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Hockey Fighting Continues to Decline, And Good Riddance
Fighting and suspensions for illegal hits are both declining in the NHL. This is not a coincidence, and further shows that hockey doesn't need brawling to be its best self.
Down Goes Brown Grab Bag: More Kids, Coddling Superstars, and Fun Trades
Another kid wins a star, how to make trades more fun, and brawling Santas highlight this week's grab bag.
Breaking Down the Race for the Calder Trophy
Will voter bias keep Matt Murray from winning the Calder? Will voters punish Patrik Laine for having too much fun?
Biscuits Episode 7: King Nothing
Sean and Dave discuss Henrik Lundqvist getting crushed by Cody Eakin and the Rangers' lack of a reaction, the realness of the Blue Jackets and the guys try to think of one nice thing to say about the NHL.
NHL Christmas Playoff Reality Check
Dave Lozo looks at which teams not currently in playoff position have the best chance of making the postseason.
Down Goes Brown Grab Bag: Video Replay Explanations and Expansion Flashback
Remember when Tampa Bay and Ottawa were announced as expansion teams?
The Rangers' Benching of Henrik Lundqvist Is Weird, And Risky
New York coach Alain Vigneault's decision to bench future Hall of Fame goalie Henrik Lundqvist for a week is all but unprecedented, and could backfire on the Rangers.
It's Time for the NHL to Rethink Its Playoff Format
The NHL's convoluted playoff wild card set up manages to both emphasize and de-emphasize divisional matchups.
Biscuits Episode 5: When Good Hits Go Bad
Dave and Sean debate the aftermath of the Philip Larsen hit, plus Kris Russell, the Vegas logo fiasco and more.
Down Goes Brown Grab Bag: Cool Kids, Retaliation Fights, and Non-Rebuilding Canucks
Should hockey players stand up for a teammate that just took a vicious hit? Should the Canucks rebuild? Read the article.
Sticking Up for Teammates in Hockey Is Stupid
Starting a fight after a legal hit, or really any hit, just doesn't make any sense.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Will Make the Playoffs … Maybe
If Ben Affleck can start making good movies, the Toronto Maple Leafs can start making the playoffs.