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Detroit’s Babcock: Sharks, Rangers are the two best teams in the league right now
Todd McLellan refers to the Red Wings as the best team in hockey. Since they’re the defending Stanley Cup champions, that’s perfectly logical even if he weren’t part of that franchise four months ago. But Detroit Coach Mike Babcock heaped almost equally high praise on the ...
NHL injury disclosure far from NFL model
tsn.ca — This past June, NHL general managers voted unanimously in favor of limiting how much information is disclosed... about player injuries. The amended policy states clubs cannot falsify information, or misrepresent a player's condition; but teams are no ... (more) NHL injury disclosure far from NFL model
McLellan's Sharks have Wings flavor | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Tonight marks the first time this season the Red Wings play back-to-back, and it... could hardly have come against a more challenging opponent. The San Jose Sharks lead the Western Conference with an 8-2 record and are 5-0 at the HP ... (more) McLellan's Sharks have Wings flavor | Freep.com | ...
Pierre LeBrun Blog
sports.espn.go.com — Count me in for some NHL viewing tonight. OK, so I do that every night (much to... my wife's chagrin), but seriously, there's a pair of real compelling matchups tonight with Detroit at San Jose and Montreal at Minnesota. The road to the Cup goes back ... (more) Pierre LeBrun Blog
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Babcock raves about Sharks' start; Conklin starts tonight
Snapshots — The San Jose Mercury News's David Pollak reports that Red Wings coach Mike Babcock continues to heap praise upon the San Jose Sharks' superb start: October 30, Mercury News : 'When I've watched San Jose and when I've watched the Rangers, to me they're the two best teams in the league. They're excited, they've got it all going. They're playing good with and without the puck. They're as advanced as any team in the league as far as playing with discipline," Babcock said. "Often it happens when you get a new coach. He's a good coach and they're excited." ... "They've always had a ...

Nightly Wrap-Around: Cole’s notes
IllegalCurve.com — ... Mike Babcock answers our current poll question without even being asked!  Someone tell Mike there is no option for selecting two teams. ...

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