Chris Drury was named captain of the New York Rangers. The 32 year old center is pumped up to help guide the original 6 franchise. Chris who has been a leader his entire life is honored by the nomination and should help bring hard work, accountability, and most importantly will lead by example. I think this was the obvious choice for the Rangers and hopefully Drury will step up and become more vocal in the room and with the media.
The NHL is introducing 4 new rule changes for the 2008-2009 season. I am not always in agreement with changes that are introduced by the league but I have to say that 3 of the 4 new tweaks should help the game. I think that #2 could be a good rule but it is very subjective and the refs will not enforce it properly.
Now next year, slim down the goalie equipment.
Do you think Darcy Reiger GM for the Buffalo Sabres sent Kevin Lowe a Christmas this year? Better yet I wonder what its like at the GM meetings when KLow, Ducks Gm Brian Burke and Darcy Rieger are in the same room? I’m sure Rieger and Tom Golisano curse Lowe everytime they run paychex and think about the $10 million that 27 goal scorer Thomas Vanek is getting.
Speaking of Kevin Lowe and the Oilers. How do you think he’s feeling about Dustin Penner? Yeh thought so.
For all of you knocking the Buffalo Sabres, please step back
from the ledge. Brian Campbell was
adamant about getting a 6-7 year deal at 6.5 million per season. This guy is simply not worth it. The Sabres were only willing to go 3-4 and
were offering in the 5.75 range, more than fair. I know Campbell played really well last spring but the games I watched this season he looked
horrible against the Rangers. Add in his minus 1 this year and Campbell is clearly not worth the contract he is demanding.
It will be interesting to see if the San Jose Sharks lock him up long term or if he hits the open market. The Sabres now need to focus on locking up Ryan Miller long term. If they fail to do that its going to be a dark time in Buffalo.
How bad are the Rbk EDGE jerseys failing? They are such a failure that Reebok has offered alternative fabric jerseys to any players that request them (as per a Boston Herald Rbk EDGE article on Saturday). This is due to increasing NHLPA complaints that the new Rbk Edge uniforms are leaving players drenched in perspiration. The Canton company said it made the decision after soliciting feedback from players, teams and equipment managers. So much for two years of research Reebok spent developing and testing a new lighter and streamlined NHL uniform that they claimed would wick away moisture to keep players drier and create less drag to make them faster.
More from the Herald article: But some Boston Bruins and other players started complaining last month that the jerseys were collecting water that ran down their arms and legs, soaking their gloves and skates. Others complained that the new jerseys made it hard for them to grab onto opponents during fights.
“Many NHL players are satisfied with the current Rbk Edge jersey, but since the start of the season we have received player feedback about the jersey’s moisture management and durability,” Reebok said in a statement. “. . . Reebok will provide players with the option to wear a version with slight sizing and fabrication adjustments.”
Reebok has removed its Bead-Away technology in the alternative jerseys and added a new air-knit fabric. The jerseys still will have PlayDry moisture-wicking technology and a stretch mesh fabric for increased range of motion and ventilation, Reebok said.
Reebok plans no changes in the jerseys that it sells to the public, why of course not. They have to bleed consumers of all of their sunk R&D costs, thanks Reebok. Anyone looking to buy a new jersey BUYER BEWARE, I wouldn't buy the new Rbk EDGE as I'm sure they'll have a new style out next year so people have to buy the next latest and greatest "sweater".
For those of you who truly hate the new Reebok Edge Jersey's or want to save some dough, now is the time to pick up the "old" style jerseys before their sold out. Check out these great deals on NHL Jersey Deals.
Want to know all the specifications and the advantages (as per Rbk Marketing) of the new Reebok EDGE uniforms, check out this link: Facts about New NHL Jersey Reebok EDGE. Or those in the mood for humor check out this blog Why You Need to Buy a Reebok EDGE Jersey!
Check out my previous rant about the new Reebok Edge Jersey and Top Reasons to Boycott Reebok EDGE.
There are a lot of rumors floating around so I'll try and separate out facts from speculation:
Fact: The NHL Network has signed a carriage agreement with Directv, click here for the NHL Directv agreeement.
Fact: Directv has no capacity to add the NHL Network in SD, it will supposedly be adding it in 2008.
Fact: Directv is said to be launching the HD version of the NHL Network by the end of October.
Speculation: Heavy speculation is that the NHL Network will be added for Directv HD subscribers Weds Oct 24th. Hopefully when subscribers wake up and check their guide it will be appearing on channel 215.
For the full list of Directv HD channels that are currently available check out this blog: Directv Complete HD Lineup. For New York Rangers fans check out Matt's latest blog on the status of MSG HD.
If you've tuned to any of these channels and cannot receive them you might not have the proper equipment. You will need the following in order to receive the new HD channels: a 5 LNB Dish, and one of the following MPEG 4 boxes: a HR-20, HR-21, H-20 or H-21 model. Without this equipment you will not be able to receive the signal from the new bird.
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Check out this video that shows the new Reebok EDGE NHL Jerseys for all teams both home and away. Please note how the Panthers and Oilers have the exact same jersey, shame on you Edmonton.
For those of you who truly hate the new Reebok Edge Jersey's or want to save some dough, now is the time to pick up the "old" style jerseys before their sold out. Check out these great deals on NHL Jersey Deals.
Want to know all the specifications and the advantages (as per Rbk Marketing) of the new Reebok EDGE uniforms, check out this link: Facts about New NHL Jersey Reebok EDGE. Or those in the mood for humor check out this blog Why You Need to Buy a Reebok EDGE Jersey!
Check out my previous rant about the new Reebok Edge Jersey and Top Reasons to Boycott Reebok EDGE.
