The Habs, language sensitivities and an attempt at understanding

This is not intended to be a “political” column so I have zero interest in engaging in a debate (or frankly even a lengthy discussion!) abou...

The Geoffrion names lives on: homegrown Blake Geoffrion steps up in Nasvhille

I’ve written a bit in the past about one of hockey’s all-time great players—and personalities:   Bernard (Bernie) “Boom Boom” Geoffrion. He...

Where are those Maple Leaf nicknames? When classic nicknames added color to the game

I admit I have a penchant for thinking a lot (too much, maybe) about hockey’s old days. But hey, at my time in life, I guess that’s OK. T...

Great hockey comebacks (from retirement)

Geoffrion scores against Bruins goalie Don Simmons It’s always a joyful storyline when an athlete comes back successfully from retireme...