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  9 Feb 2010 | 7:31 am

  Feb. 15-Feb. 28 - Olympic break. April 11 - Regular season ends.

• Ducks, Canada C Ryan Getzlaf sprains left ankle, will be re-evaluated Tuesday

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:08 am

  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ducks centre Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. The Anaheim playmaker is scheduled to suit up for Canada at his first Olympics n...

• Josh Engel scores winner in the shootout as Marlies top Heat 3-2

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:08 pm

  ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Josh Engel scored the winner in the shootout for Toronto as the Marlies beat the Abbotsford Heat 3-2 in American Hockey League action Monday. Justin Hodgman also scored in the shootout for Toronto, while Colin Stuart re...

• Monday's NHL scoring summaries

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:08 pm

  Scoring summaries from Monday's NHL games: Sharks 3 at Maple Leafs 2 First Period 1. Toronto, Bozak 3 (Kessel) 10:36 Penalties - Nichol SJ (holding) 6:08, Shelley SJ, Orr Tor (fighting) 9:55, Beauchemin Tor (tripping) 1...

• Monday's Minor and Junior Hockey Results

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:05 pm

  Results Monday: AHL Toronto 3 Abbotsford 2 (SO) ECHL No Games Scheduled. IHL No Games Scheduled. Central No Games Scheduled. QMJHL No Games Scheduled. OHL No Games Schedu...

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• Czarniak on Ovechkin

  The OFB Team

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:42 am

  View more news videos at: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video. ©2010 On Frozen Blog. All Rights Reserved..

• Capitals GM Travels Like Joe Biden

  OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:19 am

  Further evidence that, while Sunday travel was difficult, it could be done. Here’s Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee hopping the Metro rail in Bethesda Sunday morning—joining many in letting the trains carry them, albeit slowly, through the snow: ©2010 On Frozen Blog. All Rights Reserved..

• We Threw a Blizzard Party, and Rob Rossi Got Left Out in the Cold

  pucksandbooks

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:23 pm

  A wailing wall ought to be erected to accommodate all the whining from Pittsburgh’s press and message board puckheads: Rob Rossi, a hockey writer for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, is the latest to take up the we’re so aggrieved cause, on his blog on Monday, in a diatribe against the NHL’s decision to contest Sunday’s Caps-Penguins’ tilt. Because there was so much snow, you know. “The NHL and NBC were willing to sacrifice the safety of everybody at Verizon Center on Sunday,” Rossi thunders, “and both companies should consider themselves…

• Collapsed Roof at Virginia Hockey Rink

  OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:51 pm

  While many are enjoying the region’s wintry wonderland, and others are struggling to dig out of the record-breaking snowfall, one area hockey rink truly felt the brunt of this storm. The Prince William Ice Center in Dale City collapsed on Saturday from the weight of the snow. Rink owner Bill Hutzler said, “We had some speed skaters on the ice this morning, then a beam on ceiling started to twist and … we got everybody out.” The rink was home to hundreds of youth hockey players in the region, a tier II hockey club and a tier I junior hockey team.  The collapse has…

• Coverage Pressure from the Family Dining Table

  The OFB Team

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:58 am

  Comcast Sportsnet’s Russ Thaler has used his blog at times to detail his family’s growing puck passion, and he does so again today with ‘Thaler’s Thoughts: Snow Caps Making Memories.’ In it Thaler likens the memories he’s forging taking his three sons, Max, Nate and Will, to Caps’ games with those he holds dear from attending New York Giants’ football games with his father as a youth. He’s also got a telling sampling of photos documenting the effort his family made to get to Verizon Center yesterday. It’s a very warm read in our very…

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• Please sign

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:05 pm

  Last weekend, I was in Minsk, Belarus, to see the Russian KHL’s All-Star Game. After the game, I was standing in the mixed zone, listening to former NHLer Ville Peltonen, also a Finnish national hero thanks to his hat trick in a World Championship final against Sweden in 1995, when some fans showed up. They said, “pleez, pleez” and gave Peltonen some small flags, posters, and a pen. He said, “sure,” and signed a half a dozen autographs, and posed for a few photos. (Some of my colleagues thought it was such a no-no that the KHL should be fined, but my story’s not going there). I…

• IIHF.com: It’s Petrasek’s time

  21 Jan 2010 | 12:53 am

  JÖNKÖPING, Sweden – A beard is a funny thing. We’ve all seen all kinds of playoff beards over the years, from a few hairs to a full-facial hair masks, à la Henrik Zetterberg. A beard also changes the way a person looks and by the time any playoff season comes to the final series, the players have transformed. It takes time, so the difference is most obvious only the day after, or a few days after the last final, when the players show up to a parade all clean-shaven. Petrasek's having a career year. The beard adds a few years onto the players, it makes them look more rugged. The…

• IIHF.com: Nobody does it better

  9 Jan 2010 | 11:11 am

  All-time record seals Janne Ojanen’s place in Finnish hockey history. TAMPERE – All-time records can be double-edged swords. On one hand, they are the true testament to the player’s impact to the sport, and a proof of excellence over a long period of time. On the other, they also often get dismissed because the player in question, the one breaking the record, is almost without exception not the same player as he was in his prime. (Martin Brodeur may be an exception.) Number Eight. Janne Ojanen is not the same force he was in the 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s. At 41, he’s one of those…

• Saku Koivu to captain Finland in Vancouver

  30 Dec 2009 | 7:11 am

  Sixteen years ago, Team Finland entered the Olympic tournament with anticipation. It had finished seventh, after it beat France in the game for 7th place, a disappointment for a country that had won its first Olympic medal in Calgary, four years earlier. In 1994, the team had a couple of new faces: Ville Peltonen, Saku Koivu, and Jere Lehtinen made their Olympic debut as Finland pushed Canada to its heels in the semifinal and beat Russia in the bronze medal game. In 2010, the trio is a part of the veteran core of the team, down a notch from their former first line status. Lehtinen, 36, will…

• Blast from the past

  28 Dec 2009 | 4:54 am

  One from the archives: The first Winter Classic between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins was such a great success, and such a marketing kick for the sport, that it’s no wonder there will be a sequel to that. And this time there’s reason to believe that the sequel might even out-do the original. A true classicCome on, the Blackhawks take on the Red Wings at Wrigley Field? The air will be so thick of ghosts of sports legends past – and the ice of stars of today – that the sun won’t shine through it. The rivalry between the teams is so great that the Winter Classic II is…

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• Ovechkin's hat trick sinks Penguins

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  Make it 14 straight wins for the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin rallied the Caps from a three-goal deficit with a hat trick, then got the assist on the game-winner in their 5-4 win over the Pens.

• 8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  It's should be an interesting few weeks. Here are 13 players Allan Muir says could well be packing their bags before next Friday's NHL roster freeze or by the March 3 trade deadline.

• Devils-Flyers in key Atlantic tilt

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  Devils-Flyers live

• Bruins zip Habs, end 10-game skid

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  Bruins-Habs recap

• Handzus, Kings edge Wings for ninth straight win

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  Michal Handzus is still scoring -- and the Kings are still winning. The center's second goal lifted Los Angeles to its team-best ninth straight victory in a 4-3 decision Saturday over Detroit.

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• Fight Video: Jody Shelley's right hand defeats Orr

  Sean Leahy

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:36 am

  Colton Orr(notes) of the Toronto Maple Leafs must have been feeling pretty confident after his knockout of Ottawa's Matt Carkner on Saturday night. Midway through the first period of the Leafs 3-2 loss against the San Jose Sharks last night, Orr decided to jump up the fight experience ladder moving on from Carkner's 28 career tussles (pre and regular season) to Jody Shelley(notes), a seasoned pugilist with 171 scraps under his belt. The results were not what Orr had in mind.Shelley obviously remembered their last tussle back in February of 2007 when they were both with former teams and Orr…

• Monday's Three Stars: Lombardi, Stewart with career nights

  Sean Leahy

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:41 pm

  No. 1 Star: Matthew Lombardi(notes), Phoenix CoyotesIt was a career night for the Phoenix forward as his two goals and three assists led the way in the Coyotes' rout of the Edmonton Oilers 6-1. Lombardi, playing on the right wing instead of his normal center, was also a game-high plus-five. His first goal came with 31 seconds left in the first period and then just over a minute into the second, Lombardi fired a wrister past Jeff Deslauriers to give Phoenix a 3-0 lead. Lombardi's last two-goal game was almost a year ago, February 14, 2008 against the Coyotes while he was a member of the…

• Devils' Salmela taken off on stretcher after hit

  Sean Leahy

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:38 pm

  One recurring topic of discussion this NHL season has been the number of questionable hits doled out whether from knee-on-knee collisions or those to the upper body/head region of a player. Every few weeks it seems another hit happens, Colin Campbell's name is brought up and the "Wheel of Justice" is spun. Sometimes punishment is handed out and sometimes the player in question gets off with a fine or no punishment at all.One of those hits that will debated into tomorrow occurred tonight during the New Jersey Devils-Philadelphia Flyers game. Newly acquired Anssi Salmela(notes) of the…

• Puck Previews: Devs, Flyers clash; Kings go for No. 10

  Sean Leahy

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:52 pm

  Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m. EST. In the first of a home-and-home series, both teams look to bounce back after Saturday night losses as we head into the final week of NHL hockey before the Olympic break. Ilya Kovalchuk's(notes) debut on Friday night ended with two assists and a comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was held off the scoresheet in a loss to…

• 'Not prepared to make commitment', Gainey steps down

  Sean Leahy

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  As soon as the words "important announcement regarding the Club's management" were read on the media advisory sent out Monday morning by the Montreal Canadiens, the immediate thoughts were that Bob Gainey would be out as the team's general manager. During a news conference this afternoon, Gainey made it official that he would be stepping down from the post and staying on in an advisory role with the club. Gainey leaves a Canadiens team that is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference and about three weeks away from potentially making a big decision regarding their goaltending…

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• Another Useless Forum For Information

  stevelepore

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  I’ve decided to go on Formspring.  Not sure why.  Feel free to ask any questions, and maybe I’ll use it to restart the mailbag.  REMINDER: You can always contact me on Twitter or at SMLepore@comcast.net to find out anything, suggest articles, etc.

