The Extraordinary Connor McDavid . . . (and other noteworthy observations)

 Back in college and - eventually - university days we had what we called The Gretzky Rule. It was pretty simple: Any playoff hockey pool worth its salt would eliminate any of the participants from having the ability to select Wayne Gretzky. The thinking was equally simple: The gap between

Florida Panthers – Inevitable or What?

 So unlikeable. So abrasive. So damn good. There’s absolutely nothing ‘so-so’ associated with this year’s Florida Panthers who stepped to within a pair of wins from a franchise-first Stanley Cup triumph after Monday night’s 4-1 win over a game Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Yup, the Oilers were very game in

Fresh Fish in The NHL’s Atlantic

 Last season the gun was jumped by this corner in regard to the ever-evolving Atlantic Division. Sure, the thing was evolving but not evolving as rapidly as we’d thought and forecasted. The young ones on the block – the Ottawa’s, Buffalo’s, and Detroit’s were on the move, but only incrementally.

The Canadian NHL Teams With the Best Championship Potential

 Regarding the National Hockey League (NHL,) Canada has a rich hockey history and a passionate fan base. However, it has been over 30 years since a Canadian team last hoisted the Stanley Cup, leaving fans eager to see which team will break the championship drought. This article will delve into

NHL’s Eastern Conference: change is in the air

 It’s been the ignition switch triggering many a discussion since the salary cap came into play 17 years ago – the days of dynasties in the National Hockey League are done. The Montreal Canadiens of the 1970s, NY Islanders and Edmonton Oilers of the 1980s dominated hockey at its grandest

Senators not alone on the Isle of Stink

 I always kind of wondered what it would be like to live full-time in Phoenix. You know, the warm days throughout the year, world-class golf courses, thin, clean air, superb dining, the constant hum of air conditioners and a perpetually bad hockey team. Well now I know. We’ve got all

Tim Stützle has arrived

 On Tuesday night, it looked like the week would tell the same old story for the Ottawa Senators. The Edmonton Oilers took an early 4-0 lead over Ottawa, giving Senators fans an excuse to go to bed rather than stay up for the third period of a game that started

Sexy choices are slim as NHL playoffs head toward Round 2

 Photo courtesy of NHLI via Getty Images Fans of the English Premiership have a nice touch when asking it: “Who’s your side?” Meaning: “Who are you rooting for . . . who’s your team?” At the National Hockey League level it’s a question that bears a certain special meaning at this

Canadian Clubs Lead the Way with Calgary Surprise

 Photo courtesy of NHLI via Getty Images How ya doin’ out there Canada? Well, we’re about to hit elongated home stretch and the run to the NHL trade deadline (3 pm ET, Feb. 25) so let’s take a gander at who’s done what so far and what is likely to

Rock vs Jock for Charitable JUNO Cup Game

 Some of Canada’s top musicians dropped their guitars and laced up their skates for a good natured match against hockey greats with proceeds benefiting MusiCounts. To date, JUNO Cup has raised over $850,000 for CARAS’ music education charity!  Ottawa Life Photographer Kamara Morozuk was there and captured these shots from the game!

Four Amazing Canadians that Make us Proud

 Not all symbols of national greatness come in the form of the tallest skyscraper, a country's economic standing or its position in global rankings. Sometimes national greatness is achieved by something as small as one individual. Canada has many reasons to be proud of its celebrities, and here are just a few

Senators should trade Anderson

 Photo courtesy of vavel.com Craig Anderson is in the midst of another superb campaign in which he has been the backbone of the Ottawa Senators . . . but it’s time to trade the 33-year-old goaltender. Anderson, at the time of writing this article, has registered a .929 save percentage,

Montreal flying the flag for Canada in the NHL

 Canadian NHL teams have, for many years, maintained a proud tradition of having a strong presence in the Stanley Cup Play-Offs. Although America considerably outweigh Canada in the number of ice hockey teams that participate in the National Hockey League, there is considerable quality North of the border which regularly