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In Defence of Brad Watson

Brad Watson screwed up, there is no disputing that. He blew the whistle while the puck wasn't covered, and I'm sure that he will be the first to admit the whistle shouldn't have been blown. He did however make the right call in ruling it no goal...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about 7 months ago 334 reads 4 comments
Canucks Start 8-0-1

Most people will tell you the preseason, in any sport really doesn't matter and in a lot of cases they're right. The Vancouver Canucks are another Story...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 76 reads 0 comments
Officials Get Goaltender Interference Calls Right

Henrik Zetterberg and Daniel Cleary both got nailed in overtime by the referees for goaltender interference. Both had the puck and were going to the net hard, making significant contact with Marc-Andre Fleury...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 368 reads 4 comments
Officiating in the NHL

In recent years, specifically right after the lockout the NHL instituted the new standard of enforcement, there has been plenty of criticism since this was instituted, more so then before the new standard...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 310 reads 0 comments
Conn Smythe Trophy Candidates in '08 Race

At the start of the playoffs there was a Conn Smythe Prediction contest. I did the same thing with my buddies. Joe Thornton was first off the board. Zetterberg was next followed by Crosby, Malkin, and Datsyuk...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 637 reads 2 comments
San Jose Sharks: Troubles Start with Joe Thornton

The San Jose Sharks are down two games to one, to the Seventh place Calgary Flames. All you have to do is look at the leaders of each team to figure out why...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 505 reads 1 comments
Dave Nonis Sacked by Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks fired General Manager Dave Nonis. Although many people talked about the move, very few actually thought he would be fired now...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 585 reads 1 comments
Martin Brodeur's Blunder: Will Age and Fatigue Factor for NHL Goalies in the Playoffs?

Martin Brodeur's gaffe in game one of the Devils' series against the Rangers may have made him the goat in New Jersey for now. It is an uncharacteristic mistake by one of the best to ever play in the NHL...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 326 reads 2 comments
Conn Smythe Prediction

On a team loaded with talent, there is one guy who sometimes gets overlooked as the key to the team's success. Sure, Sabourin and Conklin played well when he was hurt but Ty Conklin will never lead a team to the Stanley Cup...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 323 reads 0 comments
Toronto Blue Jays' Offense Starts Season in High Gear

The Toronto Blue Jays have started the year 4-3. I realize it's early in the year, but already they are seeing the emergence of the offense that took most of last season off. The pitching has looked decent, although A...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 348 reads 0 comments
Vancouver Canucks Award Winners and Losers

With the Canucks season over it is time to examine who the best, and worse Canucks were this season. Hart Trophy: Although he was as ordinary as everyone else down the stretch this award will always belong to Luongo...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 606 reads 0 comments
Vancouver Canucks: Two Possible Scenarios

For the Canucks future it may be better if they miss the Playoffs. And I say this as a Canucks fan. Lets look at the 2 differing futures: The Canucks manage to barely sneak into the playoffs and will most likely see Detroit, but maybe San Jose...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 473 reads 2 comments
Avalanche-Canucks: Game Preview

The Canucks are healthy and the Avalanche are healthy. This has been rare for both teams all year, but as these divisional foes and bitter rivals go head to head they have their teams intact and ready for the playoff run after relatively quiet deadlines

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 350 reads 0 comments
Canucks Stand Pat at Deadline

There are going to be quite a few unhappy fans in Vancouver with the fact that Dave Nonis did not pull off a monumental deal at the deadline...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 285 reads 0 comments
Memo to NHL Teams: Don't Use Your Stars in Shootouts

Stars can't do shootouts! Check out the stats. More and more, the best players in the NHL struggle in the shootout. There are many reasons for their struggles. Some players might feel too much pressure to perform that they end up failing...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 380 reads 0 comments
Talented Troublemaker: Sticking Up for Steve Downie

The Philadelphia Flyers recalled Steve Downie in early December, and I felt it was necessary to stand up for him.I think Downie is and will be a truly sensational player...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 1,286 reads 9 comments
More of the Same: Nothing New About Violence in the NHL

In the wake of the recent spate of violence in the NHL, there has been plenty of talk about how modern players lack respect for each other. Many critics say the introduction of helmets marked the beginning of the end for civility...

Written by Eric MacLachlan about about 1 year ago 865 reads 1 comments

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Eric MacLachlan Article Archive

In Defence of Brad Watson

Canucks Start 8-0-1

Officials Get Goaltender Interference Calls Right

Officiating in the NHL

Conn Smythe Trophy Candidates in '08 Race

San Jose Sharks: Troubles Start with Joe Thornton

Dave Nonis Sacked by Vancouver Canucks

Martin Brodeur's Blunder: Will Age and Fatigue Factor for NHL Goalies in the Playoffs?

Conn Smythe Prediction

Toronto Blue Jays' Offense Starts Season in High Gear

Vancouver Canucks Award Winners and Losers

Vancouver Canucks: Two Possible Scenarios

Avalanche-Canucks: Game Preview

Canucks Stand Pat at Deadline

Memo to NHL Teams: Don't Use Your Stars in Shootouts

Talented Troublemaker: Sticking Up for Steve Downie

More of the Same: Nothing New About Violence in the NHL

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