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Bye the bye.... Burgie on Feb 2, 2010, 10:33 AM

Giggy and Phanuf traded to Leafs!. jom on Jan 31, 2010, 9:08 AM

Burke is a name collector. on Jan 31, 2010, 11:34 AM
Well...it excites the fans!. jom on Jan 31, 2010, 11:40 AM
Hold on guys..... D'Artagnon77 on Feb 1, 2010, 7:07 PM
For the Ducks, it's all about cap. Burgie on Feb 2, 2010, 3:32 AM

BigDan - Oilers question. BigE on Jan 24, 2010, 6:22 AM

Cogliano is one of those guys who would benefit from a change of scenery. Big Dan on Jan 24, 2010, 1:13 PM

Do you watch NCAA games online?. Rob on Jan 17, 2010, 7:59 PM

I'll keep an eye out..... Octopus on Jan 17, 2010, 9:11 PM

Too bad about Teemu.... Octopus on Jan 14, 2010, 1:03 PM

Adding to the misery. Burgie on Jan 17, 2010, 10:38 AM
Misery? Don't talk to me about misery!. Big Dan on Jan 28, 2010, 11:21 AM

Mike Danton (Jefferson) comes to town. BigE on Jan 13, 2010, 3:50 AM

He deserves a chance.... Octopus on Jan 14, 2010, 12:59 PM
Do you go to any SMU games................. Rob on Jan 15, 2010, 7:32 PM
First one last night. BigE on Jan 16, 2010, 2:46 PM
Ah Acadia........ Rob on Jan 17, 2010, 6:11 PM
May catch a game soon. BigE on Jan 24, 2010, 6:19 AM

Ferraro amazed Wings are still in race.... Octopus on Jan 12, 2010, 9:48 AM

Ouch!. on Jan 12, 2010, 6:23 PM
Wow.... Octopus on Jan 12, 2010, 8:48 PM
,,,keep telling myself.... on Jan 13, 2010, 12:45 PM
I'm surprised you are surprised about Roloson. Big Dan on Jan 14, 2010, 6:17 PM
I'm surprised you are surprised about Roloson. Big Dan on Jan 14, 2010, 6:17 PM
Rough road ahead for Oilers?. Octopus on Jan 15, 2010, 6:09 PM
Ruff takes Wings to task.... on Jan 16, 2010, 2:48 PM
The decline started right after the Cup run. Big Dan on Jan 18, 2010, 11:30 AM
Just watch Detroit finish in 8th and spoil everybody's plans. Big Dan on Jan 14, 2010, 6:19 PM

What fun.... D'Artagnon77 on Jan 9, 2010, 7:35 AM

Thinking of making the trip next year............... Rob on Jan 10, 2010, 3:13 PM
It was great to see.... Octopus on Jan 12, 2010, 10:05 AM

Good for US hockey. Burgie on Jan 6, 2010, 5:30 AM

Congrats US jrs. 25 on Jan 6, 2010, 7:42 AM
Team USA was awesome.... D'Artagnon77 on Jan 9, 2010, 7:42 AM

Highlight-reel from the West this season.... Octopus on Jan 5, 2010, 10:23 AM

I love the one of Kiprusoff kicking it out with his heel. Big Dan on Jan 6, 2010, 11:36 AM

Bertuzzi's playing great.... Octopus on Jan 4, 2010, 8:57 AM

Question on Bertuzzi and rules. Burgie on Jan 6, 2010, 5:27 AM
It's a game-misconduct.... Octopus on Jan 6, 2010, 6:13 AM
All I can think of is.... Burgie on Jan 8, 2010, 1:13 PM

World Juniors. Rob on Jan 2, 2010, 5:26 PM

forget the Olympics. 25 on Jan 3, 2010, 7:33 AM
Finally caught a game.... Octopus on Jan 4, 2010, 8:01 AM
Woohoo!. Octopus on Jan 5, 2010, 7:50 PM
Do you get NHL Ceter Ice?. Rob on Jan 5, 2010, 8:12 PM
No Center Ice.... Octopus on Jan 6, 2010, 6:19 AM
TSN blocked in Anaheim. Burgie on Jan 8, 2010, 1:16 PM

Team USA.... Octopus on Jan 1, 2010, 8:14 PM

I thought for sure Anderson would make it................ Rob on Jan 2, 2010, 5:23 PM
I'm with Rob. Big Dan on Jan 2, 2010, 6:32 PM
I agree...medalling is a longshot.. Octopus on Jan 2, 2010, 8:50 PM
noooo..... 25 on Jan 3, 2010, 7:24 AM
Okay.... Octopus on Jan 3, 2010, 8:58 AM

