nj.com - 17 days ago
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Chose to go with Bruins instead
sports.yahoo.com - 17 days ago
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sports.yahoo.com —
Leahy and I thought about adding a "Best
Hall of Fame Class of the last decade" list...
to our end-of-2000s project, but opted to leave it out. Few would argue that the Class of 2002 was the weakest: Bernie Federko, Clark Gillies, Rod ...
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Celebrating the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2009
joeposnanski.com - 17 days ago
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joeposnanski.com —
Hall of Fame time already? Well, no. But
to beat the rush, here are a few thoughts...
about four interesting new candidates … Question: Who is the best eligible hitter who is not in the Hall of Fame? I think this is an interesting question. ...
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Hall of Fame Thoughts
nhl.fanhouse.com - 17 days ago
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nhl.fanhouse.com —
by Christopher Botta The main press box for
Rangers games at Madison Square Garden is in the...
lower bowl, behind one of the goals. It is here where the perfect imagery can be found to illustrate the magical play of Brian Leetch, who enters the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. In this press box ...
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Brian Leetch: Pride of the Rangers
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Celebrating the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2009
Puck Daddy —
... apologies to Joe Mullen, Chris Chelios(notes) and Pat LaFontaine, Leetch is the greatest American-born player in NHL history; and the first U.S. player to ever win the Conn Smythe when the Rangers won the Cup in 1994. Known for his offense (247 goals, 781 assists, 1,028 points) but he won two Norris Trophies as a total-package defenseman. I hated him as a Devils fan. That's the best compliment I can give. Of course, it turns out he might have been a Devil at the end of his career, but that's neither here nor there. Speaking of which ...
LL Cool J to Foppa: ‘We Should Call This a Comeback’
PuckUpdate :: The Hockey Blog —
... It’s very interesting how competitors react to their limitations. Last night, at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Brian Leetch said he retired because he was mentally drained from not making the playoffs for so long. And he seems to have walked away from the game without much anguish. ...
New Jersey Devils Morning News, Nov 10
In Lou We Trust —
... Former Rangers defenseman and Hall of Famer Brian Leetch could have signed with NJ Devils after lockout - (The Star Ledger) ...
Tuesday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference): Profiling Lou Lamoriello, Ray Emery looking forward to facing Senators and Capitals games are a bargain compared to other NHL teams
IllegalCurve.com —
Atlantic Division
Lou Lamoriello was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last night but he still wants to be GM of the Devils for as long he has his passion and health. Johnny Oduya returned to Devils practice yesterday but then left the ice early, putting into doubt his availability for tomorrow night’s game. Could Brian Leetch have once been a Devil?
The Islanders’ young talent on defense could be the difference between this year and ...
Some Evening Links
Fack Youk —
... the Yankees of Japan, and not surprisingly, the two clubs have had a collaborative agreement over the past seven years. In non-baseball news, the Hockey Hall of Fame held its induction ceremonies yesterday. Earlier this year I took a look at the two inductees with area ties: former Rangers defenseman Brian Leetch and Devils General Manager Lou Lamoriello. You can watch the acceptance speeches here, or read about how these two nearly teamed up after the lockout. That's it for tonight Fackers. See you in the ...
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blueshirtbanter.com 17 days ago —
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247 goals, 781 assists, 1028 points
Calder Trophy winner for 1988-89 Rookie of the Year.
Two-time Norris Trophy winner.
Still the only American to win the Conn Smythe Trophy.
In 1994 he led the ...
Leetch, Lamoriello get their Hall of Fame rings —
NY Post: Sports
TORONTO -- The Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2009 has received its rings.
Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille, Brian Leetch, Brett Hull and New Jersey Devils executive Lou Lamoriello picked up their jewelry during a morning ceremony at the Hall. The indu...
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