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Appreciation for Gary Bettman
viewfrommyseats.com - 6/9/2009
Appreciation for Gary Bettman
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I think we as hockey fans are looking at Gary Bettman all wrong. I know most NHL fans would boo his ass all the way back to the NBA if they had the opportunity. Have you ever been to a game where he’s dropping the ceremonial puck or is shown on the Jumbotron? Has anyone EVER heard people cheer ...
post-gazette.com - 6/9/2009
With Crosby, it is never too late
— post-gazette.com — I picked the Penguins to win the Stanley Cup final in six games because Sidney Crosby was... playing out of his mind and wasn't going to let the team lose. (more) With Crosby, it is never too late

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Red Wings Ready to Repeat History in More Ways Than One
detroit4lyfe.com - 6/9/2009
Red Wings Ready to Repeat History in More Ways Than One
— detroit4lyfe.com — A lot has been said this entire Stanley Cup Finals series about the rematch. The rematch being... the Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins for the second year in a row, with Detroit taking last year's Cup in Game 6 in Pittsburgh. As you all know Detroit has a chance to repeat history and ... (more) Red Wings Ready to Repeat History in More Ways Than One

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Malkin on Hossa, octopi; Datsyuk: 'We just didn't have enough'
sports.yahoo.com - 6/10/2009
Malkin on Hossa, octopi; Datsyuk: 'We just didn't have enough'
— sports.yahoo.com — PITTSBURGH -- Before Game 6 in Pittsburgh, some Detroit Red Wings players were kicking a ball around... soccer-style when I was walking by. Trying to dodge the ball, I accidentally bumped into referee Bill McCreary, who was walking by carrying a cup of ... (more) Malkin on Hossa, octopi; Datsyuk: 'We just didn't have ...

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