NHL Blog Beat – July 20, 2012.
More reaction to the Shea Weber offer sheet, a look at defensemen leaving the Central Division, how fraudulent “insiders” are affecting how fans follow hockey, Semin’s agent claims Capitals want his client back, and a day in the life of a hockey blogger.
ON THE FORECHECK: Dirk Hoag breaks down what we know so far regarding the Shea Weber offer sheet situation.
PREDLINES: A Nashville Predators fan on what they want to see in a world without Shea Weber.
Is Chris Pronger’s career over?
PUCK DADDY: Ryan Lambert on what Weber’s offer sheet says about Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger’s future, and that of Predators goalie Pekka Rinne.
BACKHAND SHELF: Cam Charron points out a number of notable defensemen have left the Central Division this year.
CBS SPORTS: Brian Stubits with an even-handed examination on how so-called “hockey insiders” on Twitter are affecting how fans follow NHL hockey.
RUSSIAN MACHINE NEVER BREAKS: Alexander Semin’s agent claims the Capitals keep bugging his client to return. For the record, GM George McPhee said that’s never been discussed.
THE PEERLESS PROGNOSTICATOR: Proudly presents: “A Day in the Life of a Hockey Blogger”. I, for one, am green with envy!
