Picture of the Day: Chris Pronger Scares Little Girls

And the legacy of Chris Pronger grows.

I love this photo because Pronger's expression is so obviously in jest, yet if I were the little girl I'd still be trembling in my booties at the sight of the 6' 6", 220 pound man snarling at me in wolf-like menace, threatened by the mere suggestion of my encroaching on his territory. Yeah.

I also like this photo because it's a split second that could have easily been lost if not for the photographer's quick trigger finger. The NHL is in perpetual need of personality. This is picture perfect.

[Photo: Clearwaters65]

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Picture of the Day: The Best of the Dany Heatley and Lebron James Fan Signs

It wasn't the best of days for Dany Heatley and Lebron James, although the rest of the sporting world enjoyed the happy cosmological circumstances that, on the very same night, returned these two hated ex-players to their hostile ex-cities. Here are a few of the best - and most scathing - fan-made signs and pictures.

Charming.

Via Dan O'Toole: Really quite brilliant.

Via CBS, where you can find a lot more Lebron James hater-phernalia.

Here's a nice video of Sens fans giving Heatley a warm welcome.

Via CBC: Sharks fan stickin' it to 'em good.

The Ottawa Sun's front page, which was suuuuper classy. Hearkens back to the good old classics - Chicago Tribune anyone?

Sometimes I am happy there are people in the world.

Alright, in the words of all the Senators and Cavaliers fans tonight: "BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

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Picture of the Day: Mark Messier Apparently Anonymous in Canada

Via Puck Daddy:

There was an article on the National Post today with a rather amusing Canadian faux pas - read the picture's caption.

SO. GOOD.

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Picture of the Day: Jonathan Toews and the Stanley Cup Like Public Transit

I love this photo. I love it for the baby in sunglasses, the fact that they're on a bus, the hint of Blackhawks sweater on the side. I love it for the casual slouch in Jonathan Toews' shoulders - just another day in Winnipeg with the Stanley Cup.

[Photo: Puck Daddy]

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Picture of the Day: Headline in Newspaper After the U.S.A. is Eliminated from the World Cup

This has nothing to do with hockey, but it's too good not to post.

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Picture of the Day: Chris Pronger in a Skirt

There's a picture in today's Chicago Tribune of Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Chris Pronger in a skirt, along with a few select zingers.

"Chrissy Pronger"..."Looks like Tarzan, skates like Jane"...oh goodness. As Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory would say, "Bazinga!"

Next up, Patrick Kane with hair extensions.

[Photo: Chicago Tribune, or Elliot Friedman's Twitter]

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Picture of the Day: Justin Bieber Touches Stanley Cup, Enrages Hockey Gods

The Stanley Cup got boy-handled this morning on The Today Show. Don't tell me you aren't a little disturbed right now.

[Picture: Just Jared Jr]

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Picture of the Day: Sergei Gonchar Forgets His Pants

Look closely...very closely. But not too closely. Sergei Gonchar has no pants on. Those Russians are some kind of crazy.

[Photo: P.S.A.M.P]

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Picture of the Day: Referees are PMSing

"Are You Pregnant Ref? Because You Missed 2 Periods" -

The best hockey sign since the Canadian trifecta of Sidney Crosby marriage proposals from the blonde girl in Calgary and the men in Edmonton and Vancouver. This one goes up in the Fan Sign Hall o' Fame.

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Picture of the Day: Alain Vigneault is Ashamed

Play the sad trombone music while looking at this picture. It makes the heartbreak seem...a little better.

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Picture of the Day: Nicklas Backstrom Loves To Wear This Shirt

The shirt reads "Your Girlfriend Loves To Wear My Hockey Jersey" - need I say more?

[Photo courtesy of Puck Daddy]

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