My Team Canada. BigE on Dec 28, 2009, 7:45 AM

You think Phaneuf is better defensively than Keith?. Big Dan on Dec 28, 2009, 11:49 AM
There are many philosophies at play. BigE on Dec 28, 2009, 7:10 PM
You make some convincing arguments. Big Dan on Dec 29, 2009, 11:35 AM
my picks. 25 on Dec 29, 2009, 7:38 AM
p.s.. 25 on Dec 29, 2009, 7:47 AM
Luongo will be the starter in 2014 if the NHL is still participating. Big Dan on Dec 29, 2009, 11:29 AM
I'll take a shot.... D'Artagnon77 on Dec 30, 2009, 12:28 AM
D', you almost nailed it!. Big Dan on Dec 30, 2009, 11:04 AM
I guess I was close, eh?.... D'Artagnon77 on Dec 30, 2009, 5:01 PM
Wow. 25 on Dec 30, 2009, 9:10 PM
Philly has turned it around lately. Big Dan on Dec 31, 2009, 11:33 AM
Brenden Morrow played for Canada before. Big Dan on Dec 31, 2009, 11:24 AM
I'm searching my memory banks.... D'Artagnon77 on Dec 31, 2009, 12:57 PM

Merry Christmas everyone.... D'Artagnon77 on Dec 25, 2009, 5:51 AM

Ah yes, it's cold in Anaheim. Burgie on Dec 25, 2009, 9:58 AM
Merry Christmas, boys and gorls. smike on Dec 25, 2009, 11:19 AM
Happy New Year to one and all! nm. Octopus on Jan 1, 2010, 8:16 PM

Sportingnews Season 2. D'Artagnon77 on Dec 24, 2009, 6:12 AM

Big Dan's in.... D'Artagnon77 on Dec 24, 2009, 1:36 PM
I'm in.. Big Dan on Dec 24, 2009, 2:26 PM
I've got a team. Burgie on Dec 25, 2009, 9:59 AM
Who won the last one. smike on Dec 25, 2009, 11:22 AM
D'Artagnon snuck in late and beat me. Big Dan on Dec 31, 2009, 5:18 PM
It's over?. Big Dan on Dec 26, 2009, 7:36 AM

Trade rumor. BigE on Dec 14, 2009, 5:27 PM

They say Khabibulin will retire. Big Dan on Dec 15, 2009, 11:43 AM
Gainey called Philly. smike on Dec 16, 2009, 5:16 AM
He wanted Claude Giroux - dream on. Big Dan on Dec 16, 2009, 11:22 AM

Tiger Woods / Sidney Crosby (an essay). BigE on Dec 1, 2009, 6:27 PM

Interesting parallel.... Octopus on Dec 1, 2009, 9:00 PM
Elin escapes possible obstruction of justice. BigE on Dec 3, 2009, 7:27 PM
I don't cheat.... Octopus on Dec 3, 2009, 9:23 PM
More on the re-negotiations.... Octopus on Dec 4, 2009, 5:54 AM
One more surfaces.... Octopus on Dec 5, 2009, 7:36 AM
Love the Churchill quotes. BigE on Dec 6, 2009, 10:15 AM
One thing about golfers.... Octopus on Dec 6, 2009, 8:06 PM
I'd be different........... Rob on Dec 10, 2009, 10:41 PM
Hey Rob.... BigE on Dec 14, 2009, 5:25 PM

Wings coming out of their funk?. Octopus on Dec 1, 2009, 10:58 AM

You're right, it could be worse. Big Dan on Dec 2, 2009, 6:34 AM
We'll see you tomorrow.... Octopus on Dec 2, 2009, 10:38 AM
And that was hideous.... Octopus on Dec 3, 2009, 9:13 PM

ESPN story on Brain Burke's son. Rob on Nov 28, 2009, 8:46 AM

Who cares?. Big Dan on Nov 28, 2009, 5:07 PM
Wow that sounded snarky. Big Dan on Nov 30, 2009, 11:26 AM
Messier is bi?. Octopus on Dec 1, 2009, 10:43 AM
Ha ha, Octo, I've missed your funny posts. Big Dan on Dec 2, 2009, 6:33 AM
That's not weird, BD.... Octopus on Dec 2, 2009, 10:48 AM
Hey that's catchy. Big Dan on Dec 2, 2009, 11:29 AM
so, you two are the guys.... Burgie on Dec 6, 2009, 8:48 PM
And we forget to flush. Big Dan on Dec 8, 2009, 4:02 PM

