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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh welcomed to Hockey Hall of Fame media wing, Reddit celebrates ‘Razor'
Hockey Hall of Fame (via Instagram @thehockeyhalloffame) François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh are this year's media inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame — and while the honor in itself is significant, it's the internet's response, particularly from Reddit posters, that brought a special flair. While François Gagnon accepts the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award and Daryl Reaugh, better known as 'Razor,' accepts the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, the internet reacts with excitement. Reddit fans commemorate Daryl Reaugh and François Gagnon as they get Hall of Fame recognition Veteran reporter François Gagnon and veteran broadcaster Daryl Reaugh will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame's media wing to date, and news of the same didn't remain in the usual hockey fraternity. Hockey enthusiasts on Reddit, particularly Dallas Stars and NHL broadcast community enthusiasts, celebrated when they heard of Reaugh's induction, thanking him as a 'treasure' and a 'legend.' François Gagnon spent over 30 years covering the Montreal Canadiens with major media such as RDS and La Presse. His work in hockey journalism is held in broad respect among professional media, though fan reaction on Reddit was more divided, with some playfully sarcastic shots directed his way. Daryl Reaugh played in goal for the Edmonton Oilers and Hartford Whalers and developed a very successful post-playing career behind the microphone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zumbido e perda de audição? Médico revela técnica caseira de 1 real para aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo For 28 seasons, he has been the color commentator on Dallas Stars broadcasts and was also a regular on national NHL coverage. Fans loved his distinctive style of commentary and humorous comparisons, and he is one of the favorite voices in the game. One Redditor called Reaugh's commentary "like poop through a diarrhea-infected goose," and another had this to say: 'Always enjoyed hearing Razor (whenever he did national broadcasts). If I'm ever watching a Stars game on ESPN+, I always gotta go with their feed, just to listen to Razor.' From another user's comment, 'NHL 98 legend! First co-commentator in NHL game history!' All the love explains that this accolade was well overdue in the opinion of fans. Gagnon, however, had a more divisive response. There were users who mocked his style and legacy, with users posting from 'François Gagnon is an absolute clown' to references regarding his allegedly hailing from the 'Undead Burg'. Also read: Johnny Gaudreau named to NHL Quarter Century Team after unforgettable career While both Francois Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh have secured their spots in the Hockey Hall of Fame's media wing after decades of hard work and commitment, it's apparent that Daryl Reaugh's voice has echoed far beyond the confines of the press box. As Reddit fans cheered the moment, the response illustrates just how sports media figures can become legends unto themselves. Whether you like Gagnon's refined reporting or Reaugh's quirky cool, their Hall of Fame inductions prove one thing: their influence on hockey cannot be denied.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crosby AND Malkin Named to Quarter Century Team
It will come as no surprise to anyone who has seen a hockey game in the last 25 years that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was one of the first players named to the NHL's Quarter Century Team. Perhaps the slight surprise is that teammate Evgeni Malkin, who is far more than deserving but perennially snubbed for such honors, was also named to the team. The Quarter-Century Team was selected through a two-stage campaign that included input from NHL officials, followed by a league-wide fan vote. Advertisement Crosby and Malkin were both selected, though teammate Kris Letang was not. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2000 through today, Crosby ranks at or near the top in every major regular-season category, including games played (1,311, 14th), goals (602, 2nd), assists (1,035, 2nd), points (1,637, 1st) game-winning goals (93, 3rd) and overtime goals (22, 2nd). Crosby's trophy cabinet is full. He has three Stanley Cups, three Ted Lindsay awards, two Hart Trophies, 'Rocket' Richard trophies, Conn Smythe trophies, and Art Ross Trophies. He also became the 26th member of the Triple Gold Club by winning a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold Medal (2010, '14), and World Championship (2015). Crosby is the only member of the Club to have captained all three teams. Advertisement Crosby is generally considered a top-five player of all time, with Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr. This season, Crosby broke Gretzky's mark with his 20th consecutive season of at least a point per game. Malkin has come a long way since 'Three years, Super League,' the phrase he used as a rookie to win an argument with Crosby over who should go last onto the ice moments before their first warmup together in the 2006-07 season. Malkin had to go to extraordinary lengths just to make it to the NHL, hiding in the Helsinki airport and a local apartment just to get away from his Russian team that used military tactics to keep him. