Dobber’s Three-Tiered League – Nov. Update
Check out how the participants are doing in the Expert, Pro and Entry Leagues...
Shaken Not Stirred
I apologize. This was supposed to coincide with the release of the new Bond movie, but I wanted to finish the previous series before taking on something new. We’ll take a look back at the past Bond films, but with a Western Conference fantasy twist.
December 09, 2008
Thomas Vanek was the first player to reach the 20-goal mark this year. Only one other Sabre in history can boast the same feat. Name him. Post your answer in the NHL section of the forum and the first correct response will receive a free copy of "Hockey Now ". Only ONE response per person [...]
December 9th, 2008
Mats Sundin and his agent have set a "soft" deadline for the 15th to decide on one or two teams he will consider playing for. I wonder what a "hard" deadline is in Sundin's world... Patrik Berglund is staking his claim for rookie of the year, scoring his eight of the season on Monday night and [...]
Pekka Rinne: The Gift of Absorption
Like giant glowing moons, the two ominous I’s of goaltending linger and sulk in the night sky. One of them, Injury, represents the physical component of the position, along with the notion that anyone can fall victim to the dreaded IR list. The other is Inconsistency, representing the mental toughness component, along with the notion that “hot streaks” or “crease takeovers” don’t last very long. And sometimes they don’t even last for an entire week.
December 08, 2008
After just two points in seven AHL games, Claude Giroux has come back strong with 22 in 19 The day after Ilya Bryzgalov gets rocked by Chicago, Phoenix goalie prospect Josh Tordjman collects AHL player of the week honors for going 3-0-0 and two shutouts. However, Tordjman had lost 10 in a row prior to [...]
Patrik Berglund Candidat au Calder
Après un départ brouillon, la recrue Patrick Berglund a grimpé au classement des recrues et est devenu un candidat légitime au Trophée Calder.
Patrik Berglund Calder Candidate
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After a sluggish start, rookie Patrik Berglund has shot up the rookie scoring charts and emerged as a legitimate contender for the Calder Trophy.
December 7, 2008
Pekka Rinne - another shutout and he is 6-0-0. I can't stress enough that I feel he will steal this No.1 job in Nashville. He has started three straight and four of five. He has saved 81 of the last 83 shots. One of the most extreme streaky players out there is Alexander Frolov - and [...]
December 06, 2008
TJ Oshie played 11:05 in his return to the lineup last night and saw second-line ice time. His injury has made him fall behind Berglund in terms of responsibilities for the Blues, but given time he will catch up again - and probably surpass. The Oilers have recalled Gilbert Brule. With Sam Gagner doubtful (head [...]