How are the Blackhawks going to pull this off?. Octopus on Nov 18, 2009, 8:54 AM

How they will survive in the 2010-11 season. Big Dan on Nov 20, 2009, 6:23 PM
Nice crunching, BD.... Octopus on Nov 21, 2009, 5:12 AM
The Hawks are scary good this year. Big Dan on Nov 22, 2009, 2:53 PM
I agree BD. 25 on Nov 22, 2009, 3:29 PM

Oilers vs Sabres. Big Dan on Nov 12, 2009, 5:08 AM

NHL Suspension Flow-Chart.... Octopus on Nov 11, 2009, 4:54 AM

Yzerman interview.... Octopus on Nov 8, 2009, 8:10 AM

The summer before that season was really fun. Big Dan on Nov 12, 2009, 4:51 AM
Speaking of Steve Y. Burgie on Nov 22, 2009, 9:49 AM

Sabres still rolling but the Oilers dead in the water again. Big Dan on Nov 4, 2009, 4:32 PM

At least penner is looking good. on Nov 6, 2009, 6:53 PM

Injuries piling up...tough times ahead?. Octopus on Nov 1, 2009, 9:04 AM

Beware the pig flue. smike on Nov 1, 2009, 10:54 AM
5-0 loss to the Islanders?!. Big Dan on Nov 1, 2009, 6:43 PM
Hey, I heard that..... on Nov 2, 2009, 8:56 AM
How are you liking Roli down there?. Big Dan on Nov 2, 2009, 11:13 AM
Slow start.... on Nov 2, 2009, 3:48 PM
Slow start or pig flue. smike on Nov 2, 2009, 5:15 PM
Another win.... on Nov 2, 2009, 6:49 PM
Two assists last night.. smike on Nov 3, 2009, 4:54 AM
Yeah, Roli's not good at breakaways. Big Dan on Nov 3, 2009, 4:26 PM
Cheap strategy.... on Nov 3, 2009, 8:48 PM
Detroit getting hammered by injuries. Big Dan on Nov 1, 2009, 6:46 PM
Another one down last night.... Octopus on Nov 8, 2009, 6:54 PM

More fishy behavior in NHLPA-land.... Octopus on Nov 1, 2009, 6:15 AM

Octo, you should run for the job. Big Dan on Nov 1, 2009, 7:20 AM
I wouldn't go near that thing.... Octopus on Nov 1, 2009, 8:55 AM
They should beg Kelly to come back. smike on Nov 1, 2009, 10:53 AM

I thought they blew it.... D'Artagnon on Oct 29, 2009, 9:23 PM

I went to bed when it was 5-2. Big Dan on Oct 30, 2009, 12:31 PM

H1N1 decimating the Oilers, first sports team to be affected. Big Dan on Oct 29, 2009, 9:39 AM

Brutal. smike on Oct 29, 2009, 4:36 PM
Islanders now have it.... on Nov 11, 2009, 4:08 PM

This lad needs to tone it down.... Octopus on Oct 14, 2009, 3:28 PM

That's amazing.... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 14, 2009, 8:04 PM
Knew I had seen that before.... Octopus on Oct 15, 2009, 7:23 AM
That's what got Crosby in trouble with Cherry. BigE on Oct 17, 2009, 6:28 AM

Ah... now dat was fun... eh Octo. smike on Oct 14, 2009, 4:26 AM

Glad I missed it.... Octopus on Oct 14, 2009, 5:46 AM
Last year, Edmonton and Buffalo were both 4-0-0. Big Dan on Oct 14, 2009, 7:32 AM
Welllll. smike on Oct 15, 2009, 4:56 AM
Not to rain on the Sabres' parade.... Octopus on Oct 15, 2009, 5:36 AM

A little inspirational speech.... Octopus on Oct 9, 2009, 8:11 PM

I wonder what Brent Sutter had to say last night. Big Dan on Oct 13, 2009, 11:01 AM

Last night's Wings-Blackhawks game.... Octopus on Oct 9, 2009, 12:10 PM

Wings lose Franzen for season.... Octopus on Oct 9, 2009, 3:04 PM
tough break..... Milbury on Oct 10, 2009, 8:30 AM
You're right, Mil.... Octopus on Oct 14, 2009, 5:50 AM