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound forward has scored 514 goals, 832 assists and 1,346 points, which rank sixth, fifth and fourth, respectively, among all players since 2000. Advertisement In the playoffs, Malkin has been 'Fire,' registering 180 points (67-113-180). He ranks second behind only Crosby over the last 25 years of playoff performances. Malkin reached the 100-point mark three times during his career, first during the 2007-08 season, then '08-09 and '11-12 seasons. He is one of eight players to do so three or more times. He also reached the 50-goal mark during the '11-12 season, the year he won the Hart Trophy. While Crosby has 10 All-Star nods, Malkin has seven and five First-Team NHL All-Star awards, two Art Ross Trophies (2009, '12), one Hart Trophy (2012), one Ted Lindsay Award (2012), one Calder Trophy (2007), and one Conn Smythe Trophy (2009). He's also been voted Team MVP by his teammates on five separate occasions. Malkin has also set the standard among Russian players with 832 assists. He ranks second in goals (514) and points (1,346) among all Russian-born players. The post Crosby AND Malkin Named to Quarter Century Team appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kingerski: Why Penguins Veterans Should Embrace Leaving
Jordan Staal was the first to leave. Brooks Orpik was the second. Others followed, some by choice, others involuntarily, but not every member of the Pittsburgh Penguins championship core took salary discounts or vociferously chose to stay. And most of them were better for leaving. Advertisement The improvement was not because the Penguins' organization was a limiting factor, but because change is a good thing. Leaving the past and changing situations behind, and being well-fitted to a new situation has a lot of benefits. It seems Sidney Crosby and his resolute desire to remain with one team for the entirety of his career has become an epidemic that has spread to many others, league-wide. But it shouldn't. Would Staal have become a cornerstone with a commensurate salary if he stayed with the Penguins as the third center behind Crosby and Evgeni Malkin? Orpik cashed in and was paid handsomely by the Washington Capitals, not only expanding his bank account but also earning industry recognition as he introduced his snarling defensive game to a whole new fan base. Advertisement Sometimes, change is forced, but it doesn't diminish the potential. When Marc-Andre Fleury was cast aside for Matt Murray in 2017, he had no way of knowing the pain he felt would become the best thing that could have happened to his career. A Vezina Trophy, an adoring city, and league-wide recognition as one of the best followed. Fleury being sent away was the wrong move for the Penguins organization (and yes, I wrote that several times in 2017. You can look up the waves of argument and hate that came my way), but a freeing moment for the gleeful goalie because all of his baggage was left behind. He was no longer held accountable by fans and hockey for the playoff implosions of 2012 and 2013. He was no longer the goalie who nearly lost his job to journeyman Ty Conklin or Tomas Vokoun a few years prior, or the scrambly netminder he could sometimes be, and some fans would not forget. Sure, everyone loves Fleury now. He's the story of the World Championships as he finally … FINALLY … made his Team Canada debut Sunday with a resounding win over Latvia. But the undeniable truth is that had Fleury stayed in 2017, he would have been saddled with the baggage for the remainder of his career, every loss proof that his failures were truth and his successes brushed aside as inconvenient details. Advertisement For the inverse of Fleury, see also: Kris Letang. Letang never had that moment of being loved by a new fanbase and touted by a media contingent, thus changing the perceptions. He's carried the labels slapped upon him by the locals of turnovers and risky play without the adulation of a fresh start. A reader recently called Letang a first-ballot Hall of Famer (the expression rings true in American sports, though a selection committee chooses members in hockey). I've assumed that to be true, but then I wondered. Letang was not named to the Quarter Century Team. Drew Doughty and Duncan Keith made picks. While Letang is absolutely deserving to be inducted