Kevin N
My name is Kevin. I was born and raised in Metro Detroit. I live for hockey and the Red Wings. A youth goalie turned defenseman slugging it out in the D-Leagues. Gustav Nyquist rules. Mikael Samuelsson sucks.
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Moving On…
Octopus Thrower readers, I’m writing to let you know that this is going to be my last post on Octopus Thrower. I feel I’ve done all that I can do here and it’s time for me to go back…Read More
The FSD Drinking Game: Red Wings Edition
During this lockout, we have to find things to make us happy. Lovingly thinking about the hockey we’re missing brings bittersweet tears to our eyes. A big part of hockey as a Red Wings fan is getting…Read More
I Feel Like I Owe You An Explanation
As has been mentioned here once or twice before, I have a very strong dislike of one Mikael Samuelsson. I’ve had this feeling since about 2007, when he had a more prominent role on the Wings. …Read More
Lockout Links And Other Randomness
Lockout Related Issues The owners are the ranch, the players are the cattle, and the fans are…um…the crap from said cattle? According to the NHL, it costs 100x more to talk about the lockout…Read More
Goal Analysis: Nyquist And Tatar Create Awesomeness In Grand Rapids
While the NHL season looks to be shorter and shorter every second, I’ve decided on some drastic steps. As I mentioned in my latest post, I am no longer wearing or buying any Wings items. I’ve…Read More
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Fans And The Lockout
Hi, Wings fans. My name is Kevin. I’ve been a Staff Writer here at Octopus Thrower since January. …Read More
Goal Analysis: Datsyukian Dekes And Dangerous Finishes
With today’s horrible lockout news, I’ve decided not to write about it and instead do another…Read More
Helpful Hints For A Lockout: HOCKEY PORN!
Since we have two weeks one month fudge if I know an unknown amount of time until Training Camp begins,…Read More
Goal Analysis: Johan Franzen’s 2008 Playoff Saving OT Goal
Happy Labor Day! As we all know, Labor Day was created to honor workers and their contributions to…Read More
Darren Helm Part Two: OT Goal Analysis
Game five of the 2009 Western Conference Final was awesome, mostly because of Darren Helm. First, there…Read More
Darren Helm Part One: Penalty Kill Analysis
I’m going to change things up a little bit today. Instead of doing my usual Sunday Goal Analysis…Read More
Prospect Analysis: A Review Of Future Red Wings
As nothing is currently happening in the NHL regarding the probable lockout (NOOOO!!!) or the Wings…Read More
Goal Analysis – Filppula GWG – 2011 Playoffs
It’s been a while since I’ve done one, so let’s do another Goal Analysis post! This…Read More
Jay Bouwmeester: Yay or Nay?
Since there was actually some “news” regarding Jay Bouwmeester and the Wings today, I’m…Read More
“And He Didn’t Shoot Wide!” A Mikael Samuelsson Goal Analysis
If you’ve read my work before, you’re aware of my feelings of Mikael Samuelsson. For any…Read More
Goal Analysis: 2008 Stanley Cup Final Game 2- Valtteri Filppula
Remember 2008? Yeah, the most recent Wings Stanley Cup. It was awesome and something I’ll…Read More
Goal Analysis: Igor Larionov’s OT Magic!
(Sorry if you’re reading this and the pictures don’t show up. Something is wrong with the…Read More
Goal Analysis: Jan Mursak
In continuing with my trend of analyzing first NHL goals, today we are going to look at Jan Mursak‘s…Read More
Goal Analysis And More: Brendan Smith
It’s Thursday night, so you know what that means: Goal Analysis Time!! Having already reviewed…Read More
Alternate or Assistant Captain: The Meaning Of The “A” On The Jersey
I am going to briefly discuss one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to hockey – the meaning…Read More
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