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*After a lengthy hiatus Chris Bouthillier is back writing for BR*

Looking into taking journalism very soon. Writing and talking about hockey is something I feel I can do any time of the day and have a blast doing it. I am very opinionated but can respect a polar opinion if the writer can logistically put it forward without making it a personal attack.

I've grown up playing hockey since I was 3. And now at the age of 18 the game still means as much to me as it did back then (maybe even more so because I know players' names haha). My family is influenced by hockey of every era, and I myself am glad to say that I've had a strong supporting cast as I have played hockey from houseleague to AA to playing for my highschool team.

My grandfather is probably the biggest reason I look at hockey the way I do. People see it as a game, where he sees it as an art. I've picked up on that over the last several years and am proud to say that I am one of the only people I know who follow the game with great passion (other than you guys here at BR).

Anybody who reads or comments my articles on BR are more than welcome to voice their thoughts on the piece. If it wasn't for the people on here I would still have a one-dimension opinions on many things. Hope to write things that interest you guys as you do for me.

Chris's Recent Articles

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Captain Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the Atlanta Thrashers congratulates goaltender Kari Lehtonen #32 as teammate Chris Thorburn #27 looks on after they defeated the Anaheim Ducks 8-4 in their NHL game at Honda Center on February 15, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Now Or Never: 2009-10 To Be a Turning Point For The Atlanta Thrashers

Published 2 months ago
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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 30: Mats Zuccarello Aasen of Norway (L) challenges Viktor Kostiuchenok of Belarus during the IIHF World Championship match between Belarus and Norway at the Arena Zurich-Kloten on April 30, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Which Hockey Team Has the Best Chance to Surprise at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Published 2 months ago
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EA Sports to Replace Patrick Kane on Cover of NHL 10?

Published 2 months ago
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DETROIT - APRIL 16: Steve Mason #1 of the Columbus Blue Jackets makes a save as teammate Fedor Tyutin #51 keeps an eye on both the puck and Johan Franzen #93 of the Detroit Red Wings during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Steve Mason Under The Microscope Heading Into The '09-'10 Season

Published 3 months ago
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Puckpassion responded to a comment on 2009-2010 NHL Eastern Conference Standings Predictions
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The Short List What Chris thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Alex OvechkinDanielAlfredssonMike FisherScott NiedermayerDany HeatleySidney CrosbyEvgeni MalkinHenrik Lundqvist
Favorite Sports Teams

Ottawa Senators (NHL Northeast Div.)Washington Capitals (NHL Southeast Div.)Edmonton Oilers (NHL Northwest Div.)Anaheim Ducks (NHL Pacific Div.)Detroit Red Wings (NHL Central Div.)Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL Atlantic Div.)
All Time Sports Moment

Daniel Alfredsson's overtime goal - 2007 Eastern Conference Final, Gm. 5 vs. Buffalo
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most points in an NHL career

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by Adam
2 months ago

Hey there,

I just published another part of my top 100 hockey players ever list, this time ranking numbers 50 to 41. Please, take a look and leave feedback:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240120-the-top-100-hockey-players-of-all-time-nos-50-41
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Chris, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Taylor
2 months ago

Hey Chris,

Ever wonder why professional athletes go broke?:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238022-why-professional-athletes-are-going-broke-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!
by Patrick
3 months ago

Are sports heroes really dead? Find out in my latest article whenever you get a moment. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232245-no-more-heroes-whatever-happened-to-just-plain-amazing
by Adam
3 months ago

Hi there,

I just published my top 15 right wingers list and would love it if you could take a look and leave feedback: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232064-the-top-15-right-wingers-in-the-national-hockey-league#page/1

Thanks!
by Patrick
3 months ago

Hey I wrote an article about my take on the Erin Andrews video scandal. Take a look when you get a minute. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223849-thanks-for-nothing-espn-the-exploitation-of-erin-andrews
by Patrick
3 months ago

It's a little late but I thought I'd add my two cents regarding Joe Sakic's retirement. Please feel free to take a gander when you get a spare moment. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216811-sakic-says-goodbye-a-somber-day-in-nhl-history
by MJ
4 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198674-nhl-dynasties-future-defeats-past
by Kevin
5 months ago

A Historical night for the NHL

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179147-may-19-1974-the-broad-street-bullies-claim-their-fisrt-stanley-cup

Oilers Dynasty Begins!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179150-may-19-1984-islanders-dynasty-ends-and-the-oilers-begins
by Patrick
5 months ago

Do you think that the NHL should let the Coyotes relocate to Hamilton?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177706-the-pheonix-coyotes-canada-vs-gary-bettman
by Patrick
6 months ago

Hey Chris, thanks a lot for the POTD vote and I'm glad to see to that you can relate.
by Mark
6 months ago

Hey Chris,

Where are your day's picks?
by Andrew
6 months ago

I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge
by Nick
6 months ago

Chris - if you are interested check out my recent article about Bobby Baun: A True Playoff Warrior. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160641-bobby-baun-a-true-playoff-warrior
by Brian
6 months ago

Check out my latest piece on the NHL MVP race.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160426-evgeni-malkin-for-mvp-2009

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Now Or Never: 2009-10 To Be a Turning Point For The Atlanta Thrashers

Which Hockey Team Has the Best Chance to Surprise at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

EA Sports to Replace Patrick Kane on Cover of NHL 10?

Steve Mason Under The Microscope Heading Into The '09-'10 Season

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