NHL Blog Beat – Friday, March 8, 2013.
The NHL week in review, the ongoing safety threat in the NHL game, why the Ducks should trade Getzlaf and/or Perry, how Shea Weber’s been faring without Ryan Suter, and more.
GRANTLAND: Katie Baker checks in with her NHL week in review, while Sean McIndoe delves into his grab bag for this week’s weird and wacky NHL happenings.
PUCK DADDY: Ryan Lambert on the ongoing threats to player safety in the NHL, and why the league and its players so blithely dismiss them.
Should the Ducks trade Perry & Getzlaf?
BACKHAND SHELF: Justin Bourne makes the case for the Anaheim Ducks to trade Ryan Getzlaf and/or Corey Perry.
BROAD STREET HOCKEY: Travis Hughes explains why Chris Pronger is retired from hockey, even if he can’t bring himself to say it.
ON THE FORECHECK: Dirk Hoag examines how Shea Weber’s been doing this season without his former defense partner Ryan Suter.
ST. LOUIS GAME TIME: Why it’s not time to give up on the Blues.
NHL NUMBERS: Kent Wilson on hitting, shot differentials and variance.
PUCKS, GUTS & GLORY: NHL History Girl Jen examines the life and career of Hall of Famer Babe Siebert, a fierce on-ice competitor who was a gentle, caring family man away from the rink.
