Editor As an Ottawa Senators fan I am bitterly disappointed with their first round exit and the team's overall play in the second half of the season, but I am too emotional to discuss this rationally at the moment. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15291-Looser-mesh-for-more-excitement.html 2008-04-16 14:29:43 Letters to the Editor Just a comment to ponder: Looser mesh inside the goal nets. This is something the NHL should consider employing to help enhance the excitement of a goal being scored. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15290-Avery-ruling-is-puzzling.html 2008-04-16 14:23:11 Letters to the Editor What's up with the NHL's ruling on unsportsmanlike conduct after Sean Avery's ridiculous, yet brilliant, tactics in Game 3 of the Rangers-Devils series? I'm not a fan of Avery in any way, but what he did harmed nobody and it ended up helping his team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15289-Pierre-McGuire-a-class-act.html 2008-04-16 14:13:18 Letters to the Editor I recently went to my first playoff game - Game 3 of the Flyers-Capitals series in Philadelphia - and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15254-Senators-consistently-incompetent.html 2008-04-15 12:02:42 Letters to the Editor I’ll say this much about the Ottawa Senators: At the very least, they are consistent. In light of the two latest fiascos (inane mural, pre-game Roman) brought to you by the bright lights in the marketing/public relations department this week, fresh from last year’s Spartacat gaffe, incompetence seems to run through the entire echelons of this comical organization. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15253-Versus-schedule-too-confusing.html 2008-04-15 11:58:24 Letters to the Editor How can Versus continue to claim to televise games and then fail to because of broadcasting issues? Their promo "I am the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Versus" should to "I am the Stanley Cup Playoffs or Bull Riding" after failing to televise Game 3 of the Rangers-Devils series. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15217-Laraque-more-than-a-fighter.html 2008-04-14 13:51:00 Letters to the Editor I am still amazed how no one has picked up on what a talented player Georges Laraque is. He's not there to just fight; although if pushed, he can. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15216-Youll-not-see-nothing-like-the-Mighty-Quinn.html 2008-04-14 13:34:12 Letters to the Editor It is amazing to me with all the names being submitted as candidates for GM or coach of many of the NHL teams, Pat Quinn’s name has never been mentioned. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15215-Flames-fans-have-the-passion.html 2008-04-14 13:26:28 Letters to the Editor I want to start off by saying I am a diehard Canucks fan and hate all our division rivals, especially Calgary. With that out of the way, I want to applaud Flames fans for their passion for their team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15214-Enforcers-would-make-Avery-think-twice.html 2008-04-14 13:22:15 Letters to the Editor Congratulations, NHL. By neutering the role of the enforcer, you have traded in a game that once had integrity for one that now has...Sean Avery. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15101-Next-franchise-belongs-in-Canada.html 2008-04-10 13:33:30 Letters to the Editor I'm proud to be an American, but as a hockey fan I'm smart enough to know that moving a team to another American city is not going to work. You know what will happen if a team is moved to Las Vegas or Kansas City? After the mystique has worn off in about four months, more of the same. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15099-Paying-more-for-playoffs.html 2008-04-10 13:21:29 Letters to the Editor I moved to Oklahoma from Canada a year and a half ago and purchased the NHL Center Ice package. They stopped televising after the regular season concluded. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15098-Bells-hit-on-Alfredsson-not-the-worst-part.html 2008-04-10 13:13:01 Letters to the Editor In response to all the noise about Mark Bell’s hit on Daniel Alfredsson, I agree it is a shame he is out for a significant amount of time. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15066-Predictions-ring-true.html 2008-04-09 14:05:30 Letters to the Editor Reading through the 2007-08 NHL Scrapbook, I was a bit shocked at how accurate you were. Only one team in the West you had pegged for the playoffs missed the big dance. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15042-Let-best-16-teams-in.html 2008-04-08 15:53:37 Letters to the Editor I think the NHL should do away with divisions and conferences. This way, the 16 best teams get into the playoffs, and it's more likely that the two best teams will meet in the final. