NHL
There’s no place for fighting in hockey
November 24, 2014Over the past few years, there has been a vast amount of ink spilt over the place that fighting has in the modern game of hockey. This never-ending debate is heating up again, after top prospect Connor McDavid broke his hand during a fight. He’s expected to miss five to six weeks, and his participation in the annual World Junior Championships is now in doubt. As a kid growing up watching hockey, I used to love fights. I would get all excited when a player like Brad May would square off against the opposing tough guy. But now, it seems…
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Punishing the Victim
November 13, 2014It is evident to anyone who watches the game that the heart of the NHL’s player conduct apparatus is ridiculous. Crimes are punished strictly on the basis of outcome rather than intent, creating spacious grays that players often find themselves…
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Sedins looking rejuvenated
October 20, 2014Truthfully, it’s too early in the season to be singing the Canucks’ praises, especially as the majority of their competition has been from Alberta. However, it’s hard not to get giddy watching them so far. They’re scoring goals, even power…
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Kids to watch in the 2015 NHL Draft
October 14, 2014If you follow the NHL draft, or hockey at all, you’ve probably heard of Connor McDavid, arguably the most hyped prospect to come out of Canada since Sidney Crosby. It’s also fairly common knowledge that Jack Eichel will compete with…
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The Horvat Conundrum
October 6, 2014The Canucks have an interesting problem, and for once, it does not have to do with a lack of prospects. In fact, it’s the opposite: too many prospects and too little room. Specifically, I’m talking about Bo Horvat and the…
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Keep ads off NHL jerseys
October 6, 2014In the fifth issue of The Peak, published on September 29, writer Nick Bondi argued that the NHL should sell ad space on their jerseys. His argument essentially boiled down to the fact that “it’s inevitable” (his words) and would…
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NHL teams should wear ads on their jerseys
September 29, 2014Recently, the NHL rejected the proposed sale of advertising on jerseys, which the league estimated could net $120 million and approximately $4 million per team. The NHL declined the proposal because they didn’t want to be the first of the…
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A look at the NHL rule changes
September 22, 2014On September 11, the NHL announced new rules that will go into effect this season, which are designed to allow for more goal-scoring opportunities — read on for a breakdown and analysis of the changes: Trapezoids The trapezoid will now…
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Vancouver deserves another hockey team
September 8, 2014It’s that time of the year when hockey will soon be upon us, and it just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t start off with some good ol’ fashioned rumours. The latest rumour is that by 2017, the NHL will…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
September 8, 2014It’s one of the most exciting times of the year. No, not because school starts (although there is certainly excitement to be had, I’d rather be on a beach), but because it’s hockey season. Perhaps I should clarify: it’s not…
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