Amazing National Anthem At Wedneday's Bruins Game

After the tragic events on Monday in Boston, the Celtics game was postponed for security reasons. On Wednesday, one of the most amazing moments in professional sports took place as TD Garden ignited thanks to Rene Rancourt & the Boston faithful:



This kind of patriotism is touching. I wish there was more of it, more often.

Cool Old Picture Of Jaromir Jagr & Milan Lucic

Milan to the left of Jagr (H/T Deadspin):

Bruins Assistant Coach Geoff Ward Off The Hook: Tyler Seguin Involved, AGAIN? (Dirty Little Hamster Pt. 3)

No matter which way we turn it seems Tyler Seguin is involved in everything on the lighter side of hockey these days (but mostly the weird). As if his seemingly smelly apartment with his grammy award-nominated singing dog wasn't enough after his European adventure, now we finally have an answer as to what went down that night when Boston Bruins' assistant coach, Geoff Ward, was accused of littering:



As you can see, around the :33 or :34s mark, a hand moves and throws what seems to be a red piece coming down. The hand motion, once looked at closely, doesn't seem to come from Ward, but someone off camera. The red piece in question can be confirmed by these pictures of other atheletes using the same brand or packaging:



You see...Same packaging right?? Anyways, Tyler takes the blame for something that he stuck up his nose & then threw out. But that's normal you say, playing sports you say, & I agree! But with Tyler's track record of being notoriously unkempt, & the fact that he threw it so hard it went into the stands reather then the team bench leads me to believe that we have confirmation the Tyler Seguin is the NHL's Dirty Little Hamster!



H/T Sportress

Screw Jarome Iginla Talks: Let's Watch Some Weather!

Amidst of all the Jarome Iginla talk, whether he went to Boston or Pittsburgh (which was a hilarious attempt at trolling), I'd like to bring you an incredible weather report done by Phoenix Coyotes very own Mikkel Boedker courtesy of the NHL Network:

Classic stuff right there. But all jokes aside, it seems that the new CBA hasn't really altered the thinking of the league's GMs. A lot of the tension that forced the lockout was the ridiculous player contracts that were fueled by cutthroat GMs that were focused so much on winning that they did whatever it took to do it.

Not that that's such a bad thing, but when Pittsburgh is making a push like this, I can see Chicago & possily Boston & Anaheim also putting their foot on the gas, further accelerating contracts & trade negotiations through the roof. I guess we'll have to deal with it when 2021-2022 NHL Season comes around.

Boston Bruins Coach Throws Earpiece In Fans Drink

So a report from both Deadspin & Yardbarker from last nights game shows a strange one-in-a-million incident occuring. Boston Bruins assistant Geoff Ward seems to have had a malfunction with his earpiece (or got tired of it), & instead of handing it to someone else who would dispatch of it, decides to do it himself:



I think that video of the Bruins fan catching the puck in his cup was better:



A lot of "cup-action" in Boston. Final word of advice, drink your beer up in the breezeway at TD Garden to avoid anything flying into your $12 cup of golden nectar. Speaking of cup-action, maybe that can start trending on Twitter? #Cupaction..

Tyler Seguin: A Dirty Little Hamster?? (Pt. 2)

So Tyler does it again. I worte a story over a month ago about the hygeine of Seguin, & it seems to be kind of true. I came across this report by Yardbarker about how the Bruins have fun or whatever the hell they like to talk about & saw a video that Tyler posted on his Twitter account.

“@freddybender: @tylerseguin92 this is what happens when you're on the road. #madhouseyfrog.us/mz49zmmfjpqrqu…” yes.Ill be home soon family
— Tyler Seguin (@tylerseguin92) March 21, 2013

Apparently his dog can sing, but his domicile seems a bit unkempt right after a road trip. Not to mention the ladies will probably love how he's in nothing but a robe & some underwear.

Here's the link to the video since embedding it proved to be slightly difficult with their faulty HTML codes: http://a.yfrog.com/img827/6334/49zmmfjpqrquikvoufepam.mp4

The Idiots Have Taken Over: ESPN Screws it up AGAIN

I can't even tell now. This ESPN (ESPNNewYork) craziness is now getting to me & I don't even know whether or not someone is out there trolling the internet (which would be awesome) or truly not doing their job at ESPN. Total Sports Blog put up this article yesterday that blew my mind.