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15041-Why-must-you-blackout-playoff-games-Mr-Snider.html 2008-04-08 15:51:18 Letters to the Editor Dear Mr. Snider and Comcast associates: Thanks so much for a comprehensive Flyers playoff schedule on Versus and NBC I will not be able to watch, since my rural area is not served by cable for less than a setup cost of $2600 per household. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14929-The-Sens-double-standard.html 2008-04-04 14:16:11 Letters to the Editor After watching the Mark Bell on Daniel Alfredsson hit, I have no sympathy for Bryan Murray and the Sens nation. I remember the controversial hit by Chris Neil on Chris Drury very distinctly. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14898-Gretzky-Award-for-most-assists.html 2008-04-03 13:55:04 Letters to the Editor As you know the NHL awards ceremony is coming up and the league gives out awards for top goal-scorer and most points, but what about the player with the most assists in a season? Aren't young hockey players taught an assist is just as important as a goal? Why not make the Wayne Gretzky Award for most assists in a season? He's a great person to base this award on because he has more assists than any other hockey player has career points. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14897-No-room-for-fake-fights.html 2008-04-03 13:48:22 Letters to the Editor There's been a lot of talk the last season or two about the role of enforcers in the league and their slow, steady demise over the years. This season has seen an increase in fighting, but the reasons have changed. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14865-Reorder-divisions-with-time-zones-in-mind.html 2008-04-02 15:12:43 Letters to the Editor Everybody who follows the NHL knows the Northwest Division is by far the hardest to play in with regards to travel. It's the only division where the teams have to play in three different time zones. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14864-Taking-responsibility-for-your-own-actions.html 2008-04-02 15:06:01 Letters to the Editor I am very disgusted to learn Todd Bertuzzi is now suing Marc Crawford - his former Canucks coach - for Crawford's apparent role in the Steve Moore incident. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14862-NBCs-love-affair-with-Sid.html 2008-04-02 15:00:56 Letters to the Editor As a die-hard Rangers fan, I had to sit through a nationally televised game between Pittsburgh and the Rangers gritting my teeth. You would have thought you were watching the Pittsburgh feed on the Center Ice Package. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14861-Size-doesnt-matter.html 2008-04-02 14:54:29 Letters to the Editor I strongly agree with Adam Proteau's February 21, 2008 column in which he puts forward the argument that the ongoing debate over the size of goalie equipment is really a red herring. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14826-Like-politicians-league-disciplinarian-should-have-a-term-limit.html 2008-04-01 14:52:19 Letters to the Editor I agree 100 percent with Adam Proteau's column on the idea that Colin Campbell's position as league disciplinarian should have a three-year term limit. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14825-Nonis-deserves-credit-for-not-trading.html 2008-04-01 14:17:55 Letters to the Editor I was reading the GM rankings in your April 1 issue and found Dave Nonis at No. 16, a place I felt he deserved to be. That is, until I read the reasoning why. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14822-Reward-winners-with-higher-draft-picks.html 2008-04-01 13:44:58 Letters to the Editor Getting the No. 1 draft pick is a reward and should be played for. Out of the teams that do not make the playoffs, the team with the most points should get the first pick, the team with the next to most points gets the second pick, and so on, until the team that finishes in last place gets the 14th draft choice. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14795-Why-the-extra-point-in-the-shootout.html 2008-03-31 14:04:30 Letters to the Editor Why are teams awarded a point for losing in a shootout? I understand giving the consolation point for an overtime loss, but does the league really need to encourage teams to score in a shootout? That's kind of the point. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14794-Mourning-the-loss-of-Greg-Stathis.html 2008-03-31 13:58:18 Letters to the Editor The Georgia hockey community is mourning the loss of a great man who touched the lives of many. Greg Stathis, the head coach of Georgia Tech Hockey died earlier this month. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14718-Lack-of-scoring-not-an-issue-lack-of-chances-is.html 2008-03-28 14:47:59 Letters to the Editor All the talk about increasing goal scoring is pointless. Excitment at NHL games is measured by scoring chances and the flow of the game. With this in mind the NHL should try to increase these three things to add excitement. