Over four years ago, I was deeply interested into the world of hockey. Every day during my last years of high school into my first few years of college, I was madly in love with the sport. I still am today, but not as much as I was back then. Changes in lifestyle, ideas, and direction decided that it was time to move on to something different.
And that's just what happened. As you may remember, Reid's Poetry was introduced over a year ago or so so I could show you some of the new poetry that I, myself, have created. Although that blog hasn't seen some activity for some time, it will be flourishing with new poems very, very soon.
The Panorama Shots came along after that and probably one of my most favorite blogs so far. This blog is about the panoramic shots I take everywhere and anywhere in the world. This was one of the newest fields of interest that I delved into and am still doing that.
Because of my increased interest in different areas, most photography, I am sad to announce that it is now the end for Reid's NHL and MLS Insight, probably one of the most longest-running blogs that I have ever been writing about for some years. These sudden new interests in the fields I talked about took up most of my time and I haven't been able to get to analysis or news from the NHL. Although I have tried to do this through working on other projects, it ultimately became too time-consuming to do analysis while at the same time, expressing myself on my other blogs, including the newest blog I am coming out with.
Personally, I'd like to thank everybody for reading my opinions and either criticizing or giving me praise for what I do. I'd especially like to thank Shay Denny, a good friend of mine, for inspiring me to do this as long as I possibly could. Shay, I hope you keep doing that for Reid's Poetry, The Panorama Shots, and my newest blog (which I will talk about at the bottom). I hope you guys check out my other blogs and I will see you on my other sites.
Now to the new blog news. Recently, I've been getting a lot interested in Color Splash, a tool where you paint certain objects while the background is grey. This has been a new interest for me for some time, and I'd like to share some of the photos that I've created with you. The blog will be called The Color World. A new Facebook page will be up in a few days after the new blog comes out, while The Panorama Shots will also get a Facebook page. I encourage you to "like" both blogs and stay up-to-date with the latest panorama shots and Color Splashes that I post on a somewhat daily basis.
Again, I'm very sorry about announcing the end of Reid's NHL and MLS Insight. I hope you puck heads enjoy your hockey and I'll see you around, either there or anywhere else you might find me. Enjoy!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
6 Offseason Stories to Follow
Now that the Los Angeles Kings have been crowned as Stanley Cup champions, its time to move on to stories that are going to be circulating this summer. Here are the 6 biggest offseason stories to follow:
1. CBA talks: The NHL and NHLPA will be expected to begin negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. The current deal, made back in 2005, is expiring September 15. Gary Bettman, the NHL commissioner, has not made clear yet the league's objective to get a new CBA in place. However, they will most likely want to reduce the players' share of revenue down from 57%, which might not sit well with players and the PA. Because of the CBA, the NHL lost a season in the 2004 lockout. Since the NBA lost about 16+ games this season, it could be no surprise that the NHL suffers a similar fate.
2. Ryan Suter/Zach Parise
Based on what Kevin Allen of USA Today said, these two players are the most desirable free agents on the market. The Predators are still trying to persuade Suter to stay in Nashvile, and Devils GM Lou Lamoriello will do all he can to make sure Parise stays in Jersey. However, as with other players at this point, those who are unsigned this close to July 1 usually tend to explore free agency and other teams that might want them. The Red Wings and the Wild could go after both, while the New York Rangers and those Stanley Cup champion LA Kings might inquire about Parise. So don't expect that Parise and Suter could stay with their respective teams.
3. Rick Nash: Stay or Go?
This has been a hot topic since the trading deadline and it still hasn't died yet. The Blue Jackets will entertain offers for their star forward, who has the right to provide a list of teams that he deemed will suit him better than the Jackets. However, the Jackets will be seeking multiple players in return for Nash and maybe even a few draft picks. They can do with a top goalie prospect or maybe even a proven goalie. Because one way of another, the Jackets have no help in goalie and they need all the players they can get, because they struggled the last few years just trying to win games.
4. Roberto Luongo at the End?
With the up-and-coming of Cory Schneider in the Canucks goal, maybe the best situation for the Canucks is to give up Luongo. However, this won't be an easy trade to make. His market is a small one, and his contract runs some 10 more years. His .919 save percentage might be a good fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but as you might be aware, Leafs GM Brian Burke is never a fan of long-term contracts, so we'll see what happens with Luongo.
