Quinn Hughes is a Generational Talent Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 25, 2017July 29, 20180 Quinn Hughes learned to skate when he was two. Every member of his family played hockey. His father, Jim, spent six years with the Toronto Maple Leafs as the Director of Player Development from 2009-2015. Quinn has the kind of hockey brain that you don’t see every day. A year
RED BARBER Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - September 15, 2017September 25, 20170 “Red was perhaps the most literate sports announcer I ever met."-Vin Scully In my early and middle years of writing sports book, I called on Red Barber to blurb them. He never failed. He along with Mel Allen those long ago summer nights spun the tales of New York City Baseball
Jori Lehtera Needed a Change of Scenery Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - September 15, 20170 When the Flyers acquired Jori Lehtera in the Brayden Schenn deal back in June, some of the pundits who cover the team weren’t thrilled. I even read he was overpaid and not that good. I suspect that “hot take” will change. This version of the talented Finn is trimmer and
Flyers 2017 Early Session Training Camp Notes Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 15, 20170 German Rubstov – In 3-on-3 he really snuck behind the defense to get a goal. He can be physical but he also has a great hockey sense to make plays like that. Mark Friedman – He continues to look fast and strong. He frustrated offensive players by freezing the puck along
Mitchell Vande Sompel Showed His Stuff in Philly Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 14, 2017September 14, 20170 Philadelphia - - The Islanders beat the Flyers in a rookie game. The results aren’t that important. Mitchell Vande Sompel scored the OT game-winner but that was just icing on the cake of an already solid night. “It was a bit sloppy. It was our first high intensity game. Everything’s going
NBA 2K18 Free Demo Sports Video Games by Russ_Cohen - September 13, 20170 The Prelude, is available to play now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Fans can get an early taste of NBA 2K18 with this free, downloadable experience that begins their journey into The Neighborhood, the groundbreaking new way to play NBA 2K. The Neighborhood brings together the most loved elements of NBA 2K together into a shared
Danone Nations Cup Information Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - September 13, 2017September 13, 20170 The Danone Nations Cup will take place on September 24th at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. If you’re interested in tickets to attend this event take a look here: https://www.danonenationscup.com/ I attended the selection press conference. It was fun to see the enthusiasm for the event and the sport in
FIFA 18 Demo and Rankings Sports Video Games by Russ_Cohen - September 13, 20170 Ronaldo was revealed as the highest rated player in FIFA 18. Today, EA SPORTS launched the FIFA 18 demo on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. In the demo, fans can choose from 12 world-class clubs including Man United, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, PSG and more and experience new FIFA 18 gameplay innovations in Kick Off Mode including: Real Player
This Week in Radio (9/18) Hockeyology by Sportsologist - September 12, 2017September 18, 20170 The second episode this season of the Vegas Hockey Podcast is in the books. Mark Warner and Chris Lizza. This week is an Atlantic Division Preview. https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/vegas-hockey-podcast-atlantic-division-preview Off The Post returns to the air Friday at 10pm EST. @sportsology @MikeInBuffalo & I welcome @Sheng_Peng as we preview the Pacific Division. https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/off-the-post-talking-vegas-kings-ducks-rangers-cody-glass-interview
2017 Metro Rookie Camp Notes Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 11, 2017September 11, 20170 Nolan Patrick looked fast, stronger than a few months ago and his hands are just as good as they ever were. Sometimes after an injury layoff they take some time to get back to where the player was before. Not with Patrick. I saw him passing as seamlessly as he