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14717-Cut-NHL-rosters-down-a-few-sizes.html 2008-03-28 14:44:34 Letters to the Editor You want more scoring in the NHL? You want to see less goons and thuggery? I've got an idea I think would work, but unfortunately you'll never see it happen. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14716-Roy-situation-was-blown-out-of-proportion.html 2008-03-28 14:26:25 Letters to the Editor Am I the only one who thinks everyone is blowing the Jonathan Roy incident way out of proportion? Let's look at the facts. Roy started a fight with an unwilling opponent. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14654-Devils-the-epitome-of-success.html 2008-03-26 16:04:24 Letters to the Editor Senior writer Ken Campbell was on point once again in his feature article about the New Jersey Devils in your March 25 issue. One must simply look at New Jersey's track record over the past 14 years to conclude this is a team that breeds winners. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14652-More-ads-mean-more-unwanted-distractions.html 2008-03-26 15:57:11 Letters to the Editor I can’t believe fans are accepting this whole ‘advertisements on the goalie jerseys’ idea, or as it was suggested last week, more advertisements on the ice. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14651-Gordie-Howe-the-gentleman.html 2008-03-26 15:51:56 Letters to the Editor A Mr. Hockey story as his 80th birthday approaches: A few years ago (OK, 15 years ago) I had the pleasure to meet Gordie Howe at a "meet 'n greet. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14575-Roy-should-be-suspended.html 2008-03-24 12:52:29 Letters to the Editor Jonathan Roy should be suspended for the rest of the Quebec League playoffs. That was such a brutal attack on the goalie. Someone should teach this kid to respect his opponents. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14574-Year-of-the-Russian.html 2008-03-24 12:47:42 Letters to the Editor As fellow Canadians, we often expect our boys to be at the top of every offensive category. This year, that ain't the case. Take one look at the statistics and you'll see Russian written everywhere. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14428-Dont-hate-the-zebras.html 2008-03-18 12:59:57 Letters to the Editor I was lucky enough to take my 7-year-old son, Danny, to the Penguins/Flyers game on March 16 and sat against the glass. Towards the end of the first period, one of the linesmen, Pierre Racicot, saw my boy and tossed a game-used puck over the glass. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14427-The-suspension-double-standard.html 2008-03-18 12:52:14 Letters to the Editor Well the NHL and Colin Campbell sent a clear message to the players and fans there is an unwritten rule protecting its stars. Chris Pronger gets eight games? What a joke. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14426-Pronger-suspension-could-have-sent-message.html 2008-03-18 12:43:55 Letters to the Editor What is with Chris Pronger only getting eight games for stomping on a player’s leg? Chris Simon got 30 games for the same thing. They both have previous suspensions. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14425-Make-goals-for-a-playoff-tiebreaker.html 2008-03-18 12:02:45 Letters to the Editor I have an idea that might help cure the NHL's current low scoring trends. When teams are tied in points in the standings, the tie is broken by the number of wins. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14328-Individual-awards-shouldnt-count-on-team-success.html 2008-03-14 14:16:17 Letters to the Editor Would someone please tell me why the playoffs determine whether or not a player is Hart or Vezina worthy? Alex Ovechkin is the best and most valuable player in the NHL. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14326-NHL-needs-more-consistency-in-suspensions.html 2008-03-14 14:10:35 Letters to the Editor Did I miss something? I thought I saw Chris Pronger stomping on Ryan Kesler`s calf. I also saw Kesler try to wrap his legs around Pronger`s to tie him up, but I definitely saw a deliberate stomping motion on Pronger`s part after that. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14290-John-Stevens-needs-reality-check.html 2008-03-13 14:52:09 Letters to the Editor The Flyers' front office needs to start thinking about sitting Coach John Stevens down and having a talk with him, because the way the Flyers have been playing recently seems to be reflective of the coach. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14288-Peter-Forsberg-should-retire.html 2008-03-13 14:42:56 Letters to the Editor At the end of the 1990s Wayne Gretzky was winding down his historic career. He was doing it on his terms. Hockey fans felt the end was near and reminisced about his illustrious career. