Crosby follows Gretzky 25 years later.
By Greg MakerWayne Gretzky entered the Northlands Colisseum in Edmonton, Alta. on May 10, 1983 hoping to unseed the three time defending Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders. What happened taught...
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Tavares brings hope to a struggling franchise; First overall pick ready to...
By Greg MakerThe Golden Boy has arrived on Long Island. The highly-touted John Tavares now carries the hopes of a fan base that has not seen their team advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 1993...
View ArticleIsles are heartbreakers again
It was four months ago I walked into one of the last rows at the Nassau Colisseum for John Tavares' debut with the New York Islanders. The place was electric. The "Let's Go Islanders" chants were...
View ArticleThe 2010 Stanley Cup Finals Preview
The Stanley Cup will return to a city rich in hockey tradition this year. Though both the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers have won hockey’s most coveted chalice in the past, Lord Stanley has...
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Moulson signing means more than it seems
By Greg MakerIt’s not often that you get excited when your favorite team signs a player that really hasn’t proven themselves in the league long-term. For the New York Islanders, keeping Matt Moulson...
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Where did it all go wrong: A look at the history of the Florida Panthers
By Greg MakerIt seems like yesterday that the Florida Panthers entered the National Hockey League (NHL). The bright red jerseys with palm trees on the sleeves gave the team a unique look. Playing home...
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Ryan Clowe is the man (mostly because I met him and he was nice to me)
By Greg MakerHats off to Ryan Clowe! He’s a beast of a hockey player and I was fortunate enough to meet him. I was finishing up my undergraduate degree and trying my hardest to break into the hockey...
View Article2011 Stanley Cup Finals Preview
For the second consecutive year about 40 years of frustration will end for one team while the other will still be shaking their heads. The Vancouver Canucks meet the Boston Bruins in the 2011 Stanley...
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