http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=101Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:20:47 -0500 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15875 The coaching carousel in the NHL is spinning to a new tune. No, check that. Forget the tune. It’s really spinning out of control and 3 specific phenomena have occurred. #1 – NO NHL HEAD COACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Thanks to Bruce Boudreau, minor league and junior coaches are finally getting their chances. John Anderson in Atlanta, Peter DeBoer in Florida, Craig Hartsburg in Ottawa. Todd Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:20:47 -0500nhl http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15398 Ever since the lock-out I have told anyone who asked me about the NHL and its future that it was a “buy” stock, that it was on the up-tick in the U.S. and that its entertainment value would push the sport to its greatest public prominence since the Gretzky era. It wasn’t really a stretch. I knew with salaries tied to revenue that NHL players would make concerted efforts to grow the sport Thu, 22 May 2008 08:16:20 -0500nhl http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15332 Fri, 16 May 2008 02:12:13 -0500penguins coyotes flyers rangers islanders devils predators canadiens wild kings panthers oilers red wings stars bluejackets avalanche blackhawks hurricanes flames. sabres bruins thrashers ducks nhl shraks blues lightning maple leafs canucks capitals http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15297 Tue, 13 May 2008 18:58:54 -0500nhl ducks thrashers bruins sabres flames. hurricanes blackhawks avalanche bluejackets stars red wings oilers panthers kings wild canadiens predators devils islanders rangers flyers coyotes penguins shraks blues lightning maple leafs canucks capitals http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15204 Flyers – Penguins What a series this should be. Marquee names, French Canadian goaltenders, a history of hockey hatred, lots of speed and at least one team few expected to make it this far. The Flyers have scoring depth that the Penguins can’t match. The Pens have superstar offensive weapons the Flyers can’t match. Both lack speed in certain areas of the blue line and both D-corps were a Thu, 08 May 2008 07:32:44 -0500nhl http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14974 What a privilege it was to work last night’s Flyers-Capitals game 7. I have broadcast at least 15 game 7’s (I lost count a while ago) and this one was special. It was special because all I heard after game 6 from just about everyone covering the series was that it was over. The Flyers were done. They’re toast. Game 7 will be over by the end of the first period. I had been in the exact Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:34:36 -0500NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14636 It’s time to get giddy. Really. After one of the most remarkable regular seasons in NHL history, I believe the playoffs will be even more spectacular. Of the 8 first-round series, 5 will feature divisional foes. Familiarity breeds contempt, so we have a hatred factor that is already in place before we even start. Five teams are in this season that missed last year. Colorado in the West and Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:33:03 -0500nhl http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14439 If you can’t see a coach’s hands these days it’s because he has his fingers crossed and his hands behind his back. He is hoping and praying that his player who just blocked a shot, didn’t break a bone. With the playoffs starting next week, watch the injury reports very closely. As evenly matched as most teams are, it will only take a top 6 forward or a top 4 defenseman going down to kil Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:10:12 -0500nhl http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14274 Out West Watch out when the Sharks get Ryan Clowe back! If they get him back. Knee surgery in October has kept him watching since, but he is preparing to resurface and he is an important player in their playoff scheme because of his style. At 6’2” 225, he imposes his physical will on people which is exactly what is required to win in the playoffs. By the way, that giant sigh of relief you Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:38:55 -0500nhl http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14155 This week I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet. I am in Vancouver recording for the 2009 version of EA Sports NHL video game. I get to work with Gary Thorne, which is always an absolute blast…plus I get to spend time in my favorite city in North America. Gary got here Sunday and worked all day Monday doing player names from more countries than you can name. The game is going to be sold Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:23:48 -0500nhl