Time to embrace debate. Over the last couple of weeks, hockey writers and fans alike have been very active on social media. And why shouldn’t they be? The Stanley Cup Playoffs have been in full swing since mid-April, with The Stanley Cup Final now three games old and the Florida Panthers
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Blittner’s Blue Line: 895! Alex Ovechkin Stands Alone
The Greatest goal-scorer in National Hockey League history is Alex Ovechkin! Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, is now immortalized in hockey history as the day The “Great 8,” Alex Ovechkin, broke The “Great One,” Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed career goals record of 894 with Number 895 and of course, he did it
Jackie Redmond: Where The NHL And WWE Meet
What do the worlds of professional hockey and professional wrestling have in common? Well, for starters, both are physical and at times, violent sports. But, for the sake of this feature, the answer we’re looking for is Jackie Redmond. The beloved Canadian Sports Broadcaster has built her career over the
Blittner’s Blue Line: Former GM and Former ESPN Exec. Start A Podcast
Welcome to The World of Podcasting! Or, more specifically, welcome to Neil Smith’s and Vic Morren’s new podcast, The NHL Wraparound. That’s right, former NY Rangers Stanley Cup-winning GM Neil Smith and former ESPN Production Executive Vic Morren have joined forces to create a brand new hockey podcast. If you’re wondering
Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid Star in Newest BetMGM Television Spot
JERSEY CITY, NJ (October 7, 2022) –BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, premiered its newest commercial campaign spot today bringing together two of hockey’s iconic captains – Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid. The content debuted in advance of next week’s start of the National Hockey League (NHL®) season. The tongue-in-cheek
New Hockey Video Game is First Ever Feature Licenses from Multiple Sports Leagues (including NHL)
Apple revealed “Ultimate Rivals” from Bit Fry Game Studios, Inc., a new sports game franchise that brings together athletes across hockey, basketball, football, baseball and soccer into a single officially licensed video game, a first in sports and gaming. In “Ultimate Rivals: The Rink,” the first title in the franchise,
A Trio of Book Reviews
Hockey Addict’s Guide: Toronto I love the opening picture of Greenwood Park Rink. It’s a very cool shot. The Coca-Cola Coliseum and Wayne Gretzky’s are staples. Both worthy of a visit. This book lists record stores, the Hockey Hall of Fame and some great local rinks and eateries. Toronto can be a
The Ultimate Russ Cohen Resource Center
For those of you who ask me where to buy my book? Here are the titles and where you can get them. 100 Ranger Greats - This is currently out of print. But you can find it. Barnes and Noble has a great out of print section as well. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/100-ranger-greats-russ-cohen/1103240578 Philadelphia Flyers - Images
