No matter which way the Steven Stamkos signing breaks down there will be plenty of discussion regarding whether he remains in Tampa or moves on. Over the next couple of summers Tampa Bay GM Steve Yzerman will shape the future … Continue reading
Author Archives: Tom Schettino
Reinforcements arrive; More coming?
A common theme between the Texas Stars and the San Antonio Rampage has been quality additions to the roster. Recently the parent Colorado Avalanche have dispatched first round picks Mikko Rantanen and Nikita Zadorov (through Buffalo) to the Rampage as … Continue reading
Forget the Furs; Let’s Watch the Rampage and Stars
CEDAR PARK, Texas – My itinerary for Wednesday night calls for a Psychedelic Furs show at Emo’s but after attending Saturday’s Texas Stars and San Antonio Rampage game; I want more of that instead. First off, credit goes to the Austin … Continue reading
Before we start
A few thoughts before the regular season kicks off on Wednesday. It seems the NHL and AHL are following the path I laid out in various pages and websites years ago. When the WCHL (West Coast Hockey League) was playing … Continue reading
Buffalo banks on defense in long-term investment
BUFFALO – After selecting Jack Eichel with their first pick in the draft (second overall), the conventional wisdom is the Buffalo Sabres will select a defenseman with their next selection, (21st overall). This is the sentiment despite the fact recent … Continue reading
Bruins may have Finnish surprise at 14
It has been a difficult off-season for the Boston Bruins. While they did miss the playoffs, with a record 96 points for teams not to make the postseason, there are qualifying considerations. For example, the Bruins’ 96 points would have … Continue reading