After two long weeks of drafting (not really, but it seemed like it while watching the broadcast), the 2009 NHL entry draft is over. As expected, John Tavares was drafted by the Islanders first overall (to much applause at the draft party in Nassau Coliseum). Victor Hedmen went to the Lightning, and Matt Duchene was [...]

I am a Sharks fan, have been all my life. As a Sharks fan, I hate the Ducks. They suck. Its just that simple. However, extenuating circumstances have caused me to follow one of their draftees, a certain Kyle Palmieri.
Way back on July 4, 2008, Doug Wilson acquired Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich from the [...]

Ahh, draft day, the day where 29 teams get to use their first round picks on hopeful NHL prospects, boys my age (no, seriously – this is my draft class, if I was a guy and played hockey) who have been talked about and analyzed to death. Particularly if their last name is “Tavares.” And, [...]