5. Ovechkin Needs a New Boss
Dale Hunter is out as the Washington Capitals head coach, deciding to return to hockey. So that means Alex Ovechkin will be searching for a new head coach. Hunter seemed to be the tough-love coach that Ovechkin needed. So can GM George McPhee find another candidate that has what Hunter had when he was hired? Maybe.
6. The Red Wings Revamping
Nicklas Lidstrom is finally retired from the NHL and Brad Stuart's rights have been traded to the San Jose Sharks. So this means that the Red Wings are embarking on a renovation project. GM Ken Holland will have to be aggressive this summer, addressing some defensive losses as well as address his team's scoring slumps. The reason they are going after Ryan Suter is that he plays a poised, smooth style that could help take over what Lidstrom left behind.
So here are your six biggest offseason stories to follow. Will we see Rick Nash get traded? Will the Red Wings get what they want to revamp their somewhat struggling team? And will Roberto Luongo get traded away from the Canucks? We'll have to see what happens as the NHL offseason officially begins on Reid's NHL and MLS Insight.
1. CBA talks: The NHL and NHLPA will be expected to begin negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. The current deal, made back in 2005, is expiring September 15. Gary Bettman, the NHL commissioner, has not made clear yet the league's objective to get a new CBA in place. However, they will most likely want to reduce the players' share of revenue down from 57%, which might not sit well with players and the PA. Because of the CBA, the NHL lost a season in the 2004 lockout. Since the NBA lost about 16+ games this season, it could be no surprise that the NHL suffers a similar fate.
2. Ryan Suter/Zach Parise
Based on what Kevin Allen of USA Today said, these two players are the most desirable free agents on the market. The Predators are still trying to persuade Suter to stay in Nashvile, and Devils GM Lou Lamoriello will do all he can to make sure Parise stays in Jersey. However, as with other players at this point, those who are unsigned this close to July 1 usually tend to explore free agency and other teams that might want them. The Red Wings and the Wild could go after both, while the New York Rangers and those Stanley Cup champion LA Kings might inquire about Parise. So don't expect that Parise and Suter could stay with their respective teams.
3. Rick Nash: Stay or Go?
This has been a hot topic since the trading deadline and it still hasn't died yet. The Blue Jackets will entertain offers for their star forward, who has the right to provide a list of teams that he deemed will suit him better than the Jackets. However, the Jackets will be seeking multiple players in return for Nash and maybe even a few draft picks. They can do with a top goalie prospect or maybe even a proven goalie. Because one way of another, the Jackets have no help in goalie and they need all the players they can get, because they struggled the last few years just trying to win games.
4. Roberto Luongo at the End?
With the up-and-coming of Cory Schneider in the Canucks goal, maybe the best situation for the Canucks is to give up Luongo. However, this won't be an easy trade to make. His market is a small one, and his contract runs some 10 more years. His .919 save percentage might be a good fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but as you might be aware, Leafs GM Brian Burke is never a fan of long-term contracts, so we'll see what happens with Luongo.
5. Ovechkin Needs a New Boss
Dale Hunter is out as the Washington Capitals head coach, deciding to return to hockey. So that means Alex Ovechkin will be searching for a new head coach. Hunter seemed to be the tough-love coach that Ovechkin needed. So can GM George McPhee find another candidate that has what Hunter had when he was hired? Maybe.
6. The Red Wings Revamping
Nicklas Lidstrom is finally retired from the NHL and Brad Stuart's rights have been traded to the San Jose Sharks. So this means that the Red Wings are embarking on a renovation project. GM Ken Holland will have to be aggressive this summer, addressing some defensive losses as well as address his team's scoring slumps. The reason they are going after Ryan Suter is that he plays a poised, smooth style that could help take over what Lidstrom left behind.
So here are your six biggest offseason stories to follow. Will we see Rick Nash get traded? Will the Red Wings get what they want to revamp their somewhat struggling team? And will Roberto Luongo get traded away from the Canucks? We'll have to see what happens as the NHL offseason officially begins on Reid's NHL and MLS Insight.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Hail those Kings
Looks like LA finally became the home of all sports champions.
