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NHL Believes a Knee Is More Important Than a Head
NHL Believes a Knee Is More Important Than a Head
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — The NHL levied a five-game suspension on Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque for his knee-on-knee hit on Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall.... Laraque, who earlier made headlines by appearing in a "sexist" alcohol related internet ad, is known for his ... (more) NHL Believes a Knee Is More Important Than a Head
Friday Power Rankings
Friday Power Rankings
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — That's right, it's a regular feature! You can also see our rankings at: http://www.fadoo.ca/hockey . The Blackhawks, Flyers,... Blue Jackets and Predators climb, as the Penguins, Rangers and Leafs fall. Last week's ranking in parenthesis. 1. (2) San Jose Sharks San Jose just keeps ... (more) Friday Power Rankings

Columbus and Filatov: Creating Zherdev Part II?
Columbus and Filatov: Creating Zherdev Part II?
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — On Tuesday the Columbus Dispatch reported that "Blue Jackets rookie forward Nikita Filatov, who has struggled to... remain in coach Ken Hitchcock's lineup, might be headed back to Russia, perhaps as soon as this week..." On Wednesday the Blue Jackets agreed to loan him to CSKA Moscow of the KHL ... (more) Columbus and Filatov: Creating Zherdev Part II?
Shanny Retires. Hall of Fame Beckons
Shanny Retires. Hall of Fame Beckons
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — Brendan Shanahan announced today what we all knew would happen after he "reconsidered" playing this season with New... Jersey. He is retiring after twenty-one NHL seasons. (AP) “I would like to thank my family and all of the friends who have helped me achieve and maintain my ... (more) Shanny Retires. Hall of Fame Beckons
Penguins Blueline Suffers Further Damage
Penguins Blueline Suffers Further Damage
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — Already missing Sergei Gonchar, Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang, the Pittsburgh Penguins will now play without the services of... Alex Goligoski. "Go-go" will be out two to three weeks due to a "lower-body" injury. The Penguins received a boost last Saturday when mega-star Evgeni ... (more) Penguins Blueline Suffers Further Damage
Detroit's November: No Cinderella Story
Detroit's November: No Cinderella Story
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — The Red Wings started the season by dropping their first two games to St. Louis in Sweden. ... They finished October having lost seven games.  Although a slight exaggeration, this is a team that doesn't normally lose it's seventh game until December! Maybe their slow start ... (more) Detroit's November: No Cinderella Story
Friday NHL Power Rankings
Friday NHL Power Rankings
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — In honor of our esteemed comrades at Frozen War Room, Hockey Plumber is proud to present the... first in a new weekly feature: The Friday NHL Power Rankings. Parenthesis indicate last weeks ranking courtesy of the War Room. The Devils, Sharks, Flyers and Wings make moves to the ... (more) Friday NHL Power Rankings

Two Long Seasons Too Much on Pens?
Two Long Seasons Too Much on Pens?
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — The injuries continue to pile up for the defending champion Penguins.  After suffering their third consecutive defeat at the... hands of the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Pittsburgh found out that they will be without hit machine Brooks Orpik for the next few weeks. Orpik's injury ... (more) Two Long Seasons Too Much on Pens?
Alex Ovechkin ‘week-to-week’... How did this happen?
Alex Ovechkin ‘week-to-week’... How did this happen?
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — Look at Hockey Plumbers last post.  Are we now the "Hockey Prophet"? Although he reads our blog... everyday, this isn't an elaborate hoax put together by The Plumber and Ovi. (AP)—"The Washington Capitals say Alex Ovechkin(notes) is 'week-to-week' with an upper-body injury. The Capitals ... (more) Alex Ovechkin ‘week-to-week’... How did this happen?
Ovechkin: Can Alexander the Gr8 surpass The Great One?
Ovechkin: Can Alexander the Gr8 surpass The Great One?
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — It's early in the 2009-10 season but two headlines seem to keep repeating: "(Insert star player name... here) Out for x to x weeks." and " Ovechkin scores 2 in Caps Victory." Malkin , Gonchar, Kovalchuk, Booth, Franzen, etc... missing time with various ailments, we have seen an alarming amount ... (more) Ovechkin: Can Alexander the Gr8 surpass The Great One?
Coyotes To Be Sold To the NHL?
Coyotes To Be Sold To the NHL?
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — The Canadian Press reports that Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes has agreed to sell the franchise to... the NHL. The deal still must be approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield T. Baum. It is also reported that Wayne Gretzky, who has a US$22.5 million claim in the case, has not ... (more) Coyotes To Be Sold To the NHL?
DirecTV vs...Versus vs... Hockey Fan
DirecTV vs...Versus vs... Hockey Fan
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — By now I'm sure that all of you are aware of the Versus battle with DirecTV.  Both... sides have publicly called out the other during the dispute, but the NHL has officially backed the Versus Network's position on more than one occasion. Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Staff Writer "Versus ... (more) DirecTV vs...Versus vs... Hockey Fan
If an Islander Falls in the Woods...
If an Islander Falls in the Woods...
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — The Islanders finally notched their first win of the season last night.  Superstar in waiting, John Tavares,... won the shootout with some nifty moves before whipping the puck past Carolina goaltender Cam Ward. "Coach Scott Gordon chose John Tavares to go third in the shootout to see how ... (more) If an Islander Falls in the Woods...
Rookie Watch: Del Zotto
Rookie Watch: Del Zotto
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — The top selections of the 2009 draft were expected to make their teams' rosters and contribute this... season.  Tavares, Duchesne and Kane have stuck at the major league level and have impressed.  However, the standout rookie thus far has been 2008 draft pick, defenseman Michael Del ... (more) Rookie Watch: Del Zotto
Fast Starts; Little Mystery
Fast Starts; Little Mystery
hockeyplumber.blogspot.com — More than a few teams have come screaming out of the gates.  The Penguins, Flames and Blackhawks were expected... to start strong. The Rangers, Coyotes, Avalanche, Senators, Blue Jackets, Thrashers and Sabres are surprises to varying degrees. Yet, to no one's ... (more) Fast Starts; Little Mystery
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