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Checking in on Body Checking in the NHL

There's been much discussion about all the injuries to the head and otherwise due to huge, fast, and hard body checks of late. The NHL GMs will be discussing headshots during the next couple days...

Written by Nelson Santos about 27 days ago 55 reads 2 comments
NHL Tidbits: Injuries, Arenas and Schedules

Just a few quick thoughts on some of the happenings or patterns early on in the NHL season. First off the injury list is loaded with all-star caliber players and that is not good for those individuals' teams and more importantly the fans...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 month ago 65 reads 0 comments
1969: The End of Dominance for Leafs and Habs

The first NHL Entry Draft was held in 1963. The format was changed in 1969 to allow for all amateurs players under the age of 20 to be eligible to be drafted by any NHL team...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 month ago 146 reads 7 comments
Burke's Sharp Moves Rebuilding Other NHL Teams

A thought occurred to me this morning when I read that the Boston Bruins had sent Chuck Kobasew to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Craig Weller, a 2010 second round pick, and the rights to ...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 month ago 555 reads 13 comments
Three Factors That Have the Philadelphia Flyers Off to a 3-0 Start

We all know Gary Bettman doesn't present any team captains with the Stanley Cup at the beginning of October. However the start of the season is equally as important as the end of the season ...

Written by Nelson Santos about 2 months ago 119 reads 1 comments
NHL Free Agency: Winners and Losers

July 1 is an exciting day for the fans of hockey and the players set to make millions of dollars in raises. It is probably not nearly as exciting for the GMs who spend hours trying to convince ...

Written by Nelson Santos about 5 months ago 854 reads 14 comments
Jason Spezza for Dany Heatley?

Dany Heatley has recently asked the Ottawa Senators for a trade. This is not what Byran Murray wanted to hear when he arrived at work that morning. I'm sure...

Written by Nelson Santos about 5 months ago 273 reads 0 comments
Pavel Datsyuk: The Planet's Best Hockey Player

Since I joined BR I've read numerous articles and debates about who's the best player in the NHL or in hockey. The players debated in these articles are usually Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin ...

Written by Nelson Santos about 5 months ago 386 reads 15 comments
Philadelphia Flyers Offseason Tidbits

A few thoughts and suggestion for Paul Holmgren and the Philadelphia Flyers on possible off-season moves. Ray Emery. Please no, Mr. Holmgren. Leave him in Russia...

Written by Nelson Santos about 7 months ago 436 reads 5 comments
Different Season, Different Animal: Why the NHL Playoffs Are the Best in Sports

NHL hockey may not be the most popular of the North American major sports (MLB, NFL, and NBA)—heck, it's not even close to fourth on the list...

Written by Nelson Santos about 7 months ago 200 reads 2 comments
Philadelphia Flyers: Flying off the Handle on a Disappointing Season

An earlier exit than expected from the playoffs and all of the post mortem analysis that I've been reading has inspired me to sound off about some of the things that irked me regarding the Flyers...

Written by Nelson Santos about 7 months ago 319 reads 1 comments
Canada’s 2010 Olympic Silver Medal Team

Canada is a nation known for hockey and is automatically considered the favorite of any international hockey tournament...

Written by Nelson Santos about 11 months ago 231 reads 4 comments
Philadelphia Flyers Going to New Depths to Find Success

The Philadelphia Flyers started the 2008-09 season 0-3-3. Not exactly the start many expected—including the players...

Written by Nelson Santos about 11 months ago 122 reads 2 comments
An NHL Tribute to N. 50

This article is my 50th contribution to Bleacher Report ever since I stumbled upon this great site. It’s been a wonderful outlet for my insatiable desire to share my opinions on the wonderful sport of hockey...

Written by Nelson Santos about 12 months ago 143 reads 2 comments
NHL: Todd McLellan Front Runner for Coach of the Year

Todd McLellan joined the underachieving San Jose Sharks in the offseason, replacing Ron Wilson, who simply could not get the Sharks over the proverbial hump...