This is thanks to a Game 6 win by the LA Kings over the New Jersey Devils. After 45 years of waiting and waiting for a championship, the Kings finally have one they can call their own.
Dustin Brown had a goal and two assists in this game, while Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis both gave two goals apiece.
This is what Kings president Luc Robitaille had to say, courtesy of USA Today. "I remember coming here in 1984, my first training camp as a player, and thinking that I wanted to be part of the special group that wins it here. I didn't think it would take this long, but the feeling is amazing.
"These guys can stay in the moment," said Kings coach Darryl Sutter. "They could get there, stay there, and be resilient."
Jonathan Quick, the goaltender for the Kings, won the Conn Smythe as the playoff MVP, posting a 1.40 goals-against average in the postseason. "I know the attention is going to get is going to be great," Quick said. "That's something we've been looking for in this market for a long time."
Dustin Brown is now the second U.S.-born captain of a Stanley Cup champion, joining Derian Hatcher, who won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars back in 1999. Also, the Kings are the first No. 8 seed to win the Stanley Cup, and they almost missed the playoffs. They were also ranked 29th out of 30 teams in goal scoring.
But nevertheless, they overcame adversity and won the Stanley Cup. Congratulations to the LA Kings for their Stanley Cup run and finally winning it. Meanwhile, the season is over and the offseason has begun. It'll be interesting to see what goes on this offseason, how the Kings will make changes to defend their title next season, and plenty others. Check back later for more on the offseason.
This is thanks to a Game 6 win by the LA Kings over the New Jersey Devils. After 45 years of waiting and waiting for a championship, the Kings finally have one they can call their own.
Dustin Brown had a goal and two assists in this game, while Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis both gave two goals apiece.
This is what Kings president Luc Robitaille had to say, courtesy of USA Today. "I remember coming here in 1984, my first training camp as a player, and thinking that I wanted to be part of the special group that wins it here. I didn't think it would take this long, but the feeling is amazing.
"These guys can stay in the moment," said Kings coach Darryl Sutter. "They could get there, stay there, and be resilient."
Jonathan Quick, the goaltender for the Kings, won the Conn Smythe as the playoff MVP, posting a 1.40 goals-against average in the postseason. "I know the attention is going to get is going to be great," Quick said. "That's something we've been looking for in this market for a long time."
Dustin Brown is now the second U.S.-born captain of a Stanley Cup champion, joining Derian Hatcher, who won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars back in 1999. Also, the Kings are the first No. 8 seed to win the Stanley Cup, and they almost missed the playoffs. They were also ranked 29th out of 30 teams in goal scoring.
But nevertheless, they overcame adversity and won the Stanley Cup. Congratulations to the LA Kings for their Stanley Cup run and finally winning it. Meanwhile, the season is over and the offseason has begun. It'll be interesting to see what goes on this offseason, how the Kings will make changes to defend their title next season, and plenty others. Check back later for more on the offseason.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday Recaps: Rangers Take It Back, Bruins As Well
Big Monday hockey in the NHL, puck heads!! Pretty spectacular finishes to some games, while other teams just managed to get by and take 2-1 series leads. Why don't I just skip the intros and head straight to the recaps, shall we?
Here's Mondays recaps:
Rangers 1, Senators 0
Brian Boyle is certainly proving the difference-maker for the New York Rangers, and he's starting to become a thorn in the Senators' side. With a brilliant 1-0 win over the Senators they now take the home-ice advantage back and lead the series 2-1. Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout.
Bruins 4, Capitals 3
I feel sorry for Capitals fans, as Niklas Backstrom is suspending pending a hearing about a cross-check to Rich Peverley's face, but if he didn't do that and give the Bruins a 4-3 win, the Capitals probably would've lead the series. Instead, they lose out on home-ice advantage and it looks like Dale Hunter could be steaming mad after seeing the play his Capitals made in this game. This has suddenly turned into a Flyers-Penguins series, don't you think?
Blues 4, Sharks 3
Sorry Sharks fans, but the Blues are just smacking people this year. Maybe it's because they're really hungry for the Cup, or they want to bring hope back to Midwest. Either way, the Blues scored on three man-advantage goals and capped off a 4-3 victory in Game 3 and allowed them to take a 2-1 series lead. Jason Arnott, Alexander Steen, Andy McDonald, and Patrik Berglund scored while the Sharks' Brent Burns, Colin White, and Logan Couture scored for San Jose.