• This Has Nothing to Do With Puck the Media, But… Is Awesome

  stevelepore

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

  This was sent to me in an e-mail from the Prudential Center today: Devils fans, see former Devils Stanley Cup Champion Grant Marshall suite up to take on The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters at Prudential Center on Saturday, February 13 at 7:30pm. Grant will try to help the Generals past the Harlem Globetrotters in his basketball debut. In addition to seeing Grant Marshall on the court, Bruce Driver and Rob Skarlac will coach the Generals! See all three alumni like you’ve never seen them before. This is amazing.  Simply… someone find me a video.  I will pay.

• Your Announcers and Open Thread For Devils-Flyers

  stevelepore

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, 7PM, VERSUS Play by Play: Joe Beninati Color: Keith Jones Reporter: Bob Harwood

• Something I’ll Be Noticing While Watching Hockey Tonight

  stevelepore

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Keith Jones will be working tonight’s Devils/Flyers game on VERSUS.  Now, those of you familiar with the network would see that as no surprise, as Jonesy is always present on VERSUS’ hockey coverage as a studio analyst.  But tonight, he’ll be throwing down as a game analyst, marking the first time in VERSUS history (that I can remember) that he will not be in the studio.  Darren McCarty will work Hockey Central with Bill Patrick and Brian Engblom, in what looks to be a continued effort to make Mac a regular.

• BREAKING: NBC’s Pens/Caps Ratings Tie Season High

  stevelepore

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:17 am

  According to Sports Business Daily (reg. required), NBC’s telecast of the Penguins/Capitals Sunday showdown scored a 1.3 overnight rating, tying the two weeks ago telecast of Pens/Flyers for the network’s best rating for an indoor game this season.  It’s also the best overnight rating to date for Pittsburgh-Washington, which the NHL has attempted to promote as it’s biggest rivalry. More later, local ratings tomorrow.

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• Tim Thomas Team USA Olympic Mask

  David Hutchison

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:27 am

  Thanks to our friends over at eyecandyair and artist Steve Nash, we are excited to present goalie Tim Thomas’ Team USA mask for the Vancouver Olympics.  Steve has done a fantastic job of incorporating Team USA and patriotic themes, while including a nod to Tim’s Bruins mask. Steve has also completed Jonathan Quick’s Team USA Mask – have a look! As always Tim will be sporting his MAGE by Sportmask. Head over to eyecandyair to see more fantastic work by Steve. For other Olympic Masks: Ryan Miller Evgeni Nabokov Tomas Vokoun Artwork by Steve NAsh and eyecandyair mask by…

• Jonathan Quick’s Team USA Olympic Mask

  David Hutchison

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:27 am

  Steve Nash of eyecandyair is also Jonathan Quick’s regular artist. Jonathan looked to Steve for his first ever Olympic artwork and Steve has delivered once again. On Jonathan’s Sportmask Steve has delivered stunning graphics with a touch of patriotic / military symbols that would make Rick DiPietro proud. Also appearing on Tim Thomas’ backplate, it is interesting to see such patriotism from the airbrush of a Canadian artist! Here is a story on why Jonathan wanted to honour the military in his mask. Steve has also completed Tim Thomas’ Team USA Mask – have a look!

• Shots on Goal: Goalie Photos-Vancouver Canucks Roberto Loungo vs Boston Bruins Tuukka Rask

  Scott Slingsby

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:04 am

  The Boston Bruins hosted the Vancouver Canucks the past Saturday in hopes of breaking their nine game losing streak but ran into a hot Roberto Loungo who stopped 41 of 43 shots enroute to a 3-2 shootout win. (Click on Canucks vs Bruins to view more shots of the game.) Tuukka Rask Tuukka Rask was trying to stop his own losing streak (0-4-2) dating back to Dec. 30. Rask was given an early 2-0 lead but was unable to hold off the resilient Canucks. Vancouver goals were scored by Mason Raymond (21) in the second period and Pavol Demitra (1) in the third.  Demitra also scored the only goal of…

• Shots on Goal: Goalie Photos-LA Kings Jonathan Quick vs Boston Bruins Tim Thomas

  Scott Slingsby

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  In one week Tim Thomas and Jonathan Quick will be playing for the same team. Saturday night, January 30th, they were at opposite ends of the ice as the LA Kings handed the Bruins their seventh straight loss 3-2 in a six round shootout. Tim Thomas (13-14-7)  stopped 31 of 33 shots on the night. With the loss, Thomas’ shutout record drops to 20-21. Kings goals were scored by Dustin Brown in the first and Anze Kopitar in the third period. Kopitar also scored the game winning goal in the shootout when he faked left but dangled the puck on the right around Thomas. (See photo below.) The…

• Shots on Goal: Goalie Photos-The Beanpot

  Scott Slingsby

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:09 am

  What is the Beanpot? To most people, a beanpot is a deep, wide-bellied, short-necked vessel used to cook beans. To those of us in the Boston area, it’s a winter hockey tradition that takes place on the first and second Monday in February at the TD Garden, home of the Bruins. The tournament consists of four local schools, Harvard, Northeastern, Boston College and Boston University. All are within a few square miles of each other.  It lasts two rounds, with first-round opponents being rotated from year to year. The second round consists of a consolation game to start the night…

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• Sharks 3, Leafs 2

  James Mirtle

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:04 am

  Up against a San Jose Sharks team loaded with eight Olympians and that had only lost three games in regulation since mid-December, the Leafs outhit, outshot and, for the most part, outhustled one of the best teams in the league. What they couldn’t do was outscore them.– Feb. 8, The Globe and Mail

• Kessel silent on stick swap

  James Mirtle

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm

  After going through a recent skid in which he had only two goals and 10 points in 20 games, Leafs sniper Phil Kessel opted for a change in the stick department – and it appears to be working.Kessel went from a Bauer X:60 stick to one made by Easton, believed to be an S19, for the game Jan. 29 against the Devils, and has scored five goals and eight points in his past four games.– Feb. 7, Globe on

• Leafs rally behind GM after tragedy

  James Mirtle

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:13 pm

  Just like his father, Brendan was a gifted academic, a dean's list student at Miami who planned to study law and potentially enter politics. And, as his brother Patrick told the Boston Herald, being gay was far from what defined him.“If he had been born straight, he would have come up with another cause to fight for, and he would have been front and centre in that one, too,” said Patrick, a scout

• Leafs win one for Burke

  James Mirtle

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:03 pm

  Despite the win, the mood from Leafs players and coach Ron Wilson was understandably far from celebratory after the game.“It’s been hard,” Wilson said of the 24 hours since learning of Burke’s death. “I’ve known Brendan almost since the day he was born and he was a special kid. It’s just the worst thing that any parent can possibly imagine.“It’s been so hard, you’re trying to prepare for a game…

• The House that Lou Built

  James Mirtle

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:59 pm

  “There was a thought process of what this building could do for Newark and hopefully what Newark could do for the building, with reference to mass transportation and all of the areas that it offers [access to],” Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said.“We’re trying to rejuvenate it.”— Feb. 5, The Globe and Mail

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• Dee Karl: Ole Blue Eyes is Back

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:22 am

  Confirmed: Back to the THREE goalie rotation. Marty Biron will indeed be facing the Nashville Predators tonight. Odd that it came out from various sources at this morning's skate as Scott Gordon is usually so tight lipped about these things. Out is Captain Doug Weight who cannot conceal his nagging shoulder injury any longer. Rumor has it he will play tomorrow in Pittsburgh. Rumor has it -...

• Sam Woo: Add Salmela to the latest Flyers’ list of victims

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:20 am

  SamPWoo.com – When are these types of hits ever going to stop? I am not going to question if the hit on Anssi Salmela was premeditated because it appears it wasn’t. Flyer and Devil fans can all agree that we do not want to ever see a player laid out on the ice motionless. But why does it keep happening? Since the lockout, Philadelphia Flyers have developed a reputation for dangerous hits...

• Eric Engels: Front Office Change: Gauthier Replaces Gainey

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:16 am

  “Interim” is not a label Pierre Gauthier will be wearing as he takes over for Bob Gainey as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens, having signed a multi-year deal. After years of service as Gainey’s right-hand man, Gauthier was officially named his successor yesterday afternoon at the Bell Centre. Within seconds of his first address as the incumbent leader of hockey operations, Gauthier...

• Eklund: If Getzlaf Can't Go Who Should Replace Him? Smyth, Carter, Spezza, Stamkos?

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:05 am

  For up-to-the-second mini updates between blogs follow me on Twitter by clicking HERE Ryan Getzlaf left last night's Ducks/KIngs Game with a sprained ankle. X-Rays take were negative, but he is having an MRI today. This would of course be a blow to team Canada if Ryan can't go in Vancouver and there will not be much time to name a replacement. So this morning's question is: If Ryan Getz...

• Mark Spizzirri: GAMEDAY: Red Wings vs. Blues

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:31 am

  Catch this pivotal game for the Red Wings on Versus tonight (or TSN in Canada) at 8:00pm ET. Here is a preview I helped provide for them for tonight's game: Red Wings vs. Blues With Andreas Lilja's conditioning stint in Grand Rapids being extended 2 more games after 3 successful outings over the weekend, it appears more and more likely that he will be given an opportunity to return to...

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• AHL: Penguins' Jeffrey showing his versatility

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:31 am

  If you were to take a quick glance at Dustin Jeffrey's statistics from his last two seasons of junior hockey, you couldn't be blamed for pegging him as an offensive machine primed to take his point-producing talents to the next level. But a fun...

• Brodeur ready to roam in Vancouver

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am

  Martin Brodeur is ready to play the puck like it's 2004. For years Brodeur was called a third defenseman for his efficiency playing the puck. But the NHL added the trapezoid coming out of the work stoppage in 2005 and Brodeur has been one of it...

• Staal eager to get on Olympic ice for real

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:22 am

  This time, Eric Staal will get to play.   That wasn't the case in 2006 when Staal got to spend time in the Olympic Village in Torino, Italy, but not on the Olympic ice.   Staal, the Carolina Hurricanes' captain, was a member of Team ...

• Maxime Tanguay aims for brother's accomplishments

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am

  From his perspective, Toledo Walleye rookie forward Maxime Tanguay doesn't see himself as carrying any extra expectations just because his older brother, Alex, is an accomplished NHL player. "We've always been compared when we were young,&...