the moment he's eligible, perhaps he won't be. Perhaps the cacophony of criticism that dogged Letang for nearly two decades has indeed sullied the view of those from the outside. Advertisement One can't help but apply the same corollary to coach Mike Sullivan, now the New York Rangers boss. He, too, is getting a fresh start. He quickly bolstered the New York Rangers' outlook and projections. No longer the miserly commander who hates young players or won't make changes, he, too, left his baggage in Pittsburgh. Wayne Gretzky didn't get to stay in Edmonton. Or LA. Yes, Mario Lemieux did remain in Pittsburgh for the entirety of his three careers, two stints as a player and one as owner. Steve Yzerman anchored the Detroit Red Wings from the glory days of the mid-1990s championships through the greatest teams money could buy of the early 2000s, and now leads them as the president of hockey operations/GM. Advertisement Evgeni Malkin declined his potential moves. Oh, teams such as the Florida Panthers tried to make it happen, yet Malkin chose to return on a four-year contract that expires after next season despite the knowledge that he would have had a line of suitors on the free agent market. Letang passed on the same free agency opportunities. As players cleaned out last month, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell firmly stated their desire to stay. When Letang spoke to PHN in March, he was firm that he knew the game was just a business, but he controls his fate with a no-movement clause for another season. The NMC will be mitigated by a 10-team approved trade clause on July 1, 2026. Advertisement And so with the same scenario again playing out in which a new beginning is enhancing a core member's wallet and prestige (if Sullivan counts core), again playing out with Sullivan in New York, perhaps its time for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and other core players to realize leaving isn't the end of the world. In fact, it's probably just the beginning for both sides. Just don't tell Crosby. The post Kingerski: Why Penguins Veterans Should Embrace Leaving appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Johnny Gaudreau named to NHL Quarter Century Team after unforgettable career
Johnny Gaudreau named to NHL Quarter Century Team after unforgettable career (Image Source: Getty Images) Johnny Gaudreau , or as the fans call him, "Johnny Hockey," was officially named to the NHL's Quarter-Century Team. It comes just 48 hours after fellow Calgary Flames legend Jarome Iginla was recognized by the Hall of Fame. Johnny Gaudreau is one of some of the NHL's finest players since 2010 Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, Leon Draisaitl, and Connor McDavid in this exclusive grouping, chosen by fans from February to April. Johnny Gaudreau remembered as NHL great with new Quarter Century honor Johnny Gaudreau was just never meant to be a star. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pakistan violates bilateral understanding Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Only 5'9" and 157 pounds, he was looked down upon by many before the Calgary Flames took a chance on him in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Draft. Now he is an NHLer and the name Johnny Gaudreau is a brand that shall never be overlooked again. Johnny Gaudreau with his lightning hands, incisive passes, and never-say-die skating was among the most thrilling players to watch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Was Everyone's Dream Girl, Take a Look At Her Now Boite A Scoop Undo He appeared in 763 regular-season games with 243 goals and 500 assists. The He was also an excellent sportsman, winning the Lady Byng Trophy in 2016–17. Everyone in North America enjoyed watching him, not only because of his talent but also because he demonstrated that heart is more important than size in the NHL. Johnny Gaudreau's life was cut short too soon After eight wonderful seasons as a member of the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau signed a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022. There, he also continued to charm, scoring 33 goals and earning 134 points in just 161 matches. Alas, the heartbreak came too soon. Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew both died on August 29, 2024, sadly in an accident. It was a sad loss to the players, fans, and the entire hockey world. The Flames and Blue Jackets remembered the Gaudreau brothers and didn't remember just what Johnny accomplished on the ice, but who he was off of it good, kind, and popular with everyone. His final honor, making the Quarter-Century Team, is a fitting recognition for one of the sport's brightest stars. Though his on-field career was brief, the smiles he provided to fans everywhere will always be remembered. Also Read: Drunk Driving Or Cold-Blooded Crime? Judge Announces Trial Will Continue In Gaudreau Brothers' Deadly Crash Case