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14287-Will-Price-still-be-golden-boy-after-novelty-fades.html 2008-03-13 14:33:35 Letters to the Editor In my opinion, it is only a matter of time before the Habs pay the price for Carey Price. It has become clear the 20-year-old needs to perform under tight scrutiny and with a great deal of pressure thrust upon him. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14286-The-Jean-Beliveau-Award-of-Distinction.html 2008-03-13 14:26:29 Letters to the Editor Re: Jason Kay’s column about the Lady Byng Trophy. Who exudes more class in the hockey world than Jean Beliveau? The Quebec League gives the Beliveau Award to its scoring champion, but the NHL could truly enshrine his noble image in a makeover of the Byng. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14210-NHL-should-aim-at-outlawing-neutral-zone-trap.html 2008-03-11 13:56:39 Letters to the Editor Regarding reducing the size of goaltender equipment, the main motivation behind it is not increasing the number of goals, but rather, trying to attract more fans to the game. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14209-Icing-at-the-blueline.html 2008-03-11 13:51:35 Letters to the Editor It’s not terribly exciting or revolutionary, but in yet another attempt to 'fix' this great game of ours I have an idea to improve the least exciting play in hockey: icing. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14207-Goalies-are-most-important-so-should-get-paid-the-most.html 2008-03-11 13:46:34 Letters to the Editor I had to respond to the article by Ken Campbell regarding overpaid goalies. When a team's success relies so heavily on the performance of its goalie, how can you say they shouldn't make more than any other player on the team? They are the only player who is on the ice for the entire 60+ minutes of the game. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14186-Lighten-up-Ovechkin.html 2008-03-10 14:29:44 Letters to the Editor Recently I was at a Bruins-Caps game in Boston, and Zdeno Chara knocked Alex Ovechkin's stick out of his hands, and it went up into the netting. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14185-Goalie-masks-show-character.html 2008-03-10 14:27:00 Letters to the Editor OK. If some goalies want to put ads on their jerseys I'm fine with that. But if they are the ones who want to change the helmets that’s just wrong. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14080-Rewarding-losers-rewards-teams-playing-not-to-win.html 2008-03-06 14:22:55 Letters to the Editor The NHL should think of getting rid of the one-point for overtime ties system. Simply award two points to the winner in regulation or overtime. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14079-Minnesota-needs-to-dump-the-dumpandchase.html 2008-03-06 13:57:13 Letters to the Editor I am a die-hard Minnesota Wild fan, but it kills me to see them run the dump-and-chase offense. It seems like every time they get the puck, they skate to center ice and send it around the boards, right to the other team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14077-Scrap-three-divisions-and-go-back-to-four.html 2008-03-06 13:51:01 Letters to the Editor I’ve been a fan of hockey for 30 years and I must say the playoff format has no luster any more. I wish the league would go back to four divisions and abolish the current format where the three division leaders automatically get in, because the intensity in the rivalries is no longer there. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14076-Calling-out-Derek-Boogaard.html 2008-03-06 13:42:12 Letters to the Editor OK. So I've had the (dis)pleasure of playing with and against Derek Boogaard in a few rec/summer hockey games and I can honestly say I can dish, make plays and outmuscle him on any given day. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/14013-Goalie-ads-not-such-a-bad-idea.html 2008-03-04 13:38:34 Letters to the Editor Every week, I look forward to purchasing The Hockey News to get up-to-date with all the current happenings in the NHL. The one article that really stood out in this week’s issue was Adam Proteau's installment of "Proteau Type. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13990-Evgeni-Malkin-should-win-Hart.html 2008-03-03 14:13:54 Letters to the Editor I think Evgeni Malkin is a shoo-in for the Hart trophy as league MVP. What could make you more valuable than taking Sid the Kid's place when he goes down with an injury? Malkin has played very well in place of Crosby and has put the Pens in the Atlantic division title race for the first time in a long time. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13988-Flyers-billboard-serves-Flyer-fans.html 2008-03-03 14:08:01 Letters to the Editor I would like to respond to the guy from Andover, Mass., who was appalled by the billboard advertisement he drove by on his way home. All it’s doing is trying to send a message to the great fans of the Flyers that they will not be pushed around and they’re not the same team as last year. