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    With the 2016-17 NHL regular season over, the playoffs will begin shortly. Today I\’m previewing one of the eight series in the first round. That is the 2nd place team in the Metropolitan division, the Pittsburgh Penguins, going up against the 3rd Metro team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Can the defending champs (the Pens)Continue reading “NHL playoff preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets”

    The 2016-17 NHL regular season has ended. So, the playoffs will soon start. Today I\’ll look at one of the series. That is the President\’s trophy winning Washington Capitals going up against the young, 2nd wild card Toronto Maple Leafs. Both teams have some firepower, and we\’ll see what this series brings. First, here\’sContinue reading “NHL playoff preview: Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs”

   Dennis Seidenberg has had a long NHL career. The Schwenninggen, Germany native was drafted 172nd overall (6th round) by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2001 NHL draft. 20 points (6 goals and 14 assists) and 92 games later, Seidenberg was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes (now the Arizona Coyotes) for Petr Nedved. Both teamsContinue reading “My interview with Dennis Seidenberg”

Photo by Hans Pennick     Every hockey player dreams of making it to the NHL. On April 4, 2017, that dream came true for C Mike Vecchione, who made his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers that day. Vecchione, who tied for first in the nation in points while playing for Union College, signed aContinue reading “My interview with newest Flyer Mike Vecchione”

   Casey Cizikas helps the New York Islanders in many aspects of hockey. First, he excels at penalty killing, and can even generate scoring chances on the PK. He\’s also a very gritty 4th line center, and can win draws. The Toronto, Ontario native was drafted 92nd overall (4th round) by the Isles in theContinue reading “My interview with Casey Cizikas”