It's about how ESPN is still mucking up the details with NHL players. Katie Strang may have written the article (which is a to-the-point, good article) on how the Boston Bruins have traded goaltender Tim Thomas to the New York Islanders, but whoever put that picture of NBA's Tim Thomas is, for lack of a better word, an idiot. Here's a screen shot from the article who they gave credit to @FlyersNation:




Normally I love this kind of stuff but this one's too much. They get the coverage right on some 17 year-old signing a piece of paper that claims he's going to this geographical location for 4 years to develop alcoholism & contract various sexual diseases, but they can't get a professional, two time Vezina winning, Con Smythe & Stanley Cup Champion's picture right. It's called Google, & here he is ESPN: Tim Thomas.

Whewww.....End Rant.

2013 Pre-Season Power Rankings #10-1

So we've come down to the final 10. The creme de la creme. All teams here are under the assumption as shoe-ins to the playoffs & favorites for Lord Stanley's Cup. Who will take the top spot? Let's find out!:

#10

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago has become a perennial contender. Even though Patrick Kane is out getting in trouble all the time, the rest of the team doesn't depend on him showing up every game, which he actually does anyways (incredible). To be successful this year: get dirty & lock down on defense. The Blackhawks just may be cup contenders.

#9

Detroit Red Wings
Nicklas Lidstrom wasn't everything in Detroit. Sure he was the captain & heart & soul, but something tells me he left with a plan installed. We all know Henrik Zetterberg & Pavel Datsyuk can get it done, but the rest of the Red Wings squad can also, & that's why this season can be exceptionally great even without there beloved long time captain.

#8

Philadelphia Flyers
Claude Giroux is just riding an incredible crest right now. Cover of NHL 13, the new captaincy, but is it enough to transfer on ice? I placed Philadelphia up at #8 because they have been getting it done year after year. Even with the loss of Jake van Riemsdyk to Toronto, the Flyers can manage an elite season.

#7

Los Angeles Kings
This is another team that will benefit or suffer under the shortened season. The Kings are back defending the cup this year & that is probably the only reason they are ranked this high. The reason? Injuries. The short schedule keeps the time to heal down to a minimum which can't be good when you have Anze Kopitar out. Besides that, look for the same energy from last season, but I doubt a repeat year is in the mix.

#6

St. Louis Blues
The Blues had a phenomenal run last year which ended in upset. With David Backes leading the way again, expect youngster T.J. Oshie to post up monster numbers if he can avoid the injury bug. St. Louis has the chance to create havock in the standings and possibly go further than they did last year because of the shortened year.

#5

Edmonton Oilers
#5?? Really? Yes, really. Check it out: Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, & Nail Yakupov all studs and under 25? This team may or may not reach the bar I've set for them this year, but if they don't then watch out for next year, and the year after that, and the year after that, and...well you get what I'm saying. Edmonton's future looks bright.

#4

Vancouver Canucks
The only reason Vancouver is up at #4 is the same reason they should be lower, & that's the Roberto Luongo saga. Even when he wants to get traded & is upset with his location, the guy somehow manages to run for the Vezina almost every year without trying. Along with the Sedin twins, the Canucks always have a shot at the cup, or at least the President's trophy (u mad?).

#3

Boston Bruins
Boston's another one of those teams that you sit there and wonder, "How do they do it every year?". This strong TEAM is full of talented individuals that move as a group towards one goal. I expect a superb season if Nathan Horton can pull together a stellar performance & if Tuukka Rask shuts down the angles.

#2

Pittsburgh Penguins
Everybody wishes they had one, Pittsburgh has them both! Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin are just flat out sick. Sid, by far the best in the league when he's healthy, & Geno the best when he's[Crosby] not. This club lost Jordan Staal but I know Penguins fans are like, "Jordan-Who??". If Pitt can have fast start & maintain, the Stanley cup can most likely be in Pennsylvania this year.

#1

New York Rangers
With the amount of talent these guys stack up each year they should be playing outdoor games in Yankees' Stadium just to rub it in people's faces the dominating rosters both teams have. Rick Nash is the big story here, & now that he has his team around him he always wanted, let's see if he can produce. The top line looks scary & if Henrik Lundqvist does his thing like every year, the cup's in the bag for the Rangers.


Well there you have it. I hope everyone enjoys the season! Hockey's back and it's amazing to see the clubs skating again. Stay posted for more Power Rankings throught out the season!