Balls Vs. Bettman: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The NHL

Seriously Hab Fans, calm down

2011-03-13T05:43:00.000-07:00

I'm absolutely sick of Habs fans and their constant whining. Two minute minor at the most on the now infamous Chara hit the other night. I really have nothing more to say except Habs fans are giving Penguins fans a run for their money as the most annoying fan base in hockey.

&&$#%#$^ WTF ISLANDERS!!! And the Destruction of John Tavares

2010-12-11T06:40:00.000-08:00

I honestly think this Isles team is one of the worst I've seen in the last decade. I mean absolutely no disrespect as I'm a closet Isles fan but as a guy who watches a lot of hockey this team talent wise is just impressively bad. I really admire Tavares' game and I think he has an insane amount of talent. However he has absolutely no one to play with and other teams key in on him. There are

John Tavares has arrived

2010-10-27T00:51:00.000-07:00

John Tavares has arrived with five goals and two assists in four games while displaying unbelievable offensive acumen for the New York Islanders. I've been watching a lot of the Islanders as I've been a Tavares fan since his junior days and I think he has one of the most unparalleled minds for the game. If you're a fantasy hockey player, consider going big on getting Tavares now because he's

Vote BizNasty for 2011 NHL All-Star Game

2010-10-25T15:03:00.000-07:00

The Greatest Man Alive We here at BVB hope you'll consider voting for the greatest man alive Paul Bissionnette to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game. The Phoenix Coyotes pugilist not only deserves to go for being the toughest man in the world nor does he deserve to go for being the funniest son of a bitch in the NHL. The Great BizNasty deserves to be there simply because he's the fans' champion and

2010-2011 Vancouver Canucks Preview

2010-10-09T14:10:00.000-07:00

Who knew God would look so tired all the time? Last Year's Results 49 wins, 28 losses, 5 OTL, 103 points, 5th overall in the league Team Analysis The Vancouver Canucks emerged from a dark ages of bust prospects and illogical hockey decisions to enter the realm of the elite under the guise of GM Mike Gillis who's instituted several innovations brand new not just to hockey but in pro sports

2010-2011 Toronto Maple Leafs Preview

2010-10-09T08:13:00.000-07:00

Brian Burke wants to melt your icy heart with a warm island tune. Last Year's Results 30 wins, 38 losses, 14 OTL, 74 points, 29th overall in the league Team Analysis To compare Brian Burke's tenure as Maple Leafs' GM to a historical event, it was like the beginning of the crack epidemic in the ghettos of America. The biggest and most prestigious hockey team in the world brought in the fiery

2010-2011 Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

2010-10-09T05:23:00.000-07:00

From boy to man in less than 365 days. Last Year's Results 34 wins, 36 losses, 12 OTL, 80 points, 25th overall in the league Team Analysis The Tampa Bay Lightning have had one of the more roller coaster like experiences in recent years going from premiere Stanley Cup winning team to three years of missing the playoffs as the team's ownership group treated it like their personal

2010-2011 St. Louis Blues Preview

2010-10-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

Redemption comes from the Czech Republic Last Year's Results 40 wins, 32 losses, 10 OTL, 15th overall in the league Team Analysis The St. Louis Blues are a team of ups and the St. Louis Blues are a team of downs. After having made the post-season 23 straight years, the Blues have been feeling the growing pains of an attempted rebuild missing the playoffs four of the last five years. The

2010-2011 San Jose Sharks Preview

2010-10-08T07:13:00.000-07:00

Post-Season God Joe Thornton Last Year's Results 51 wins, 20 losses, 11 OTL, 113 points, 3rd overall in the league Team Analysis The San Jose Sharks are a team that have gained a bit of a nefarious reputation. Despite having some of the best teams in recent years, the Sharks are known for their dramatic post-season collapses. Last year was no exception as the Sharks despite being the top

2010-2011 Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

2010-10-07T11:22:00.000-07:00

Yeah... This F***ing Guy Last Year's Results 47 wins, 28 losses, 7 OTL, 101 points, 7th overall in the league Team Analysis The Pittsburgh Penguins are arguably the best team in the world right now. Having gone from the most woeful team in the league to a perennial Stanley Cup contender. While the Penguins are an extremely lucky franchise to have drafted a couple premiere talents and two

2010-2011 Phoenix Coyotes Preview

2010-10-07T05:24:00.000-07:00

From Russia with Love baby Last Year's Results 50 wins, 25 losses, 7 OTL, 107 points, 4th overall in the league Team Analysis The Phoenix Coyotes are a rags to riches team in the NHL. Facing severe economic pressure in the non-traditional Arizona market the league itself took control of the team last season and the Coyotes responded with it's first playoff appearance in seven years. The

2010-2011 Philadelphia Flyers Preview

2010-10-06T08:28:00.000-07:00

Trollollolooloolo Last Year's Results 41 wins, 35 losses, 6 OTL, 88 points, 14th overall in the league Team Analysis The Broad Street Bullies have consistently been one of the powerhouse teams in the league since the team's inception in 1967 and have only missed the playoffs once in the last fifteen years. The Flyers are entering the year after a miracle run to the finals. The Flyers

