newsday.com - 12/9/2008
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TORONTO - In the morning, former Islander Jason Blake
choked up a bit when talking about how different life has been for him since he left Long Island last season to sign a five-year contract worth $20 million in Toronto. He's struggled to match his production as an Islander, has been in coach Ron Wilson's doghouse and has served as a pin cushion for criticism from media and fans.
7thwoman.blogspot.com - 12/9/2008
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7thwoman.blogspot.com —
Jason BLAKE - 3 pt night. BLAKE Comeau
- 0 pt night. If Mike Comrie was skating...
tonight, I would have bet even money that Jason Blake would have probably had a Gordie Howe hat trick. Interesting interviews he gave to CJ Papa both before ...
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Blake Watch - Leafs 4 - Isles 1/2 that
sports.yahoo.com - 12/9/2008
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sports.yahoo.com —
Jason Blake scored the go-ahead goal late in
the second period and set up two others as...
the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday night. Ian White and Nikolai Kulemin also ...
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Blake helps Leafs beat Isles, end skid (AP)
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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Ken Hitchcock wants more out of his veterans, Vrbata leaves the Lightning and the Wings change up their lines
IllegalCurve.com —
... Jason Blake had three points against his old Islanders teammates last night in Toronto, writes Greg Logan. Islanders coach Scott Gordon is ...
Look, Ma, we're on Versus! Islanders need a decent show tonight
Lighthouse Hockey —
... You're in the spotlight, boys. I know you just played last night. I know Nate Thompson's mid-game departure implies there's a flu bug lurking on this road trip. I know you're beaten up. But it would do the franchise well to put in a good showing. To show random Isles-dismissing fans and potential future free-agent teammates that: ...
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hotfootblog.com 12/9/2008 — The Dodgers have been busy tonight. They are close to signing 3B Casey Blake. They have signed utilityman Mark Loretta. They will consider going with a long term contract when it comes to CC Sabathia. They are “thinking about” pursuing Trevor Hoffman. They have re-opened talks with Rafael Furcal.
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NYDailyNews.com - Hockey 12/9/2008
Jason Blake took advantage against his former team Monday, scoring the go-ahead goal late in the second period and setting up two others as the Maple Leafs ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Islanders.