• Hurricanes to honor Capital City Crew

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:56 am

  The formula for success is to have a great idea, great leadership, sufficient funding, proper facilities, a dedicated workforce, popular support and demand, and passion. The Capital City Crew, so named by the 32, 8-to-13-year-old participants, ...

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• Twitter Hockey Hottie Quarter Finals

  Well after a heated round one of the Twitter Hockey Hottie Playoffs, we are now down to our top 8. Some of the victories in round one were a landslide (cough cough, alex_ruiz and tara_mccool) while others were extremely close. Now it’s on to the quarter finals which are only open until midnight MST tonight! (2) [...]

• Twitter Hockey Hottie Playoffs

  Ok ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the playoffs in the Twitter Hockey Hottie contest that I’ve been running. The initial round was just a call for all that you thought was hockey and hot, and now it’s down to the top 16 that are going to battle it out here on twitter. Let’s get [...]

• Hockey Player Criminally Charged

  Once again we have another real world example of a hockey player being charged with a criminal offense. On January 12th in Edmonton, a Midget AA hockey player was charged with Aggravated Assault for a spearing incident that sent the complainant to hospital for emergency surgery. As I’ve mentioned before in the Patrice Cormier incident, it [...]

• Twitter Hockey Hotties

  Last year I ran a poll for all the ladies to vote on who they thought was the hottest player in the NHL. Henrik Lundqvist won the thing hands down (even though I was pretty much a close second and seriously think I should have won it). Anyway, now it’s time to move onto the [...]

• 2010 Olympic Hockey Schedule

  I can’t believe it’s February already and that the Vancouver 1020 Olympics are almost here! Great news for us hockey fans in that this year’s hockey tournament is going to be stellar on both the men’s and women’s sides. Anyway, Olympic hockey starts on February 13th, 2010 and continues through until February 28, 2010 for [...]

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• Phaneuf traded in Blockbuster Deal

  Michael

  31 Jan 2010 | 10:10 am

  In a completely shocking trade announced by many in the blogisphere as well as NBC sports, the Toronto Maple Leafs have completely stunned the hockey world by announcing the acquisition of Dion Phaneuf from the Calgary Flames."We're still open for business, we're not done," [Burke] added.Once thought of as a franchise that had meekly little value to make any kind of trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs

• Lemieux Group In Talks with Pittsburgh Pirates

  Michael

  30 Jan 2010 | 1:00 pm

  A while ago, the Calgary Flames had opened up a buisness relationship with their city's CFL franchise Calgary Stampeders. Following that, the ownership of several other franchises have also invested in other sporting clubs with enough success that it gave the Penguins current ownership group Lemieux Group, LP. an idea to meet the Pittsburgh Pirates owners about creating a synergistic relationship

• Cormier to Appeal Suspension

  Michael

  26 Jan 2010 | 8:37 pm

  Just when the matter was settled, disgraced junior hockey player Patrice Cormier's team, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, decided to appeal the QMJHL decision banning him from playing out the rest of the hockey season.Cormier, a NJ Devils prospect, delivered an elbow smash to an opposing player, Mikael Tam of the Quebec Remparts, who later convulsed on the ice. Despite a brief press release statement

• Battle of Pennsylvania 09-10: Game 5

  Michael

  24 Jan 2010 | 12:15 pm

  72 hours later from a disappointing showing against the hated rival Washington Capitals, the Penguins have to fight off their other hated rival on national TV in America. Leading up to the game, fans were told that Fleury was expected to start, but at the last minute, the switch was made for an unremarkable Brent "Johny" Johnson.The first period was going to be tricky as to how the game developed

• Hockey's Not-So-Macho Movie

  Michael

  22 Jan 2010 | 1:06 pm

  I believe hockey is the best fit for all the needed requirements to make a great movie. However, Hollywood has treated our great sport with a hit or miss resulting in movies that don't get mainstream appeal. The latest movie to feature hockey is pro wrestler turned thespian Dwayne Johnson's tale of how a pro athlete can look extremely silly in a pink tutu. Yea... “The Rock” is now doing kids

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• Central: Coach Q Wants Hawks To Race To Break

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am

  Joel Quenneville The Olympic break is in sight and Joel Quenneville wants his Chicago Blackhawks to sprint the rest of the way and resist the urge to stumble into a...

• Second Episode of Blackhawks TV To Air Sunday, Feb. 14 on WGN-TV

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am

  In conjunction with broadcast partner WGN-TV, the Chicago Blackhawks announced today the airing of the second episode of Blackhawks TV, an all-access thirty-minute television show that includes a variety of segments highlighting the players’...

• Brouwer's OT Goal Voted Play Of The Week (1/25-31)

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:05 am

  Earning nearly half of the fan vote, Troy Brouwer's game-winning goal in overtime against the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 28 was selected as chicagoblackhawks.com's Play of the Week for Jan. 25-31. Results: Brouwer's goal at SJ: 48% Huet's sa...

• CSNChicago.com Preview: Blackhawks vs. Coyotes

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm

  We’ve seen what the Chicago Blackhawks are capable of against a middling team. What to do, then, as one of the NHL’s hottest skates into town? Chicago played down to the level of their Central Division rival St. Louis Blues on Wed...

• CSNChicago's Blackhawks-Blues Recap

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:37 am

  CHICAGO – Sweet fancy Moses, here it comes. With a 3-2 defeat at the hands of a desperate but nonetheless outgunned St. Louis Blues crew, apologists may rain bouquets down on their red-clad beloved. But pay no mind, the Chicago Blac...

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• Ducks Snap Kings' Nine-Game Winning Streak

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am

  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Although the longest winning streak in the Los Angeles Kings' history finally was stopped by their closest rivals, they hope the momentum from that confidence-building run will extend all the way into the spring.

• NHL Standings

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:10 am

  All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division.

• N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Rally From 2-0 Deficit to Beat Devils

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:25 pm

  Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Devils.

• Ducks' Getzlaf Sprains Left Ankle

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 pm

  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

• Stewart, Yip Lead Avalanche Over Blues 5-2

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  DENVER (AP) -- Brandon Yip scored two goals, Chris Stewart had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night.

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• Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin and 5th round draft pick traded to San Jose for 2010 2nd, NHL Olympic trade freeze looms February 12-28th

  PJ Swenson

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:40 pm

  CAROLINA HURRICANES DEFENSEMAN #7 NICLAS WALLIN (47GP, 0G, 5A, 26PIM) UPDATE: According to the News Observer blog, Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin was traded to the Sharks along with a 5th round draft selection in 2010 for the San Jose Sharks 2nd round draft pick in 2010 (acquired from Buffalo). Confirmed via San Jose Sharks official twitter account. "Niclas is a playoff-hardened, veteran player with lots of postseason experience and a Stanley Cup ring. Good, solid character players are hard to come by and we think he will complement our existing group very well. He has a history of…

• Dan Boyle returns to lineup, 3-point night by Dany Heatley helps Sharks outlast Nashville 4-3 on the road

  PJ Swenson

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:44 am

  #20 EVGENI NABOKOV STONES #19 JASON ARNOTT WITH PIVOTAL SAVE IN 2ND - CSNCA Dan Boyle returned after missing 6-games with a lower body injury and Dany Heatley registered 2 goals and an assist en route to a sloppy Sharks 4-3 win over Nashville. One day after longtime Predators head coach Barry Trotz called out forward J.P. Dumont's 2-way game and lack of play in front of the net, Dupont responded with 2 goals in the first 2 periods against San Jose. "We win and lose as a team, it's a big loss but we played well," Dupont told Tennessean.com after the game. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Dumont is…

• Darryl Hunt: Shorthanded WorSharks Drop Game to Providence, 5-3

  Darryl Hunt

  7 Feb 2010 | 5:06 am

  The Worcester Sharks overcame several mental mistakes early in the game to take a late second period lead, only to lose that lead in the third period while playing half the period shorthanded in a 5-3 loss to the Providence Bruins Saturday night at the DCU Center in front of 6,319 fans. Worcester defenseman Mike Moore would have the first costly mental error when six seconds into killing Joe Loprieno's interference minor his clearing attempt went into the crowd for an automatic delay of game minor. Providence would connect just nine seconds into their two man advantage when Trent Whitfield…

• Darryl Hunt: Sexsmith, WorSharks Shutout Devils, 3-0

  Darryl Hunt

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am

  The Worcester Sharks used great team defense to help rookie goaltender Tyson Sexsmith to his first professional shutout in defeating the Lowell Devils 3-0 Friday night at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts in front of 3,012 fans. The win, coupled with the Manchester Monarchs loss, put the WorSharks in first place in the Atlantic division with three games in hand. With Lowell's Olivier Magnan serving the second of a two game suspension for boarding Logan Couture Sunday afternoon, all thoughts were on the WorSharks looking to possibly settle the score. And Worcester showed exactly how…

• San Jose Sharks fail tests against Chicago and Detroit, questions remain unanswered until playoffs

  PJ Swenson

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am

  #12 PATRICK MARLEAU TRIES TO SHOOT 5-HOLE ON #35 JIMMY HOWARD IN 1ST RIGHT WING #17 PATRICK EAVES FORCED WIDE OF #20 EVGENI NABOKOV IN 3RD Notes and critical reactions from recent San Jose losses to Detroit and Chicago will be posted soon. A recap of Detroit's 4-2 win and a photo gallery from the game are available.

