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The 16-Game Sniff Test: How do the Sharks measure up?
The 16-Game Sniff Test: How do the Sharks measure up?
As the Sharks have racked up points to start this season, I've had my attention fixed on where they'd sit after the sixteen game mark. Why sixteen games, you ask? For one, it does represent the first 20% of the season, but more importantly, it's where I mentally set the bar two years ago when ...
Burke out as GM of Ducks, Bob Murray takes over
tsn.ca — Brian Burke is out as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks and senior vice president of hockey operations Bob Murray is in. Catch the news conference live on TSN.ca starting at 3:30pm et/12:30 pm pt (approx). Sources tell TSN Burke will remain in a ... (more) Burke out as GM of Ducks, Bob Murray takes over
News Out of Anaheim
News Out of Anaheim
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Goodbye Brian.....and now what about Bob? Bob Murray is the new GM. Let the Burke to Toronto rumblings pick back up and crescendo! (more) News Out of Anaheim
Oh Crap!  Not This Again?????
Oh Crap! Not This Again?????
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — I may be one of the few...but I will not be watching just Pens-Wings tonight and in this blog I will list some of the reasons why and then what I will be watching. I probably will piss off half of Pittsburgh but hey its early...they may get over it eventually. (more) Oh Crap! Not This Again?????
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