Well, Vancouver Canucks’ fans, you seem to have almost everything you’ve ever wanted. Your team won the Presidents’ Trophy during the regular season. You have the reigning Hart Trophy winner on your roster. And you probably have the next Hart Trophy winner on your roster. You have a man many consider as the best netminder in the National Hockey League. But, in about two weeks, you’re not going to be happy. That’s because the Boston Bruins are going to win the 2011 Stanley Cup. (more…)
On May 31, 2011, In Hockey, By Big Mouth
On October 7, 2010, In Hockey, By Big Mouth
Today, just hours before the NHL drops its first puck in Finland, we’re going to preview the Western Conference.
It’s worth noting that, this season, the West is substantially weaker than the East. Far fewer elite teams. Many more also-rans. Here are the Big Mouth’s rankings, from best predicted finish, to worst, in the NHL West. (more…)
On May 6, 2010, In Hockey, By Big Mouth
I just have to thank the Vancouver Canucks…for proving, once again, that individual performances during the National Hockey League regular season mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Not a DAMNED THING! If they did mean something, we wouldn’t have to be surprised by the shameful display the Canucks are putting on against Chicago. Shameful. (more…)