Patrick Sharp is a happy man: Daily Herald
Daniel Carcillo is not: Comcast Chicago
I really hate both of these men, even if this happened: Puck Daddy
Edmonton’s new barn has been approved: CBC
Not your familiar Frozen Four: Globe and Mail
Realignment Chatter: Cheer the Anthem
OH Yes!! All our problems are solved: (SunTimes)
Sharp isn’t worried: (Daily Herald)
Game Preview: (Blackhawks.com)
Oh and Sharp has free time for the ladies: (Puckdaddy)
Kesler is back: (Sportsnet)
So Matt Cooke must pay: (Ottawa Sun)
What if the IOC,NHL and NHLPA all crap in our cocoa puffs:(US of Hockey)
Evander Kane and the race problem: (Puckdaddy)
Sportsmanship personified in Russia: (RT)
This needs to happen..Also click on the figurine link: (Daves Geek Ideas)
I’d like to think this will be the second to last one of these I have to do. But I’d like to think a lot of things. If it isn’t, I probably will be hooking up a hose to my car’s exhaust anyway and there won’t be one next week, so I guess there’s a chance this could be my last one. Anyway, you wanted the best and they didn’t fucking make it, so here’s what you get…
Friday
Bulls v. Heat – Of all the stupid things a large swath of Bulls fans think, the idea that you’re somehow a traitor or an idiot for thinking Lebron James is close to must-see TV might just take the cake. While I try and not wade into the argument of whether he’s the best player ever (and I think you could make a pretty convincing argument that he is), I think there’s little argument that he’s the most unique. A man that size, that quick, that flexible, able to guard and play all five positions, it’s astounding. The only other guy who could claim to guard and play all five spots that I can think of is maybe Magic Johnson, and he wasn’t nearly as quick or as explosive at James and certainly not nearly as interested in defending. Even to a basketball-agnostic like me, I find it staggering to watch. Anyway, you should get a decent two quarters here before the Heat are up 40. If they’re interested.
Clusterf*ck:(TSN)
Legal Response:(Sportsnet)
Well atleast one team’s fanbase has a reason to smile:(Toronto Sun)
Why he is the man: (CBC)
Canada was a bit salty: (SB NATION)
A Mighty Ducks Retrospective: (LA Kings Insider)
Drunk Russian Hockey:(RT)
Domination: (TSN)
Disclaimer Passes..Talks to continue:(Sportsnet)
This could be cool, but I doubt it will happen:(Puck Daddy)
Its hard enough: (Sportsnet)
A slice of Hockey Heaven: (CBC)
Team Canada members embrace new roles:(Toronto Sun)
All roads lead through Saint Louis:(Blackhawks)
Don’t Get Excited: (TSN)
Nuclear Legal War: (Hockey Prospectus)
Battle of Hockey SuperPowers:(The Province)
USA Roster Finalized: (TSN)
Drunken Hockey Fights: (Coastline Pilot)
No one in Detroit pays taxes, not even a guy that owns half the town:(Deadspin)
The year that was: (TSN)
Passion not the same: (Sportsnet.CA)
No Contest: (CBC)
This should be interesting: (ESPN)
Still a Stern guy: (Chicago Tribune)
Again….Please:(USA)
We have heard your chants before: (TSN)
The waiting game sucks…Lets play Hungry Hungry Hippos: (CBC)
Another Victim of the lockout: (Edmonton Journal)
They just want more: (Vancouver Province)
Another Kane forced to apologize: (TSN)
Screw it..Maybe Canada can save hockey: (AUTOPLAY)
Nothing: (TSN)
Support Group: (Grantland)
Can Canada save the NHL? (Sportsnet)
Make whole with the fans:(CBC)
Barriers in the KHL:(Pro Hockey Talk)
Second NHL Team in Toronto can’t happen: (Puck Daddy)
I should have been clearer with this in previous versions, but these weekend guides are for you to discuss whatever you want in them. Anyway…
Friday Night
Bulls v. Pistons – I’ll admit I totally forgot the Detroit Pistons still existed. Do they really, though?
Michigan State v. Notre Dame (Hockey) – This one’s on NBCSN, and you can use the time to take a look at Stephen Johns if you’re so inclined.
Minnesota v. Colorado College – If you have a Dish you can get this one, and these are two top ten teams at the moment.