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mreitz

Claimed Blog: Hockey From the Cheap Seats

BallHype Member since Jan. 19, 2009

Focus on the Joy of Hockey
viewfrommyseats.com - 110 minutes ago
Focus on the Joy of Hockey
— viewfrommyseats.com — Sometimes we forget what hockey is all about. We’ll talk about how the Kings are in the middle of a horrible slump or how the Bruins injury problems are starting to build up. We’ll talk about how our team could do this or that to play better—but at some point, aren’t we just spending too much ... (more) Focus on the Joy of Hockey

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I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 21)
viewfrommyseats.com - 2 days ago
I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 21)
— viewfrommyseats.com — “I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California” is a feature that will be posted every Saturday here at the View From My Seats. There are plenty of things going on in the hockey world (and even the sports world); and you know everyone has an opinion. This is a place for some quick hits of the week ... (more) I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 21)

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Video: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
viewfrommyseats.com - 3 days ago
Video: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
— viewfrommyseats.com — I love how you can take a random night in the middle of the season and see the entire spectrum of hockey world. Great goals, brutal body checks and an incident that shows how horrible human beings can be provide the backdrop for our rundown. Whatever it is that you wanted to see—you probably ... (more) Video: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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The Mighty Matt Moulson
viewfrommyseats.com - 3 days ago
The Mighty Matt Moulson
— viewfrommyseats.com — When you take a look at some of the top goal scorers this season—you’ll see some of the names that you might expect: A healthy Marian Gaborik, Alexander Ovechkin, Rick Nash, Jarome Iginla, Sidney Crosby and Matt Moulson. Wait— who? Unless you’re in New York or Los Angeles, there’s a good chance ... (more) The Mighty Matt Moulson

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Filatov to Russia: Who Does He Think He Is?
viewfrommyseats.com - 5 days ago
Filatov to Russia: Who Does He Think He Is?
— viewfrommyseats.com — The hockey world saw the latest move in the Russia/NHL situation go down as promising 19 year old Nikita Filatov requested to be loaned to CSKA Moscow of the KHL for the rest of the season. The Blue Jackets agreed and a one-year loan was worked out between the two teams. What that means for the ... (more) Filatov to Russia: Who Does He Think He Is?

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Devil of a Start
viewfrommyseats.com - 6 days ago
Devil of a Start
— viewfrommyseats.com — Its funny how you can get ready for a hockey season, think that you have an idea of what is going to happen and watch all of your assumptions get smashed like a cab driver in Buffalo. Just about everyone in the hockey world assumed that the Avalanche were going to be one of the worst teams in ... (more) Devil of a Start

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East vs. West: 22 and Under Team
viewfrommyseats.com - 7 days ago
East vs. West: 22 and Under Team
— viewfrommyseats.com — When I’m kicking around ideas some of my hockey friends, something we bring up all the time is how many good young players there are in the league right now. It seems like every single team in the league has a guy that has the potential to score 40 goals or become a #1 defenseman—and just ... (more) East vs. West: 22 and Under Team

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I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 14)
viewfrommyseats.com - 9 days ago
I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 14)
— viewfrommyseats.com — “I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California” is a feature that will be posted every Saturday here at the View From My Seats. There are plenty of things going on in the hockey world (and even the sports world); and you know everyone has an opinion. This is a place for some quick hits of the week ... (more) I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 14)

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Why is the Road a Bitter Whore?
viewfrommyseats.com - 10 days ago
Why is the Road a Bitter Whore?
— viewfrommyseats.com — Road trips are where good records and momentum go to die. Some teams will talk about how a road trip can build camaraderie and a family atmosphere within the team, but it’s usually a better idea than it is in practice. I don’t care how much family spirit you have, if you go 1-4-1 on a 6 game ... (more) Why is the Road a Bitter Whore?

