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DiPietro vs Sillinger Double-Standard time?
DiPietro vs Sillinger Double-Standard time?
So let me get this correct, Rick DiPietro practices for a few weeks under the radar of the clubs invisible media (with no ITV practice coverage and virtually no pregame video) he returns against Toronto, sits for a few days because of soreness and is back practicing and most of the media takes ...
Two Degrees of Mike Sillinger
Two Degrees of Mike Sillinger
stlouisgametime.com — As a poster over at the Hockey's Future messageboards realized, current Islander and former Blue (and former... Predator, Coyote, Blue Jacket, Senator, Panther, Lightning, Flyer, Canuck, Duck and Red Wing) Mike Sillinger can now be connected to any ... (more) Two Degrees of Mike Sillinger
Swelling in DiPietro's knee
weblogs.newsday.com — Swelling in Rick DiPietro's surgically repaired knee prompted the Islanders to cancel his expected start tonight in... Calgary, coach Scott Gordon explained after the pre-game skate today at the Pengrowth Saddledome. When DiPietro returns to Long ... (more) Swelling in DiPietro's knee
Expect Rick DiPietro to start
weblogs.newsday.com — Protocol hasn't meant much this season where goaltender Rick DiPietro's health issues are concerned. He's come off... the ice first at the pre-game skate a few times this season and then not started in the game that night. However, in honor of ... (more) Expect Rick DiPietro to start
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Splinters: Hip conditioning, Weight and promos
Lighthouse Hockey — ... Hip issues galore! NYI Fan Central asks why people rip DiPietro for coming back too soon, when Sillinger took the long way back and is hurt again anyway, without a critical peep? (Context, it's all context.) ...

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