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Brooks Orpik Hit Video: Where Clash with Daniel Paille Ranks Amongst Best Ever

Posted 02/04/2012 - 20:59 by HockeyPolls

If you are Danille Paille of the Boston Bruins, you likely are not feeling too good right now.

During today's 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Brooks Oprik found the Bruins' winger in the middle of the second period of the match.

It was a clean hit, and Paille didn't seem to hurt as he got right back into the game and finished playing.

This was by far one of the best hits of all time, but where does it rank among some of the all time best?

Let us take a look.

 

Video: Boston Bruins Offer New England Patriots One Last Good-Luck Salute

Posted 02/04/2012 - 18:09 by HockeyPolls

Odds are Saturday afternoon’s congregation at TD Garden would select a scoreboard sideshow as the highlight of their experience while watching the Bruins’ 2-1 falter to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

With 10:21 gone in the first period, the towering black bear of “Boston Bruins Hockey Rules” fame delivered a crisp, cut-and-dry dish of good wishes to the New England Patriots. And if only for a minute, the spirit of Super Bowl Sunday Eve enveloped the hockey atmosphere.

Which All-Star Weekend Is the Best?

Posted 02/04/2012 - 17:46 by HockeyPolls

The NHL All-Star Game was a blast this season; however, the NFL All-Star Game was not amusing at all. Now, the NBA All-Star Game is coming up.

Which All-Star Game would you prefer to watch if you had to choose just one?

In order, I break down the worst to the best All-Star weekends in the major four sports. Needless to say, the NFL needs to do some studying.

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NHL Trade Rumors: 5 Reasons the Canucks/Ducks Trade Rumor Doesn't Make Sense

The trade deadline is creeping up on us and, as always, rumors are a plenty. 

The Vancouver Canucks are once again looking like a dangerous Stanley Cup threat. They have, however, been criticized for lacking grit; something that they'll be looking to disprove in the coming weeks.  

Penguins vs. Bruins Video: Watch Brooks Orpik's Gargantuan Hit on Daniel Paille

Posted 02/04/2012 - 17:08 by HockeyPolls

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik unloaded a gargantuan hit on Boston's Daniel Paille this afternoon that sent the Bruins forward flying high into the air.

If this isn't the hit of the season, it's at least in the top three.

NHL Trade Speculation: 7 Teams Where Alex Semin Would Be a Good Fit

All season long, the NHL's rumor mill has been churning out potential deals involving the Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin, but as things stand today, it appears that Semin wil

Boston Bruins Need to Draw Opposing Penalties Earlier and More Often

Posted 02/04/2012 - 16:13 by HockeyPolls

Tyler Seguin’s initiative in the ninth minute of the second period wrote the Boston Bruins a radiant invitation to reverse the momentum in Saturday’s bout with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Leafs Trade Speculation: LA Kings Show Interest in Kulemin and MacArthur

Here we go again. More NHL trade speculation involving the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Today, TSN analyst Darren Dreger reported that the Los Angeles Kings are believed to be interested in wingers Nikolai Kulemin and Clarke MacArthur.

MacArthur has posted 16 goals and 11 helpers for a total of 27 points in 44 games this season for the eighth-place Toronto Maple Leafs. However, the 26-year-old winger has elevated his play as of late, recording six points in the past three games.

NHL and Red Wing Legend Gordie Howe Does Not Have Dementia, Says Son

Posted 02/04/2012 - 14:14 by HockeyPolls

It seems there is some confusion about the current state of health of Red Wing hockey hero Gordie Howe.

Clarification was reported yesterday to ensure that Howe's fans knew the truth. 

5 Things the Chicago Blackhawks Need to Do at Home This Weekend

Posted 02/04/2012 - 10:31 by HockeyPolls

The Chicago Blackhawks left Western Canada on a less than positive note for the second time this season. As they did in November, the 'Hawks dropped three straight games to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.

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