“Go west, young man” is often credited to the American author and newspaper editor Horace Greeley, concerning America’s “manifest-destiny” expansion westward. However, it was first stated by John Babsone Lane Soule in an 1851 editorial in the Terre Haute Express: “Go west, young man, and grow up with the country.” Well, 1851 is a long time ago, but […]
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Knights on Ice — When All That Matters Is...
In last night’s game, all that mattered was Auston Matthews. Unlike Saturday afternoon’s game, when the VGK rendered Ottawa’s best player a nonfactor, last night Toronto’s best player was a big factor in the result. You won’t find his name among the goal scorers and prior to the drop of the puck, he was questionable to start. It was reported that […]
Knights on Ice — One Hard-Working Team
It’s rare for an opposing player or coach to say anything about the other team right before facing it. They never want something they say to be misinterpreted, which could motivate the team they’re about to play. But prior to today’s afternoon game vs. the Ottawa Senators, their coach Guy Boucher, noted around the league […]
Knights On Ice — A Much Better Performance, But...
Thursday night’s game versus the Boston Bruins was the kind the VGK must continue to play if they want to be successful. Sometimes losing a game like this can restore a team’s confidence. You see, they finally played 60 full minutes of hockey. In their previous two games against the NY Islanders and NY Rangers, […]
Knights on Ice — No Treat on Halloween
If not corrected soon, a developing problem will have a lasting effect on the the Golden Knights’ overall record and mindset. You just cannot defy the odds of allowing the opposing team to consistently score the first goal. The team that scores first in the NHL has a proven track record of winning most of […]
Knights on Ice—The Night My Wife Met My Girlfri...
In the fine movie Master and Commander, the character played by Russell Crowe makes a toast: “To wives and girlfriends. May they never meet.” Well, I was hoping this night never would happen, as obviously, I didn’t want them to come face to face. It’s all Gary Bettman’s fault. He didn’t have to make them […]
Knights on Ice—Knights in Hospital Gowns
When you think of knights, you might get an image of men in shining armor who have nerves of steel and the hearts of lions. These knights when called upon are ready to battle any threat to their castle, king, or empire. These same traits were present for the first nine games of Las Vegas […]
Knights on Ice — A Desert Avalanche
If you’ve never heard of an avalanche in the desert, it’s because yesterday, the Golden Knights caused the first one ever, racking up seven goals against the Colorado Avalanche. The first four minutes of the game were spent entirely in the Colorado defensive zone. The closest any Avalanche player got to the red line was […]
Knights on Ice — A Knight-Style Hangover
In the now-famous movie Hangover, a group of guys venture to Vegas and after a night of debauchery and mayhem, they wake up to find a tiger in their room. Well, the Chicago Blackhawks spent three days in Las Vegas before their game on Tuesday night and though they didn’t find a tiger in their […]
Knights on Ice—No Worries
Outplayed? Outshot? Forced to play your third-string goalie? No need to worry! We’re the Vegas Golden Knights. I’m not sure how the VGK do it. This team just knows how. Do what? Win, that’s what! It’s almost like the rope-a-dope made famous by Muhammad Ali—he just leaned back on the ropes and let his opponent […]
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