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A Bleacher Report Farewell

I have been writing for Bleacher Report for a year-and-a-half now, with over 415 articles written, 230,000 article reads and more stats that I can spew out, like I’ve been doing ever since I started writing...

Written by Alan Bass about about 1 month ago 688 reads 26 comments
NHL 2009-10 Preview: Atlantic Division

Philadelphia Flyers Plus: 1. Offensive Depth: Despite losing Mike Knuble and Joffrey Lupul, the Flyers gained a full season (hopefully) of Danny Briere and Claude Giroux...

Written by Alan Bass about about 1 month ago 574 reads 2 comments
NHL 2009-10 Preview: Southeast Division

Washington Capitals Plus: 1. Semyon Varlamov: The young goalie who had his coming out party in the ’09 postseason will be starting in net for the first time in the regular season...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 255 reads 5 comments
NHL 2009-10 Preview: Northeast Division

Boston Bruins Plus: 1. Offensive Depth: With impact players on their first, second, and third lines, the B’s are one of the deepest offensive teams in the league...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 940 reads 21 comments
NHL 2009-10 Preview: Central Division

Chicago Blackhawks Plus 1. Offseason moves: By signing Marian Hossa and being able to keep Versteeg and the rest of the RFA's (despite the horrible screw ups of the team), the Chicago ...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 450 reads 15 comments
NHL 2009-10 Preview: Northwest Division

Calgary Flames Plus: 1. Coaching: Although I still think it is a really a-hole move by Brent Sutter to leave New Jersey in the midst of a contract to coach Calgary, brother Darryl could not have chosen a better candidate...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 617 reads 11 comments
NHL 2009-10 Preview: Pacific Division

Anaheim Ducks Plus: 1. Grit mixed with talent: The Ducks are still the same basic team they were when they won the Cup in 2007, minus a few guys, and Getzlaf and Perry are much better now...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 528 reads 4 comments
NHL 2009-2010 Season Previews: Introduction

Welcome to the Alan Bass 2009-10 NHL Season Preview! Well, the preview of the preview. You get the point. Let’s get down to business! Here is how the previews will be formatted: Team Name Plus: 1...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 1,546 reads 13 comments
Roberto Luongo's New Contract Proves That CBA Has Failed

Recently, The Hockey News, TSN, the NHL and the Vancouver Canucks announced that superstar goaltender and Canucks captain Roberto Luongo has signed a 12-year extension to play the remainder of his days in Vancouver...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 754 reads 22 comments
Why Sidney Crosby Still Has a Lot To Learn To Be Considered “Great”

“The Next One” has finally won his Stanley Cup and, at just 21 years old, is the youngest captain in NHL history to do so...

Written by Alan Bass about 2 months ago 1,052 reads 101 comments
Philadelphia Flyers' Goaltending: 2009-10 Season Preview

The Basics Goaltenders: Ray Emery, Brian Boucher Key Departures: Martin Biron, Antero Niittymaki Key Acquisitions: Ray Emery, Brian Boucher Up-and-Coming: Johan Backlund Everybody get on the bandwagon! In 2006-07, Ray Emery was 33-16-6 with a 2...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 552 reads 27 comments
Philadelphia Flyers' Defense: 2009-10 Season Preview

Chris Pronger—Braydon Coburn Kimmo Timonen—Matt Carle Ryan Parent—Ole-Kristian Tollefsen Key Departures: Luca Sbisa, Andrew Alberts Key Acquisitions: Chris Pronger, ...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 373 reads 4 comments
Philadelphia Flyers' 2009-10 Season Preview: Forwards

Welcome to this three-part series on the Philadelphia Flyers' 2009-10 season preview! First up: forwards! Possible line combinations: Simon Gagne-Claude Giroux-Danny Briere Scott Hartnell-Mike ...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 704 reads 6 comments
Flyers-Flames: Who Has The Best Top Three Defense Corps?

