The first home game for a team following a long road trip is much more difficult than any on the road. The players have to travel from that last city, settle in to home life, and deal with matters that occurred while they were gone. Before they know it, they have to head out to […]
Go West, Young Man
“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 […]
Deli Night at the Rampart Buffet
Though not kosher, Rampart’s Thursday specialty night is about as authentic a Jewish buffet as you’ll ever eat; whoever came up with the selections is almost certainly Jewish or at least knows a whole lot about the food. Not only won’t you get chicken livers, noodle kugel, gefilte fish, knishes, and pickled herring at any […]
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, […]
Local Corner—Jackpot Bar and Grill
Local Corner—Jackpot Bar and Grill 4360 S. Decatur, 702-463-0333 A lot of bars in Las Vegas have 24-hour kitchens. The food tends to be good and they’re always handy as late-night dining options. They’re also relatively similar, so when we find one that stands out, we like to shine a light. What makes Jackpot different […]
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 […]
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