Maple Leafs slapped with a fine for their big mouths. Big Dan on Oct 8, 2009, 11:26 AM

The NHL will... jom on Oct 9, 2009, 9:48 AM

How many teams will be in the league next year?. BigE on Oct 4, 2009, 5:51 AM

I've often wondered..... Burgie on Oct 4, 2009, 8:54 AM
Microsoft boy wanted to buy the Sabres. smike on Oct 4, 2009, 3:24 PM
Seattle / contraction. BigE on Oct 5, 2009, 7:31 PM
I still say.... Octopus on Oct 5, 2009, 9:08 PM
Gretzky trade documentary Octo would find interesting. Big Dan on Oct 6, 2009, 1:25 AM
Very interesting!. Octopus on Oct 6, 2009, 5:43 AM
Forget Gretzky to Yzerman..... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 6, 2009, 6:53 AM
Given that.... jom on Oct 9, 2009, 9:42 AM
Well, we didn't get much from LA. Big Dan on Oct 9, 2009, 10:59 AM
I don't think so.... jom on Oct 11, 2009, 6:05 PM
Howe. 25 on Oct 13, 2009, 7:36 AM
Passports and Atlanta to Winnepeg. smike on Oct 6, 2009, 2:54 PM
LOL!. jom on Oct 9, 2009, 9:44 AM
They went back to Colorado, too.... BigE on Oct 9, 2009, 9:08 PM
Greetings, Big E. Burgie on Oct 10, 2009, 3:48 AM
Quebec City is talking with NHL. smike on Oct 10, 2009, 2:43 PM
Stanley Cups do that.... BigE on Oct 10, 2009, 4:20 PM
Hamilton does not deserve a team, Big E. Smike on Oct 11, 2009, 5:32 AM
You know Hamilton better than me. BigE on Oct 12, 2009, 5:47 AM
Kind of sad, actually.. smike on Oct 13, 2009, 7:56 AM
Tickets. Burgie on Oct 11, 2009, 10:43 AM

No goal.... smike on Oct 4, 2009, 5:46 AM

Perfect timing. BigE on Oct 4, 2009, 6:00 AM
So what do you think of the Sabres this year?. Big Dan on Oct 4, 2009, 6:01 AM
I'm excited. smike on Oct 4, 2009, 3:15 PM
Face Off Circle. Burgie on Oct 4, 2009, 9:29 AM
Sporting News League. Burgie on Oct 4, 2009, 9:42 AM
You are in, Burgie nm. smike on Oct 4, 2009, 3:17 PM
I've gone stupid(er).... Octopus on Oct 5, 2009, 8:58 PM
I had that problem too.... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 6, 2009, 6:57 AM
Thanks, D.... Octopus on Oct 7, 2009, 4:43 PM

Are we having a Sporting news pool. smike on Sep 29, 2009, 6:17 AM

Let's do it.... Octopus on Sep 30, 2009, 12:55 PM
He looked good last year for the first 20 games. Big Dan on Sep 30, 2009, 4:14 PM
The way I see it.... Octopus on Sep 30, 2009, 8:14 PM
Took some time, but I'm in.... D'Artagnon77 on Oct 5, 2009, 10:43 AM
I'll try again. Burgie on Sep 30, 2009, 6:52 PM
Ok, how bout we all make out picks on Sunday. smike on Oct 2, 2009, 1:46 PM
O.K.. Burgie on Oct 2, 2009, 7:49 PM
Thanks smike. Big Dan on Oct 2, 2009, 8:41 PM
Congrats Dan!!. Burgie on Oct 3, 2009, 5:17 AM
Glad to hear it, BD.... Octopus on Oct 3, 2009, 2:48 PM

Phil Kessel trade / Heatley trade. BigE on Sep 19, 2009, 7:28 AM

Jason Smith helped the Sens. Big Dan on Sep 20, 2009, 8:59 AM
Yeah, I don't see Kessel scoring more than 60-65 pts. BigE on Sep 20, 2009, 11:26 AM
Kessel, Sens D, and Quinn. Big Dan on Sep 20, 2009, 7:08 PM

