Dean Murdoch
Under the Bucket: Deaner's Guide to Enjoying the NHL Playoffs Once Your Team Is Knocked Out
Grabbing a cold case of pilsners is a good place to start.
Under the Bucket: Deaner Juggles His Crystal Balls to Predict the NHL Playoffs
There's nothing more accurate at predicting the Stanley Cup playoffs than Deaner's set of crystal balls.
Under the Bucket: Fuck Expansion—Deaner's Open Letter to Gary Bettman
Vegas doesn't deserve a hockey team. Don't fucking do it, Gary.
Under the Bucket: St. Patrick's Day Is the Stanley Cup of Givn'r
The Hawks and Kings are like the guys on St. Paddy's who start off the morning with Guinness before dipping into whiskey. They don't take their foot off the gas, but don't giv'r all they got because the Cup is still a million miles away.
Under the Bucket: The NHL Trade Deadline Is Like a Party Full of Boozin'
Deaner writes that GMs are like partiers and players are the good times (beers), and explains why he's cheering for the Predators in the playoffs.
Under the Bucket: Second Chances—When You Get to Giv’r Again
Everyone needs a second chance, argues Deaner, including former Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf.
Under the Bucket: Booze Was the Real MVP of the NHL All-Star Game
John Scott was great, but booze stole the show in Nashville. Chirping should be added to the skills competition and The Deaner Warlock is far superior to a Gibson guitar.
Under the Bucket: Trading Is a Lost Art and as Difficult as Picking up Women
Back in the good old days, making trades wasn't so difficult. All you needed was a bottle of Crown Royal and a chuckwagon.
Under the Bucket: Deaner Makes 2016 Predictions with His Crystal Balls
Find out what's going to happen to each NHL team this year.
Under the Bucket: Deaner Reflects on Booze-Filled Christmases and Writes a Letter to Santa
Dear Santa, if you're listening, all I want this Christmas is for NHL general managers to act a little more like my Uncle Merle. Merle didn't always think things through, but shit was exciting.
Under the Bucket: The Panthers Are a Joke, so Is the NHL's Coach's Challenge
Deaner isn't a fan of Gary Bettman or the situation in Florida. He also thinks hiring a pack of trained dogs could help get more calls right.
Under the Bucket: Deaner Proposes Shotgunning Beer Rule to Increase Scoring
Forget about changing the dimensions of nets or goalie equipment to raise scoring levels. Deaner has an idea that involves your goalie shotgunning beer.