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Cap could delay signing Hawks' 3 stars

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:31:30 +0000

Chicago Blackhawks have to clear enough money room for next season > EDMONTON, Alberta -- Something happened en route to the Blackhawks' announcement of the contract extensions of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith.

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Canadiens withstand Capitals' late assault, 3-2

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:27:34 +0000

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McCabe fools Osgood early in OT to lift Panthers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:25:41 +0000

Bryan McCabe's goal 40 seconds into overtime gave the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.

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Bergeron, Bruins beat Sabres in overtime

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:16:56 +0000

Patrice Bergeron scored with 47 seconds into overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday ...

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Patrice Bergeron scores in OT as Bruins beat Sabres 2-1

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:15:53 +0000

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Patrice Bergeron scored with 47 seconds into overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Bergeron won a faceoff...

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Rask outduels Miller after Bergeron's OT winner

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:14:45 +0000

Patrice Bergeron scored with 47 seconds into overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

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Canadiens hold off Caps' comeback bid (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:57 +0000

Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night. Montreal led 3-1, but Brendan Morrison scored with 2:32 remaining to pull Washington within a goal.

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Price blanks Ovechkin as Canadiens edge Caps

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:36 +0000

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New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars preview

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:49:00 +0000

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Quarterly report: Dallas Stars have shown skill, talent - and inconsistency

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:42:00 +0000

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Dallas Stars' Neal draws two-game suspension

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:00 +0000

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Blackhawks' Fan Jeremy Piven: "The Goods" Gone Bad

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:31:52 +0000

Has anyone else seen the old Chicago Blackhawks commercial, in which actor Jeremy Piven makes himself a personal favorite to anyone who wears the Indian Head sweater? The link to the 31 second spot it here , courtesy of YouTube, if you’ve never seen it. Wow. Truly a Chicagoan. A man’s man. A Blackhawks’ fan. And then came Thursday night in Calgary, when Piven was apparently the guest of honor at the Flames-Blackhawks game. The emcee (I didn’t know they had those at hockey games) at one point presented Piven with a personalized Flames jersey. I totally understand pandering to your public, but you can’t watch the commercial he made and then watch him, without a single item identifying him as a Chicagoan, accepting a Flames jersey. I’m not going to hate the man (”The Goods” is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a while), but there are times in life when you need to keep it real. On Thursday night, Piven had an opportunity to keep it real and show that “everything he learned in life he ...

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Report: Brooks Orpik to return to Pittsburgh Penguin on Saturday against Thrashers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:52 +0000

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik will return to the lineup Saturday against the Atlanta Thrashers, a report said Friday.

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Colorado Avalanche activate T.J. Galiardi, John-Michael Liles before Canucks game

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:46 +0000

The Colorado Avalanche have activated rookie forward T.J. Galiardi and defenseman John-Michael Liles from the injured reserve list.

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Ducks will soon find out if it's sink or swim

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:23 +0000

Bob Murray will know where this team stands before December arrives. Where some general managers prefer to dance around the truth, Bob Murray has been refreshingly blunt since being named Anaheim Ducks GM last year. After trading Chris Pronger, he told Sporting News that a decision like that "eats away at you." On not having a dedicated AHL affiliate in which to send players, he recently told ESPN.com's Scott Burnside: "I hate it, I hate the feeling of it." And when The Orange County Register asked him if coach Randy Carlyle's job was in trouble, he channeled his inner-Brian Burke for this quote: "There's going to be a lot of players shipped out before the coach is. We have a damn good coach and he's proven he can coach in this league. It's about time some of these people prove that they're good hockey players." Nothing to interpret there. Murray is a guy who has a firm grasp on reality. And the reality, right ...

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Hurricanes send Rodney to minors

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:01 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -The Carolina Hurricanes sent defenseman Bryan Rodney back to their AHL affiliate in Albany. The team made the move Friday after bringing him up Nov. 11. Rodney had two assists in five games and averaged nearly 18 minutes of ...

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Avalanche activate Galiardi, Liles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:01 +0000

DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche have activated rookie forward T.J. Galiardi and defenseman John-Michael Liles from the injured reserve list. Both were activated before the team's game Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Galiardi has...

