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NHL Power Rankings
NHL Power Rankings
by Ted Starkey With hockey fans across the United States celebrating Thanksgiving, it's time to look back and reflect what teams are thankful for so far almost two months into the 2008-09 campaign in the latest edition of the NHL power rankings.. While some fans are thankful their teams are in ...
Why You Should Be Rooting for Claude Lemieux
Why You Should Be Rooting for Claude Lemieux
sportingnews.com — As I outlined yesterday here at The Sporting Blog, things are going rather swimmingly for the Sharks... in San Jose these days. With a revamped blue line and a lineup energized and inspired by the arrival of new head coach Todd McLellan from Detroit, ... (more) Why You Should Be Rooting for Claude Lemieux
Tuesday's three stars: Richards rescues Flyers
Tuesday's three stars: Richards rescues Flyers
sports.yahoo.com — No. 1 star: Mike Richards , Philadelphia Flyers Richards picked the top corner on Tampa Bay goalie... Mark Smith and hit his target in overtime to help the Flyers snap a two-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory. It was the captain's second straight ... (more) Tuesday's three stars: Richards rescues Flyers
Morning Skate: Wednesday, 11/26
Morning Skate: Wednesday, 11/26
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — The preview as always by Ryan!!!! Great stuff and he did not forget the gravy!!!... (more) Morning Skate: Wednesday, 11/26
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On the Beat: News and Notes
IllegalCurve.com — ... with all these key players on the sidelines. Since there isn’t much more from North America’s fine beat writers, I’ll add in a few other links I found to be interesting this morning: James Mirtle tells us that 52% of the NHL is comprised of Canadians.  Lovin’ the pie charts. If you are sick of Mats Sundin news, then don’t click this link.  Wow. Is that situation annoying. Power Rankings courtesy of NHL Fanhouse.  Penguins quietly in there at number ...

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