That's the recap for Monday. Tuesday looks to be a wild fest of contests. Hope to see you all tomorrow when I recap tonight's game. In the meantime, enjoy your hockey, puck heads!
Here's Mondays recaps:
Rangers 1, Senators 0
Brian Boyle is certainly proving the difference-maker for the New York Rangers, and he's starting to become a thorn in the Senators' side. With a brilliant 1-0 win over the Senators they now take the home-ice advantage back and lead the series 2-1. Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout.
Bruins 4, Capitals 3
I feel sorry for Capitals fans, as Niklas Backstrom is suspending pending a hearing about a cross-check to Rich Peverley's face, but if he didn't do that and give the Bruins a 4-3 win, the Capitals probably would've lead the series. Instead, they lose out on home-ice advantage and it looks like Dale Hunter could be steaming mad after seeing the play his Capitals made in this game. This has suddenly turned into a Flyers-Penguins series, don't you think?
Blues 4, Sharks 3
Sorry Sharks fans, but the Blues are just smacking people this year. Maybe it's because they're really hungry for the Cup, or they want to bring hope back to Midwest. Either way, the Blues scored on three man-advantage goals and capped off a 4-3 victory in Game 3 and allowed them to take a 2-1 series lead. Jason Arnott, Alexander Steen, Andy McDonald, and Patrik Berglund scored while the Sharks' Brent Burns, Colin White, and Logan Couture scored for San Jose.
That's the recap for Monday. Tuesday looks to be a wild fest of contests. Hope to see you all tomorrow when I recap tonight's game. In the meantime, enjoy your hockey, puck heads!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Saturday & Sunday Recaps: Kings Go Up 3-0, Wings' Struggles
Hey puck heads!
I hope you all had a marvelous and Stanley Cup-filled weekend. Did you enjoy the Kings going up 3-0? How about the Sharks blowing it against the Blues? Or maybe it's the Red Wings that has you worried. Well, I have it all right here, so let's swing on down these scores and see what is surprising so far. Why don't we go ahead and start with Saturday.
Saturday recaps:
Capitals 2, Bruins 1 (OT)
Overtime wasn't enough for these two powerhouse teams and it went to overtime, where the Capitals' Niklas Backstrom managed to seal the deal in overtime. The all-time series is now at 1-1, meaning the Capitals have home-field advantage. But can the Bruins overcome this and get back to work to Game 3? Find out in my recap tomorrow. Benoit Pouliot of the Bruins and Troy Brouwer of the Capitals each scored a goal apiece.
Senators 3, Rangers 2 (OT)
Chris Neil finally gave the Senators some breathing room and a chance to take advantage of home ice with a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Erik Karlsson and Nick Foligno scored for the Senators while Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman scored for the Rangers.
Blues 3, Sharks 0
The best goalie tandem during the regular season in goaltenders Brian Elliott and Jaroslav Halak were both factors in the Blues' 3-0 victory against the Sharks. They both combined for the shootout and Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic should probably be embarrassed after he tapped the puck into his own net. Then again, Dan Boyle did this two years ago against the Avalanche and still won the series. Can the Sharks do it again?
Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 3 (OT)
The Blackhawks managed to find a way to score in the closing seconds for the second game. This time, they pulled a win and are heading back to the Windy City with the home-ice advantage. Bryan Bickell scored the overtime goal for the Hawks and they beat the Coyotes 4-3 Saturday night at Jobing.com Arena.
Now that Saturday is in the books, let's look at Sunday's game and see who's in the hole and not:
Predators 3, Red Wings 2
I guess I shouldn't be happy with how the Wings played in this game. They lost to the Predators 3-2, which means Predators have the home-ice advantage back and the ability to bring terror down on the Red Wings. Kevin Klein, Sergei Kostitsyn, and Shea Weber scored for Nashville, while big men Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored for the Wings
Flyers 8, Penguins 4
Penguins are in a hole now. The defense is struggling and thanks to a 8-4 Flyers win, they are in a hole with no hopes of getting out. If they want to get themselves back up, defense will really need to come in and make a stand against this hot-flying Flyers defense.
