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http://www.fromtherink.com/ - A hockey journalist's blog by James Mirtle

Making sense of the NHLPA mess
Making sense of the NHLPA mess
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Adrian Wyld - AP Browse more photos » Maybe the players don't care about the NHLPA, but the agents sure do. They are generally distrusting of one another to begin with, constantly ... (more) Making sense of the NHLPA mess

Isles' prospect Hughes arrested
fromtherink.com — View full size photo »   Islanders farmhand Bobby Hughes has been arrested on first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree criminal sexual act charges filed in Albany. The 21-year old Hughes, acquired by ... (more) Isles' prospect Hughes arrested
Thrashers participating in MOvember
Thrashers participating in MOvember
fromtherink.com — Scary 'stache for a 19-year-old on Mr. Zach Bogosian : Atlanta Thrashers Fans, join Thrashers Zach Bogosian, Mark Popovic and Jim Slater and coaches John Anderson, Randy Cunneyworth and Todd Nelson on their MOvember journeys! Any other teams taking part in this? (more) Thrashers participating in MOvember
Oilers participating in Movember
Oilers participating in Movember
fromtherink.com — Taylor Chorney , for those who don't know. Here's the press release (with photo gallery ): Eight of the Edmonton Oilers are joining the fight against prostate cancer this month by participating in Movember.  Throughout November, participating players will grow moustaches in support ... (more) Oilers participating in Movember
It was really weird how it happened. We were maybe 15 games into the season, and they started...
It was really weird how it happened. We were maybe 15 games into the season, and they started...
fromtherink.com — It was really weird how it happened. We were maybe 15 games into the season, and they started healthy scratching our captain last year. One day I came in for the game, and I had a 'K' on my jersey. I was like, "What the heck?" The coach came over to me and said "cap-tain," and everyone ... (more) It was really weird how it happened. We were maybe 15 ...

Ranking the NHL's fighters
Ranking the NHL's fighters
fromtherink.com — More photos » by LM Otero - AP Browse more photos » If you haven't been stopping by stats man Gabe Desjardins's pad lately, you'd be well-served to do so. He's banging out some good stuff over there.  ... (more) Ranking the NHL's fighters
There was not a single person in sections 330 and 334 a few minutes into the game tonight. Not one....
There was not a single person in sections 330 and 334 a few minutes into the game tonight. Not ...
fromtherink.com — There was not a single person in sections 330 and 334 a few minutes into the game tonight. Not one. I think a couple souls showed up a while later and sat there, but that was…it. You definitely did not dissuade critics who say Denver is just a bandwagon hockey town tonight, folks. The ... (more) There was not a single person in sections 330 and 334 a ...

Trouble brewing in Columbus
Trouble brewing in Columbus
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Jay LaPrete - AP Browse more photos » The Columbus Blue Jackets could leave central Ohio if the team can't fix an economic model that is causing losses of $12 million a year, ... (more) Trouble brewing in Columbus
On today's episode of ...
On today's episode of ...
fromtherink.com — More photos » by NATHAN DENETTE - AP Browse more photos » ... As The Maple Leafs Turn : John Mitchell appears to be pegged as the team's No. 1 centre for Friday night against Carolina Coach Ron ... (more) On today's episode of ...
IIHF announces roster deadlines for Olympics
IIHF announces roster deadlines for Olympics
fromtherink.com — IIHF announces roster deadlines for Olympics On the following dates the teams will announce the names of 20 skaters and 3 goaltenders who will go to Vancouver. Teams are listed in alphabetical order: Belarus: December 23 Canada: December 31 Czech Republic: December 30 Finland: ... (more) IIHF announces roster deadlines for Olympics
A new look at SBN
A new look at SBN
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Mary Ann Chastain - AP Browse more photos » In case you missed it, yesterday SB Nation introduced a new look for all 200+ of its various sports blogs. There's been a lot of feedback ... (more) A new look at SBN

In Philadelphia, where a do-or-die game in the baseball World Series was about to start right...
In Philadelphia, where a do-or-die game in the baseball World Series was about to start right...
fromtherink.com — In Philadelphia, where a do-or-die game in the baseball World Series was about to start right across the parking lot, the Flyers sold 18,667 tickets, about 96 percent of capacity. (The Flyers game started at 5 p.m.; the baseball game at 8 p.m.) On Long Island, home to many fans of the New ... (more) In Philadelphia, where a do-or-die game in the baseball ...
Kessel finally set to play in Toronto
Kessel finally set to play in Toronto
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Winslow Townson - AP Browse more photos » Up to now, Kessel said, he’s been able to travel about Toronto anonymously because a torn labrum and torn rotator cuff kept him off ... (more) Kessel finally set to play in Toronto
Olympics Watch: Americans off to hot starts
Olympics Watch: Americans off to hot starts
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Don Heupel - AP Browse more photos » Following up on a look at the hottest Canadian players in the NHL so far this season, here's a look at which American players may be impressing the ... (more) Olympics Watch: Americans off to hot starts

Introducing CHIP: Cap Hit of Injured Players
Introducing CHIP: Cap Hit of Injured Players
fromtherink.com — More photos » by David Zalubowski - ASSOCIATED PRESS Browse more photos » Here's someone finally doing the legwork on a stat once proposed by Tom Benjamin and something I'd been meaning to get around ... (more) Introducing CHIP: Cap Hit of Injured Players

The Ladd on D'Agostini hit
The Ladd on D'Agostini hit
fromtherink.com — There are so many of these lately, I don't know which ones to post and which ones to ignore. Given it's the weekend and likely to be slow around these parts, however, this issue is worth bringing up in these parts yet again. At some point, this hit will be considered illegal in the NHL, ... (more) The Ladd on D'Agostini hit
Based on the actions that have been taken to date with respect to my employment, including the...
Based on the actions that have been taken to date with respect to my employment, including the...
fromtherink.com — Based on the actions that have been taken to date with respect to my employment, including the ongoing surveillance of my activities at the office and the reduction of my role through the circulation of false information, it is my view that I have been constructively dismissed by the union. ... (more) Based on the actions that have been taken to date with ...

Olympics Watch: Canadians off to hot starts
Olympics Watch: Canadians off to hot starts
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Browse more photos » Rather than take a look at the usual suspects for Team Canada at the Olympics, I figured it might be worthwhile to simply look at which ... (more) Olympics Watch: Canadians off to hot starts

"Poor Pat." Give me a freakin' break.  I would agree to get kicked in the face once a month if I...
"Poor Pat." Give me a freakin' break. I would agree to get kicked in the face once a month if I...
fromtherink.com — "Poor Pat." Give me a freakin' break. I would agree to get kicked in the face once a month if I could get back on the ice in the National Hockey League. — For First Time, Dapuzzo Reveals Anguish, Depression After Skate Severs His Face (more) "Poor Pat." Give me a freakin' break. I would agree to ...

Part 6: Final thoughts on Nashville as a hockey market and its future in the NHL
Part 6: Final thoughts on Nashville as a hockey market and its future in the NHL
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Mark Humphrey - AP Browse more photos » In February, I took a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, to see some of the Music City's sights, watch a few games and, most importantly, get a ... (more) Part 6: Final thoughts on Nashville as a hockey market ...
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