Double OT: Double OT: Musings from around the NHL

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 Double OT: Double OT: Musings from around the NHL
So much going on in the hockey world these days, it s hard to settle on one topic for a column. So why bother? Here are a few things catching my eye: It has been said time and time again the style the Stanley Cup-winning team plays dictates the way other teams will build the following season there is no doubt Anaheim s rough and tumble approach influenced many teams in the Western Conference ... [link]

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Afternoon Line
Published 5/14/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero should be applauded for taking a chance on Marian Hossa at the trade deadline. Not only has Hossa been a solid contributor on offense, as most expected he would, he has also played a stellar defensive game. He is often the first forward back on the back check. All of that said, I’m not certain I’d cough up $7 million a year to a guy I see as more of a complimentary player than one who can lead a team. more NHL bits…

A few more game-day odds, ends, and videos
Published 5/14/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
Here are a few more observations from around the NHL in advance of the Detroit Red Wings' Game 4 match-up against the Dallas Stars. First, the Hockey News's Mike Brophy discusses the fact that the NHL's 30 coaches will likely use their R departments ("rob and do," as Mike Babcock says) to put a little more skill back into their lineups: May 14, The Hockey News : It has been said time and time again the style the Stanley Cup-winning team plays dictates the way other teams will build the following season - there is no doubt Anaheim's rough and tumble approach influenced many ...

And They Will Know Their Names As They Lay Their Vengeance Upon Thee.
Published 5/15/2008 by Pensblog Staff (noreply@blogger.com) at The Pensblog
... his uniform. Whatev. [ Greg Gush ] [ TJT ] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: Mark Eaton's return is highly unlikely. [ PG ] "Uhh, guys?" said veteran defenseman Daryl Sydor. :: A hypothetical breakdown of the travesty that is Versus. [ Tranquility Lost ] :: Hossa, money, blah, blah, blah. [ The Hockey News ] Speaking of Hossa, we have no idea why it took this long to post this ...

News You Can Use
Published 5/16/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (kanadienkyle) at IllegalCurve.com
The NHL has approved Martin Erat's new deal. The Phoenix Coyotes are using golf to grow hockey. Mike Brophy's NHL musings. Did he steal that idea from Peggy Hill? The Wild are not going to pursue Alexei Yashin. You stay classy Detroit.

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