Phaneuf hammers Okposo. Rob on Sep 18, 2009, 10:01 PM

To me.... on Sep 19, 2009, 6:18 AM

GOING TO A GAME TONIGHT!. Big Dan on Sep 15, 2009, 11:27 AM

Anyone else having problems with Slam?. Burgie on Sep 11, 2009, 5:16 AM

I've had problems with them for a while. Big Dan on Sep 12, 2009, 4:40 AM

Mike Comrie back as an Oiler?!. Big Dan on Aug 31, 2009, 7:17 PM

You don't want him!. Milbury on Sep 2, 2009, 2:37 PM
Hey, I'm with you.... Big Dan on Sep 2, 2009, 4:23 PM
Plus.... on Sep 6, 2009, 10:35 PM
ooops.... on Sep 6, 2009, 10:37 PM
Oilers are right up against the cap. Big Dan on Sep 7, 2009, 1:06 PM
Chicken or Egg?. on Sep 7, 2009, 8:30 PM
Guys like Nilsson are under contract. Big Dan on Sep 8, 2009, 11:08 AM

Oh, God...here comes Todd. Again.. Octopus on Aug 19, 2009, 6:43 AM

He had a good start last year. Big Dan on Aug 19, 2009, 5:31 PM
Old legs...bleah!. Octopus on Aug 19, 2009, 7:43 PM
Detroit's going to have a trying season. Big Dan on Aug 20, 2009, 9:57 AM
Don't disagree, but.... Octopus on Aug 23, 2009, 1:58 PM
This is going to be Chicago's year. Big Dan on Aug 25, 2009, 4:32 PM
But we have the mighty Todd.... Octopus on Sep 3, 2009, 7:42 AM

Hitler reacts to Heatley.... Octopus on Aug 7, 2009, 8:06 PM

Muckler sure messed up that team before getting booted. Big Dan on Aug 10, 2009, 11:20 AM
It could be worse Dan... jom on Aug 30, 2009, 5:54 PM
It seems to be between Minnesota and Edmonton. Big Dan on Sep 1, 2009, 1:27 AM

Crashing the Pens' party.... Octopus on Aug 4, 2009, 8:53 AM

So, Jason Williams and Patrick Eaves eh?. Big Dan on Aug 6, 2009, 9:33 AM
No more replacements.... Octopus on Aug 7, 2009, 5:08 AM
Well, the gap has closed between Detroit and the rest of the NHL. Big Dan on Aug 7, 2009, 10:27 AM
The Hudler-fight is over.... Octopus on Aug 7, 2009, 6:25 PM

What's the Love/Hate relationship thing with Edmonton and Anaheim. Burgie on Jul 28, 2009, 1:10 PM

Probably a health-issue.... Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 8:08 PM
Peeters totally sucks. Big Dan on Jul 28, 2009, 8:54 PM
Not sure you can blame the coach, BD.... Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 10:54 PM
Well, what do you know? Hossa's out until December. Big Dan on Jul 29, 2009, 11:18 AM
I knew he was hurt.... Octopus on Jul 29, 2009, 9:03 PM
Speaking of caps. Burgioe on Aug 2, 2009, 10:42 AM

Worst minor-league jerseys ever?. Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 7:17 AM

Wow!. Burgie on Jul 28, 2009, 1:11 PM
Awesome pj's.... Octopus on Jul 28, 2009, 8:05 PM

Biron signs with the ISLANDERS for only $1.4M?. Big Dan on Jul 22, 2009, 4:25 PM

As good as.... on Jul 23, 2009, 7:07 PM
It's no wonder Wang lost so much money!. Big Dan on Jul 27, 2009, 11:05 AM
actually.... on Jul 27, 2009, 7:44 PM
Good news about DP beign insured. Big Dan on Jul 28, 2009, 7:04 AM
Don't know BD. on Aug 13, 2009, 8:19 PM
I too think the Islanders are going about it the right way. Big Dan on Aug 14, 2009, 4:22 PM
looks that way.... on Aug 15, 2009, 6:06 PM
What do you think of Snow's move to trade up in the 1st round?. Big Dan on Aug 16, 2009, 7:50 AM
not as bad as you.... on Aug 17, 2009, 9:27 PM
Let's hope Snow sticks to the plan and doesn't pull a Milbury. Big Dan on Aug 21, 2009, 11:06 AM

Hudler-situation still in flux.... Octopus on Jul 16, 2009, 8:35 PM

Why did he file for arbitration if he planned on bolting?. Big Dan on Jul 17, 2009, 11:47 AM
After reading more about this.... jom on Aug 1, 2009, 11:42 AM
Its about the money, Jom. 25 on Aug 2, 2009, 7:03 AM

quietly, tavares signs. on Jul 15, 2009, 2:52 PM

I can't wait for Burke to crash and burn in the center of the universe. Big Dan on Jul 16, 2009, 11:05 AM

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