from Luke Fox of Sportsnet,

The audacity of a single player requesting a tune for his own goal—the result of a collaborative effort between six men playing their part—flies against the grain of hockey’s name-on-the-front culture. Like any heat that has emerged from Quincey Jones’ or Kanye West’s kitchen, goals are the product of a team effort. Why should one guy scoop all the royalties?

“I’m a little more traditional. I like the team song,” says Sidney Crosby, who’d be a perfect match for a DJ Khaled anthem. “I link certain songs with certain teams.”

Crosby’s right.

“Chelsea Dagger” is the Chicago Blackhawks. The Wild’s recent decision to blare Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” is a perfect geographical tribute. And I’m gradually finding it easier to associate “Let Me Clear My Throat” with Jack Eichel’s Buffalo Sabres instead of a couple regrettable 1:54 a.m. dance-floor misadventures at my college local.

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