2010-2011 Ottawa Senators Preview

2010-10-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

That "Other" Canadian team Last Year's Results 44 wins, 32 losses, 6 OTL, 94 points, 11th overall in the league Team Analysis The Senators are a team that always seem to be a good middle of the pack playoff contender but lack the depth and identity to go deep in the post-season. The Senators have blended into the NHL landscape in recent years treading water. The question for the Senators

2010-2011 New York Rangers Preview

2010-10-03T07:13:00.000-07:00

The most manly man in mandom Last Year's Results 38 wins, 33 losses, 11 OTL, 87 points, 21st in the league. Team Analysis The New York Rangers have been responsible for more incomprehensible agony to their faithful than probably any other team/fan base relationship in the league . After a decade of being a resort team the Rangers lost their bid for the playoffs in the final game of the

Succcesssss

2010-10-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

Balls Brunswick after talking to SYP owner today... The excellent website SchoolYourPool.com has been down for the last day or two due to heavy traffic. I don't mean to brag but the most popular feature on that site was the previews by yours truly. Kind of an epic feeling knowing we're doing something that a lot of people are checking out.

The most irritating thing in fantasy hockey...

2010-10-01T06:03:00.000-07:00

Balls Brunswick at the height of the 1987 fantasy hockey season... Since I've been hearing a lot about other people's fantasy hockey teams in the last few days and since I'm writing for a fantasy hockey website now... I thought I would bore you people with my fantasy hockey rosters. I'll update my progress through the season just so you can see if my opinions have any credence. In the second

Notes from CBJ Vs. MIN from 09/30/10

2010-10-01T05:46:00.000-07:00

Blinking S.O.S. unconsciously Well I managed to catch the CBJ Vs. Minny pre-season game this morning thanks to NHL Network running all the pre-season games in the A.M. (greatest idea ever) So I've been managing to catch a lot of games from teams I normally wouldn't get the chance to. I was interested to see what the Blue Jackets look like under Arniel. Blue Jackets look miles ahead of where

2010-2011 New York Islanders Preview

2010-09-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

Next player to enter Superstardom? Last Years' Results 34 wins, 37 losses, 11 OTL, 79 points, 26th overall in the league Team Analysis The New York Islanders are a team of high highs and low lows. Already the Islanders who finally were moving in the right direction after what seemed like an endless rebuild suffered long term injuries to two of it's key players. This season looks to

2010-2011 New Jersey Devils

2010-09-30T05:14:00.000-07:00

The New Jersey Devils Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey! Brodeur can't see you. Previous Year's Results 48 wins, 27 losses, 7 OTL, 103 points, 6th overall in the league Team Analysis The New Jersey Devils are one of the elite teams in all of professional sports. The Devils are a team that have boasted post season success for over two decades and one of the finest

2010-2011 Nashville Predators Preview

2010-09-26T14:13:00.000-07:00

The Nashville Predators Michael Jackson's Favorite Team I hear ya knocking but ya can't come in. Last Year's Results 47 wins, 29 losses, 6 OTL, 100 points, 8th overall in the league Team Analysis The Nashville Predators are the very model for success as an expansion team as the Predators are a team that thrive in a non-traditional hockey market with a modest internal budget through

2010-2011 Montreal Canadiens Preview

2010-09-24T11:38:00.000-07:00

The Montreal Canadiens The Jonestown of the NHL If you **** up at your job, do you have 20,000+ angry French people threatening to kill you? Last Year's Results 39 wins, 33 losses, 10 OTL, 88 points, 18th overall Team Analysis The Habs surprised the league with a deep run through three rounds of the playoffs last season riding a spectacular performance from goaltender Jaroslav

2010-2011 Minnesota Wild Preview

2010-09-20T09:12:00.000-07:00

The Minnesota Wild The American Siberia He's got the whole world in his hands... well not the world, just a basement hockey team Previous Year's Team Stats 38 wins, 36 losses, 8 OTL, 84 points, 20th overall in the league Team Analysis The Minnesota Wild enter this year searching for an identity in the organization's 10th year in the NHL. Entering their second season with the team

2010-2011 Los Angeles Kings Preview

2010-09-16T05:44:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Kings I assure you the dark circles under my eyes are genetic... Previous Year's Team Stats 46 wins, 27 losses, 9 OTL, 101 points, 9th overall in the league Team Analysis The Kings returned to prominence after several years of playoff-less mediocrity. The team is on the verge of being elite boasting a handful of young superstars, a talented cast of regulars and solid

2010-2011 Florida Panthers Preview

2010-09-14T09:12:00.000-07:00

The Florida Panthers Making the case for contraction in the NHL for over a decade The future is Red comrade. Previous Year's Team Stats 32 wins, 37 losses, 13 OTL, 77 points, 27th overall in the league Team Analysis The Florida Panthers have been in a decade long rebuild since their last playoff appearance going through seven head coaches and five general managers in that time.

Daily Notes (Canucks Vs. Sharks prospect game)

2010-09-13T23:05:00.000-07:00

Remember my name Bitches! Today was Day Two of the Penticion Prospect Tournament featuring the Canucks Vs. the Sharks. Canucks defenseman prospect Chris Tanev stood out head and shoulders as the best player this evening notching two goals, an absolutely ridiculous assist on a rush through three Sharks defenders, and a number of specutacular defensive plays. Tanev has always been considered an