mc79hockey.com - 12/16/2008
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Lowetide has an excellent post up on Sam Gagner, basically taking the position that there are some good signs with Gagner, notwithstanding his ugly numbers to this point in the season. I’m inclined to agree. I thought I’d chime in to add some numbers that LT’s post is lacking, ...
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com - 12/13/2008
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hockeyprogram.blogspot.com —
Not that this is news to any of
us, but times are tuff right now. Sadly all...
indications are that things could get worse before they get better as well. A local radio station here in Edmonton asked a question. Have you had to stop, or cut back, on spending money on live sporting events? Read on!!
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My Money
edmontonsun.com - 12/19/2008
ducks.freedomblogging.com - 12/20/2008
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ducks.freedomblogging.com —
EDMONTON, Alberta - The Ducks will hold their
collective breath until at least late Saturday, and more...
likely Sunday, waiting to learn the severity of a freak injury incurred by right wing Teemu Selanne in the opening two minutes of Friday ...
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Ducks must wait and see on Selanne injury
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Irreverent Oiler Fans —
In this corner of the internet there are two terrific posts discussing Sam Gagner. In the first link, Tyler points out that Gagner has not been playing difficult opposition, and that he starts his shifts with offensive zone faceoffs far more often than in his own end. Both of which are true and relevant, in my opinion. Prior to the season, during the Oilers' visit to Jasper, MacTavish discussed the kid line. He said that opponents can match up against one line, but it's very difficult to do that with two lines. And he thought that the Horcoff/Hemsky line would ...
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