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Pop Jocks has some nice details on NHL 08.
I didn't love NHL 07, but I've really loved a lot of the earlier versions. And 08 lets you also manage an AHL team, too, meaning you can actually develop a minor league. It also means NHL 08 has more functionality than the Chicago Blackhawks.
Also, the Canucks unveiled their new jerseys today. Listening to Team 1040, I didn't hear too many fans. It's basically the old uniform logo placed over the 1970s colors. I could have just gone back to that 1970s uniform. I love the C logo with the hockey stick in it. Plus, I kind of get the San Jose Shark and the Canuck confused.
Finally, Mike Heika says that even though Ed Belfour (whom he covered for quite a while as a Star) is going to play in Sweden, he wouldn't be shocked if he eventually returned to the NHL.
I also wouldn't be surprised to see Belfour return.
Cryogenically.

Posted by Steven Ovadia on Thursday, August 30, 2007, 06:55 AM
Goal Judges Moving

Wow. Goal judges are now kind of not so much judging goals.
They're getting moved out from behind the goals (login info.). What's happening to the space where the goal judges sat? Luxury seats. And where are the goal judges? At most arenas, they'll be in the press area. Refs and/or video review judges will decide if goals have been scored.
Obviously, if other leagues catch wind of this, we'll have fans on the field behind home plate, and home plate umps sitting along the mezzanine.

Posted by Steven Ovadia on Monday, August 27, 2007, 06:05 AM