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Blame Feschuk not Kessel

In the aftermath of Randy Carlyle’s firing, Phil Kessel was thrust into the spotlight. Generally speaking, athletes, like all public figures, should be responsible for their own words and actions. But, when a reporter (and the term is used loosely here) asks, “Are you difficult to…

Revenge of James Reimer

Regardless of where one stands on Randy Carlyle as a coach, he did not handle James Reimer with respect or courtesy over the last 18 months. Possibly, their situation started in the last game of the playoffs in 2013. Possibly, Carlyle blames Reimer for that collapse. Possibly, he was…

Two sides of loyalty in sport management

After giving up a 3-1 lead to lose in 7 games to the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins fired GM Ray Shero while the fate of coach Dan Bylsma was left in the hands of the replacement GM. There are likely a multitude of reasons for firing Shero. The…

What does an extension for Carlyle mean?

Shanahan’s silence speaks volumes

MLSE made two coaching announcements this week. First, the Raptors expectedly renewed Dwane Casey’s contract after a successful season, albeit a short playoff run. The Maple…

Carlyle’s Way

Accepting a contract extension while firing assistants is not the stuff of leadership

Carey Price the shrewd

The Montreal Canadiens are up 3-0 in their opening round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. One big reason is the play of Carey Price. Uncharacteristically erratic during the first three periods of Game 1, Price turned on the acrobatics in OT and has continued the great saves in the…

The best goals so far in the first round of NHL playoffs 

It’s not all about grit.

NHL playoffs are about grit, perseverance, goaltending and spectacular goals. Here are some of the best goals in the first round.