Archive for the ‘From the Crease’ Category

…from the crease: Historical starts to hysterical stops…

So I’ve tried to write this installment for 3 weeks now. And granted, guessing that I was just procrastinating would be a pretty solid hypothesis, in this case it wouldn’t be true. I was waiting to see how in season game experience would show the true nature of the Capitals goaltending situation. Things started off…Click here for more.

…from the crease: Death in the Family

It goes without saying; it’s been a pretty tragic summer in the hockey community. The same could be said for the sports community in general. Other sports have had their share of untimely deaths. Mike Flanagan of Orioles fame is one that immediately comes to mind. The blogosphere is abuzz with the latest information, insight…Click here for more.

…from the crease: Seeing stars without the help of a telescope.

I usually try to take a pretty even keeled approach to my articles. I try to remain neutral, and encourage critique, criticism or counter-point. In this modern society, every word that is said can be just as easily documented, shared, and broadcast through electronic means in various formats. The subject can run from anything from…Click here for more.

…from the crease: Know thine enemy

With the playoffs upcoming, it might be a good idea to look ahead at some of the potential obstacles the Caps will need to overcome in order to reach the Stanley Cup. There are quite a few, some tangible, some not. Up first, are the Caps themselves. Their mental and defensive games are the aspects…Click here for more.

…from the crease: Dissecting the Butterfly

I thought we’d get into a bit of technical aspect, history and opinion on a popular hockey catch phrase. Butterfly goalie. To illustrate some points and opinions, I will need to explain a thing or four, so it may be understood to those who might not know some of the of the nuts and bolts…Click here for more.