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Despite all the sex they’ve had this season, the Blackhawks are still focusing on playoffs

Posted by Justin Bourne under General Hilarity, Immaturity, Wait What on May 01, 2013

I swear to god, it’s like I’m 12 years-old some days.

(Stick tap to ComplexMag, @extrabasehit)

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The Travelling Jagrs are apparently a thing, and they have a new member

Posted by Justin Bourne under HardBall Talkin', Wait What on Apr 24, 2013


I don’t have a ton to offer on this except this is a real thing? and that I also kind of secretly think it’s great. After all, Jaromir Jagr is great, and deserves a tribe of (apparently) all-male groupies.

Sick jerseys, boys. In Jagr We Trust.

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Erik Karlsson is skating and might play tomorrow and that is pretty insane

Posted by Justin Bourne under News, Wait What on Apr 24, 2013

Ottawa Senators v Pittsburgh Penguins

On February 13th, the Ottawa Senators tweeted out the official news in the wake of the Matt Cooke/Erik Karlsson achilles-cutting incident:

Game over. The Sens were going to have to make it the rest of the way without their Norris Trophy-winning defenseman. It was over.

But lo! The unthinkable news broke earlier today:

Hhhhhhwut.

Read the rest of this entry »

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The Columbus Blue Jackets/Detroit Red Wings “rivalry” is entering uncharted waters: relevancy

Posted by Justin Bourne under Numbers, Observation, Wait What on Apr 23, 2013

Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets

Earlier this season, I had a very brief sit down with Columbus and explained a reality: Detroit is just not that into you. As a rival, I mean.

The Wings once had a rivalry with Colorado that mattered, so I guess they might consider them a top opponent. They once had one with Chicago, so there’s that too. I think they might even consider St. Louis a rival. Regardless, I don’t think they’ve historically had you very high on their list of teams they’re concerned about.

Why’s that, you ask?

According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary “rivalry” is defined as “not that.”

I did a little check to ensure that was right, and check this out – it’s never been close. Chart time! Read the rest of this entry »

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Steve Ott licked Jeff Halpern’s visor at a face-off, because WAIT, what?

Posted by Justin Bourne under Wait What on Apr 12, 2013

 

Last night the Montreal Canadiens clinched a playoff spot by beating the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 but who cares because Steve Ott licked Jeff Halpern’s visor at a face-off. Let’s focus on what really matters here.

Not really sure what to do with this, so I’m just going to present it and get out of the way. It happened. I suppose maybe it was some agitator-y attempt at being annoying? I dunno. I’ll slowly back out of the room now.

(Stick-tap to the Buzz)

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Holy crap, Erik Karlsson skated today

Posted by Justin Bourne under BREAKING, Wait What on Apr 08, 2013

ek back

Hey, remember when Matt Cooke stepped on the back of Erik Karlsson’s leg and his skate blade sliced Karlsson’s achilles? The defending Norris Trophy-winning defenseman was ruled out for the season because a skate cut his freaking achilles. Pretty cut-and-dried situation, unless you’re Eugene Melnyk, and you believe the cut happened intentionally so you’re hiring a forensic doctor to prove it.

Welp…the dude is back skating.

And here you have it: Read the rest of this entry »

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Watch a Lithuanian player whip his stick at a referee

Posted by Justin Bourne under General Violence, Hockey Vids, That Just Happened, Wait What on Apr 05, 2013

At the under-18′s this year (division two), Lithuania gave up a short-handed goal to Great Britain with 32 seconds left that put GB up 3-2, which would end up being the final score of the game. That’s a frustrating way to lose.

So, naturally, a Lithuanian player whipped his stick helicopter style at a ref.

I don’t know if it was intentional or not (the “at the ref” part, I mean) – I’m leaning towards yes – but either way, that just happened. Remember kids: displays of anger and ref-blaming are key parts of the sporting culture, and it’s important to look at players like this as role models.

sarcasm-detector

 (Stick-tap to Deadspin)

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