We’re a solid month into the 2018-19 WHL season which provides a large enough sample size for fans and pundits alike to start picking things apart. Here are my Hot Takes from what I’ve seen so far this season. -Everyone who picked Prince Albert Raiders forward Brett Leason to lead […]
Author: Guy Flaming
Flaming Hot Takes: New Season, New Questions
Training camp is done, pre-season games are complete and now the fun begins. The 2018-19 WHL season kicks off on Friday with eight games, but before then there is a lot to talk about. The team previews here at DUBNetwork are well under way and on my program, The Pipeline […]
Flaming Hot Takes: WHL Coaching
In my opinion, one of the things that separates the Western Hockey League from most other developmental leagues is the extremely high level of coaching. The WHL is a teaching league for everyone involved from the players, referees, scouts, general managers, journalists and that list includes the men behind the […]
Flaming Hot Takes – July 30, 2018
Hockey is a results driven business. I know, not exactly ‘Breaking News’ there, but keep the phrase in mind. Ask any coach or GM, any scout, trainer, equipment manager or mascot. Hell, ask any owner. If you’re not successful, eventually someone else is going to get a chance to […]
Flaming Hot Takes
I know for most people that when the calendar turns to July, hockey becomes a distant afterthought. However, I’m not one of those people. I don’t know why but I actually find the off season just as interesting as the time when teams are competing on the ice. There is […]
Flaming Hot Takes – June 26, 2018
Welcome to my new feature here at Dub Network. I’m very excited about this new venture and the opportunity to continue talking about the Western Hockey League but in a way that is a little bit outside my comfort zone. Before I go on much further, I should introduce myself. […]
