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
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Suddenly, and seemingly without warning, there are no more “elite” goaltenders in the National Hockey League. By elite, I mean veteran guys who mean everything to their club and whom management would never, ever consider trading. They’re too good. Period. Elite netminders could, predictably, get a club to the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on their skill alone. Like I said those days, and those guys, are gone. (more…)