There is no question that the two teams with the best top-three defensive corps in the NHL are the Calgary Flames and the Philadelphia Flyers...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 2,066 reads 92 comments
Frozen in Time: Hockey's Greatest Calls

1. “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” Al Michaels, 1980 Olympics This call is the top call on the list of NHL play-by-play calls for many reasons...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 223 reads 0 comments
Jeremiah Masoli: Heisman Dark Horse Pick from a College Football Nobody

Before I start, let me explain myself. I am not a college football buff. I am an NHL writer who loves to watch college football. I do not know many specifics about players and their skills...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 1,434 reads 14 comments
NHL: Best Calls in History No. 1-6

1. “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” Al Michaels, 1980 Olympics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGACsSW4Iqw This call is the top call on the list of NHL play-by-play calls for many reasons...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 280 reads 18 comments
NHL Trivia: Final Results

Congratulations to everyone who participated in NHL Trivia this summer! Here are the answers to the final section: 1. (4 points) J Ross Robertson- Intermediate champion of the OHA until 1991 2...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 84 reads 0 comments
NHL: Best Calls in History No. 7-10

7. “Bobby Orr, behind the net to Sanderson to Orr! Bobby Orr! Scores! And the Boston Bruins have won the Stanley Cup!” Game 4, May 10, 1970, Bruins vs. Blues http://www.youtube...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 357 reads 5 comments
NHL Trivia Part Six: Name That Trophy

Welcome to the final part of trivia! Here are the answers from last time: 1. (4 points) Whose Hall of Fame induction speech was this quote from: “Nobody will become a champion without effort”? Patrick Roy 2...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 207 reads 0 comments
NHL Trivia Pt. Five: Stanley Cup and More

Here are the answers for part four! Part five is the second-to-last part of trivia, so make it count! 1. Billy Smith 2. Darren Pang 3. Gilles Gratton 4. Gordie Howe 5. Jacques Plante 6...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 73 reads 0 comments
NHL Southeast Division: Offseason Grades

Washington Capitals Departures: Brent Johnson, G; Donald Brashear, RW; Sergei Fedorov, C; Acquisitions: Mike Knuble, RW; Brendan Morrison, C; Boyd Gordon, RW; Upcoming draftees: Karl Alzner, ...

Written by Alan Bass about 3 months ago 551 reads 21 comments
NHL Trivia Pt. 4: Name That Equipment

Great job to everyone thus far in NHL trivia! Here are the answers and results for last week. I apologize in advance for number eight, but there was a mistake I made in it, so it does not count...

Written by Alan Bass about 4 months ago 215 reads 0 comments
NHL Northwest Division: Offseason Grades

Vancouver Canucks Departures: Mattias Ohlund, D; Jason LaBarbera, G; Curtis Sanford, G; Signings/Trades: Henrik Sedin, LW; Daniel Sedin, C; Nolan Baumgartner, D; Mikael Samuelsson, RW; Lawrence ...

Written by Alan Bass about 4 months ago 1,535 reads 25 comments
NHL: Some of the Funniest Moments

We all love funny moments. But what about us hockey fans, who thirst for blood every time we go to the rink? There's nothing funny about hockey. This game is serious. Okay, well, a lot of the game is pretty funny...

Written by Alan Bass about 4 months ago 547 reads 11 comments

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Alan Bass Article Archive

A Bleacher Report Farewell

NHL 2009-10 Preview: Atlantic Division

NHL 2009-10 Preview: Southeast Division

NHL 2009-10 Preview: Northeast Division

NHL 2009-10 Preview: Central Division

NHL 2009-10 Preview: Northwest Division

NHL 2009-10 Preview: Pacific Division

NHL 2009-2010 Season Previews: Introduction

Roberto Luongo's New Contract Proves That CBA Has Failed

Why Sidney Crosby Still Has a Lot To Learn To Be Considered “Great”

Philadelphia Flyers' Goaltending: 2009-10 Season Preview

Philadelphia Flyers' Defense: 2009-10 Season Preview

Philadelphia Flyers' 2009-10 Season Preview: Forwards

Flyers-Flames: Who Has The Best Top Three Defense Corps?

Frozen in Time: Hockey's Greatest Calls

Jeremiah Masoli: Heisman Dark Horse Pick from a College Football Nobody

NHL: Best Calls in History No. 1-6

NHL Trivia: Final Results

NHL: Best Calls in History No. 7-10

NHL Trivia Part Six: Name That Trophy

NHL Trivia Pt. Five: Stanley Cup and More

NHL Southeast Division: Offseason Grades

NHL Trivia Pt. 4: Name That Equipment

NHL Northwest Division: Offseason Grades

NHL: Some of the Funniest Moments

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