Written by Nelson Santos about 12 months ago 178 reads 0 comments
Mats Sundin Could Be the Mistake Mike Gillis Is Remembered For in Vancouver

Mid-December is quickly approaching—and if you believe J.P. Barry, Mats Sundin’s agent, a decision by the big Swede is imminent. One of the teams interested in Sundin’s services is the Vancouver Canucks...

Written by Nelson Santos about 12 months ago 293 reads 2 comments
Five Reasons to Like the Nashville Predators

Nashville may not be considered a true hockey market. As a matter of fact, the ownership issues over the last couple of years have been in the media spotlight more than the team's performance, whether negative or positive...

Written by Nelson Santos about 12 months ago 124 reads 3 comments
To Bench Or Not to Bench. Ron Wilson’s big decision

We’ve all been there. Yelling at our television for the coach to bench a certain player. Or when the commentator announces that so-and-so has been scratched from the line up. We voice our concurrence with the coach’s decision...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 172 reads 8 comments
Eric Lindros' True Legacy Was Felt on Draft Day

Anyone who follows hockey closely realizes that it's executives are creatures of imitation. This is one of the reasons why under-achieving players get bounced from team to team. The next GM always believes he can do more with that player...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 491 reads 10 comments
NHL Rules: Simple Steps The League Can Take To Make Play Better

During the most recent General Managers meetings I read a column regarding the topics that may be put on the table for discussion. One of the possible topics was the "Trapezoid" and whether or not its implementation has had the desired effect...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 426 reads 10 comments
Mike Knuble to the Vancouver Canucks?

While watching the Vancouver Canucks lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets last night, I had a thought. The thought related to the Philadelphia Flyers and Holmgren's approaching salary cap issue(s) with the imminent returns of Randy Jones and Ryan Parent...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 719 reads 26 comments
Get Out the Welcome Matt for Carle in Philly

According to NHL.com: The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have acquired 6'0", 205-pound defenseman Matt Carle and the San Jose Sharks' third round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft from ...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 177 reads 2 comments
Two Changes the NHL Has Overlooked

There has been one constant since the NHL resumed play after the locked out season of 2004-05—never-ending changes aimed at making the game more exciting...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 314 reads 23 comments
The Salary Cap’s Affect on Teenagers in the NHL

There are few things more exciting for a sports fan than watching and following the progress of a new prospect on their favourite team. I prefer to watch the young players in the league and follow their progress, or lack thereof in some instances...

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 237 reads 4 comments
Youth Needs To Be Served In The Desert

I believe the Phoenix Coyotes have a decent team and could win more if Wayne Gretzky had his lines better sorted and was more patient in awaiting positive results. Here’s the rundown of the lines from the game last night against the Calgary Flames..

Written by Nelson Santos about about 1 year ago 155 reads 4 comments

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Nelson Santos Article Archive

Checking in on Body Checking in the NHL

NHL Tidbits: Injuries, Arenas and Schedules

1969: The End of Dominance for Leafs and Habs

Burke's Sharp Moves Rebuilding Other NHL Teams

Three Factors That Have the Philadelphia Flyers Off to a 3-0 Start

NHL Free Agency: Winners and Losers

Jason Spezza for Dany Heatley?

Pavel Datsyuk: The Planet's Best Hockey Player

Philadelphia Flyers Offseason Tidbits

Different Season, Different Animal: Why the NHL Playoffs Are the Best in Sports

Philadelphia Flyers: Flying off the Handle on a Disappointing Season

Canada’s 2010 Olympic Silver Medal Team

Philadelphia Flyers Going to New Depths to Find Success

An NHL Tribute to N. 50

NHL: Todd McLellan Front Runner for Coach of the Year

Mats Sundin Could Be the Mistake Mike Gillis Is Remembered For in Vancouver

Five Reasons to Like the Nashville Predators

To Bench Or Not to Bench. Ron Wilson’s big decision

Eric Lindros' True Legacy Was Felt on Draft Day

NHL Rules: Simple Steps The League Can Take To Make Play Better

Mike Knuble to the Vancouver Canucks?

Get Out the Welcome Matt for Carle in Philly

Two Changes the NHL Has Overlooked

The Salary Cap’s Affect on Teenagers in the NHL

Youth Needs To Be Served In The Desert

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