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Battered Blue Line to Blame for Montreal Canadiens Power Play Woes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:56 +0000

It's unlikely that Jacques Martin and Bob Gainey wanted to see what their team looked like without power play quarterback Andrei Markov. Unfortunately for Martin and Gainey, Markov has been out since the first game of the season in Toronto. Although it has been a roller coaster ride for the Canadiens since, Gainey and Martin now have a much clearer picture of their team, particularly at the blue line, without Markov. Simply put, that picture is not a pretty one. The Canadiens sit 24th in the league in power play efficiency, with a 15.9% success rate. This stat is in large part due to the absence of Andrei Markov, a lock for 55 plus points when healthy. The rest of the defensive squad has been unable to to step up to the plate on the offensive side of the puck, with the exception of Marc-Andre Bergeron, who has infused some offense into the power play. Besides Bergeron, the Canadiens possess no true offensive defenseman, at least not on the big league club. Jaroslav Spacek was ...

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Detroit Red Wings Dilemma : Should this be Nicklas Lidstrom's Last Season?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:49:24 +0000

Nov. 12, 2000. Anaheim, CA. On our way to a (then, Mighty) Ducks-Red Wings game, my friend and I engage in a discussion about who the best players on either team are. Halfway into the conversation, he mentions "Lidstrom" and "overrated" in the same sentence. After threatening him with physical violence should he ever string these two words together again, we move on to other subjects. We had good seats that day. Just this side of home ice, about six rows back from the glass. During the second period, Paul Kariya builds up a head of steam in his own end and starts busting down the right side with the puck. He ditches a poke check from Sergei Fedorov at the red line. He makes a move to the middle in the neutral zone. He's now flying towards Detroit's zone. Lidstrom skates laterally across the blue-line. In one motion, he bends his knees, moves his hips slightly, extends his stick, and sweeps the puck away from Paul Kariya, who's going about 25 MPH. Kariya puts on the breaks and ...

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Tonight's lineup: Canadiens at Caps

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:30 +0000

Michal Neuvirth will make his season debut tonight at Verizon Center as the Caps look to win their second straight game and for the sixth time in their past seven contests. Carey Price, meanwhile, will get the nod for the Canadiens. The Caps, as you know by now, are really banged up. They're so banged up, in fact, owner Ted Leonsis blogged about it earlier today: No Alexander Semin; Mike Knuble; Boyd Gordon; Quintin Laing; Milan Jurcina; Shaone Morrisonn. Jose Theodore is out for a few days and, of course, Michael Nylander is deciding where he wants to play. It is funny. That is about $20 million in payroll not in the lineup. With that said, here's what the Caps' lineup should look like: Forwards Ovechkin-Backstrom-Fleischmann Laich-Morrison-Clark Steckel-Perreault-Fehr Sloan-Beagle-Bradley Defense Schultz-Green Poti-Carlson Erskine-Pothier Goalies Neuvirth Varlamov I'll have more after the game.

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Neuvirth to start vs. Montreal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:13 +0000

Michal Neuvirth will make his first start of the season against the Canadiens tonight, Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "He had a great training camp and then got hurt," Boudreau said. "We wanted to see him play." The 21-year-old's last start in Washington was a 5-2 loss to Carolina March 3. Neuvirth will be backed up Semyon Varlamov.

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Dallas Stars forward James Neal given two-game suspension from NHL

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:01 +0000

TORONTO - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended two games for hitting Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets from behind. The NHL handed down the ban on Friday. Neal was assessed a major penalty for boarding and giv...

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Mining for Olympic gold

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:39 +0000

Will Canada bring home the gold on home ice? The Hockey News looks at some pros and cons for the Olympic medal contenders.

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Flames mum on postgame row

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:26 +0000

They're not saying much about it, but an exchange between Flames D Dion Phaneuf and coach Brent Sutter is making news.

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Last-minute heroes in first quarter reaches 15

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:44:00 +0000

NHL.COM'S QUARTERLY REPORT With the 2009-10 NHL season reaching the quarter mark, NHL.com examines the trends and stories from the season's first 20 games. What we've learned through first 20 games Trophy Tracker: Hart, Richar...

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Canadiens and Wild Suffer the Same Problem: Farm Team Development.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:29 +0000

A lot of teams in the NHL still have a hard time finding and drafting the right prospect. Or maybe it’s simply because they don’t have the tools to make them grow into stars? There is a plethora of talented prospects that never make a real impact at the NHL level for some reason. Reasons can range from lack of effort, disgruntled youth, overrated player, size, competitiveness. Sometimes the assessment of a junior player is just completely off the mark. And other times, the development system is to blame. There have been many first round busts through the years regardless of what spot they are drafted. But I noticed a familiar pattern between two teams. Both teams have had prospects over the years coming up the ranks, only to crumble at the NHL level, stay stuck in the minor leagues, or provide only marginal contributions once at the NHL level. I’m talking about the similarities between the Montreal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild. For some reason, many experts thought for many ...

