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2009-10 Season Begins...

and I missed the boat.Sorry. Yeah, I know. What kind of a hockey blogger/podcaster forgets that kind of thing right? Don't blame me. Blame all of my friends who thought it was a great idea to get married in October! (...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 month ago 7 reads 0 comments
Post Game 5: Hockey Week in Review

From Hockeyweek.blogspot.com:We apologize for the quality and appearance of this show. It looks, well, I'm not going to say it. This may be one of the scrapiest shows we've ever done next to last year's post game done in John's apartment in Erie, PA...

Written by Rant Man about 5 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Penguins-Red Wings, Game Five: Somebody Will Take the Lead

Don't you love obvious headlines? They make me smile.My HP notebook is currently on life support. Apparently the wireless drivers in some HP notebooks are known to suddenly disappear...

Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 10 reads 0 comments
Red Wings-Penguins: Game Three to Pittsburgh

So, there you have it. The Penguins are using home ice to their advantage, and from what I've seen, this series is possibly far from done! I did say that the Red Wings would have this in six ...

Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 28 reads 0 comments
After 2 periods of play...

A nice physical game played by both sides, but like I've always said, the smarter defense and body playing game belongs to the Western Conference. No matter what team we're talking about, the Western Conference has always had a more physical dynamic...

Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 10 reads 0 comments
After One Period of Play...

If you're not doing so already, follow me on Twitter. (http://twitter.com/NHLhockeyrant)After one period of play in Game three...Quite a different series if this continues. The home-ice factor seems to make a difference in some regard...

Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 12 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Finals 2009: The Fast-Food Version

This year's Stanley Cup Final is going to be remembered as the Fast Food Stanley Cup Finals. It's going to be hot (teams are still sweating from their last series played), fast (possibly done ...

Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Previously on The Rant...

The following took place before the second round:Picks:(1) Boston vs. (6) Carolina: Carolina in 6 games(2) Washington vs. (4) Pittsburgh: Washington in 7 games (2) Detroit vs. (8) Anaheim: Detroit in 7 games(3) Vancouver vs...

Written by Rant Man about 6 months ago 39 reads 0 comments
Red Wings-Blue Jackets: Tears for Columbus

Emotion. A word that encompasses everything that makes us human by presence. For all of those present at Nationwide Arena this evening, emotion was the driving force behind the relentless push by the Columbus Blue Jackets to remain in the playoffs...

Written by Rant Man about 7 months ago 31 reads 0 comments
It Is 'Do-or-Die' for Maxim Afinogenov In Contract Year

Numbers are fun to look at. Whether or not they mean anything is questionable. When looking at players who come into the last couple years of their contracts with the Sabres, namely those with ...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 812 reads 15 comments
One Down, Four More to Go: The Habs Drop Out of the Swede-Stakes

Matt Sundin will not play for the Montreal Canadiens. Yes, it is true. This comes at the hands of a deal that has landed Robert Lang, from the Chicago Blackhawks, into a Habs sweater at the cost of a Montreal second-round pick in 2010's draft...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 687 reads 15 comments
Show 65: Week's Highlighted News

Training camp is coming! Woo! Can't wait. A co-worker advised against me publicly releasing my predictions for the regular season this early, which I agreed with him on, considering we have plenty ...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 251 reads 4 comments
Does Mats Sundin Deserve the Favre Treatment?

So who deserves more attention right now? Brett Favre or Mats Sundin? It is apparent that the spotlight of all sports combined, Favre is the front and center character that everyone is sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 743 reads 1 comments
Scotty Bowman: Rebirth of a Rivalry?

Scotty Bowman accepted a position as Senior Adviser to Hockey Operations with the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday. This comes some time after the rumors swirled about a possibility that he would join the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 384 reads 3 comments
Buffalo Sabres: Is Extending Miller the Answer?

The biggest signing since the dust settled from the July 1st free agency deadline would have to be Ryan Miller. Though his contract wasn't set to expire until next year, the Sabres re-signed Miller to a five-year contract extension worth $31...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 616 reads 0 comments
Chicago Blackhawks Name Scotty Bowman as Senior Adviser

Today it was announced that Scotty Bowman accepted a position as Senior Adviser to Hockey Operations with the Chicago Blackhawks. This comes some time after the rumors swirled over a possibility that he would join the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 380 reads 6 comments
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 about 1 year ago 233 reads 1 comments
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...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 102 reads 0 comments
Playoff Time: Your Rant Man is Ready to ROLL!

Well, the regular season is finished, and what a finish it was. Some teams delivered at the very last minute, and some couldn't pull through. Washington in, Carolina out. Vancouver out, Nashville in...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 351 reads 0 comments
NHL Playoff Race: Who'll Grab the Last Spots in the East?

No, I don't have a crystal ball, but I want to know before the anticipation kills me. Three games to go for most teams, and this one is reminding me of last year's run for the teams vying for the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 883 reads 2 comments
What Sidney Crosby's Injury Means for the Penguins

The Kid is hurt. The world stood still when Sidney Crosby got up and limped off his injury right to the dressing room...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 1,548 reads 1 comments
Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Change at the Top

I've been quite the staunch supporter of the Buffalo Sabres, but lately I'm beginning to take a step back and analyze why I've supported the organization...

Written by Rant Man about about 1 year ago 640 reads 4 comments
Pacific Woes for Sabres: West (Side) Coast Story and a Duck Tale too

This is for my Sabres followers. I figure I could fill you in on what I think of dropping a game to both the Ducks and Kings...

Written by Rant Man about over 2 years ago 872 reads 3 comments
Response to a Response: Ducks' Cup Hangover Blog Post

This blog post is relevant to everyone in regards to blogging. This is in response to the outcry against my position on the post I published on four sites about the Ducks' Cup Hangover potential...

Written by Rant Man about over 2 years ago 1,114 reads 1 comments
Beware the Cup Hangover: Anaheim Ducks Struggle Early

After five games, the Anaheim Ducks are 1-3-1—not what you'd expect from the defending champs.Yes, the team failed to retain Dustin Penner, and Teemu Selanne and Scott Neidermayer are ...

Written by Rant Man about over 2 years ago 1,245 reads 3 comments

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Rant Man Article Archive

2009-10 Season Begins...

Post Game 5: Hockey Week in Review

Penguins-Red Wings, Game Five: Somebody Will Take the Lead

Red Wings-Penguins: Game Three to Pittsburgh

After 2 periods of play...

After One Period of Play...

Stanley Cup Finals 2009: The Fast-Food Version

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Previously on The Rant...

Red Wings-Blue Jackets: Tears for Columbus

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

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

Show 65: Week's Highlighted News

Does Mats Sundin Deserve the Favre Treatment?

Scotty Bowman: Rebirth of a Rivalry?

Buffalo Sabres: Is Extending Miller the Answer?

Chicago Blackhawks Name Scotty Bowman as Senior Adviser

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

Two Months Later...

Playoff Time: Your Rant Man is Ready to ROLL!

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

What Sidney Crosby's Injury Means for the Penguins

Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Change at the Top

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

Response to a Response: Ducks' Cup Hangover Blog Post

Beware the Cup Hangover: Anaheim Ducks Struggle Early

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