Some Thoughts on Two Leafs Prospect Defenseman

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - July 22, 20190

Here’s something I’ve thought about doing for a while. It’s taking the temperature of prospects as they’re developing. Right now, the first two I’d like to look at are Timothy Liljegren and Rasmus Sandin. So, who’s better at this moment in time. Liljegren just turned 20 in April. I don’t care

Five Players Who Might Start for NHL Teams Next Year

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - July 8, 2019July 8, 20190

Not all of these players are first rounders. These are players taken at different points in the draft who may have an opening this fall. With a strong summer of training, they all could battle for a spot. For me, this is a reason I pay attention to the preseason.

NTDP is still Dominating

Hockeyology

by Ryan Biech - June 22, 20190

Vancouver - - The 2019 NHL Entry Draft was full of surprises on the draft board but the one thing that many people expected was the players from the US National Team Development Program dominating the first round. It started with the expected first overall, Jack Hughes, going to the New

The Russian Five Review

by Russ_Cohen - May 26, 2019May 26, 20190

The Russian Five is a great documentary talking about the time that the Detroit Red Wings smuggled and signed Sergei Fedorov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, and Igor Larionov. The story is amazing, and it took place at a time when Russia never let their players leave and letting

Five Things That Will Set This Stadium Series Apart from the Others

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - February 23, 20190

1) Both of these teams need these two points players who are new to playing NHL outdoor hockey in a large stadium. “It’s always different indoor from outdoor. There was a bit more snow building up naturally. Overall it was good, and it was a good temperature out there,” said Penguins

No Heavy Lifting Book Review

by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 20180

No Heavy Lifting is the latest tome from Rob Simpson, sometimes author, always a morning radio host on Sirius NHL Network Radio. Versed on all sports, this book shows off his versatility and fun nature as he toured around the world chronicling many of his adventures. ECW Press has a winner

2018 USHL Fall Classic Day 1 Observations

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - September 27, 2018October 1, 20180

I spent all morning on the road and the rest of the day and night at the rink. I saw some great games that featured some talented players. This is the start of their regular season so keep that in mind. The first three are goalies. Wouter Peeters – 6-4, 205

The NFL May Drop in Boxing-Like Proportions in The Coming Decades

Footballology

by Russ_Cohen - July 20, 2018July 21, 20180

The NFL is the #1 sport in the United States. No other sport is close. eSports isn’t a sport, so let’s leave that out. Millennials think baseball is boring and Nascar is dropping, so that leave the NBA, NHL, and Soccer. Everybody will agree that boxing isn’t in the same

Bill Muckalt the Coach

Hockeyology

by Murray Pam - June 25, 2018July 11, 20180

After an 11th shoulder surgery prematurely ended his NHL playing career in 2003, Surrey, BC native Bill Muckalt turned to coaching. Mel Pearson who recruited Muckalt to play Michigan asked the 1998 Hobey Baker nominee to join his staff at Michigan Tech. After a four-year run, Muckalt took over as coach

Travis Sanheim Likes Home Cooking

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - April 16, 2018April 16, 20180

Travis Sanheim plays better in the friendly confines of the Wells Fargo Center. A lot of rookies play this way and the key is to get the most of them on the road as well. In the regular season Sanheim had 10 points on the season and seven of them