Monthly Archives: December 2009
Top-10 Moments from the Past Decade
The end of the decade has everyone trying to wrap up the previous 10 years in convenient top-10 lists. The NHL’s previous ten years were tumultuous. The first half of the decade may well be the league’s nadir, while the … Continue reading
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Point/Counterpoint: The Red Threat
It’s time to introduce a new segment here at 5 Minutes For Fighting. We’re calling this Point/Counterpoint (What? 60 Minutes already has that? Who cares about that two-bit operation, it’ll never catch on). We’ll have a debate on certain subjects. … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-2010 season, Olympics, Point/Counterpoint
Sidney’s Seniors
Sidney Crosby owns an impressive resume. He’s a three-time all-star, winner of the Art Ross, Lester B. Pearson, and Hart trophies, Stanley Cup champion, youngest captain in league history, not to mention recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia! Plus … Continue reading
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Dear Santa…
Well, it’s almost Christmas and that means I’ll be taking a brief hiatus to focus on family party time. That means lots of food, lots of beer, a little gambling, and most importantly, lots of sports. Since Christmas falls on … Continue reading
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Bringin’ Home the Gold
I only have a passing interest in the upcoming Winter Olympics. I dislike the Olympics in general. Being held in Canada is only making me marginally interested. First, I don’t think most events are actual sports. Ice dance is not … Continue reading
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Rick DiPietro: A Case Study
Rick DiPietro, initially slated for a mid-December return, had a set-back in his rehab from knee injury. The Islanders are seeking additional medical opinions on their young netminder who left an AHL game last Friday with leg stiffness. It was … Continue reading
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AMJ Campbell Move of the Game
The upcoming NHL board of governors meetings, taking place in sunny Pebble Beach on Tuesday and Wednesday, will give the NHL owners a break from their teams to discuss a litany of issues concerning the league. ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun reports … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-2010 season, Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Boo-Fest ’09
Hating in sports makes it better. I hate the Yankees. It’s much more fun to watch games when they’re involved. Even if they aren’t playing against the Jays I can still cheer for injuries and bean-balls. Notice how I didn’t … Continue reading
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Ducks Fly Together
One of the most confusing teams in the league is the Anaheim Ducks (or is it the Los Angeles Ducks of Anaheim?). Trading Chris Pronger in the summer certainly weakened their team, but not to the point where they should … Continue reading
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Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
I think we need to make a weekly column highlighting the non-sense spewed from Don Cherry’s mouth. Don Cherry has many valid and well-formed opinions on hockey. His advocacy for no-touch icing, illustrated almost weekly with graphic visuals, is the … Continue reading
Filed under Don Cherry is wrong, Player Profiles
