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Written by Cole Jones
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Monday, 08 February 2010 10:10 |
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While things have been a little busier than normal in the personal life of your beloved blogger Cole Jones, I did manage to get an article written for the Olympic Hockey Blog, profiling the Latvian Olympic team. In case you hadn't heard, our boy Karlis is the captain of the team, and they've got some pretty awesome fans that we should all do our best to emulate... at both the Olympic and NHL level.
You can check it by clicking the adorable Latvian teddy/grizzly bear below, or here. Thanks to the ever talented Couch Tarts for handling the Olympic artwork.
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Written by Cole Jones
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Friday, 05 February 2010 13:29 |
"To our Dallas Stars family:
By now, you have heard the news that Hicks Sports Group has hired an investment group to advise HSG and the Dallas Stars about the possibility of a sale that could involve new minority partners or a 100 percent sale of the franchise. Joe Nieuwendyk and I want you to know that the Stars players, coaches and managers are totally focused on our goal to make the playoffs and compete for the 2010 Stanley Cup. Ownership has instructed us to do whatever is necessary to help make that happen. That's exactly what we are doing.
We do not know the outcome of today's announcement, but there are a few things we do know. The Dallas Stars franchise is one of the NHL's marquis clubs, and you are one of the primary reasons for that. Your commitment and strength have helped us achieve the third best record in the NHL since 1996. We play in a great hockey building, American Airlines Center, and we truly believe that this club has been built, and is being built, in the right way.
Please know that although there may be some uncertainty as HSG's business issues are debated, there is no ambiguity about our team's pride and resolve to deliver excellent hockey in the coming weeks. We will keep you informed. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely yours,
Jeff Cogen" |
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Written by Cole Jones
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 08:19 |
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In honor of the rejuvenation of our hero, I present to you Jake Tessier's Mike Modano.
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Written by Cole Jones
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 20:12 |
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Wyshysnki over at Yahoo's Puck Daddy blog recently posted an interview with SKA St. Pete's Sergei Zubov, conducted by DmitryChesnokov. Our man Zubie even answered some questions about our Dallas Stars.
You can read the whole thing right here.
And as you've probably heard, there is no NHL All-Star Game again this season, but that doesn't keep Zubov and the KHL from having their own. Team Jagr faced off against Team Yashin... you can't make this stuff up. 56 was on Team Yashin.
Zubie with a couple of nifty assists, and a goal. Anyone else miss our old tovarisch as much as I do? |
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Written by Cole Jones
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 06:55 |
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Seriously. It seems like it's been a while, but that reminded me of my childhood... back in the days when the mundane hockey game seemed magical. Just as Shane Churla because ingrained in my mind as the Stars fighter that made a mockery of the fight-strap concept, Mark Fistric is now solidified in history as the Stars fighter that ripped a guy's helmet off, and then proceeded to beat him over the head with it. Legendary.
Most hockey fans and media outlets are going to be howling about how classless, dangerous, and despicable the whole thing is... Either that, or they're going to be debating whether it was intentional or accidental. The beauty of having a blog filled with my hockey opinions is that I can just come out and say that I flat don't care if it was intentional, accidental, dirty, ugly, or anything else. It was bad ass. Remember when Aaron Downey knocked Boulerice out with one punch? Yep. Remember when Belfour racked Martin LaPointe in the crotch? Sure do. Remember when Hatcher broke Roenick's jaw? Uh huh. Add "The Fist" to your lists. The guy who beat someone with their own helmet.
It wasn't just Fistric that stepped up the physical play. The entire team was amped up, and it showed. It really was an enjoyable hockey game to watch. Non-stop action, drama, anger, emotion, and a shootout win. What's not to like? I'm not entirely sure why, but this game felt like "The Old NHL" to me... and in my household, that's not a dirty word. I'm not sure if that's a fair descriptor actually, because it wasn't clutch and grab and a million face-offs. It might just be the way my brain is computing the return to our almost 1990's style of physicality for a game, but I loved every second of it.
Sign me up for a few more games with that kind of fire and emotion, with a couple more starts for Baldy Auldy. We may or may not make the playoffs, but last night proved we can at least be entertaining while we wait and see.
Quick Notes:
Steve Ott was magnificent. When he's on his game, he is the most effective player on the roster, bar none. He's a joy to watch when he's in people's faces and face-washing after every whistle. Part of me would die if I ever had to see him in another sweater..... I'm going to go out on a limb here and re-state an unpopular opinion I've had for years. I'm a big fan of Trevor Daley. For a guy who's roughly my size, he plays a great defensive game, and has the wheels to turn a bobbled puck in our end into a sustained possession in their end. He's not going to rattle any teeth or challenge any of Zubie's club records on offense, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better replacement on the open market for that kind of money..... I didn't get a chance to mention this in an article, due to my recent busy schedule, but Tommy Wandell is out for the season after smacking his knee on the open door of the players bench. Worst news I've heard in a while. I'm a big fan of what Wandell brings to this team, and it sucks knowing that we won't get to see him back on the ice until next year..... Perhaps Mark Fistric was introduced by former Star Shayne Corson to his buddy Darcy Tucker? |
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