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Buccigross: I am ready to come clean on my Bolts hang-up

Koules, who was very down-to-earth and likable, shook my hand and said he loved reading my column throughout the years. This comment always shocks me, whether it comes from a Hollywood producer or the 18-year-old kid from Florida who said the same ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  10 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Tampa Bay Lightning,  Barry Melrose,  Sean Avery,  Thomas Beecham,  Don Henley

Buccigross: Thank you, thank you, thank you

Thanks for Ken Daniels and Jim Hughson and Randy Hahn and Bob Cole and Jack Edwards and Mike Emrick and Sam Rosen and Ralph Strangis and Gord Miller and Pete Weber and Paul Steigerwald and Rick Jeanneret and Chris Cuthbert and Mike Lange, and all the ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  25 Nov 2008
Related Topics: NHL Network,  Mark Messier,  Patrick Roy,  Ron MacLean,  Mike Emrick

Buccigross: Clearing out my temporary Internet hockey files

• Jeff Carter's wrist shot in Montreal on Saturday night gave me a similar sensation as Phil Kessel's wrister against Buffalo that I wrote about here a few weeks ago. Sinister and sick. Sick nasty. The Sabres are off to a great start this year and ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  18 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Tampa Bay Lightning,  AC/DC,  Stanley Cup,  Mike Emrick,  Ryan Malone

Buccigross: "Back in Black" and hockey … what's a more perfect combo?

AC/DC is the official music act for the sport of hockey. * Track 4: "Givin' The Dog a Bone" People have been trying to kill off hockey again and again. But they can't. Hockey, like rock 'n' roll and a strong family, has too much passion, purpose and ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  11 Nov 2008
Related Topics: AC/DC,  Brendan Shanahan,  Angus Young,  Chicago Blackhawks,  Malcolm Young

Buccigross: A snapshot of why I love hockey ...

Some people are into waiver wires and trade rumors and collective bargaining agreement minutiae -- everything but the human elements of the game. I'm into these physical moments of awe and wonder. Some of them are inconspicuous; others are clear for ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN.COM, ESPN,  28 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Ryan Miller,  Phil Kessel,  Minnesota Wild,  Boston Bruins,  ESPN

Buccigross: Fighting the good fight for the NHL

Do you see there being any chance that the Penguins go after Marian Gaborik? That would be incredible to have a talent like that to Crosby's left. What would the Pens have to give up to get somebody like that? Lee Brooklyn "The soup of the day is clam ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  21 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Cummins Inc.,  Julian Lennon,  Darcy Tucker,  Ottawa Senators,  Mike Piazza

Buccigross: Eastern Conference picks

Kari Lehtonen was the second pick of the 2002 draft. That was a hit-and-miss first round for NHL teams, and so far, Lehtonen has been a bust. In fact, Thrashers history can be defined by their horrendous first-round selections. Some of that is bad luck, ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  7 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Nathan Horton,  Zach Bogosian,  Alexei Zhitnik,  Stephen Weiss,  Ron Wilson

Buccigross: Western Conference picks ... and a tribute

My favorite hockey writer is dead. Jack Falla died on Sept. 14 while visiting family in Maine. He was 64. For a man who was endlessly in love with sports metaphors, especially in hockey, it is no surprise that Falla died a sudden death, from a heart ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  30 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Ilya Bryzgalov,  Cory Schneider,  Western Conference,  Ed Jovanovski,  Sports Illustrated

Buccigross: See you in September!

There are multiple reasons why the United States economy is hurting many citizens not named Barry Melrose or Ron Wilson and causing general pessimism over the economic future. The housing crisis and oil prices are two major factors. Eating seven nights ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  10 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Steve Penney (hockey),  New York Rangers,  Stanley Cup,  Detroit Red Wings,  ESPN

Buccigross: Road is tough, but Penguins are not done

I read that some scouts are saying if John Tavares was in the draft this year, they would still pick Stamkos first overall. Tavares had a mediocre season last year, and they think Stamkos is the complete package, both on and off the ice. I think that ...

From JOHN BUCCIGROSS, ESPN,  27 May 2008
Related Topics: Detroit Red Wings,  Stanley Cup,  Kris Draper,  Tampa Bay Lightning,  Sidney Crosby

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