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How hockey agents, players are adjusting to the tweet life
How hockey agents, players are adjusting to the tweet life
On July 1 at 9:59 p.m., winger Martin Havlat became one of the first NHL players to publically comment on his own free-agent signing via Twitter when he left the Chicago Blackhawks for the Minnesota Wild : "Excited to be in Minny where I was welcomed and appreciated by management. The ...
NHLPA files grievance for mishandled qualifying offers
tsn.ca — Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details... (more) NHLPA files grievance for mishandled qualifying offers
Is Chicago going all in??
Is Chicago going all in??
thehockeyprogram.net — Published at the Red Light District last Friday... The new addition of Marian Hossa certainly has Blackhawks... fans all giddy about the upcoming season. He brings boat loads of talent and skill to the table, just adding to what the ‘Hawks already have. His 12-year mega-deal sent shockwaves ... (more) Is Chicago going all in??
Why the Blackhawks can exceed the cap
Why the Blackhawks can exceed the cap
fromtherink.com — More photos » by Mark Humphrey - AP Browse more photos » Got a great email from... a Blackhawks fan yesterday that's worth talking about: Hi there James, I have a cap-related question I thought I might ... (more) Why the Blackhawks can exceed the cap
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Morning Notes: Pronger reaction, Sakic to retire, AHL re-aligns
Broad Street Hockey — ... top picks and we'll turn it around.' I don't see any reason to repeat that here. I don't think our fans here would be that patient. As long as they see a plan, I think they'll be patient for a retooling, but not a demolition. Stripping down to the chassis and rebuilding it is certainly not what ownership has asked me to do. We're not rebuilding here, we're retooling." [ESPN.com] An excellent look at how Twitter is affecting the NHL by Greg Wyshynski over at PD. [Puck Daddy] From the "Where Are They Now?" department, former Flyer prospect Jeff ...

Wednesday Links
St. Louis Game Time — ... him an NHL defenseman. [Defending Big D] Hockey news TSN with some hefty coverage of the second wave of Free Agency. Lots of good stuff here. [TSN] Joe Sakic looks like he's calling it a career. [The Denver Post] Mile High Hockey pours out some internet 40 for Joe Sakic. [Mile High Hockey] Brad touched on it Monday -- twitter is changing the game. Excellent piece by Wyshynski at Puck Daddy. [Puck Daddy] The Leafs have a new goalie who is destined to fail. ...

Wednesday news: Joe Sakic retiring, Twitter's impact on the NHL, and Predators prospects hit the ice
On the Forecheck — ... Opinions are unanimous that he'll make a big impact at the NHL level regardless of his 5'9" frame. SBN Adds Mobile Commenting and Twitter, Ruins Your Productivity - Pension Plan Puppets I mentioned this yesterday, but our boys in Toronto do a much better job explaining just how you can better utilize Twitter (and other social media sites like Digg or Facebook) relative to this site. Sure, it may ruin your productivity, but entertainment is where it's at! How hockey agents, players are adjusting to the tweet life - Puck Daddy Greg Wyshynski ...

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