NHL’s Atlantic Rich with Talent and Troubles

 It’s a relatively quiet time in the National Hockey League. Late August. Camps still a few weeks away. Outside of a Laine trade here, a Blues-Oilers offer sheet tussle there, not a whole heck of a lot rocking on. Hence, the dawning of the month-of-the-lists. TSN’s been at it. So

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 will have company in playoff chase

 If the playoffs do eventually come knocking, who steps out of the Ottawa Senator’s way? Realistically the organization would need to take a significant jump in order to rally and compete for a spot as early as next season. Could it happen? Sure, but unless Senators management can figure out

Getting enough Z’s, culture changes, Sandman enters and couch-surfing

 A few musings and ponderings as we move less than a couple of dimes from the National Hockey League playoffs. Zub entering Pecos Bill territory Ottawa’s own folk hero? Artem Zub seems to be the unassuming and quiet type; comfortable in getting the job done and calling it a day.

Brann muffins and Canada’s best Cup wager

 ABOVE: Ottawa Senator defenceman Erik Brannstrom. A somewhat captivating assortment of thoughts . . . JOIE DE VIVRE IN LEAF LAND If Ottawa’s the town that fun forgot then Toronto must be the hockey team that fun remembered. Say what you want about the Maple Leafs, and we know you

Hockey in holding pattern . . . sort of

 Isn’t this whole thing just plain dispiriting and saddening? I’m someone who tangles with depression and anxiety every day. During the last (nearly) two years I’d guess there’s more of us out there than not. People are coming out daily with their battle details. And I’m not telling you anything

Front office changes in Ottawa?

 They’ve made the seismic shift in Montreal. They’ve done the same, finally, in Vancouver. Where does that leave Ottawa? We’re about to find out. But that ‘finding out’ is dependant on a few matters being settled. First – is this recent blip of success about to grow? If so, talk of