Weekend FTS - More HIGHLIGHTS!

Team Auspuck has been on hiatus for a couple of days.... hope our reader didn't miss us too much! We are back now with dedicated hockey coverage, we promise. But hey, at least we don't have it as bad as this guy:



Back to the pond rookie!

Anyway, links and highlights after the jump!

Tuesday Night FTS

Due to AP's absence, FTS is being brought you by yours truely. I wont bore you with another tirade about Australian Hockey needs more publicity, instead I am going to jump straight into the action. Skip through the jump for the links, oh and you better have your fast Internets warmed up, seriously cool streams ahead...

Weekend FTS - I miss Pat Burns already

So unless you live in a cave, on mars, with your eyes shut and your fingers in your ears, you would likely have noticed that Pat Burns has recently passed away. I was quite sad to see him go. He was a great man who  inspired the players he led and the organisations he worked for. My best memories of Pat include winning the Stanley Cup with the Devils in 2003, leading the '93 and '94 Toronto Maple Leafs to consecutive final four appearances and winning three Jack Adams Awards (Best Coach) with three different teams over his career. Unfortunately Pat did lose his battle with cancer, but his memory will last a long time. I think it would only be fitting to see him get into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the near future. I believe he has earned this based on his own credit nonetheless.

Back to the NHL. I was fortunate enough to watch the Canucks get stapled by the Blackhawks today. It will be quite interesting if those teams meet in the playoffs again this season. Also, for as much attention as Jaro Halak has received in St Louis for his strong play, Montreal must be absolutely ecstatic with the play of Carey price so far this season. He certainly is making me a believer of Montreal having made the right decision as to which goalie to keep. Playoffs success will decide in time though. But if I had to win one game and could choose between Halak and Price starting for me, I would go Price.

Links after the jump!

Thursday FTS - GIF PARTY!!!

So it's no secret that I am a Leafs fan. A die hard leafs fan in fact. Coming off a miserable stretch of games has left me a little depressed, to say the least. Often how the Leafs play and the outcome of their games affects how I feel the rest of the day and how sociable I am. So with that in mind, I'm bringing you the story of my day in a way that only a GIF party can. Also a couple links for today at the end.

Follow me after the jump!

FTS in a hurry!

Welcome to my world!

Hi hi,

So much going on in the NHL this week that I would love to write a details blurb for today's FTS. Unfortunately I worked late and am currently watching the Blues V Avalanche and have no time to type. I will let today's links do all the work!

Funny that the first coach firing of the year has occurred. The New York Islanders of all teams were the first ones to give the 'ol "Don't let the door hit you on the way out" to Coach Gordon.

Also interesting to see the story that has developed with Colin Campbell. I can't believe this has been exposed. Always remember kids, if you type something in an email that you wouldn't feel comfortable being printed in a newspaper, don't send the email. It's funny how this was uncovered by a blogger. Albeit a blogger with a Law Degree and some access to some 'insider' knowledge.

Wow, I said I was busy and look what I've just pumped out! So get reading on today's links cuz there is some great stuff in there.

Links after the jump!

Sunday FTS - Night owl's special!

JS Giguere did what??

Sorry for the late FTS. But hey, at least it will keep you entertained tomorrow.

Sundays are always great as I get up early-ish to stream as many NHL games as I can. If you don't do this, I highly recommend it next week. Jump on SBNATION.com and go to your favourite teams blog and ask around for the best stream sights through there. You're guaranteed to get a good one.

Anyhew, today's links are after the jump!

Falling with style.

My first post faithful Auspuckers, so cop it sweet. Before I progress however, I would like to say a quick thanks to all that tuned into Auspuck Podcast. It was a blast recording it with all the boys AP and DCOM. They take professionalism to a whole new level. Maybe one day we will let you in on some of our bloopers. 

Moving on...

I have tossed up a few ideas in my head, good and bad, about what to communicate to you all today. What is the burning issue in Ice Hockey today? Contracts? Player Fines? What could it be? Well take the jump and see what, in my opinion we need more of today.

Thursday FTS - Dinosaurs'r'us

Sid "The Kid" likes this.

So another week of fantastic NHL action is almost over. It was a fun week that saw the NHL General Managers have one of three regularly scheduled meeting to discuss NHL issues. From this meeting came a new idea for the NHL All-Star game, updates on players social networking responsibilities and everyone seems happy with how the head shot rule is being enforced around the NHL.

More after the jump! Links and today's videos!

Tuesday FTS - Get link'd!

Trade of the season so far! Well done Mr Halak

Well I gotta say, yesterday's induction of players, coaches and managers into the Hockey Hall of Fame was probably the weakest group I have ever seen added to the hall. Admittedly, it was fantastic to see the first two females receive the honour of being inducted, but besides that, it was the weakest group that really isn't worth mentioning.

Anyhow, on to today's links as I know that what you all come here for :)

Links after the jump!

AP's Corner - AIHL SEASON 2011: Somebody Fire It Up! (PART 1)

So after ripping on the crowd a little in the last podcast. I've decided to do my part in helping generate more of an atmosphere at AIHL games for the coming 2011 season and in particular, with the Sydney Bears.

Read on after the jump!

FTS for Freaky Thursday

"LOLZ! Remember when we were good??"

Hope everyone enjoyed the podcast... I listened to it today and, not to pump our tyres too much, but it's probably the best one yet.

Anyhew, I think things are starting to settle down a bit more in the NHL. I will write something more on it later in the week but Team Auspuck has been a bit lazy this week with our commitment to FTS.

Injuries are starting to creep into some teams. Toronto lost its captain, Malkin is still out, Craig Anderson is gone for a while.... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

But enough from me... today's links are after the jump!

New Auspuck Podcast! - Episode 4!

"Noddin' ma head like yyyeeeaaaahhhh"

AP, Dcom and JC are back with another amazing(?) podcast!

In this episode, we'll talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the 2010 AIHL season. We'll also share more NHL news about the Kovalchuk benching, early season suspensions, Taylor Hall and lots more!

Here are your links:

Straight MP3 link

iTunes Podcast