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"Living the Hockey" Dream Captures the Magic of the Game

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:38 +0000

MONTEREY PARK, CA — Whether you played the game at any level or are just a spectator, if you truck the kids to hockey practice very early in the morning or just lie on the living room couch and watch games on television, just about everyone touched by the game has a hockey dream or two. In Living The Hockey Dream , author Brian Kennedy, Ph.D ., a native of Montreal, an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College , and a freelance hockey writer who covers the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks for Inside Hockey , explores the hockey dreams—realized or not—of people involved with the game at all levels and all walks of life. To be sure, this is not a book focusing on National Hockey League superstars and their glory days in the NHL—if that’s what you are looking for, prepare to be disappointed. “What I was trying to do was get them to tell similar stories,” Kennedy explained. “Take a guy like [former Kings superstar] Marcel Dionne. It wasn’t just ‘tell me about ...

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Stars' Neal suspended two games for boarding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:15 +0000

TORONTO (AP) -- The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal two games for a boarding infraction that injured the Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett.

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NHL suspends Stars' Neal for 2 games

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:10 +0000

The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal two games for a boarding infraction that injured the Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett. The NHL announced the discipline on Friday. Neal will miss games against New Jersey on Saturday and Carolina on Monday. Neal also will forfeit $8,515 in salary, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. Neal hit Dorsett from behind at 13:01 of the second period in Thursday's 4-1 loss.

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NHL suspends Dallas Stars' James Neal for two games

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:36 +0000

Dallas Stars forward James Neal was suspended two games by the NHL for his hit on Columbus' Derek Dorsett.

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NHL suspends Stars F Neal for 2 games (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:05 +0000

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NHL suspends Stars' Neal for 2 games

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:01 +0000

TORONTO (AP) -The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal two games for a boarding infraction that injured the Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett. The NHL announced the discipline on Friday. Neal will miss games against New Jersey on...

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Devils Giving The Kids a Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:05 +0000

This past July, many Devils fans (or people who watch the Devils) were alarmed when the Devils didn't really make much of an effort to re-sign John Madden or Brian Gionta. Two long-time guys were let go, and even though it isn't all that uncommon of an occurrence in New Jersey, people were predicting doom and gloom for the Devils. After all, the only free agents brought in during the summer were Yann Danis, Cory Murphy and Ilka Pikkarainen (during training camp and the season, the Devils did bring in Rob Niedermayer, Andrew Peters,and Dean McAmmond). It has been somewhat clear that the Devils have not been pleased with the overall defensive skills and performance of Cory Murphy, or at least at a minimum, they feel Murphy has some things to work on. Murphy was previously sent down to the minors upon the return from injury by rookie Mark Fraser (pictured above on right) by the Devils earlier this season, but got a reprieve when both Paul Martin and Johnny Oduya went down with injury. Despite ...

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Philadelphia Flyers: Flying High; Set to Harpoon Sharks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:23:57 +0000

Written by Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter Tonight’s tilt versus the San Jose Sharks, the NHL’s so-called “best team,” should be one for the ages. For the Philadelphia Flyers, tonight’s match is yet another litmus test, an opportunity to serve notice that this Flyers team is not only for real, but also a force, a force to be reckoned with. With a record of 14-5-4 through 23 games, the Sharks sit atop the NHL standings with 32 points and it’s no accident as to how the Sharks got there. Averaging 3.22 goals per game, the Sharks own the NHL’s fifth-best offense. Dany Heatley leads the Sharks with 14 goals, followed closely by Patrick Marleau, who has lit the lamp a total of 13 times. Make no mistake about it, the Sharks' offense is as potent as they come. Anytime you have a player of Joe Thornton’s ilk distributing the puck, the wingers have the potential to be fifty-goal-scorers, which Heatley is on pace to be. Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle is having an All-Star calibre season (too bad ...

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Breaking News: Stars' Neal suspended 2 games

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:00 +0000

Dallas Stars left wing James Neal was suspended two games by the NHL on Friday for a hit from behind on Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Derek Dorsett at 13:01 of the second period of Thursday's game. Dorsett was among a group of players battli...

