Category Archives: Western conference

Out West Tonight, Let There Be Whale Choking

Posted on April 26, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

On this spectacular spring day in the nation’s capital I saw the sun rise as I awaited the opening of my gym. It was a deeply spiritual moment — I was mere hours removed from the final horn of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Blackhawks, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western conference | 9 Comments

Tête à tête: The President’s Trophy

Posted on March 21, 2011 by On Frozen Blog

[This is the second post in a series that focuses on the conversation behind the issue with Andrew Tomlinson and Alex Perlmutter. The President’s Trophy and what it really means in the grand scheme of things is the focus of this edition’s discussion. Take a look at our opinions and feel free to add your own.] Continue reading →

Posted in Buffalo Sabres, Eastern Conference, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, NHL, President's Trophy, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western conference | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Are the Stars Aligned for a Big Deal?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

I’m keeping a close eye on tonight’s Dallas-Detroit game. The losses are mounting for the fast-falling Stars, and with them come extraordinary possibilities as Monday’s trade deadline nears. A month ago, the Stars were the success story of the NHL, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dallas Stars, George McPhee, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, NHL trade deadline, NHL Trades, Washington Capitals, Western conference | 13 Comments