1. Duncan Keith Underrated No More

    Being a hockey fan in the South, it can be difficult to find someone to talk to about the game. You can try, but you might as well be speaking a different language, as all you're met ...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about almost 2 years ago 70 reads 4 comments

  2. Olympic Hockey: Thoughts So Far

    The Round Robin play will conclude shortly, and as shocking as it is to those who know me, a few thoughts are beginning to bounce around in my head. Due to the rarity of such an event, I figured it be better to write them down as proof of the occasion...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about almost 2 years ago 32 reads 0 comments

  3. Here Comes Fall, and Here We Go

    "Nous vivions en trois lieux: l'école, l'église et la patinoire; mais la vraie vie était sur la patinoire." - Roch Carrier It's October, and the smothering months of Summer are finally over...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 86 reads 0 comments

  4. Brian Gionta: My New Obsession

    For those who have been watching the Canadiens' preseason games, I have one question to ask: Who HASN'T fallen in love with Brian Gionta? In each game he's played, he has been hands down our best forward...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 111 reads 0 comments

  5. Montreal Canadiens: Five Questions Entering Preseason

    The Preseason is underway and the Canadiens play their first exhibition against the Florida Panthers tomorrow night (Sept 17)...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 246 reads 2 comments

  6. NHL West: Why Every Team Will (and Won't) Make the Playoffs

    Central Chicago Why They Will: Well, Chicago is officially back in the Windy City. Last year, the immense amount of young talent the Blackhawks stockpiled finally came together and the sight was something to behold...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 323 reads 0 comments

  7. NHL East: Why Every Team Will (and Won't) Make The Playoffs

    The Atlantic New Jersey Why They Will: This is primarily the same team that won the ultra-competitive Atlantic and finished third in the East with 106 points and was considered one of the hottest teams in the league down the stretch...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 1,140 reads 0 comments

  8. Remembering Saku Koivu and the Search for the Canadiens' New Captain

    I woke up on July 1 with an empty feeling. That morning brought with it a drastic change—the realization that Saku Koivu would no longer be a part of the Montreal Canadiens...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 617 reads 9 comments

  9. NHL Free Agency Preview: UFAs Flying under the Radar

    Every summer, fans from across the league speculate about where the big name free agents are going to end up. Last season, it was names like Mats Sundin, Brian Campbell, and Marian Hossa that stole all the headlines...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 2 years ago 315 reads 11 comments

  10. NHL Suspensions Need to Focus on Intent, Not Result

    If anyone watched the Habs vs. Sens game on Nov. 11, they were treated to a tremendously paced game with exciting end-to-end action. They were also witness to another glaring example of the NHL's inability to properly discipline its players...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 338 reads 12 comments

  11. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Sports Names: NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB

    They were the Best of Names, they were the Worst of Names The other day I read an article by Andrew Echevarria discussing the meaning of a few NHL team names...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 1,361 reads 13 comments

  12. NHL: A Fan's Perspective on Possible Rule Changes

    There has been a lot of talk recently, by both the league and the fans, that has centered around recent rule changes and possible ones to come. Whether met with adulation or condemnation, these changes allow our game to grow...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 204 reads 3 comments

  13. Montreal Canadiens: New Additions Have Fared Pretty Well So Far

    The Habs are 10 games in and are currently sporting an outstanding 8-1-1 record. Though the season is still young, I think enough time has passed to discuss how the new players are adapting to the team...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 271 reads 4 comments

  14. Montreal Canadiens Looking Ahead to Their Centennial Season

    "In a land so inescapably and inhospitably cold, hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter, we are alive." Stephen Leacock Summer has never seemed so long...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 303 reads 2 comments

  15. NHL 2008-09 Season Predictions: Western Conference

    Okay, with the East out of the way, let's get rolling with the West: 1. Detroit Wow, this team is good. Let me reiterate that—WOW this team is good...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 1,429 reads 7 comments

  16. NHL Season Predictions: The East

    I've recently read a few articles discussing who's going to make the playoffs this year and I felt like throwing in my two cents. So here we go, lets start with the East. (RECENTLY EDITED) 1...

    James Sheehy Written by James Sheehy about over 3 years ago 1,208 reads 5 comments