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• Ovechkin Routs Crosby Ahead of Olympics

  Jeanne Dupuis

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:58 pm

  Everyone was talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals game today (when they weren’t talking about the Super Bowl, of course) because it’s always intense when Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin face off.  Today’s game didn’t disappoint. image: TSN Captain Crosby was able to score two goals but Ovie recorded a hat trick in a comeback that had me on the edge of my seat.  It was nasty and gritty and filled with incredible puck handling but, in the end, it was Washington that skated away with the 5-4 victory. Washington coach Bruce Boudreau summed it up perfectly:…

• Tootoo Gets Two Year Extension

  Jeanne Dupuis

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:46 pm

  Jordin Tootoo will be staying with the Nashville Predators for, at least, another two years after the team gave him an extension worth $1.15 million in 2010-11 and $1.35 million in 2011-12. image: TSN I think it’s good for him since he isn’t the best player but I think he deserves to be in the NHL.  In 26 games with the Preds, he’s got two goals and eight assists.  Still, for a little guy, he does have a presence on the ice… Post from: Hockey Beat

• Kovalchuk Traded To New Jersey

  Jeanne Dupuis

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm

  There has been so much speculation over Ilya Kovalchuk’s future with the Atlanta Thrashers and where he would be going that it’s almost a relief to learn that he’s been shipped to the New Jersey Devils. image: TSN It’s a pretty big deal since Kovy has been Atlanta’s best player in the franchise’s history so I think it’s unfortunate that he had to leave.  In exchange, the Thrashers acquired defenceman John Oduya along with forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrice Cormier and the Devils first round pick in 2010. Of the transaction, Kovalchuk said: “[The Devils are] a good team…

• Upshall Suffers Torn ACL, Out Indefinitely

  Jeanne Dupuis

  31 Jan 2010 | 11:01 pm

  Scottie Upshall was injured when his Phoenix Coyotes beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 last Thursday but the full extent of it was unknown until yesterday. An MRI has shown that the forward suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will be out of the lineup indefinitely while he recuperates.  In fact, he will need to have surgery to correct the problem but no date has been set for the procedure. image: TSN It’s really unfortunate that this has happened now.  Upshall is having his best season to-date having scored 18 goals and 14 assists (just two shy of his career best) in 49 games.  It’s…

• Oilers Lose Souray to Broken Hand

  Jeanne Dupuis

  31 Jan 2010 | 10:56 pm

  The Edmonton Oilers have suffered another setback after defenseman, Sheldon Souray, suffered a fractured hand in the 6-1 loss against the Calgary Flames over the weekend.  The defeat brought their winless streak to a nasty 13 games and now, without their veteran blueliner in the lineup, things are probably only going to get worse. image: TSN The injury occurred when Souray got into a scrap with Flames captain, Jarome Iginla, in the third.  The amount of time he will be benched has not yet been announced (he’s being evaluated today) but this could impact any trade offers that would have…

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• Will Getzlaf miss the Olympics? Take 5

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:21 am

  Anaheim Ducks star Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle and departed the rink on Monday on crutches and wearing a boot after the Ducks' 4-2 win at home against the Los Angeles Kings.

• Hockey Night's 3 Stars

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  Coyotes centre Matthew Lombardi scored two goals and set up three more for a career-high five points in a 6-1 rout of the Edmonton Oilers in Phoenix on Monday night.

• Getzlaf sprains left ankle, on crutches

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:04 am

  Anaheim Ducks centre Ryan Getzlaf suffered a sprained left ankle Monday night, raising immediate concern about his availability for Team Canada at the Vancouver Olympics.

• Kings' record run ends in Anaheim

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:16 am

  Corey Perry had one goal and two assists as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Monday night.

• Women's hockey team seeks 3rd straight gold

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:01 pm

  The Canadian women's hockey team has arrived in Vancouver. The team of 21 players that will attempt to defend Canada's gold medal in women's hockey was greeted by a group of young girls wearing jerseys. On Saturday they will begin their quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal.

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• Ducks, Canada C Ryan Getzlaf sprains left ankle, will be re-evaluated Tuesday

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:50 am

  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ducks centre Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night

• Josh Engel scores winner in the shootout as Marlies top Heat 3-2

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:50 pm

  ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Josh Engel scored the winner in the shootout for Toronto as the Marlies beat the Abbotsford Heat 3-2 in American Hockey League action Monday

• Monday's NHL scoring summaries

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:50 pm

  Scoring summaries from Monday's NHL games:Sharks 3 at Maple Leafs 2 First Period1. Toronto, Bozak 3 (Kessel) 10:36Penalties - Nichol SJ (holding) 6:08, Shelley SJ, Orr Tor (fighting) 9:55, Beauchemin Tor (tripping) 18:40

• Perry gets 3 points, Getzlaf hurt as Ducks snap Kings' 9-game winning streak

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:20 pm

  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Corey Perry and the Anaheim Ducks saw little reason to celebrate after ending the Los Angeles Kings' franchise-record winning streak while maintaining a remarkable home streak of their own

• Lombardi scores twice, surprising Coyotes rout sputtering Oilers 6-1

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:30 pm

  GLENDALE, Ariz. - Dave Tippett has pushed all the right buttons in his first season as the coach of the once-lowly Phoenix Coyotes.On Monday night, he switched Matthew Lombardi from centre to right wing

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• THN.com Blog: Devils surprise everyone in Kovalchuk trade

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:25 pm

  Through all the rumors, few, if any, expected the Devils to take away the biggest prize. But now that it's done, the Thrashers will be in tough to replace the superstar

• THN.com Blog: Good GMs know when to wave goodbye

  4 Feb 2010 | 8:25 am

  For NHL managers, keeping a core together doesn't always translate to success. Sometimes they have to know when to move on. - There’s an old idiom that says “familiarity breeds contempt,” which seems to apply to all walks of life, especially in love and business

• THN.com Blog: Loser point has run its course

  28 Jan 2010 | 8:29 am

  It doesn't end games quicker, it doesn't help playoff races and it doesn't alter the standings very much, so why does the NHL still have a loser point? - I said I wouldn’t do it

• THN.com Blog: Get excited, Sabres fans

  21 Jan 2010 | 7:52 am

  The air of excitement has been sucked out of Buffalo recently, but with a young and dynamic team dominating the division, it's time to get excited once again

• THN.com Blog: USA B-OK ? American non-Olympians an impressive squad

  14 Jan 2010 | 6:50 am

  It's common knowledge Team Canada could ice a very competitive second Olympic team, but the American second team wouldn't be a slouch, either

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• NHL with EJ Hradek

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:24 am

  Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN The Magazine's EJ Hradek will stop by to chat about the NHL season.Hradek is a senior writer at ESPN...

• NHL with EJ Hradek

  30 Jan 2010 | 5:51 am

  Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN The Magazine's EJ Hradek will stop by to chat about the NHL season.Hradek is a senior writer at ESPN...

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  23 Jan 2010 | 8:06 am

  Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN The Magazine's EJ Hradek will stop by to chat about the NHL season.Hradek is a senior writer at ESPN...

• NHL with EJ Hradek

  16 Jan 2010 | 4:26 pm

  Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN The Magazine's EJ Hradek will stop by to chat about the NHL season.Hradek is a senior writer at ESPN...

• Leafs are approaching record-level for PK failures

  12 Jan 2010 | 4:10 am

  After going through 10 statistical categories yesterday, there's one question that still lingers with me: How can the Toronto Maple Leafs' penalty kil...

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• Hurricanes to honor Capital City Crew

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:56 am

  The formula for success is to have a great idea, great leadership, sufficient funding, proper facilities, a dedicated workforce, popular support and demand, and passion. The Capital City Crew, so named by the 32, 8-to-13-year-old participants, ...

• O'Ree to visit Rochester youth-hockey program

  5 Feb 2010 | 10:07 am

  Former Phoenix Cardinals running back Tony Jordan is one of the top athletes that Rochester, N.Y., has produced. He was a high-school All-American at East High, went to Kansas State on a full scholarship and earned All-Conference status. Jorda...

• NHL staff hosts HIFE clinic at Chelsea Piers

  1 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm

  NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League will host boys and girls from Ice Hockey In Harlem and New Jersey Goals Ahead for a special Hockey is for Everyone clinic Tuesday night at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers. NHL staff members and coaches from both...

• NHL Store rally supports Hockey Is For Everyone

  30 Jan 2010 | 3:41 pm

  NEW YORK -- Two teams of special-needs hockey players fanned out from the NHL Store Powered by Reebok in midtown Manhattan Friday to visit all 54 rinks in New Jersey to spread awareness and garner support for disabled athletes as part of their &qu...

• Cullitons unite host city for Hockey Day in Canada

  29 Jan 2010 | 2:55 pm

  Canadian small towns are unique, often based around a mill or a mine or a lake that gave people a reason to settle there. There may not be a lot to do in a small town, other than work, but there's usually something that bonds such communities. ...

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• Komisarek likely to miss Olympics

  31 Jan 2010 | 11:18 am

  Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek will almost certainly not be a part of the Team USA lineup for the 2010 Olympics after receiving bad news from the doctors on Saturday. Komisarek, out since Jan. 2 with a shoulder injury, was hoping...

• Gough finds perk as 'Tooth Fairy' extra

  22 Jan 2010 | 1:47 pm

  Like most people, Mike Gough plays hockey because he loves it. But the perks the game has brought him haven't hurt the love affair much either. Gough has traveled the world -- Australia and Holland to name just a few exotic locales -- because ...

• Crosby feels brunt of Russian invasion

  22 Jan 2010 | 7:06 am

  PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby is well aware of the coming Russian invasion at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He even had a taste of what the Olympics will be like as the Penguins hosted the Washington Capitals and their trio of Russian Ol...

• Power-play failure plagues Pens again

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:18 pm

  PITTSBURGH -- After the Pittsburgh Penguins scored four power-play goals in Tuesday night's win against the Islanders, it appeared that the struggling unit was finding its way. But that proved to be a mirage on Thursday night in a dispiriting 6...

• Penguins look to see how they measure up vs. Caps

  21 Jan 2010 | 10:44 am

  PITTSBURGH -- For days, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been talking about Thursday night's game against the Washington Capitals as a measuring-stick game.                &n...

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• No stopping Ovechkin and the Capitals

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:05 am

  Alex Ovechkin sure knows how to put on a show. With a national TV audience watching on NBC and a full house at the snowy Verizon Center looking on, Ovechkin lit up the ice on Super Bowl Sunday, capping yet another brilliant week. Ovechkin's ...

• Stars snap Coyotes' winning streak with a 4-0 victory

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:11 pm

  Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars said goodbye to their fans until after the Olympics with their best performance in a long time -- and terminated the Phoenix Coyotes' six-game winning streak in the process. Turco made 34 saves for his 39th care...

• Numbers: Crosby, Ovechkin are reversing roles

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:05 am

  Sid the Shooter? Ovi the Passer? Who'd have thought it? As they prepare for their second meeting of the season on the NHL Game of the Week on NBC Sunday (12 p.m. ET), Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Washington's Alex Ovechkin have reversed roles...

