The NHL Draft And The 8th Pick
Written by Bill on May 31st, 2008 | 0 CommentsNoise around the league is starting to build in Phoenix. They are patiently waiting for the NHL Draft to kick off so they can watch the first 7 picks to be checked off the list before they step up to the podium, clear their throats and announce “The Phoenix Coyotes select …” Continue reading...
Welcome to the New Daily Deke
Written by admin on May 30th, 2008 | 0 CommentsHey, everybody! Chris here jumping in to fill you in on the new look, the new writers, and the new everything here at the Daily Deke. Continue reading...
Onward And Upward - Ice Junkies Merges With The Daily Deke
Written by Bill on May 29th, 2008 | 0 CommentsThis post was imported over from our former blog … I just wanted to express my excitement one more time and thank Chris Roberts and Grant Beery for allowing Clint and I to join the ranks here at The Daily Deke. Continue reading...
A Few Notes from Around the NHL
Written by clint on May 15th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAlexei Yashin, who spent the season in Russia after his inflated contract was bought out by the Islanders, appears to be heading back to the NHL. He was league MVP in Russia putting up 43 points in 56 games so it could be interesting to see if he returns. He was quite productive at times during his career, but his attitude and level of commitment were always questioned and who would be willing to give the 35 year old another shot….and how much does he want? Apparently the Canadiens and the Wild, each looking to upgrade their offense, are both interested. However, if someone wants him they’ll have to go after him pretty quickly as by the time July 1st rolls around he’ll already be committed to his team in Russia. Continue reading...
San Jose Sharks Looking For A New Coach!
Written by Bill on May 12th, 2008 | 0 CommentsDoug Wilson, the GM for the Sharks, fired Ron Wilson, Coach of the Sharks, today. They also said they will begin a search for a new head coach immediately. This does not come to a surprise to me seeing that only 5 days ago Ron Wilson was quoted on TSN.ca saying “That’s all irrelevant. You look at my record, it’s second to none, literally, in the sport, so I’m not even worried about that,” when asked about his job security. This decision was made many months ago by Doug, the Board and Ron himself … and I can prove it by the last paragraph in the story on TSN. Doug Wilson was quoted as saying “People will tell you we’ve accomplished some really good things the last three or four years, and that’s wonderful. The disappointment is we haven’t accomplished what’s ultimately our goal, and we’re not going to stop. We’re going to push through, and decisions will be made when they get made.” Continue reading...
Detroit Red Wings - Wherefore Art Thou Fans?
Written by Bill on May 9th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWhile last night was text book example of how a team can get caught on their heels and not recover I have to say how interesting it was to see so many empty seats at Joe Louis Arena. Cheap seats, Expensive seats – Did not matter. Empty clusters and Half-empty rows were scattered throughout as if this was “just another Detroit game. Continue reading...
San Jose Sharks - Shooting for the Stars
Written by Bill on May 2nd, 2008 | 0 CommentsAnyone catch the last game in Dallas? 6 days ago I posted my thoughts on the Sharks/Stars match up. 4 games down and San Jose is looking at elimination is NOT what I had in mind. So, let me ask again … Did anyone catch the last game in Dallas? The Sharks come out fighting, owning the corners, dominating the offensive zone. Marty Turco turns aside shot after shot … then, 5 minutes into the second period POW, Dallas scores and the Sharks pack it up. They might as well had their equipment truck back up to the zamboni entrance. San Jose’s game changed the moment they were down by one. Then, on an amazing breakout pass from Sergei Zubov, Patty Marleau pulls out another short-handed goal on Marty Turco (yes, 2 games in a row he did that!) I was shocked, and that is what energized them enough for Milan Michalek to convert the only power play (out of 6) to make it 2 – 1 by shoving in his third goal of the series, and Evgeni Nabokov had his strongest game of the series, and possibly of the playoffs, making 17 saves in the win, and the Sharks live to play another day. I bit my nails, Dallas threw everything they had at Nabby and the Sharks won! Continue reading...
