Endless Possibilities. Zero Consensus.
West, west, west, west, east This week we’re adding four new teams to the map west of the Gretzky-Orr line (two via expansion and two via relocation). Just to make sure the eastern side of the map doesn’t feel completely neglected we’ve allowed another relocation to stay within the Orr Conference. The Pacific Northwest …
Week 10: The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL After many weeks in the dark, this feature is back! The Random Hockey Book of the “Week” returns in all it’s splendor with a book that will make Brendan Shanahan rollover in his plush office chair in the League offices. Read …
The Breakdown: Just what the NHL/PA have decided we’re gonna be stuck with for a while—two conferences of three divisions each. The Wayne Douglas Gretzky Conference Northwest Division Southwest Division Central Division Calgary Flames Anaheim Ducks Chicago Blackhawks Edmonton Oilers Colorado Avalanche Dallas Stars Portland Eagles Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Seattle Metropolitans Phoenix Coyotes St. …
All the People, All the Time Okay, our short-lived happiness (or hatred for many others) of having finally gotten a bold new NHL that accentuates rivalries tries something new and isn’t just and NBA-on-ice is over and done with. Yes, we understand a good chunk of the purpose behind the plan in the first place …
Seeking 32 (Quebec City, Portland, Kansas City, Houston) First of all, sorry (again) for the very late post this week… Trying my best to get back on schedule, and with the bombshell today of the NHLPA forcing the NHL to drop its realignment plan, I REALLY need to get back on track as traffic is …
Seeking 32 (Quebec City, Seattle, Houston) First of all, sorry for the very late post this week… Christmas and its aftermath have been a beatdown. But better late than never, eh? This week we take our “Seeking 32” idea and mess with it a bit. We do get to 32 teams in 4 conferences, but …
Week 9: The Official Illustrated NHL History: The Official Story of the Coolest Game on Earth Merry Christmas, everyone. Tomorrow is “officially” Christmas, so today I officially give you the official Tom Fulery Random Hockey Book of the Week (officially one day late)… This is the OFFICIAL Illustrated history of the NHL in book form. …
Seeking 32 (KC, QBC, Hamilton, Portland) This week, we continue our effort to find the “perfect 32” homes for a slightly expanded NHL. Last week we left all current host-cities alone, just adding two new cities (Kansas City and Quebec) to bring us up to 32 teams. This week, we’re a little less nice. Gone …