The Diachronic Barber Pole Observations of a Recovering Hockey Exile

Being Pulled [1:48]

September 13, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Hockey poem. Goalie.

Coach Moores

August 18, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Hockey poem. Coach.

The Old Flyer and His Students

May 29, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Finals Blurb. Lessons.

Montreal Mystique Interviews Jean Béliveau

February 11, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Montreal Mystique Interviews Jean Béliveau (Dec 30, 2009). Béliveau may be the greatest captain the game has seen. He was offered the Governor Generalship of the country in the mid-nineties and remains an active Montreal Canadiens ambassador.

Corner Crunch Hat (Coach)

January 24, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Canadiens poem.

Random Thoughts

June 26, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

It's too easy to characterize a coach by his teams

Ovechkin Proved Cherry Wrong

June 9, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

If David Duke was given his own column on Fox News, we'd tune in just to hear how stupid he is. Live. Or perhaps to get a horror-film thrill-goer feeling from how cleverly he makes his harmful points.

Montreal Mystique Interviews Howie Meeker (II of II)

June 5, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Howie Meeker podcast interview. Part II of II.

Jacques Martin Hired as Next Montreal Head Coach

June 1, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

The Canadiens have named 56 year-old Jacques Martin as successor to Guy Carbonneau. It's a good selection for a variety of reasons and there are no concerns to voice.

Montreal Mystique Interviews Howie Meeker (I of II)

May 31, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

At 86 years of age, Meeker remains candid, vibrant and precise in his comments and assessments. Meeker discusses the state of hockey today, what makes a good skater and much more. The CBC icon and former Maple Leaf Calder Trophy winner and three-time Stanley Cup champion is at his best and knocks Homme de Sept-Iles off his horse more than a few times. A delightful interview and a Montreal Mystique favourite.

Quinn Hiring a Mistake

May 28, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

This is a man who assaulted a Toronto Sun photographer, whose words are controversial and who remains a big part of the NHL's still-surviving good old boys network.

How the NFL and NBA Lost Me and What the NHL Can Do to Avoid the Same

May 12, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

The problem with anything popular, powered or monied is that it attracts all the wrong people.

What a Pro Coach Might Think

April 30, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Islander Musings, In-Game Scribbles

April 2, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Islanders take another penalty. Blake Comeau. He hit Kostitsyn from behind. Could have been a payback hit but it looked chicken cheap. Strutting tough in the barnyard.

Atlanta Musings, In-Game Scribbles

March 24, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Sergei is also back. And he's with his best linemate match this season. His older brother. Andrei is flying from the word go. There is nothing like playing with his younger brother for the reserved Belarusian.