Panthers 4, Devils 2
Congratulations to the Florida Panthers...for winning a game! Although they didn't get home-ice advantage back, they did get even in this series by taking a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils. Now the series shifts to New Jersey, where we'll see if the mighty Panthers can take down the Brodeur-led Devils. Stephen Weiss scored two in this game by the way.
Kings 1, Canucks 0
I am now pissed after seeing this game. 3-0 Kings lead over the Canucks, thanks to a goal by Dustin Brown, which was all that was needed in a 1-0 Kings win over the Canucks. It looks like another 8 seed could beat a 1 seed and that's not a good sign for me, since I picked the Canucks to win the entire thing.
Those are your recaps for Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the rest of the hockey and I'll talk to you tomorrow about the three games that are happening tonight. Will the Bruins recover? Can the Senators take advantage at home? And will the Sharks overcome the mount of the Blues goaltenders? We'll see, puck heads!
I hope you all had a marvelous and Stanley Cup-filled weekend. Did you enjoy the Kings going up 3-0? How about the Sharks blowing it against the Blues? Or maybe it's the Red Wings that has you worried. Well, I have it all right here, so let's swing on down these scores and see what is surprising so far. Why don't we go ahead and start with Saturday.
Saturday recaps:
Capitals 2, Bruins 1 (OT)
Overtime wasn't enough for these two powerhouse teams and it went to overtime, where the Capitals' Niklas Backstrom managed to seal the deal in overtime. The all-time series is now at 1-1, meaning the Capitals have home-field advantage. But can the Bruins overcome this and get back to work to Game 3? Find out in my recap tomorrow. Benoit Pouliot of the Bruins and Troy Brouwer of the Capitals each scored a goal apiece.
Senators 3, Rangers 2 (OT)
Chris Neil finally gave the Senators some breathing room and a chance to take advantage of home ice with a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Erik Karlsson and Nick Foligno scored for the Senators while Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman scored for the Rangers.
Blues 3, Sharks 0
The best goalie tandem during the regular season in goaltenders Brian Elliott and Jaroslav Halak were both factors in the Blues' 3-0 victory against the Sharks. They both combined for the shootout and Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic should probably be embarrassed after he tapped the puck into his own net. Then again, Dan Boyle did this two years ago against the Avalanche and still won the series. Can the Sharks do it again?
Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 3 (OT)
The Blackhawks managed to find a way to score in the closing seconds for the second game. This time, they pulled a win and are heading back to the Windy City with the home-ice advantage. Bryan Bickell scored the overtime goal for the Hawks and they beat the Coyotes 4-3 Saturday night at Jobing.com Arena.
Now that Saturday is in the books, let's look at Sunday's game and see who's in the hole and not:
Predators 3, Red Wings 2
I guess I shouldn't be happy with how the Wings played in this game. They lost to the Predators 3-2, which means Predators have the home-ice advantage back and the ability to bring terror down on the Red Wings. Kevin Klein, Sergei Kostitsyn, and Shea Weber scored for Nashville, while big men Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored for the Wings
Flyers 8, Penguins 4
Penguins are in a hole now. The defense is struggling and thanks to a 8-4 Flyers win, they are in a hole with no hopes of getting out. If they want to get themselves back up, defense will really need to come in and make a stand against this hot-flying Flyers defense.
Panthers 4, Devils 2
Congratulations to the Florida Panthers...for winning a game! Although they didn't get home-ice advantage back, they did get even in this series by taking a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils. Now the series shifts to New Jersey, where we'll see if the mighty Panthers can take down the Brodeur-led Devils. Stephen Weiss scored two in this game by the way.
Kings 1, Canucks 0
I am now pissed after seeing this game. 3-0 Kings lead over the Canucks, thanks to a goal by Dustin Brown, which was all that was needed in a 1-0 Kings win over the Canucks. It looks like another 8 seed could beat a 1 seed and that's not a good sign for me, since I picked the Canucks to win the entire thing.
Those are your recaps for Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the rest of the hockey and I'll talk to you tomorrow about the three games that are happening tonight. Will the Bruins recover? Can the Senators take advantage at home? And will the Sharks overcome the mount of the Blues goaltenders? We'll see, puck heads!
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