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Farrell Hockey: Passion Meets Performance

It is a rare opportunity in this lifetime to get a chance to meet someone you can truly respect, and when those instances do arise, they leave a very tangible mark on you...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about over 1 year ago 2,430 reads 3 comments
Five For Chirping: F*** The Wings.

On the eve before Game 1 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, it's all the rage for team boosters to write fluff pieces about "their" team (it's funny how the finals always tends to warrant the XXL ...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about almost 2 years ago 542 reads 1 comments
Fab Fabian Brunnstrom: From Dark Horse to Stud

The NHL hasn't even completed round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and already, the outlook for the 6 Canadian hockey teams is rapidly changing...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about almost 2 years ago 1,794 reads 4 comments
NHL Conn Smythe Race: Avery's Aces

I'm not sure whether or not the 'free t-shirt' contest is still in effect, but nonetheless, I felt it was necessary to throw out two pennies from my pocket on this subject...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about almost 2 years ago 498 reads 1 comments
Five for Chirping: Senators Suck, Sweepstakes Strategies and Series Suppositions

After an infuriating last couple of weeks with tons of opinions and a laptop with no inclination to allow me to express them, I am back with a vengeance.Finally, the Playoffs have arrived, and the brackets are set, wrought with potential excitement...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about almost 2 years ago 341 reads 0 comments
Five For Chirping: Goonery, The Gr8 One and Gear Rules.

As the season winds down, certain controversies always arise around the NHL. Debates over blown calls, soft goals, bad trades always contribute to the 'what if?' appeal of our game.Punditry reigns supreme, to say the least...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about almost 2 years ago 731 reads 0 comments
NHL Classifieds: Wanted—One Sacrificial Lamb

The black cloud perpetually looming over the Toronto Maple Leafs has hung ominously low in the past weeks.With lacklustre efforts resulting in loss after loss, the Blue and White appeared to be completely buried under the speculation of the futility...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about about 2 years ago 716 reads 0 comments
'Tis The Season: Making a Wish with the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Christmas season is a time for celebration, and reflection, and of course good will towards Man. But most importantly to us children of the material age, it's a time to make your wish-list...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about about 2 years ago 1,053 reads 2 comments
John, Paul and Ringo: 'Help!' Wanted?

It was a big day in Toronto, as Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Richard Peddie finally said the words that the Leafs' faithful have waited nearly four years to hear:"I made a mistake...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about over 2 years ago 2,336 reads 2 comments
Why The Sens Won't Win The Cup.

It seems cliche these days that sports writers write puff pieces about the spectacular starts the Ottawa Senators seem to get off to every season...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about over 2 years ago 1,722 reads 30 comments
Maples Leafs Woes: Change Starts with John Ferguson

The puck dropped on the 2007-2008 NHL season just over a month ago, and already the heads are starting to roll.First was Bob Hartley in Atlanta, after the Thrashers started the year 0-6...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about over 2 years ago 1,436 reads 3 comments
Silver Anniversary: Five Years of Composite Sticks in the NHL

Without a doubt, the biggest innovation in hockey technology of the last 20 years is the composite stick.Five years after they first were popularized in the NHL, it's safe to say the new sticks are here to stay...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about over 2 years ago 2,024 reads 0 comments
All Time Leafs Team: Dark Horses, Work Horses and A One-Trick Pony

I have read countless blogs by Leafs fans about the 'All Time Leafs All-Star Lineup', and while it's always nice to reflect on heroes past and present, I've always felt it's ...

Written by Andrew Castaneda about over 2 years ago 1,029 reads 2 comments

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Andrew Castaneda Article Archive

Farrell Hockey: Passion Meets Performance

Five For Chirping: F*** The Wings.

Fab Fabian Brunnstrom: From Dark Horse to Stud

NHL Conn Smythe Race: Avery's Aces

Five for Chirping: Senators Suck, Sweepstakes Strategies and Series Suppositions

Five For Chirping: Goonery, The Gr8 One and Gear Rules.

NHL Classifieds: Wanted—One Sacrificial Lamb

'Tis The Season: Making a Wish with the Toronto Maple Leafs

John, Paul and Ringo: 'Help!' Wanted?

Why The Sens Won't Win The Cup.

Maples Leafs Woes: Change Starts with John Ferguson

Silver Anniversary: Five Years of Composite Sticks in the NHL

All Time Leafs Team: Dark Horses, Work Horses and A One-Trick Pony

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