• Bruins drop 9th in a row, 3-2 in shootout to Montreal

  4 Feb 2010 | 10:22 pm

  Five weeks after the euphoria of their overtime victory in the Winter Classic, the Boston Bruins have forgotten how to win at home -- or anywhere else. Boston's free fall continued Thursday night when the Bruins blew a 2-0 lead at TD Garden and...

• Kovalchuk traded to Devils

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:43 pm

  Ilya Kovalchuk is a New Jersey Devil. The Atlanta Thrashers dealt their captain, an impending free agent, to the Devils on Thursday night for a package that includes defenseman Johnny Oduya, rookie forward Niclas Bergfors, junior prospect Patr...

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• On the Ice and In the Closet

  Chasta Piatakovas

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:37 am

  A 17-year-old high school hockey player knows all too well the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in hockey.Hidden behind a pseudonym, Mikey chronicles his double life and his internal strife in a gay hockey kids life. He divulges himself to some extent in the blog, much more so than he can at home or on the ice, although names have been changed and details kept vague: “u know i say sorta be honest up

• Boudreau Shares His Experience in “Gabby”

  Chasta Piatakovas

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:43 pm

  Bruce Boudreau and Tim Leone let fans experience Boudreau’s Cinderella story in an autobiography, Gabby: Confessions of a Hockey Lifer, released in Oct. 2009.In Gabby, Boudreau chronicles his journey from being on the bench to accomplishing his dream of being behind the bench in the NHL, and the consequential so-called “Boudreau Effect.”Boudreau’s autobiography is a candid narrative, guiding the

• Mother Nature Drenches Team’s Hope for Golden Shovel

  Chasta Piatakovas

  1 Feb 2010 | 10:58 am

  Rain and mild temperatures forced the commissioner to postpone the playoffs of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship on Lake Nokomis, MN until Jan. 30.Pond Hockey features the on-ice action of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.The three-day tournament started Jan. 22, but the temperature had risen to about 35 degrees and heavy rain fell, flooding the rinks, forcing hockey players from across the

• From the Press Box: Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals

  Chasta Piatakovas

  27 Jan 2010 | 8:44 pm

  The Anaheim Ducks (24-22-7, 55 points) made a rare appearance at Verizon Center—the team had not played at the arena since Dec. 2006—to face the Washington Capitals (34-12-6, 74 points).Jose Theodore sustained a lower body injury vs. New York Islanders, and is listed day-to-day. Michal Neuvirth started in goal, and the Capitals recalled Braden Holtby to back up Neuvirth. Jean-Sebastien Giguere (4

• Social Media Revolution in #caps108

  Chasta Piatakovas

  25 Jan 2010 | 5:11 pm

  Social media is changing the way we relate to each other.#caps108 is a remarkable and enjoyable resource for any Washington Capitals fans and Twitter users to move the tweetversation from Twitter and connect in real space during the first intermission at every Capitals home games on the concourse outside Section 108 (between press elevators and the BBQ stand).@lorirusso launched #caps108 at home

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• Sapurji: Kadri called up by Leafs

  Sunaya SAPURJI

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:38 pm

  London Knights centre Nazem Kadri has been called up on an emergency basis by the Toronto Maple Leafs and will make his NHL debut tonight against the San Jose Sharks. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.

• Doyle: Wrapping up the hockey road trip

  Terry DOYLE

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:09 am

  There is a reason for the shortage of postings from me over the past week - it is a little difficult (and illegal) to blog while behind the wheel. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.

• Doyle: OHL All-Stars shoot the lights out

  Terry DOYLE

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:24 pm

  KINGSTON, ON -- The 2010 OHL All-Star Classic is in the books. The top stars in the Ontario Hockey League put their skills on display in a record-breaking game. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.

• Sapurji: OHL all-star skills and stuff

  Sunaya SAPURJI

  3 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm

  KINGSTON, ONT. -- Your lowly OHL reporter is probably the only person in the history of hotels who has messed their back up by sleeping in a freaking "sleep number" bed. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.

• Sapurji: OHL hires Miller as new enforcement officer

  Sunaya SAPURJI

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:46 pm

  KINGSTON, ONT. -- Since the word of the day is 'shenanigans' it's only fitting that the OHL announce today's hiring of Ken Miller as the league's enforcement officer and director of security. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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• Boivin le Bavard

  habsbloggergirl

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:19 am

  Gainey, Boivin and Gauthier at yesterday's press conference (Photo from newsobserver.com).posted by: habsbloggergirlI've been reading a lot about Gainey's stepping-down lately, and it seems that a lot of people are concerned about the language debate that seems to be so intricately connected to the hiring of a new GM, just as it has been with hiring a coach, and even naming a captain.A lot of people, especially in the anglophone and international communities, are really against the Canadiens' (well Boivin's) policy of hiring people only if they speak French, so I thought I would try to give a…

• Did the Wrong Guy Leave the Canadiens?

  All Habs

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:35 am

  posted by Rocket All Habs It's certainly not my intention to open a language debate. Frankly, I don't think it has any place in this forum. I would prefer that any position in the Canadiens organization be filled on merit rather than political considerations. But, I was astonished at some of the things said by Canadiens' president Pierre Boivin at Monday's news conference announcing the resignation of Bob Gainey. They would be unthinkable in any other market in the NHL. Given that Boivin opened the door, I think his comments are worthy of discussion. I also wonder whether Boivin's…

• Goodbye Gainey, Bonjour Nepotism

  FlyersRule

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:15 pm

  posted by FlyersRule All Habs After hearing the news today that the Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey stepped down from his position - and that Pierre Gauthier will take his place as interim GM - I couldn't believe my ears (well, eyes - since I had to read about it online). I'm still learning a lot about the Canadiens franchise, but I've always had the impression and understanding that Bob Gainey was doing good things for the organization. So why would he step down? The unspoken answer troubles me. It doesn't take an advanced degree to figure out that I'm a fan of an American hockey team...my…

• Gainey: “I will be a Canadien forever”

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  8 Feb 2010 | 2:56 pm

  Monday, 08.02.2010 / 5:47 PM / Newscanadiens.com MONTREAL - With his trademark dignity and grace, Bob Gainey has decided to move on. Seated next to team president Pierre Boivin and joined by new GM Pierre Gauthier, Gainey confirmed what had been speculated for most of the day. “Pierre and I met in December and I let him know that I wouldn’t be signing an extension with the team in the summer when my contract was set to expire,” explained Gainey. “Nothing specific led to my decision. It came down to wanting to have more control of my time. It’s a lifestyle decision. I knew I wasn’t…

• Canadiens: Pyatt recalled, White and Trotter to Hamilton

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  8 Feb 2010 | 2:26 pm

  Monday, 08.02.2010 / 5:24 PM / NewsMontreal CanadiensPRESSE RELEASE MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that left winger Tom Pyatt has been called up from the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs, while Ryan White and Brock Trotter have been assigned to Hamilton. Pyatt, 22, took part in 19 games with the Canadiens earlier this season, including his first in the NHL on November 5 against the Bruins in Boston. The 5’11’’, 187 lbs forward was held pointless and recorded 18 shots on goal, while playing 11:09 minutes on average per game. In 36 games with the Bulldogs this season, Pyatt…

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• Donuts on the Dashboard, Part II

  Jim Dwyer

  24 Jan 2010 | 5:31 pm

  The Golden Globes last weekend, and the SAG awards last night. What a boon, a cradle in which to carry the second installment of this short film.(Cont’d from Part I)Scene III, Act II: The BeachThe Photographer carried the Plain donut I suggested, and the Coconut she had selected, toward the Atlantic Ocean. She then scouted a place upon which the sweet spherical objects of our affection would perform their well-rehearsed roles.My job on this low budget set was security, so I scanned the unencumbered skies for seagulls. The proverbial coast was clear as the Photographer positioned the donuts…

• Donuts on the Dashboard, Part I

  Jim Dwyer

  18 Jan 2010 | 5:29 pm

  January 17, 2010While Hollywood gathers for the Golden Globes , I’m writing a short film based upon a true story. I call it, for now, Donuts on the Dashboard.The final scene: Orleans, MA. Saturday January 16, 20109:00 a.m. Cape Cod. Powder blue sky. A cold salt breeze prompts me to hunch my shoulders as I stride toward the car.The AMHL Photographer (a.k.a. my wife) then strolls back from the beach to join me. She pulls open the driver’s door of charcoal gray Ford Escape and then, as she sits down, places on the dashboard two of the largest, most textured donuts I’ve ever seen. She…

• Tuesday Championship: The Green Machine

  Jim Dwyer

  1 Jan 2010 | 8:34 am

  December 22, 2009Concord, MAWe join this game in progress, early in the third period. The Penguins—skating left to right across your AMHL audio—are clinging to a 2–1 lead over the Leafs when the Penguins score a surprise goal off a face-off.“Who got that one?” this reporter (who was glancing at his notes instead of watching the action) asks referee Peter Bagley.“The green kid,” Bags replies.Ryan O’Connor is a scoring machine. The fleet-footed twenty-seven-year-old lad is proficient with the puck but is perhaps better known for his garish green hockey garb. Bagley will later…

• AMHL Friday Firsts

  Jim Dwyer

  28 Dec 2009 | 7:06 am

  From the first Friday to the finale, I present a few fond memories of the first-ever AMHL Friday season:First gamesSeptember 11, 2009: Stars 8, Hawks 6; Kings 7, Whalers 2First hat trick(s)September 11, 2009: Steve Nicolle (Kings) Jonathon Corke (Stars)First goalie to record an assistSeptember 11, 2009: Chris Bade (Stars)First time two sets of brothers and two sets of fathers/sons have played in the same divisionPaul (Stars) and Gene (Kings) Costanza; Dev and Bill Barron (Hawks); Randy and Jonathon Corke (Stars); Kevin and Brendan Lyons (Whalers)First time (to this reporter’s knowledge)…

• Gratitude and Latitude

  Jim Dwyer

  25 Nov 2009 | 6:06 pm

  Before the AMHL Photographer and I leave the Lower 48 to cross the 49th parallel (another mission), I recall the last dozen days or so and count my blessings.1. The Dunkin’ Donuts in Weymouth, MA, where you can listen to a Buddy Holly song, make a call from a pay phone, and enjoy donuts baked on the premises.2. John Van Boxmeer and Randy Pierce, Colorado Rockies—once and forever—who celebrated birthdays.3. The Boston Bruins, who have won three straight (before tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild).4. Patrice Bergeron: How does he know where the opponent is going to pass the puck…

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• Win Some, Lose Some Part Deux

  Chris

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:37 am

  See what I mean? Win some, lose some.

