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A guide to naming your children: NHL edition

11 November, 2017 (09:19) | HOCKEY TALK | By: Nick

In recent days the NHL world became aware of the existence of Malkin Crosby Long, a young Pittsburgh Penguins superfan named after two franchise greats. It’s a cute story about the strength of fandom, but it’s also a premise that’s poorly executed upon. Malkin Crosby just doesn’t pass muster as a name despite its good intentions. As a […]

Habs’ Loss is Blue Jackets’ Gain

5 November, 2017 (10:25) | HOCKEY TALK | By: Nick

Columbus Signs Max Fortier To Entry-Level Deal An in-season free agent signing, particularly of a junior player, is rare. However, when it comes to a player with the ability and pedigree of Maxime Fortier, it comes as no surprise. The QMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads have announced that their captain has signed an entry-level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. […]

Safe is Death

20 October, 2017 (21:05) | HOCKEY TALK | By: Nick

Grant’s Rant: Safe is Death by Grant McCagg I have been watching the Habs play hockey for close to 50 years now, and I have to say that finally, after a half Century, I am truly fed up with the conservative approach. I put up with it in the Scotty Bowman years because he kept […]