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  1. It Is 'Do-or-Die' for Maxim Afinogenov In Contract Year

    Maxim Afinogenov is coming up the last year in his contract. What will he do? The last two seasons he only appeared in 56 regular season games each. The Rant Man is hoping this is his year to shine.

    Written by Rant Man about 26 days ago 16 comments

  2. One Down, Four More to Go: The Habs Drop Out of the Swede-Stakes

    The Habs decided not to wait any longer for Mats Sundin and picked up Robert Lang instead. It may not compensate for the Swedish super star, but to GM Bob Gainey, it'll do just fine. The Rant Man discusses the remaining four teams in the quest for Sundin.

    Written by Rant Man about 28 days ago 15 comments

  3. Show 65: Week's Highlighted News

    This segment talks about the headlines in the past week since the last show. Some excitement building in Montreal for the 100th season, and also Mats Sundin talks begin in Toronto in person! Woo, development!

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 month ago 4 comments

  4. Does Mats Sundin Deserve the Favre Treatment?

    Does Mat Sundin deserve a spotlight like that of Brett Favre's when talking deciding to play or retire? Rant Man gives a few tidbits of information to consider before deciding Sundin's stance in a media circus Farve-frenzied time.

    Written by Rant Man about 2 months ago 1 comments

  5. Scotty Bowman: Rebirth of a Rivalry?

    Can Bowman's return be a rebirth of a rivalry between Detroit and Chicago? Rant Man explains why it may or may not be the case.

    Written by Rant Man about 2 months ago 3 comments

  6. Buffalo Sabres: Is Extending Miller the Answer?

    Rant Man takes a look at the impact Ryan Miller's re-signing will have on the Sabres.

    Written by Rant Man about 2 months ago 0 comments

  7. Chicago Blackhawks Name Scotty Bowman as Senior Adviser

    The Chicago Blackhawks have a new face in the front office. The last time his presence was felt in the NHL, he was with a division rival. Scotty Bowman is making a reappearance in the NHL, and this time he's with Chicago, a strong, rising team. Rant Man

    Written by Rant Man about 2 months ago 6 comments

  8. Winter Classic, Part Deuce: Gone with the Windy City?

    Rant Man lets the hate fly on the NHL's latest attempt to cash in.

    Written by Rant Man about 2 months ago 1 comments

  9. Two Months Later...

    Sorry about the delay here, folks. Some major chances were made in my life, but guess what? I'm BAAAAAACCCCKKKKKK!!!Coming to you now from WASHINGTON, DC! No, this does not mean I'm going to convert to being a Capitals fan. I've got a new job down here

    Written by Rant Man about 2 months ago 0 comments

  10. Playoff Time: Your Rant Man is Ready to ROLL!

    Rant Man looks at the mouthwatering first-round matchups in the NHL playoffs.

    Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 0 comments

  11. NHL Playoff Race: Who'll Grab the Last Spots in the East?

    Rant Man takes a look at the final leg of the playoff race.

    Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 2 comments

  12. What Sidney Crosby's Injury Means for the Penguins

    Will Sidney Crosby's injury spell doom for the Pens? Rant Man thinks not.

    Written by Rant Man about 8 months ago 1 comments

  13. Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Change at the Top

    The Sabres are in deep trouble with 9 consecutive losses and an unsigned defenseman. The Rant Man says who must be held accountable and what must be done to salvage the President's Trophy-defending Sabres.

    Written by Rant Man about 9 months ago 4 comments

  14. Pacific Woes for Sabres: West (Side) Coast Story and a Duck Tale too

    The Sabres meet the Pacific Division for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Things don't look good, to say the least. Though Buffalo now won six out of their last eight games, do they need to make some changes?

    Written by Rant Man about 10 months ago 3 comments

  15. Response to a Response: Ducks' Cup Hangover Blog Post

    The Rant Man addresses some of the public outcry on his previous article. A lesson can be learned here on blogging for the NHL. Observe the response given to the unhappy, and even the pleasant, bloggers in the world of NHL hockey.

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 1 comments

  16. Beware the Cup Hangover: Anaheim Ducks Struggle Early

    Like the Carolina Hurricanes before them, the Anaheim Ducks have stumbled early in their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Coincidence? Rant Man isn't so sure.

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 3 comments

  17. NHL Openers: '07-'08 Off to a Wild Start

    The Blue Jackets over the Ducks? The Islanders over the Sabres? Rant Man comes to grips with a wild start to the new NHL season.

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 4 comments

  18. Show 42: Classic NHL Mess in Winter Classic

    Here is the show that addresses my feelings on the Winter Classic ticket problem and response to your emails. I do apologize if my verbalization of some things is a tad offensive. Also, when I speak earlier in the show about Dallas, I call them an excepti

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments

  19. Vote on your thoughts: Winter Classic Poll

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 1 comments

  20. Iced Over on Tickets for Winter Classic/Ice Bowl

    I've been receiving quite a few emails and spoke with many disappointed people when it comes to getting the equal opportunity to get tickets to see the famed Winter Classic (also known as the Ice Bowl) outdoor game between the Sabres and Penguins. I have

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments

  21. Show 41: Atlanta Thrashers

    Next up on the NHL 07-08 Preview is the Southeast Division winners, victims of a first round sweep last year in the playoffs; the Atlanta Thrashers.Downloa

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments

  22. Show 40: Anaheim Ducks

    This is the first of many episodes covering each team in a preview format looking back at last year and also their off-season moves. The first team: The Stanley Cup Champions; Anaheim Duckshttp://www.archive.org/download/Show40AnaheimDu

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments

  23. Show 39: Ready to Roll into the New Season

    This show will serve as a feeder into the next several shows where I will look at each team and analyze where they finished last year and where I think they'll end up this coming season. A lot has happened in the off-season, and a lot of teams will shift

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments

  24. Show 38 3/4: Some News in Between Now and Then

    This is a video podcast I didn't get the chance to post last week. It has been a real busy couple of weeks with running hockey try-outs, starting classes, and then getting sick with a hell of a cold. So much fun in such short time. Feedback is welcome on

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments

  25. Advertising a New Blog-site

    For all you hockey fans (especially in the WNY region and Buffalo Sabres fans):As a favor to good friend of mine, I'm advertising a new up-and-rising hockey forum and blog-center. www.hockeyscape.com This

    Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 0 comments