Alright here are the Red Line's NHL Round 1 playoff predictions for the Western Conference:
Chris Matt Nick Ron Colin
SJ Sharks Vs Ducks SJ SJ SJ SJ SJ
Wings vs NY Blue Jackets Wings Wings Jackets Jackets Wings
Canucks vs Blues Blues Blues Canucks Blues Canucks
Blackhawks vs Flames Hawks Hawks Hawks Hawks Hawks
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.
The Toronto Maple Leafs just moved up in the draft and sent their 7th overall pick plus a a pair of conditional futures to the Islanders in exchange for the Icelanders 5th overall pick.
With that pick the Leafs selected defenseman Luke Schenn of the Kelowna Rockets.
Schenn is a physically punishing defensive defenseman who should help create some snarl on the Leafs soft blue line.
This is the 2nd move in as many days as Toronto acquired forward Jamal Mayers from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a third round pick last night.
I can't wait to watch the greatest group of players to be inducted at once into the HHOF. Being in my mid 30's I've watched, cheered and jeered these guys for the better parts of 2 decades. They all have 2 very important things in common. Each one is a winner in every sense of the word and they are all ferocious competitors. Thanks for the memories Mark Messier, Ron Francis, Scott Stevens and Al MacInnis, you guys represented what this league is all about and is lacking today. For those of you lucky enough to have the NHL Network they will be showing the induction ceremony live tonight.
Larry Brooks has a great article blasting the league for scheduling games tonight, for once Larry has a decent article, Hall of Shame.
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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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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Check out these advance pics of the new St Louis Blues new Rbk EDGE
jersey that will be unveiled to the public tomorrow. Pics are courtesy
of the checking line,
who actually went out and purchased a white away jersey and posted pics. I
guess I like the colors and styling, its just that once again its a
Reebok template jersey that is shared with so many other teams. I actually think the Home Blue looks better than the away white. Blues
fans what do you think?
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 St Louis Blues 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:
- New Jersey Devils Jersey - Edmonton Oilers Jersey
- Chicago Blackhawks Jersey - Minnesota Wild Jersey
- 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
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Check out these advance pics of the new St Louis Blues new Rbk EDGE jersey that will be unveiled to the public tomorrow. Pics are courtesy of the checking line, who actually went out and purchased a home jersey and posted pics. I guess I like the colors and styling, its just that once again its a Reebok template jersey that is shared with so many other teams. Blues fans what do you think?
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 St Louis Blues 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:
- New Jersey Devils Jersey - Edmonton Oilers Jersey
- Chicago Blackhawks Jersey - Minnesota Wild Jersey
- 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
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