NHL Stories

Nolan’s Arrogance Did Him In

Jul 15th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NHL Stories, Top Stories

Let’s get this out of the way: Ted Nolan is a good coach. He makes more from less, and molds castoffs and refugees into a team, which plays above and beyond what any hockey expert would thing looking at the team on paper.
That’s why owner Charles Wang made a good move two years ago when [...]



Lamoriello Signs Former Heroes

Jul 3rd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NHL Stories

Lou Lamoriello apparently went into this offseason trying to prove Thomas Wolf wrong.
Because apparently in New Jersey, you can go home again.
The Devils general manager started shopping on Tuesday looking for more offense and he came up with some very familiar names. First he inked Brian Rolston to a four year, $20 million contract and [...]



Sean Avery Conference Call

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NHL Stories, NYSR Blog

I listened in on the Sean Avaery Conference Call and there will be a full story later, but here’s the transcript:
On Playing with Brett Hull
Brett was my favorite player when I was a kid and my relationship has gone on since I left Detroit. He did a hell of a job as a player and [...]



Murphy’s Law: Isles Win

Mar 26th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NHL Stories

UNIONDALE, NY – Call it Murphy’s Law of sports: When a team gets eliminated from playoff contention, then they play their best.

It could be because there’s nothing to play for or there is a lack of pressure.