Posts tagged cap hit
So who’s the best fighter in the league?
Jul 29th
Despite constant public pressure to eliminate fighting from hockey, the NHL has steadfastly supported it as an element of the game. My own hypothesis is that the NHL board of governors has determined that fighting increases, to some significant degree, television ratings, crowd engagement in the arena, and media attention, among other things. Granted, a large portion of the fans attracted to the game via fighting probably also love monster trucks, pro wrestling, and NASCAR accidents, but if these other outside interests prove anything, it’s that no concept, no matter how stupid, is irrelevant, if it makes money.
So given the popularity of fighting among hockey fans, it seems strange to me that no win/loss record is kept for players; I’m sure a lot of fans would love to see this calculated on an ongoing basis. And what the heck – myself, I can’t say I enjoy any element of the aforementioned Trailer Trinity, but I’m still interested enough to see who holds the best win/loss record in the league. Who is the best fighter in the NHL?
Death By Kovalchuk?
Jul 20th
Sometimes being a fan of an NHL team is a lot like being a ten year old kid in front of a candy shop. You see that treat that you desperately want but then mom comes into play and says: “You can’t have it!”. She of course knows it’s not good, healthy for you to eat gummy bears, but you can’t be persuaded. You like sweets. I know some of you would like to have seen No17 glide down the ice with that blistering speed or burry one on the PP but it all comes with a price. As much as I’ve been against the Kovalchuk deal in the past, I’d like it too. What? You didn’t think I was impressed by his all world offensive talent. I’ve watched this kid since he came to the league as a No1 draft pick. I’ve even watched him play for Bars Kazan during the lockout and am well aware what he’s capable of. Also, his winning pedigree isn’t stellar in the NHL but is very good on the international stage. So, I’m looking to ask one question. Should we have paid that price? This one is about the current Kovalchuk deal and how it would affect the Leafs had we been in the mix and eventually won his over signature. I will also try to look the current and future NJ situation just to get a better, more objective view on the impact of his deal.
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