Therien’s Take: The Hockey Smark
In this week’s Therien’s Take, Bundy talks about the rise of the “hockey smark”: the social media “expert” with limited or no real world experience in the game.
In this week’s Therien’s Take, Bundy talks about the rise of the “hockey smark”: the social media “expert” with limited or no real world experience in the game.
Ever heard of the Roger Principle? Basically, it says never place a tactician in charge of a strategic problem. Their hammer sees every new problem as another nail.
This weeks Therien’s Take looks at the art of NHL chirps. A good chirp gets under an opponent’s skin and relieves tension on the bench.
It’s been a busy broadcasting week for me but an enjoyable one between the Flyers and the BKFC Ice Wars event. Some Therien’s Take follows.
Bundy is in Sunrise, Florida, this week for two big events: the regular season opener (Panthers vs. Flyers) and BKFC Ice Wars at Amerant Bank Areina.
There was only one Bernie Parent. I never met anyone else quite like him in my life. People just flocked to this guy.
Therien’s Take: Bundy attended his first NHL training camp 31 years ago. Some aspects of camp have changed over the years. Other things never change.
Therien’s Take” Spitting on an opponent is one of the most vile things an athlete can do. I don’t want to hear about “the heat of battle”.
One year later — and forever — the tragic losses of the Gaudreau brothers show humanity and its very worst but also its very best.
In this week’s Therien’s Take, we look at the dud of a 2025 offseason. As the saying goes: Does the fun ever start? Not this summer, it didn’t.