• Better Luck Next Time

  Chris

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:10 pm

  To say Saturday was an emotional day for the Toronto Maple Leafs could be the understatement of the century. Already reeling from blowing a lead in New Jersey on Friday night, they learned of the tragic death of GM Brian Burke’s son, Brendan on an icy road in Indiana. Goonblog would like to extend our condolences to the Burke family. I can’t imagine what they must be going through, and wish to never find out. With the business of hockey having to go on, the Leafs squared off against an Ottawa team that was flying high after winning 11 games in a row. After returning from another Bruin…

• Good Luck, Trevor!

  Chris

  30 Jan 2010 | 8:59 am

  The Bruins lost 2-1 last night, and other than the fact they couldn’t stay out o the box, and couldn’t finish their chances per usual, I think it was the best game compete level wise in quite some time. Here’s hoping they can replicate the effort from last night, and put a couple more past the Kings tonight. Having said that, I am here to speak of something else today. One of Goonblog’s favorite sons got the call this week, and I think I speak for everyone in the Goonsquad, when saying we couldn’t be prouder of Trevor Gillies today! First off, I’m not mental or anything, but is…

• Wh? What? What Happened?

  Chris

  25 Jan 2010 | 5:42 pm

  Holy cow. You ever lose a whole month? Jeez. I feel like Mark Recchi being woken by mother from his pregame nap. You know, scared, a little confused, and furious because I missed Matlock. I went in to work today, and the first thing I do is leave an outgoing message on my voicemail with name, date and the like. I stopped myself this morning, as I had to double check the date. It’s the friggin 25th. The Classic seems like it was yesterday, and the Bruins seem like they’ve been bad all year, so not a lot changes there, but still….where the hell did the month go? I guess when everyday is…

• Are you Gonna Chirp all Day Little Birdie?

  Chris

  11 Jan 2010 | 4:58 pm

  You guys all know Dave is the staff technical expert (NERD!) on staff here at Goonblog. He is a whiz at having his finger on the pulse of social networking, as well as how to implement said social networking sites to maximize the nerdery from each site. So, GoonBlog is on Twitter now. I thought it was all status updates, and frankly, I get enough of the “I have the best friends ever, or so grateful for what I have” updates on Facebook I want to puke like that blah! Well, once again, I was wrong. Twitter is cool because you can follow different people, and get all the news you need in one…

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  HockeyBuzz.com: Eklund

• If Getzlaf Can't Go Who Should Replace Him? Smyth, Carter, Spezza, Stamkos?

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:05 am

  For up-to-the-second mini updates between blogs follow me on Twitter by clicking HERE Ryan Getzlaf left last night's Ducks/KIngs Game with a sprained ankle. X-Rays take were negative, but he is having an MRI today. This would of course be a blow to team Canada if Ryan can't go in Vancouver and there will not be much time to name a replacement. So this morning's question is: If Ryan Getz

• Ek's Notes: On Montreal, Thomas, Whitney, Hamhuis, Poni. Selanne, Koivu, +

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:23 pm

  For up-to-the-second mini updates between blogs follow me on Twitter by clicking HERE This is going to be a fun week my friends.... This friday night at midnight will commence the Olympic Trade Freeze. It won't mean an end to rumors of course, anymore than the fact you aren't allowed to talk to people before July 1. In this case, teams are allowed to keep talking. In fact they can talk wi

• Confirmed by McKenzie. Gainey Stepping Down, Pierre Gauthier New GM

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am

  Updated: TSN's Bob McKenzie has confirmed Gainey is stepping down and will be replaced by Pierre Gauthier as Interim GM. I know Pierre very well and he is a standup guy who I believe would make a great permanent GM in Montreal. I will write more on Gauthier later in my rumor blog. From Bob's Twitter... "I don't normally report rumors because you can check them out and either confirm or d

• Penguins/Oilers deal? Pens/Selanne. Calgary target Booth. Sens/Lecavalier

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:34 pm

  For up-to-the-second mini updates between blogs follow me on Twitter by clicking HERE Some Sunday Quick Hits... *Hunting down a rumor that would send Fedotenko and a #2, #3 to Edmonton for Moreau and Brule. Then I am told Brule may be moved. *The Bruins are in on Brule as well. *Calgary has serious interest in David Booth I am told. There is a proposal, but the Panthers will need

• Ek's MEGA Notes, Sunday Spectacular! The Final Week Before Deadline #1

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:15 am

  For up-to-the-second mini updates between blogs follow me on Twitter by clicking HERE So after being snowed in for 24 hours the mood in the Eklund household is starting to turn...Funny how the kids and everyone suddenly get cabin fever when stuck together. It goes from fun, fun, fun to KILL, KILL, KILL on a dime! Things are happy now, but I can tell we are one leaky sippy cup from World War 3

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  Jerseys and Hockey Love

• Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush: Who’s The Home Team?

  Tapeleg

  16 Jan 2010 | 3:16 pm

  When I’m on the road, and I am seeing two teams where I don’t care who wins, I try to pull for the home team. It’s fun to cheer with the fans, and live and die, for one night, with a team you don’t know much about. But I found it hard to get behind the Allen Americans, and it took me a little but to figure out why. It was the jerseys. If you were to take the style of the Phoenix Coyotes jersey, and combine it with the colors of the Red Wings, you have the Allen Americans. Just look at the font for the names and numbers on the backs of the Americans’ jerseys.

• Colorado Eagles vs. Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees: Wait For It…

  Tapeleg

  16 Jan 2010 | 9:04 am

  This is a little out of order, and certainly overdue (as is the 2nd Christmas jersey post, which I promise is coming). It’s the Eagles vs Killer Bees. Welcome to Dodge Arena: Dodge Arena is in the middle of nowhere, or at least, the only thing near the arena is the nicest Best Western hotel I have ever stayed in (and I have stayed in my share). The Eagles came out with a strong start, but the Killer Bees goalie was on fire all night. The second period was all Eagles though, and they ended the period up 2-0. Unfortunately, that lead didn’t last, and the Bees came back to win the…

• Central Hockey League All Star Game

  Tapeleg

  13 Jan 2010 | 10:27 pm

  I’m going a little out of order here, but I wanted to post the pictures from the CHL All Star Game from Laredo, TX. It was certainly an interesting game, or at least, the hoopla around the game was interesting (yes, I said hoopla). At the very least, I had a great time. Let’s go to the photos: click on any photo to make it bigger. Hey everyone, it’s my good friend, Lord Stanley’s Cup: This is kind of a surreal picture, maybe because the background is a little more in focus than I am, or the Cup for that matter. And for all you Avs fans: The way that 2000-01 Avalanche…

• Colorado Eagles vs. Laredo Bucks: Away Games

  Tapeleg

  9 Jan 2010 | 8:38 am

  I have only a little time before I have to get on the road to Hidalgo, TX for the Colorado Eagles vs the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees game, so this is mostly going to be a photo essay. I’m cooking up something else later. Click on any photos you want to see bigger. The sky over Laredo before the game was full of color. The arena itself had a little more character than most new buildings, but was still new enough to be modern. It reminded me of where the Grand Rapids Griffins play, or where the Ft. Worth Brahmas played, due to the big wall at one end. I really like this picture. This…

• Texas Stars vs. Houston Aeros: A Study in Penalty Killing

  Tapeleg

  6 Jan 2010 | 10:25 pm

  Tonight’s game between the Texas Stars and the Houston Aeros was more of an interesting affair then the majority of the game seemed. That sounds kind of strange, but it’s actually true. For the vast majority of the game, the Houston Aeros controlled the play, and the Texas Stars, who couldn’t make tape-to-tape passes to save their lives, looked fairly ordinary and disorganized. But for some reason, the Stars pulled out a 3-2 overtime win over the Aeros, who looked better the entire game. The main interest for me was the different styles of penalty killing each team involved,…

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  KK Hockey

• Marc-Andre Bergeron Out With Knee Injury

  Paul

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:35 pm

  via TSN, The Montreal Canadiens got more bad news on the injury front on Tuesday, as RDS reports that defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a left knee injury. Bergeron, 29, was signed as an unrestricted free agent last fall. In 51 games with the Canadiens this season, he has 10 goals and 28 points.

