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The Plight of the Long-Suffering Oilers Fan
Why do sports fans go through years of misery and disappointment for seemingly nothing? Because when you experience emotional redemption, there’s nothing else quite like it. Four Oilers fans shared their stories of emotional redemption after making the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
Colin Kaepernick and theories on why NBA ratings are down on ‘Helmets and Heels’
NBA ratings are down 20 percent compared to this time last year. What’s the reason for the drop? We theorize on the latest episode of ‘Helmets and Heels’.
Is March the greatest sports month of the year? This PLUS Ezekiel Elliott and Jaguars free agency moves
‘Helmets and Heels’ discuss if March Madness makes this the best sports month on the calendar. This PLUS Ezekiel Elliott and Jaguars free agency moves.
Joe Thornton hits 1000, NHL General Managers meet in Florida PLUS hockey in Vegas!
After a whirlwind Trade Deadline and several mumps outbreaks, we’re back to hockey news as usual this week. In this week’s roundup, Vegas Golden Knights make history by signing their first ever real life hockey player, Joe Thornton hits the 1,000 mark in assists, and the NHL general managers hold a fancy Florida meeting to discuss the future of the League.
Should standing for the National Anthem be mandated in sports?
U.S. Soccer made some news last week when they released a new rule requiring all of their players to stand respectfully when the National Anthem is played. The ladies of ‘Helmets and Heels’ debate if this should be mandated to begin with or if more leagues should adopt this rule.
If the NFL bans players from the combine, why not ban them from the league?
The NFL banned Joe Mixon and others from attending the combine this weekend based off their criminal past. And that left the ladies of Helmets and Heels to debate if the NFL should ban guys like this from the league altogether.
How to cope after the NHL Trade Deadline
Despite the lack of major trade drama this year, nobody leaves the Trade Deadline completely unscathed. Some of us mourn the loss of beloved players, some must come to terms with new faces on the team, and others are just having a hard time dealing with change. For those feeling lost and wondering how to go on with life, you’ve come to the right place.
The Mumps have infected the NHL and the Vancouver Canucks are the latest victim
Your hockey news roundup has only one item this week, and it’s the only item that should matter to the discerning hockey fan: the Vancouver Canucks have mumps.