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Top 10: NHL Teams and Injury Problems
viewfrommyseats.com - 11 days ago
Top 10: NHL Teams and Injury Problems
— viewfrommyseats.com — It seems like every team has fans that complain that they have horrible injury problems. Most of the time, the fans are delusional and afraid to admit that their team just isn’t that good. But other times, the fans could be onto something. The truth is that EVERY team has to deal with ... (more) Top 10: NHL Teams and Injury Problems

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Colorado Kids: Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly
viewfrommyseats.com - 12 days ago
Colorado Kids: Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly
— viewfrommyseats.com — What are your expectations with your draft picks? I’m not talking about what you HOPE will happen with your draft picks. As far as I’m concerned, the Kings have drafted 10 potential Hall of Famers in the last 2 drafts. I’m talking about what EXPECT from each draft. If you have realistic (yet ... (more) Colorado Kids: Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly

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Daily Cross Checks – Nov 11
viewfrommyseats.com - 12 days ago
Daily Cross Checks – Nov 11
— viewfrommyseats.com — Daily Cross Checks Wednesday November 11 Who’s playing in the NHL tonight? Where can I find it on TV? When should I turn on the aforementioned TV? Most importantly, should I even bother turning on the TV? Here’s a place to find all the games of the night and talk about them to ... (more) Daily Cross Checks – Nov 11

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“Oh Shit” Players Revisited
viewfrommyseats.com - 13 days ago
“Oh Shit” Players Revisited
— viewfrommyseats.com — Everyone knows that their team has a weak link somewhere on their roster. Some of the awful teams around the league have 2 or 3 of these players—but even last year’s Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins had a weak link. I’m talking about that guy that whenever he steps on the ice, you put ... (more) “Oh Shit” Players Revisited

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Daily Cross Checks – Nov 10
viewfrommyseats.com - 13 days ago
Daily Cross Checks – Nov 10
— viewfrommyseats.com — Daily Cross Checks Tuesday November 10 Who’s playing in the NHL tonight? Where can I find it on TV? When should I turn on the aforementioned TV? Most importantly, should I even bother turning on the TV? Here’s a place to find all the games of the night and talk about them to your ... (more) Daily Cross Checks – Nov 10

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Twitter for Dummies: Hockey Agent Edition
viewfrommyseats.com - 13 days ago
Twitter for Dummies: Hockey Agent Edition
— viewfrommyseats.com — Sometimes, the best lessons are the one’s where we learn what NOT to do. When you’re a kid and put your hand on a stove, you learn that burning yourself is not cool. When you’re a teenaged boy and feel a girl up, you learn that getting slapped in the face is NOT a turn-on. And when you’re a ... (more) Twitter for Dummies: Hockey Agent Edition

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Daily Cross Checks – Nov 9
viewfrommyseats.com - 14 days ago
Daily Cross Checks – Nov 9
— viewfrommyseats.com — Daily Cross Checks Monday November 9 Who’s playing in the NHL tonight? Where can I find it on TV? When should I turn on the aforementioned TV? Most importantly, should I even bother turning on the TV? Here’s a place to find all the games of the night and talk about them to your ... (more) Daily Cross Checks – Nov 9

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Daily Cross Checks – Nov 8
viewfrommyseats.com - 15 days ago
Daily Cross Checks – Nov 8
— viewfrommyseats.com — Daily Cross Checks Sunday November 8 Who’s playing in the NHL tonight? Where can I find it on TV? When should I turn on the aforementioned TV? Most importantly, should I even bother turning on the TV? Here’s a place to find all the games of the night and talk about them to your ... (more) Daily Cross Checks – Nov 8

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I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 7)
viewfrommyseats.com - 16 days ago
I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 7)
— viewfrommyseats.com — “I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California” is a feature that will be posted every Saturday here at the View From My Seats. There are plenty of things going on in the hockey world (and even the sports world); and you know everyone has an opinion. This is a place for some quick hits of the week ... (more) I Might Just Be A Hockey Fan In California (Nov 7)

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viewfrommyseats.com - 16 days ago
Daily Cross Checks – Nov 7
— viewfrommyseats.com — Daily Cross Checks Saturday November 7 Who’s playing in the NHL tonight? Where can I find it on TV? When should I turn on the aforementioned TV? Most importantly, should I even bother turning on the TV? Here’s a place to find all the games of the night and talk about them to your ... (more) Daily Cross Checks – Nov 7

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viewfrommyseats.com - 16 days ago
Belief is a Hell of a Drug
— viewfrommyseats.com — Take a look at your team right now. I don’t want you to look at the line-up on paper—I want you to think about what they look like when they’re on the ice. When your team takes the ice, do you expect them to win? Always? Does it depend on the schedule or the opponent? When you think about ... (more) Belief is a Hell of a Drug

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