• Emery May Be Facing Surgery

  Paul

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:29 pm

  from Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News, Michael Leighton started his third straight game in goal for the Flyers last night in place of Ray Emery, who underwent an MRI yesterday on his sore left hip. A team source told the Daily News that Emery could have a torn labrum that may require surgery. General manager Paul Holmgren said the results from the MRI were not immediately available yesterday. “It seems to be an issue with a lot of goalies in the league and we’re hoping to learn from what Ray underwent today,” Holmgren said. “A lot of goalies have this…

• Capitals A Step Ahead Of Everyone Else When It Comes To Social Media

  Paul

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:59 am

  from Gene Wang of the Washington Post, The Washington Capitals in recent years have moved more aggressively than any other NHL team toward embracing social media Web sites such as Twitter and Facebook, targeting supporters who get their information from non-traditional outlets. Now, with the team in the midst of a franchise-record winning streak led by one of the world’s most dynamic hockey players in Alex Ovechkin, owner Ted Leonsis is hoping the social media strategy will pay off in expanding the club’s popularity and engagement with fans. “The team blew up, and the team…

• A Look Around The League

  Paul

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  from Elliotte Friedman of CBC, • Lighter stuff: one of the funniest players in the NHL, Shawn Thornton, had a weird moustache going Sunday as the Bruins ended their 10-game losing run in Montreal. He tried a beard to break the bad streak, but shaved it into a handlebar moustache when that failed. He trimmed down that version after another loss, leading to the victorious current version. “Can’t shave it now,” Thornton said afterwards. “It’s a winner.” • I think the Ilya Kovalchuk decision for Peter Chiarelli came down to this: he wasn’t…

• Predators Thinking Depth

  Paul

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  from John Glennon of the Tennessean, “We could use a tweak or two,” Preds Coach Barry Trotz said. “We’re actually scoring more goals than people thought we’d score, but we’re giving up a little more than what we want … So maybe a veteran penalty-killer or a real good faceoff guy, or maybe a guy that’s produced a little bit more (offensively).” Who’s out there? Some of the forward names getting tossed around are those from teams that have nearly been eliminated from the playoff chase — Carolina’s Ray Whitney and Matt…

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• Game 60: Habs/Bruins

  Mats Naslund

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:29 am

  I dont know about you guys but I’m still feeling great after yesterday’s refreshing win over the defending champs. From the start Montreal took the game to Pittsburgh with speed and determination. They used an aggressive forecheck, and for the first time since Martin uttered the words “puck possession”, the Canadiens delivered with crisp passes in the neutral zone, and bodies crashing the net looking for rebounds. The result was what we’ve been looking for from day 1. The Canadiens battled for rebounds that they never seem to win, and controlled long stretches…

• Game 59: Habs/Pens

  Mats Naslund

  6 Feb 2010 | 7:11 am

  What a great weekend this will be with two Canadiens matinee games and the Superbowl. Here’s hoping that it isn’t ruined by Sidney Crosby who I’m pretty sure has never played a bad game against the Canadiens in his life. Sid is having himself a whale of a season with 71 points in 56 games. More impressive is the fact the Kid has taken to scoring goals (37) with reckless abandon, convincing those who had him pegged as a set-up man to re-think their opinion. So this afternoon all of the Habs nation will be cheering in loud opposition to Sid before we change our tune in loud…

• Game 58: Habs/Bruins

  Mats Naslund

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am

  It never takes very much to set the mood for these two clubs. Living in Beantown last year I can tell you from first-hand experience that Bruins fans feel the same loathing and disgust that we feel towards them. Last year I watched a fat slob of a Broons fan swear at a middle aged French-Canadian woman and block her from passing his seat simply because she wanted to use the rest room while wearing a Habs jersey. As I was leaving TD Banknorth (suffering enough with the normal rage I feel when the Habs lose), I had a particularly hilarious Bruins fan shout me down saying it was “a long…

• Game 57: Habs/Canucks

  Mats Naslund

  2 Feb 2010 | 7:25 am

  The Habs will be in tough tonight as they face one of the league’s hottest teams in the Vancouver Canucks who have won their last 7 games. They go up against the Sedin twins who some believe came within 24 hours of potentially suiting up for the Habs this year. In itself, that is bad news. Worse however, is the news that the team’s leading goalscorer (by a huge whopping prairie mile) Michael Cammalleri will be sidelined with a knee injury for 6-8 weeks. For the NHL’s worst 5 on 5 team that is about as bad a break as it gets. One of the things I remember talking about during…

• Game 55: Habs/Lightning

  Mats Naslund

  27 Jan 2010 | 7:30 am

  The Habs will get no time to brood over their frustrating loss in Sunrise last night, as they face the other Florida franchise in Tampa this evening.  Taking care of business tonight is essential. The Habs would do well to start early and play like a team that is desperately clinging to a hope of the post season. That sentiment should start at the top. I understand that JM has been playing with a short stack this season due to many injuries, but his Carbo-esque attempts at using grinders in skill spots and vice versa needs to end. I’m going to go out on a limb here and make a…

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  PuckUpdate :: The Hockey Blog

• Devils Need To Be Active at Trade Deadline

  Steven Ovadia

  4 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am

  Everyone is looking at Atlanta, wondering where they’re going to trade Ilya Kovalchuk. But don’t forget to keep an eye on New Jersey, a team that also might be active before the trade deadline. Not so much for Kovalchuk, but for a goal-scoring center who can help out on the powerplay. I don’t think Kovalchuk is enough of a consistent two-way player for the Devils to be interested. Plus, he would be way too flashy of an acquisition for New Jersey. And of course, he’s not a center. But Matt Cullen from Carolina? He could be a good fit. He’s a play-making center…

• Improving Attendance in Colorado

  Steven Ovadia

  3 Feb 2010 | 2:51 am

  I love how Adrian Dater’s pet issue is tracking attendance at Avalanche games. Yesterday he posted some ideas on how to improve attendance. It’s interesting stuff: brighter lights around the arena; classic rock music, rather than metal; and a high definition JumboTron screen. Dater also talked to some players about the low attendance this season, with one player calling it “disappointing. Dater’s suggestions are good, but the easiest way to improve attendance is to lower ticket prices. There are tons of hockey fans in Colorado. You don’t have to sell them the…

• Rangers and Flames Trade Broken Pieces

  Steven Ovadia

  2 Feb 2010 | 3:01 am

  The Rangers completed their trade for Olli Jokinen this morning, giving up the underperforming Christopher Higgins and Ales Kotalik for Calgary’s Jokinen and Brandon Prust. Kotalik was strange for the Rangers. Brought in as a powerplay specialist, he became such a defensive liability, he found himself a consistent scratch, despite a booming shot. Also, presumably brought in because of his success on a line with Chris Drury in Buffalo, the two didn’t spend much time playing together. So the Rangers unload a healthy scratch who takes up $3 million over three years. Higgins also…

• Did the Devils Self-Coach for Sutter?

  Steven Ovadia

  28 Jan 2010 | 3:04 am

  I’ve been shocked by the struggles of the Calgary Flames, both because they seemed like a solid enough team and because coach Brent Sutter did a fantastic job in New Jersey last year. But lately, I’m wondering if he really did as good a job as we think. A large part of the Flames struggles has been an inability to clamp down on opponents. You saw it last night, where the Flames blew a two-goal lead to the Stars. Last season in New Jersey, Sutter introduced an uptempo, offensive system to the previously defensive Devils. It worked well for the Devils, and they transitioned…

• The Benefits of Benching

  Steven Ovadia

  26 Jan 2010 | 2:27 am

  I have to say, and say completely without sarcasm, that I think Tampa does a nice job with their young players. Victor Hedman was starting to look a little overwhelmed and outmatched on the ice. Coach Rick Tocchet could have yelled at him or coddled him or told him to figure it out. But instead, he benched Hedman for a game and Hedman found the experience helpful. Hedman noted being in the press box gave him a different perspective on the game. Literally. Because you can see more from above the ice than on it. Tocchet also sat Steve Stamkos a few times last season, which seemed to give him…

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  USCHO.com News

• Homegrown Talent Keys Boston College Victory

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  BOSTON — Massachusetts players helped Boston College claim its 15th Beanpot title Monday night.

• Defense Mechanism: Terriers Live and Die with Blue Line Corps

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  BOSTON — Uneven play from the Boston University defensemen ultimately led to the Terriers' demise against Boston College in the championship of the 58th Beanpot tournament, Scott Weighart reports.

• BC Returns to Top 10 Ahead of Beanpot Final

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  After a month out of the top 10, Boston College has made its way back in. The Eagles are 10th this week in the USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll, released before Monday's Beanpot championship game. Related link: USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll — Feb. 8, 2010 BC moved up four spots from last week's rankings after posting a 6-0 victory over Harvard last Monday in the Beanpot semifinals and a ...

• Harvard's Danny Biega Suspended by ECAC

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  BOSTON — Harvard freshman defenseman Danny Biega will miss Monday’s Beanpot consolation game against Northeastern after receiving a league-imposed suspension for a check from behind in Friday night’s road contest against Brown. Biega was issued a five-minute major and game misconduct by the officiating crew working the game. The game misconduct, though, does not carry with it any suspension. ...

• Beanpot Championship Notebook

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  BOSTON — Beanpot Final Notebook, by Lee Urton

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• Boston College Wins Beanpot: Notebook

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  Boston College defeated Boston University, 4-3, to win the program’s 15th tournament championship Monday night at the TD Garden. The Eagles rode a 31-save performance from tournament MVP John Muse to the victory. Muse made 33 saves in the Beanpot semifinal matchup against Harvard last Monday. His .961 save percentage in the two games also earned him the Eberly award, given to the goaltender ...

• Biega Suspended One Game by ECAC

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  The ECAC has suspended Harvard freshman defenseman Danny Biega for one game. Biega will have to sit out today's Beanpot consolation game against Northeastern. Biega was suspended for a hit from behind in the game against Brown last Friday at Meehan Auditorium. The League action was taken after a review of the incident that occurred at 17 minutes, 46 seconds of the second period. Biega received ...

• The Beanpot's Identical Twin

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  On Monday night, a famous, sparkling trophy called the Beanpot will be awarded to the best college hockey team in Boston. The trophy will be instantly recognizable to fans of Boston University or Boston College, but it is not the same one skated around the ice by the likes of Mike Eruzione, Jack O’Callahan, John Cunniff, Wayne Turner and Chris Drury. Although the tournament began in 1952, the ...

• Game Night Roundup/Analysis

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  Wrapping up the latest games, with summaries of the results, and analysis/insight from the CHN staff.

• Miami Student Manager, Son of Brian Burke, Killed in Auto Accident

  5 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  Brendan Burke, the youngest son of NHL general manager Brian Burke and a student manager for the Miami hockey team, was killed in a car accident Friday. According to police, Burke, 21, was driving under snowy conditions in Wayne County, Indiana, when his Jeep slide sideways and into the path of a pickup truck. A friend of Burke's, 18-year old Mark Reedy, was also killed in the accident. Brian ...

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  Atlanta Thrashers news

• Lehtonen practices, no timetable for NHL return

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:43 pm

  There is no timetable for goalie to play his first NHL game since April 11, 2009.

• Thrashers recall Lehtonen from AHL Chicago

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:33 am

  Thrashers goalie appeared in four games for Chicago during his two-week rehab stint.

• Thrashers take first post-Kovy home game

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:23 pm

  In their first home game without franchise player Ilya Kovalchuk, the Thrashers' two newest players provided a glimmer of hope.

• The Thrashers' narrow snow escape

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:55 pm

  The historic snowstorm that blanketed the Mid-Atlantic states this weekend nearly caught the Thrashers in its grip.

