Bugg is currently en route to Minnesota, but still hopes to make it for the Chat at 1pm ET. Goldman will join in at 2pm ET regardless of Bugg's situation. Dobber and Angus will be on and off throughout the two-hour window - sorry for the lack of iron-clad commitment here, but we are trying [...]
This month, host Brian Kom chats with Matt Bugg, DobberHockey's resident prospect guru. Kom also catches up with Dobber himself. Rounding out the group is Nashville's North American Amateur scout, Jason Bukala. Click here to listen to the podcast!
The Detroit Red Wings are geniuses. We know this because they managed to steal guys like Datsyuk and Zetterberg (sixth and seventh round respectively) in back-to-back drafts. Their true genius lies in what we don’t even recognize. What we don’t recognize is them as individuals and that is because they completely avoid internal controversy. Does anyone ever ask who the best player on that team is? Does anyone even care? I know I haven’t heard such questions asked. Detroit has created this universe separate from the rest of the NHL where winning is the only thing that matters. They are boring and they like it that way. There is a reason they have not changed their logo in what feels like forever. It is a conscious decision to maintain their environment. I mean, when the lone controversy regarding your team involves octopi you are probably on the right track, because who gives a crap about octopi?
At 1pm ET, Matthew Bugg will be here live to field your questions about this year's crop! Bugg's LIve NHL Draft Primer chat - Tuesday
At 1pm ET, Matthew Bugg will be here live to field your questions about this year's crop! Bugg's LIve NHL Draft Primer chat - Tuesday
With my focus shifted to the NHL Entry Draft this weekend at the XCEL Energy Center, I wanted to post my thoughts on the crop of domestic and international goalies available this summer. Although everyone is looking towards the two Gibson’s as the biggest story for the goaltenders, the 2011 class is actually much deeper than it appears.
The Atlantic Division has been one of the league’s most successful in the past five years, with two of the last five Cup finalists- and one winner- coming out of the division. However, one former powerhouse is experiencing its first shot at lottery talent, while another is hoping that their lengthy rebuild is finally coming to an end.
I know we said Tuesday and Wednesday...but why not a 'surprise' bonus one?
It will take months to dissect the bitter ending to a spectacular 2010-11 season for the Vancouver Canucks. On the surface, Roberto Luongo hardly seems like the guy to blame for Vancouver’s loss against Boston. He received only eight goals of support in the seven game series, and two of his three wins were of the shutout variety. Upon closer look,a trend that has been developing over the past few years reared its ugly head once again – Luongo’s mercurial and moody off-ice personality having a negative effect on the team.