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Atlanta's Russian Express

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:07 +0000

The National Hockey League has built a solid foundation on great teams and greater players. In past years the game has seen legendary performers and marvelous forward combinations. In the old six team NHL forwards lines that could work in concert and produce goals on the ice were watched and admired. In Atlanta the Thrashers may have hit on a just such a forward combination that could catapult them to the Stanley Cup playoffs after finishing out of playoff contention the last several years. Russian born Ilya Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov, and Maxim Afinogenov have stirred up considerable excitement with their speed and exceptional skating, shooting and passing skills drawing comparisons with other great forward combinations. In the 1940’s there was the Punch line in Montreal featuring Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Elmer Lach, and Toe Blake. The Boston Bruins had the Kraut line showcasing German descendants Woody Dumart, Milt Schmidt, and Bobby Bauer. In the 1950’s Detroit had the formidable ...

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Time is on Morrison's side

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:24 +0000

The Capitals weren't sure what they were going to get out of 34-year-old Brendan Morrison. Now they're certainly glad they signed him.

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Flames mum on post-game row

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:53 +0000

They're not saying much about it, but an exchange between Flames D Dion Phaneuf and coach Brent Sutter is making news.

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Power Play Fuels Anaheim Ducks to Victory

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:47 +0000

Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning meant more to the Ducks than most will realize. Typically, moral victories don't mean a thing. They don't win games and they mean squat in terms of standings. However, when you're the team bringing up the rear in the Western Conference, moral victories can often mean just as much as real ones. For the first time in what seems like an eternity, the Ducks were able to take advantage of the power play, physical play, and big named superstars on the roster. Finally. Scoring 3 of their 4 goals, the first goal by Teemu Selanne coming just as the man advantage expired, was a huge boost for the Ducks looking to turn any negatives into positives. In fact, just watching the Ducks get more than 1 shot off during a power play seemed like a small victory. The Ducks are still struggling in many areas, like playing during the 2nd period for example, but the fact of the matter is, they've shown improvement. Most importantly we saw key ...

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Allan Muir: Early awards contenders, Hawks cap squeeze, a sticky issue, bald truth about Balsillie

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:45 +0000

Allan Muir believes it's a good time to recognize the early candidates for major awards. Also: The Blackhawks cap squeeze, a sticky issue for the NHL, and a Balsillie secret slips out.

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Chicago Blackhawks: Are The Senators Barking to Make a Deal?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:49 +0000

As the tagging situation appears to be an issue the Chicago Blackhawks must address before putting the pen to paper with Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane , the rumors surrounding the team will undoubtedly start picking up. Friday, the latest trade rumor appears to have the Hawks dealing Cam Barker to the Ottawa Senators. The alleged players coming back are, you guessed it, a couple of guys with expiring contracts. This deal intrigues me more than a Barker-for-Matt Cullen deal, though. In the rumored scenario where the Hawks would move Barker to Carolina for veteran center Cullen, the Hawks would get an older center to anchor the second line in Dave Bolland’s absence. There is very little chance Cullen would be brought back, even though his brother is presently playing in the Blackhawks organization in Rockford. In the proposed Ottawa deal, the Hawks would receive defenseman Alexandre Picard, 23, center Ryan Shannon, 26, and even potentially a draft pick. Both Picard and ...

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Carlson's sleepy, but ready

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:38 +0000

With less than eight hours to go before his NHL debut, defenseman John Carlson stood in the dressing room at KCI this morning and joked about how he didn't get much sleep last night. But don't worry he said with a big smile, his relative lack of shut-eye won't be an issue on home ice tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. "I'll try to get as much as I can today," the 19 year old said when asked if he planned to squeeze in a nap. "I'm just happy right now, but I'm sure I'll be nervous. I just want to go out there and play with confidence." Carlson will be paired with Tom Poti, the most senior of the Caps' blueliners. Carlson, who grew up in New Jersey, said his father Richard, mother Angela and older brother Andrew will be in attendance. "I always believed that [veterans] are a steadying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs: A Look Ahead to the 2010 Season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:27:52 +0000

With any hope of making the playoffs this year fading faster than a three goal lead, let's take a look ahead at what could be on the horizon for our beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs have some "cornerstones" in place with Phil Kessel locked up for the foreseeable future, along with Nazim Kadri , Viktor Stalberg , Jiri Tlusty , and Nikolai Kulemin . The next couple of years could see remarkable changes in Leaf Land. Overall, the game is moving both backward and forward at the same time. With the elimination of clutching and grabbing and more open ice, small "power" forwards, will once again be the mainstay of most teams. With that being said, we should also see the re-emergence of the "stay at home" type of defenseman to a degree. With the speed and quickness of opposing forwards, the Leafs, as it stands right now, are ill equipped. The Leafs' future on defense doesn't hold as much potential as the forward core. The emergence of Luke Schenn ...

