Quick Hits: Layin' the Smackdown

Hockeytown News

Official site of the Grand Rapids Griffins | STREAK SAILS AWAY
The Griffins winning streak is finally over. Let's hope they can use this as a way to continue to grow as a team and work their way back to the playoffs.

On Maybe Missing the Point on Decertification — On the Wings
Saler's take on decertification.

Flashback: Goalie Roger Crozier remains Red Wings' last rookie of year | Detroit Red Wings | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
The Freep takes a look down memory lane at a former man between the pipes for the Winged Wheel.

Around the Lockout

Gary Bettman gets WWE smackdown; sick of player salaries (THE VENT) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Layeth the Smacketh down on Gary Bettman's candy ass.

Leigh Steinberg slams lockout, NHL’s "disappearing act" | ProHockeyTalk
You had me at hello.

Braving the Beer League- How to Not Feel 40 Years Older " Not Another Hockey Blog
Another in a great series. Give it a read.

Rejected NBC music for Victor Cruz's TD celebration - SBNation.com
NBC insists on playing stock salsa music during the Giants WR's trademark touchdown dance. Here are some of the unused options.