Blackhawks vs Wild game thread

Some executive for the Versus network must have lost a bet to broadcast this game tonight. The puck drops at 8 PM EST.

And in other Blackhawk news, Wirtz and gang have decided to pony up and give their 3-0 head coach a contract extension.

More here.

If anyone is actually watching this Nelson ratings bonanza tonight, feel free to post on the game thread.

Tocchet Time – Johnson ranks ‘em

Your wait is over. Fearless prognosticator David Johnson ranks the best of the NHL and picks tonight’s winners.

No Strahan media episodes in the NHL?

An interesting commentary that compares the locker room mentalities of the NFL and the NHL. Read more here.

Blog Watch – Off Wing

Off Wing offers thoughts on the NHL – You Tube partnership but we really just love the vid containing old time hockey at its best.

Beating the campaign trail in support of Rory

The 2007 NHL All Star Game needs Rory Fitzpatrick more than ever.

Vote for Rory (and again and again and again…)

Retirement looms for many veterans

Sinatra singing “My Way” for many NHL veterans. Read more here.

Darcy Tucker continues to earn a Dale Hunterish reputation

The Leafs have major contract issues with their apparent heir to the Hunter cheap shot throne. Read more here.

Canucks have new ownership

Just make sure those Harold Snepsts uniforms never make a reappearance.

Read more here.

Salary cap to be increased

All those teams supposedly going broke a few years ago now have dough to spend.

Read more here.

The Oil shutdown Canucks

Roloson gets the shut out as the Oilers down the Canucks 4-0.

Read the game summary here.

Bruins vs Habs game thread

We know that nobody is most likely paying attention to this blog right now but what the hell…

This is the inaugural game thread for Net Crashers.

Bruins vs Habs on Versus.

Post and discuss if anybody is paying attention.