battleofcali.com - 7/13/2009
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Per my chosen Simpsons metaphor, the problem with the "Prong-orail" isn't so much about the excitement of that first town hall meeting, but rather the hockey devastation that occurs afterwards.
Like a lot of Ducks fans, the aftermath of the Chris Pronger trade has me worried. Don't ...
fromtherink.com - 7/9/2009
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fromtherink.com —
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP
Browse more photos » My very first question, voiced...
on Twitter , when I'd heard that Chris Pronger had received a seven-year, $34.45-million contract from the Flyers , ...
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The problem with the Pronger contract
sports.yahoo.com - 7/13/2009
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sports.yahoo.com —
There's an underlying vibe to this offseason that's
been a total bummer, and one can't help taste...
the familiar bile of impending doom that gurgled up before the lockout. This summer, it's the precipitous salary cap deflation that will allegedly cause ...
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Hockey's money bummers: cap drop, pending CBA headaches
broadstreethockey.com - 7/8/2009
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broadstreethockey.com —
There was a lot of debate about this
yesterday -- is Chris Pronger 's contract extension considered...
an "over-35" contract or not? If it is, his $5 million cap hit will stay on the books for the next seven years, regardless of whether or not he retires. If it is not an over-35 deal, his cap hit ...
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Daly: Pronger contract an 'over-35' deal
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Stargazing: Could Zubov play in KHL?
Defending Big D —
... percentage and a 2.48 GAA. You really need to look past the win-loss record with Auld considering the Sens couldn't put two goals together until the final 20-games.
So while Auld doesn't solve any long term problems in net for the Stars, there are those around the league who feel he's a more than capable backup; Certainly an improvement over last season.
Around the Pacific:
Is there a Chris Pronger curse? Battle of California thinks so.
Meanwhile in Phoenix, Wayne ...
Ducks continue building blue-line, get Wisniewski back
Puck Daddy —
... Speaking of the post-Pronger Ducks, Earl Sleek from Battle of California had a very in-depth evaluation of Anaheim's moves this summer and what they mean for next season, including: ...
Ducks Happy To Have Saku
Lions in Winter: Montreal Canadiens (Habs) News and Commentary —
... about uniting for years. He says as much in his header: " Selanne, Koivu take Anaheim over Montreal ". And consider this line: scoring ability – he racked up at least 50 points in his past six seasons The Anaheim writer put down those words without a hint of irony or disappointment. Almost as if consistent seasons of 50 or more points was a good thing in this league. It's taking the very statistic we would use to bash Saku to lift him up with. Then you move on to blogs. I found this one on the Battle of California . On Koivu: Sheer awesomeness. I have been a Team Finland fan ...
Sharks Gameday: Chris Pronger, Defenseman
Fear The Fin —
... He's been Public Enemy Number One, labeled a menace to society, voted the dirtiest player in the NHL, been booed at 30 arenas in the league (even including one he played for), and cursed every organization that traded him. He's terrorized the Sharks for a decade, first with St. Louis, then with Edmonton, then with San Jose. ...
Game 9, Preview and Open Thread: Booooooooooooooooooooosh! San Jose Sharks at Philadelphia Flyers
Broad Street Hockey —
... He's been Public Enemy Number One, labeled a menace to society, voted the dirtiest player in the NHL, been booed at 30 arenas in the league (even including one he played for), and cursed every organization that traded him. He's terrorized the Sharks for a decade, first with St. Louis, then with Edmonton, then with Anaheim. ...
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dailyhab-it.blogspot.com 6/28/2009 — The NHL draft has come and gone, the league's 29 other GMs have left town, and Bob Gainey has been left alone in his backyard holding a ball with no one to play with. Of course, just because Gainey wasn't able to swing the deal for a big first-line centre he was hoping for this weekend doesn't ...
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sports.yahoo.com 6/28/2009 — MONTREAL -- After completing his trade for Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger on Friday night, Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren was asked by a reporter if the move sent a "message" to the Pittsburgh Penguins that "Crosby and Malkin won't have that kind of freedom ...
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FOXSports.com News for NHL 7/14/2009
Defenseman James Wisniewski has signed a one-year deal to stay with the Anaheim Ducks.
Wisniewski, who reached agreement with the team on Monday, was acquired by the Ducks from Chicago in a four-player trade in March.
The 25-year old Wisniewski had ...
