The Pump My Tires Quote That Ignited the Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Final Collapse – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

If you were watching the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, you remember it wasn’t just a battle on the ice — it was a war of words, ego, and goaltending philosophy. Two elite netminders—Vancouver Canucks’ Roberto Luongo and Boston Bruins’ Tim Thomas—stood at opposite ends of the rink, and just as often, on opposite ends of…

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Blue Jackets Should Try to Extend Adam Fantilli Long-Term – The Hockey Writers – Columbus Blue Jackets

With the recent news surrounding Yegor Chinakhov, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager (GM) Don Waddell has quite a bit on his plate at this point. Once that gets resolved, though, his biggest priority should undoubtedly be getting Adam Fantilli’s second NHL contract squared away. With Fantilli’s new deal, there are a couple of ways that…

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All-Star to AHL—And Back? The Case for Jack Campbell’s Redemption – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

If you’re a fan of Jack Campbell—or an Edmonton Oilers or Toronto Maple Leafs supporter—you might find yourself wondering: what exactly happened to him? Once one of the most well-liked personalities in the NHL, especially during his time in Toronto, Campbell was also seen as the hopeful answer in the net for the Oilers. His…

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