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13986-Sundin-continues-proud-Leafs-legacy.html 2008-03-03 14:00:41 Letters to the Editor For all the Leaf fans who are mad at Mats Sundin, I would like to remind you that the franchise was founded by a man who prized loyalty above all else: Conn Smythe. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13985-Time-to-round-out-the-turnbuckles.html 2008-03-03 13:55:14 Letters to the Editor After watching Ryan Smyth get hit into what they are affectionately calling the turnbuckle - the portion of the glass at the end of the bench - I can't help but wonder why it takes dramatic injuries to shed light on the safety of the game. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13983-Following-the-NHL-in-England-through-THN.html 2008-03-03 13:49:37 Letters to the Editor I play pro hockey in England, which often makes it difficult to closely follow the NHL. Although I play the game for a living, I remain a huge NHL fan, which is why I've had THN sent to me from home on a monthly basis for the past two seasons. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13899-Struggling-Kings-are-no-surprise.html 2008-02-28 14:10:14 Letters to the Editor Anyone wondering why the L.A. Kings have never been a consistent winner need to look no further than AEG president Tim Leiweke. They have never placed a premium on wins over entertainment and the bottom line. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13897-Good-luck-to-Soupy-on-the-West-Coast.html 2008-02-28 14:04:29 Letters to the Editor I just want to give a shout out to Brian Campbell, who I have watched and loved for many years as a die-hard Sabres fan. He has been so amazing to everyone here in Buffalo, he has played his heart out for so long and I just want to say he will always be an amazing person in my book. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13896-Sabres-dont-care-why-should-I.html 2008-02-28 14:01:05 Letters to the Editor As a long-time fan of the Buffalo Sabres, I would like to say: I can't take it anymore! Having just sat through the TSN telecast of the Brian Campbell trade, and the subsequent interviews, I am left with a big, empty feeling in my gut. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13894-No-one-can-replace-Armstrong.html 2008-02-28 13:56:51 Letters to the Editor I never thought Ray Shero would trade Sidney Crosby's best friend. Colby Armstrong has been called the glue of the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a fan, I am devastated about losing Army. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13777-Backtoback-games-will-create-interest.html 2008-02-25 12:08:18 Letters to the Editor Here's how the NHL can generate more fan interest. Adjust the schedule to include back-to-back home games, on consecutive nights, against division opponents. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13776-Hire-goalscoring-coaches.html 2008-02-25 12:04:50 Letters to the Editor After another GM meet and greet it seems nothing has changed. Once again the GMs and players are trying to put the lack of scoring on the size of goalie equipment. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13774-All-equipment-should-be-reduced.html 2008-02-25 11:54:45 Letters to the Editor Again, the same question is asked: Do you think goalie equipment should be smaller? What about the rest of the players? Graphite sticks help players shoot the puck a lot harder. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13711-Recognition-the-Habs-deserve.html 2008-02-22 12:56:19 Letters to the Editor Finally, a glowing article about the Montreal Canadiens! It seems like it was the 1990s since someone had anything good to say and as they are fighting for first place overall with 20 games to go, it’s deserved. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13709-Players-should-think-twice-about-equipment-priorities.html 2008-02-22 12:44:42 Letters to the Editor Hockey players are funny when it comes to their equipment. If it were to be suggested, for example, shin pads be made smaller with less protection, there would be an uproar, even though there are countless cases of player coming back from a broken leg, playing very well and living a normal life. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13708-Clueless-panelists-leave-me-flabbergasted.html 2008-02-22 12:36:47 Letters to the Editor I’m hoping you’ll publish this, as I am very curious about your readers’ opinion on this matter. While watching the Calgary-Dallas game, during the first intermission, three so-called “experts” were posed a question. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/13680-Sabres-worst-mistake-overshadowed.html 2008-02-21 14:39:42 Letters to the Editor Drury, Briere and now Campbell. Maybe it's a good thing Sabres' management has these mistakes to occupy the media. Otherwise reporters might notice the most overlooked screw up - letting Ty Conklin walk out the door.