Murph’s Musings: Playoff Hockey Isn’t Dirty Hockey

Jimmy Murphy argues that simply because it’s the NHL playoffs does not mean players have free rein to cross the line into dirty play.
Murph’s Musings: NHLPA Must Do Right Thing And Help End Matt Cooke’s Reign Of Havoc

After a vicious knee-to-knee hit on Tyson Barrie, Jimmy Murphy says it’s time for the NHLPA to step up and protect the players from Matt Cooke’s antics.
Murph’s Musings: Boston Still And Forever Strong

Jimmy Murphy recounts his day during the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013.
Murph’s Musings: 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Playoff Predictions

Resident hockey expert James Murphy breaks down every first round matchup of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and offers his predictions.
Murph’s Musings: Maple Leafs Should Say Goodbye To Dion as ’04 Red Sox Did to Nomar

If the Leafs are to get back on the path to redemption, they need to find a way to unload Phaneuf as Boston did with Garciaparra and finally reward a nation of deprived Maple Leafs fans.
Murph’s Musings: Up To Aquilini Brothers To Look Themselves In Mirror And Right Ship Now

The Aquilini brothers essentially did not allow general manager Mike Gillis to do his job.
Murph’s Musings: Can Winning Win The Player-Coach Battle For Michel Therrien This Time?

Therrien’s use of P.K. Subban has the media and fans focused on their individual battle instead of the fact Montreal is actually winning games.
Murph’s Musings: Jets And Capitals Must Salvage Prime Years While They Can

James Murphy asks whether Alex Ovechkin and Evander Kane and their respective teams will ever get the most out of the two players’ primes with the path their on?