Randy Holt
NHL Network Manager @RandallPnkFloyd
Randy Holt is the NHL network manager & lead editor for all things hockey on Rant Sports. Originally from Chicago, Randy also covers his biggest love in the sports world, the Chicago Blackhawks.Randy mainly keeps his words within hockey, reporting all the goings on around the NHL. But you can also catch a heavy dose of him over in the MLB section, covering the Cubs. Randy is a recent graduate of Arizona State University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, specializing in both history & English. He is currently preparing to pursue his Masters at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. When he's not, writing or in the classroom, you can catch Randy dining in at a local Jimmy Johns or catching the latest episode of Mad Men. Feel free to contact him at [email protected], or follow on Twitter, @RandallPnkFloyd.
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Top Seeded Bulls Open Postseason At Home Vs. Pacers
After battling their way through the NBA’s 82-game schedule, in which they finished with the best record in the entire league, the 62-20 Chicago Bulls will clear their record to 0-0 when they open the playoffs at home against the division rival Indiana Pacers. The Pacers come into the series as the No. 8 seed [...]
TweetDanny Granger’s Comments Not Offensive, But A Bad Idea
Despite the fact that there are no shortage of storylines surrounding this Chicago Bulls squad, one story seems to not be going away as the Bulls approach their playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers. Danny Granger made waves, for some (ripples for others) when he essentially said that if you make a concerted effort to [...]
TweetAfter Game 1 Loss, Are The Blackhawks In Trouble Against Canucks?
Despite the fact that it’s a seven-game series, it didn’t take long after the Hawks’ 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals for fans to grow concerned over their team’s chances against their hated playoff rivals. The Blackhawks came out flat, and though they were able to put [...]
TweetPlayoff Season Begins As Blackhawks Opens Series Against Canucks
It’s finally here. The moment that didn’t look like a sure thing until the Wild defeated the Dallas Stars on Sunday night to get the Blackhawks into the postseason. When the puck drops at 9 P.M. Eastern time, the official title defense of Chicago’s Stanley Cup championship of last season will begin. And it comes [...]
TweetBig Second Half Leads The Way In Bulls Victory Over Knicks
The Chicago Bulls have done a lot of things this year that no one expected them to do. Thus far, they’ve claimed the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, won over 60 games for the first time since the Jordan Era, and swept the season series with the Miami Heat. One thing that they [...]
TweetNo Moves At Trade Deadline The Right Move For Bulls
Think back to last year, right before the Chicago Blackhawks made their run to capture their first Stanley Cup in 49 years. There were concerns over the strengths and weaknesses of certain spots, and trade speculation ensued for weeks before the trade deadline came. The Hawks stood pat at the deadline, not wanting to mess [...]
TweetCan The Chicago Blackhawks Find The Playoff Magic Once Again?
There’s no doubt that last year’s Stanley Cup-winning Blackhawks squad was a special one. Not only did they capture the most coveted trophy in all of sports, but provided us with some of the most colorful characters and treated us to some of the greatest sports moments in Chicago’s history. This season has been a [...]
TweetFast Start Propels Blackhawks To Big Win Over Red Wings
With the easiest solution for the Blackhawks to reach the postseason being wins, it’s fairly obvious that the Red Wings would be the opponent of choice for fans, and probably players, for a crunch time tilt. We see these Blackhawks get up for few teams like they do against the Red Wings. Outside of possibly [...]
TweetBulls Lock Up Top Seed With Win Over Lowly Cavaliers
After what proved to be a cakewalk against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, you had a hard time believing that the Bulls would suffer a letdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But with a coach like Tom Thibodeau, these Bulls aren’t really prone to letdowns. They proved that again on Friday, with their 92-83 win [...]
TweetThrashers Control Playoff Fates of Rangers, Canes
Atlanta Thrashers (L-R) center Bryan Little, right wing Blake Wheeler and defenseman Zach Bogosian celebrate a goal in the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Atlanta, Georgia March 27, 2011. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) Although the season is drawing to a close, the Eastern [...]
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