Move over, Kurt Angle Pizza Outlet commercial — the Pittsburgh Penguins (namely Colby Armstrong, Maxime Talbot, Sergei Gonchar, and Evgeni Malkin) have joined forces to create perhaps the most brain-searing commercial in the history of local Pittsburgh commercials, and, arguably, in the entire rich pantheon of great local-athlete commercials. But wait, you ask — doesn’t [...]

As Weed so eloquently laid out for all you slackerjacks yesterday, the NHL has already booked their October travel plans for the 2008-2009 season. Having been to Prague a few years ago, I’ll gladly apply for MYFO’s press credentials from the league when the time comes. I’m sure Gary Bettman will have no problem forking [...]

Hockey Jesus is dead (OK, temporarily disabled). Who shall serve in his stead? Who will be the Vicar of Sidney Christ on Earth until his Glorious Return? Not Evgeni Malkin, as some have suggested. No, St. Geno has always been in the “Paul” role, spreading Hockey Jesus’ message of peace, love and goals to the [...]

Teemu Selänne announced he will make his return to the Anaheim Ducks lineup after signing a 1 year contract with the club yesterday, joining Scott Niedermayer as the second Duck to hem and haw for half a season only to come back when it was convenient for them. Both guys are team players all the [...]

In his sublimely entertaining appearance in the broadcast booth during Sunday night’s All-Star Game, Gary Bettman formally announced to the world (or those of us who have Versus and were actually watching the game - alright - a couple hundred of us) that four NHL teams will be playing games in Europe next season. According to the [...]

The St. Louis Blues, looking to make a marketing comeback from their short-lived “drink yourself stoopid” promotion, are looking to entice a few more fans to Tuesday night games by making the ultimate crossover pitch: washed-up rock acts that also cannot sell their own tickets. This new promotion goes by the catchy title of “Rock’N [...]

Our performance last night was atrocious. You figure that a group of professionals would go out there and give it their all for a team. I’m not saying that fealty is necessary, but I’d expect some measure of effort and interest in your job.