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Below I've attached links to pics and reviews of all the new NHL Reebok EDGE jerseys / uniform systems. For those of you who truly hate the new Reebok Edge Jersey's or want
to save some dough, now is the time to pick up the "old" style jerseys
before their sold out. Check out these great deals on NHL Jersey Deals.
Want to know all the specifications and the advantages (as per Rbk Marketing) of the new Reebok EDGE uniforms, check out this link: Facts about New NHL Jersey Reebok EDGE. Or those in the mood for humor check out this blog Why You Need to Buy a Reebok EDGE Jersey!
Check out my previous rant about the new Reebok Edge Jersey and Top Reasons to Boycott Reebok EDGE. Don't forget to check out all our blogs that contain photos of the new Reebok Edge Jersey's that have been officially released by the following teams:
- New Jersey Devils Jersey - Edmonton Oilers Jersey
- Chicago Blackhawks Jersey - Minnesota Wild Jersey
- Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey - Colorado Avalanche Jersey
- Buffalo Sabres Jersey - Anaheim Ducks Jersey
- Colorado Avalanche - Carolina Hurricanes Jersey
- Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey - Montreal Canadiens Jersey
- Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey - Calgary Flames Jersey
- Philadelphia Flyers Jersey - Vancouver Canucks Jersey
- Detroit Red Wings Jersey - Ottawa Senators Jersey
- Washington Capitals Jersey - New York Islanders Jersey
- Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey - Nashville Predators Jersey
- Florida Panthers Jersey - Columbus Blue Jackets Jersey
- Dallas Stars Jersey - St. Louis Blues Jersey
- Atlanta Thrashers Jersey - Los Angeles Kings Jersey
- San Jose Sharks Jersey - Phoenix Coyotes Jersey
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Right from the beginning of this blog I am going to call myself a hypocrite. Thats right I am a red blooded hypocrite. There I said it. Why you ask? Well this blog is about how much I hate the slug. How the Sabres could have gone back to the classic buffalo head and created a great looking jersey.
Instead they decided to stay with the slug. Now if they had gone with the Buffalo head I would have been thrilled and applauded them for going back to their roots. However, I would have ripped the Sabres, the NHL and Reebok for cashing in on Sabres fans after they lead the league last year in jersey sales. As much as I and many Sabres fans hate the mullet slug, how bitter would everyone be if they had to shell out another $250 after just buying the slug? That would have been sinful and a very bitter pill to swallow. Come to think of it, I am quite surprised Bettman and his marketing cronies didn't do it. Maybe they think the Sabres jersey sales last year were the result of the Slug.
Sabres fans what do you think? Love the slug or hate?
For those of you who truly hate the new Reebok Edge Jersey's or want to save some dough, now is the time to pick up the "old" style jerseys before their sold out. Check out these great deals on NHL Jersey Deals or Buffalo Sabres Jersey.
Want to know all the specifications and the advantages (as per Rbk Marketing) of the new Reebok EDGE uniforms, check out this link: Facts about New NHL Jersey Reebok EDGE. Or those in the mood for humor check out this blog that I just posted today Why You Need to Buy a Reebok EDGE Jersey!
Check out my previous rant about the new Reebok Edge Jersey and Top Reasons to Boycott Reebok EDGE. Don't forget to check out all our blogs that contain photos of the new Reebok Edge Jersey's that have been officially released by the following teams:
- Official Leafs Jersey - Colorado Avalanche Jersey
- Buffalo Sabres Jersey - Anaheim Ducks Jersey - Leaked
- Colorado Avalanche - Carolina Hurricanes Jersey
- Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey - Montreal Canadiens Jersey
- Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey - Calgary Flames Jersey
- Philadelphia Flyers Jersey - Vancouver Canucks Jersey
- Detroit Red Wings Jersey - Ottawa Senators Jersey
- Washington Capitals Jersey - New York Islanders Jersey
- Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey - Nashville Predators Jersey
- Florida Panthers Jersey - Columbus Blue Jackets Jersey
- Dallas Stars (Spy Photos) - Minnesota Wild Jersey
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Hey Sabres fans, check out this picture of Brian Campbell modeling the new Sabres Reebok EDGE Jersey that the team will be wearing this season. This photo and article appears in todays Buffalo News. Luckily for the record number of Sabres fans who shelled out money for jerseys last year, the changes are minimal. The only differences are the new EDGE material, longer arms and the vneck NHL Logo. The slug stays the same as do the colors.
Want to know all the specifications and the advantages (as per Rbk Marketing) of the new Reebok EDGE uniforms, check out this link: Facts about New NHL Jersey Reebok EDGE.
For those in the mood for humor check out this blog that I just posted today Why You Need to Buy a Reebok EDGE Jersey!
For those of you who truly hate the new Reebok Edge Jersey's or want to save some dough, now is the time to pick up the "old" style jerseys before their sold out. Check out these great deals on NHL Jersey Deals or Buffalo Sabres Jersey.
Check out my previous rant about the new Reebok Edge Jersey and Top Reasons to Boycott Reebok EDGE. Don't forget to check out all our blogs that contain photos of the new Reebok Edge Jersey's that have been officially released by the following teams:
- Minnesota Wild Jersey - Carolina Hurricanes Jersey
- Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey - Montreal Canadiens Jersey
- Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey - Calgary Flames Jersey
- Philadelphia Flyers Jersey - Vancouver Canucks Jersey
- Detroit Red Wings Jersey - Ottawa Senators Jersey
- Washington Capitals Jersey - New York Islanders Jersey
- Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey - Nashville Predators Jersey
- Florida Panthers Jersey - Columbus Blue Jackets Jersey
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