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Hey Mr. Wilson, Show Us Less Poise, More Passion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:57 +0000

Watching the Leafs fall to the Carolina Hurricanes last night was painful. Gut-wrenching. Agonizing. Excruciating. Okay, I think you get my point. However, more disturbing than watching Brian Burke’s foot soldiers blow an early three-goal lead and allowing the tying goal with only seconds remaining on the clock, was the indifferent composure displayed by coach Ron Wilson, who continues to show a noticeable lack of emotion behind the bench. I realize all leaders, be it sports, business, or other lifestyle pursuits, have their own distinct management styles and approaches and that no one method is ever the solution. However, when your team finds itself in last place in the league and shows no signs of improvement, channeling another style may be in order. While I feel a roster shake-up is needed to make this team more competitive, I also think Wilson needs to step outside his comfort zone and fervently exhibit his pent up irritation (anger, ire, wrath—however you want to label ...

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FanHouse: Niedermayer's stick incites fan brawl

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:39 +0000

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Cullen, Olczyk on NHL Live!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Carolina Hurricanes center Matt Cullen and NHL television analyst Ed Olczyk will be among the guests on Friday's edition of NHL Live!, which airs from 12-2 p.m. ET on the NHL Network and NHL.com. Also appearing with hosts Deb Placey and E.J. Hr...

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Minnesota Wild: Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:42 +0000

Hockey sticks beware: The Minnesota Wild are on the prowl. At least, that’s what yesterday’s practice showed, according to Mike Russo of the Star-Tribune. At the X yesterday, the Wild underwent an extremely physical practice that caused tempers to run high. Sticks were broken, slammed against the glass, and, in the case of Mikko Koivu, airmailed to the fourth row. Richards told reporters afterwards that he’s decided to change his tone after a sleepless night following the team’s loss to Phoenix. Apparently someone has finally realized that coaxing this team to be better just doesn’t work. Let’s be honest here. Jacques Lemaire was 10 times the coach that Richards is at this point in his career. Lemaire couldn’t do it last year, so why would Richards be able to do it this year? Just as Brent Sutter awakened the Calgary Flames with a physical series of practices, Richards hopes to do the same to the Wild, and if there’s any team that needs it, it’s Minnesota. On ...

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Would a Single European League Challenge the NHL?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:44 +0000

This morning, I ventured to ESPN.com to check out last night's scores. As I scrolled down the page I noticed a poll in progress that hasn't yet received a lot of response. This was the question: Would a single pro league in Europe challenge the NHL? Now, I'm not much of an authority on European hockey, but the possibility intrigued me. Would a single European professional hockey league provide direct competition for the National Hockey League? Would European players be torn between staying on their own continent, relatively close to home, or would the NHL still provide the same appeal as it always has? I think it's inevitable that there will be an attempt to lure more teams and NHL players into one single league [see KHL]. Take a look at this next article . It may be just the beginning. I think a major problem could be attendance. I'd really like to know what you guys think. Read more NHL news on BleacherReport.com

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Dallas Stars Trend of Failure on Home Ice Becoming Expected

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:34:50 +0000

After a well put together win in Detroit on Wednesday night, the Stars flew home to do battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Surprisingly, after the great play in Detroit, it appears after Thursday's performance a bad was left in the Motor City, the bag containing the Stars ability to play on home ice. In one of the more one-sided games this season, the Stars were downed by the Jackets 4-1. Even more impressive, the Stars have generally always been able to count the Jackets as a win since Columbus joined the league, yet no watchful eye could tell that from Thursday's performance. What's even more insulting is the fact three of the four Columbus goals came on the man advantage, and the other came short-handed. Can anyone else find an issue here? If that doesn't make a good, loyal Stars fan sweat a bit then I have information that will. To anyone who has witnessed a game at the American Airlines Center, you know it's a great venue, always a great crowd, and always die-hard supportive. Yet the ...

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Morning roundup: Carlson makes his debut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:49 +0000

(John McDonnell/The Washington Post) Defenseman John Carlson will be out to prove he's right where he belongs when he makes his NHL debut for the Capitals tonight against the Canadiens. "It's always interesting when you see guys get their first taste and see how they react to a situation because some guys, they look like deer in the headlights," assistant coach Bob Woods said. "He looks like he's been here all year so far." Tonight's matchup: Montreal Canadiens (10-11) Washington Capitals (13-4-4) Verizon Center, 7 p.m. TV: Comcast SportsNet Radio: 820 AM, 1500 AM

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