Monthly Archives: February 2009
Eastern Clash: Post-Game
We at Distinct Kicking Motion were able to catch up with Washington Capital’s sniper Alexander Semin following their overtime victory against the Boston Bruins today. Semin’s overtime goal was the difference-maker in this matinee affair. Here are some of Semin’s … Continue reading
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Eastern Clash
An early treat for fans today as the two top teams in the East battle at an early 1:00 et start. The surging Caps travel to Beantown to take on the Bruins. After enduring a mini-slump, the East leading Bruins … Continue reading
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Congrats Ozzy
Friday’s 2-1 over the LA Kings was just the second time in 11 games in which Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood didn’t allow 3 or more goals. In those eleven games the so called “Wizard” had one game of 6 goals … Continue reading
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How Marty Does It
With New Jersey Devils’ goaltender Martin Brodeur back in net and renewing his assault on the all-time record books, it’s time to assess the “how” behind his accomplishments. I have my own theory, which I will reveal after a brief … Continue reading
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Breaking News: Penguins’ Whitney to Ducks for Kunitz, Prospect.
So, Ryan Whitney and his 6 year 24 million dollar contract have been shipped to the ducks for Chris Kunitz and a prospect named Eric Tangradi I have never heard of before who is a star Junior player “in the … Continue reading
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Def’s Dangle
Hello out there to all the fans in the UK, and throughout the world. For those of you who might not know me, I am Joe Elliott, the lead singer of the legendary english rock band Def Leppard, but what … Continue reading
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Confessions of a Cros-Dawg Fan
Sidney Crosby. I like this purported Monster. Certain agitators (on this very blog, even!) have been taking the mick out of the Troy and Trina Crosby offspring. It is fashionable to hate on Sid the Kid Grown man – millionaire! … Continue reading
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I Hart U
We are a good month past the mid-season break, and as the playoff picture begins to come full circle, so are the MVP candidates. Here is a list of the top 5 players who The Bench Boss thinks are the … Continue reading
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Is Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli a Good Coach?
He has a Stanley Cup to his name. Surely he can outcoach Dan Bylsma (WTF Pittsburgh?). When fired from the Lightning, he soon after got a job on Canada’s top sports network as an analyst. He looks like Henry Winkler. …And, he is … Continue reading
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Slippin’ Sidney
There is no question that Sidney Crosby is an elite player and will be everytime he steps on to the ice for the rest of his career, but in the last two years has anyone become more disliked quicker than he … Continue reading
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Three Rules for the Trade Deadline
Well, the Trade Deadline Day rumors have started to fly already. Foremost on my radar at the moment is the possibility of a threeway deal involving Colorado, the Pens, and Boston. Yes, Crosby needs a scoring winger and the aged … Continue reading
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I Know I’m Sexy
It is easy to have your favorite player be an Ovechkin or a Crosby, but what fun is that? That is why every now and then The Bench Boss likes to tip his hat and dish out some love for … Continue reading
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