Tag: Sparky the Dragon

  • 2019-20 NHL Mascot Power Rankings

    Back by popular demand– though a few months later than last season– it’s once again time to rank the NHL mascots. In January 2017, DTFR began a new tradition of giving props for great efforts made in the community, laughs shared, smiles brought to everyone’s faces and (most importantly) character displayed by every mascot in…

  • DTFR Podcast #132- Hall of Guardians and Turtlenecks

    DTFR Podcast #132- Hall of Guardians and Turtlenecks

    The 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame Class was inducted on Monday, plus we remember the NHL Guardians and celebrate Joe Thornton’s milestones. Tomas Plekanec retired– leaving us a turtleneck to pass on ceremoniously– and Milan Lucic was fined $10,000. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ plight comes with an extension for General Manager Jim Rutherford, while the Los…

  • 2018-19 NHL Mascot Power Rankings: 31st-21st

    I never thought I’d be doing this again, yet here we are. It’s time to begin the continuation of a now annual tradition around here at DTFR. It’s time to rank the NHL mascots. For the first time since January 2017, here’s the latest look at things. 31) New York Rangers Last year’s ranking 30th They don’t…

  • Numbers Game: Ranking the mascots of the NHL (25-21)

    Numbers Game: Ranking the mascots of the NHL (25-21)

    By: Nick Lanciani The following is a continuation of the ranking of all of the mascots in the NHL, based on the list of NHL mascots Wikipedia page. 25. Sparky the Dragon- New York Islanders Sparky the Dragon double-dipped as the mascot of the Islanders, wearing blue and orange during Islanders games, and pink, red…