• Thrashers' game starts after delay

  6 Feb 2010 | 3:52 pm

  Snowstorms throughout the Mid-Atlantic region hamper team's return for Saturday night's game.

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  The Steel City Sports Fan (Penguins Edition)

• All Healthy??

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am

  The Penguins announced earlier this morning that they re-assigned Mark Letestu back to the AHL ... he was the last one still up to "fill in the gaps" left by injuries after Tim Wallace was re-assigned yesterday morning.I'm hoping that means we'll see Talbot Wednesday against the NY Islanders (or maybe they're psyching us all out again and it just has to do with the salary cap!)!! I guess we'll see.

• Another Sad Loss for the Hockey Community

  6 Feb 2010 | 1:47 am

  The Toronto Maple Leafs released a statement last night regarding Brendan Burke, son of Leafs GM Brian Burke.“On behalf of the entire Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Brian Burke,” the statement said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burke family during this extremely difficult time.”Brenden was involved in a car accident earlier in the day and passed away from injuries sustained from that accident. It was only a few months earlier in November 2009 that he had publically announced his sexuality in order…

• AHL Players Recalled

  5 Feb 2010 | 3:31 pm

  The Penguins recently announced that they recalled AHL forwards Mark Letestu and Tim Wallace.Both Kunitz and Talbot have been reported as out of the lineup tomorrow.

• Ray Shero on NHL Hour with Gary Bettman

  4 Feb 2010 | 2:06 pm

  NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman now broadcasts live on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice (XM Channel 204 and on SIRIUS Channel 208 as part of the “Best of XM” programming package) and NHL.com. The show will re-air on SIRIUS XM Radio, with archived shows available for ownload via podcast on NHL.com.The show encourages fans to call in with questions for the Commissioner. To submit questions to NHL Hour call 1-877-645-6696.

• Sid on SI Olympic Edition Cover (in Canada)

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:05 am

  SI Cover"Destiny's Child" (SI article)

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  Tenders Lounge

• Jean-Sébastien Giguère Comes to Toronto for a Resurrection

  reganfletcher

  31 Jan 2010 | 10:53 pm

  After watching with disdain the way fans of the Montreal Canadiens have anointed and massacred Carey Price over the past two years I now find myself at the precipice of hypocrisy as I anticipate the arrival of of Jean-Sébastien Giguère in Toronto.  After being traded today for Vesa Toskala and Jason Blake I expect to [...]

• Goalie Rosters for 2010 Olympic Hockey Teams

  reganfletcher

  1 Jan 2010 | 4:22 pm

  You can’t tell the players without a program!  For some countries competing in the Olympic hockey tournament this will quite literally be true.  So here it is, your viewing guide to Olympic goalies, 2010 edition.  Listed by groups because, let’s face it, once group play is done you won’t hear about some of these teams/players [...]

• Martin Brodeur: Best Goalie Ever (and statistical proof to back it up)

  reganfletcher

  22 Dec 2009 | 6:03 pm

  Want to start an argument amongst goalies (or non-goalies for that matter)?  Just ask them “who is the best NHL goalie ever?” Regardless of era the statistics point to one man:  Martin Brodeur.  You can talk about the neutral zone trap all you want but every goalie knows a shutout is as fragile as pond ice [...]

• Goalie Tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame

  reganfletcher

  8 Dec 2009 | 6:42 pm

  I recently took a tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto and since I was pressed for time I decided to make it a goalie-specific tour.  If you haven’t made it to the HHOF then I strongly recommend you scrounge up your pennies for a trip to Toronto to see this shrine to [...]

• Goalie Tour of Montreal Canadiens’ Centennial Exhibit in Hockey Hall of Fame

  reganfletcher

  4 Dec 2009 | 2:34 pm

  Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first game played by the Montreal Canadiens, just one month after the 50th anniversary of Canadiens’ goalie Jacques Plante first wearing a goalie mask.  I recently took a tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto where they had set up a beautiful tribute to the Habs’ [...]

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  Hockeyism

• News and Notes from the Last Week or So

  Grant

  14 Jan 2010 | 8:23 am

  “Goalgate” is the term being thrown around for the major screwup/conspiracy by FSN Pittsburgh. A producer has been suspended over this, but I’ve heard a couple people say that Gagne should get his goal. Not going to happen. From Rule 78.1 – Goals and Assists: In case of an obvious error in awarding a goal or [...]

• The NHL Network Drinking Game

  Grant

  30 Dec 2009 | 12:58 pm

        Redundant is an understatement when it comes to describing the ad blocks on the NHL Network. Instead of just sitting there, why not utilize this time between the actual programming to have some fun with your friends. I present to you… Drinking is for Everyone! – The NHL Network Drinking Game 1. ASPCA or any other animal [...]

• The Curse of the Third Jersey

  Grant

  23 Dec 2009 | 10:22 am

  Every time the Avalanche don their new alternate sweater, we are all instantly reminded of blueberries. As delicious as blueberries are in muffins and pancakes, the nickname is not an endearing one. I am among many that make it no secret how much we hate these jerseys. Not only are they unimaginative, but the swaths [...]

• Hero Worship

  Scott Thurston

  23 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pm

  I got the chance to meet my one true hockey hero this morning – Philadelphia Flyers (formerly Colorado Avalanche) forward Ian Laperriere. My daughter has a friend whose brother is a juvenile cancer survivor. Lappy is well known in our community for his work on behalf of children with serious illnesses, and that’s how [...]

• See You Later, Dater

  Grant

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:54 pm

  Adrian Dater, the Avs beat writer for the Denver Post, has deleted his Twitter account. In his blog post titled “So long Twitter“, Dater attributes his departure mostly to the controversy surrounding his tweet about the alleged shouting match involving Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf and another member of the team. The information in the [...]

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• Happy Birthday Sean

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:26 pm

  So on Sean Bergenheim's 26th Birthday, what do I decide to do? One of the toughest entries I've had to write.Partially because no one thought I'd actually ask him the question. Partially because I know he can be so much more than he is right now.Just consider it a motherly nudge Sean.So, Sean Bergenheim, A Question of Confidence at Hockeybuzz.com

• Super Bowl Party with the Boys

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:52 pm

  Today there was an open practice for Season Ticket Holders at the Nassau Coliseum. Between the freezing cold, the losing streak and it being Super Bowl Sunday, it was certainly an INTIMATE gathering of fans.While the sentiment of the players was to keep things light, you could tell by the faces of some that the extended losing streak is taking a toll.Marty Biron, the only Islander goalie with a recent win, was back on Long Island and sharing a net with Roloson and DiPietro for a final shoot out drill. On very little sleep today after last night’s dinner-dance, it was all just a blur to me.

• They Made It Seven!

  7 Feb 2010 | 5:31 am

  **Note: Here's a really good one on one with John Tavares by a fellow Blog Box buddy. Check it out. http://thehockeywriters.com/one-on-one-with-john-tavares/Much to my surprise, I was not the only yappy blogger to not attend last night's battle against Paul Maurcie's 'Canes. I waited for Tweets to come over my phone that just never did. Considering the final score, I suppose that was a blessing in disguise as I enjoyed my evening away from the rink.After reading all the recaps this morning, it truly was a blessing. Much as the blizzard missing our little corner of the east.The Hurricanes have…

• Only the Good Die Young

  6 Feb 2010 | 11:06 am

  My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Brian Burke and his family on the tragic and sudden loss of his son, Brandon Burke. There are never enough appropriate words in a situation such as this.

• Growing Pains are Groaning Pains

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:36 am

  The biggest problem I have with sitting on the couch watching an Islanders game with my husband nowadays is listening to him complain. I guess I’m used to sitting in silence and just complaining in my head. I did a lot of that last night watching the Isles face Tampa Bay, a team that I still harbor a lot of resentment against for screwing up my playoff plans in 2004.With the 2004 NHL 7th Man Award winner, Dr. David Lubin, in the St. Pete Times Forum sending me text messages and hanging out on a Blogger 4-Way Cover-It-Live conversation, I found myself at first getting frustrated and then…

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• Sorry Canucks Fans - No Art Ross for Henrik Sedin This Year

  admin

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:30 pm

  Just a couple of short weeks ago Vancouver Canucks fans were abuzz with excitement. Henrik Sedin was atop the scoring race with a healthy lead over potential Art Ross candidates like Joe Thornton, Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. Of course it is natural to be excited when one of your team's players leads the league in scoring, but considering that no Vancouver Canuck has ever finished the season atop the scoring race (Markus Naslund was the only one to come close) fans and media alike were abuzz with the possibility that Henrik could capture the 2010 Art Ross Trophy. Henrik, up until now…

• Ilya Kovalchuk Devils Jersey

  admin

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:40 pm

  Check out our selection of superstar sniper Ilya Kovalchuk Devils jerseys below: Devils KOVALCHUK Jersey Customization   $35.00 Vintage New Jersey Devils KOVALCHUK hockey jersey XL   $202.50   Back to New Jersey Devils Jerseys   For the past 15 years the New Jersey Devils have been one of the most consistent forces in the NHL. Led by all time NHL wins and shutout leader

• Crosby vs. Ovechkin - Who is the Biggest Star in the NHL Today?

  admin

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:47 am

  There is arguably no hotter debate in the game of hockey today than Crosby vs. Ovechkin. Before these two incredible athletes ever suited up for an NHL game hockey pundits around the world were speculating on which one would become a bigger hockey superstar. Even fate lent a hand in adding fuel to the fire of this match-up. The NHL lockout in 2004-05 season ended up having at least one beneficial side-effect. It delayed Ovechkin’s entry into the NHL by one year, setting up perhaps the greatest rookie rivalry in the history of the game, as he and Sidney Crosby became NHL freshmen in the…

• 2009-10 NHL Season Predictions - Eastern Conference

  admin

  4 Oct 2009 | 12:04 pm

  Okay, the other day I put together my rankings and 2009-10 NHL season predictions for the Western Conference. I managed to get that one in under the wire before the puck drop October 1st. However, I have been pretty busy watching, listening to, reading about, and basically living hockey for the past few days so I am a few days behind on getting my Eastern Conference preview up. Sorry 'bout that. Keep in mind that these rankings don't necessarily reflect how I expect the actually standings to wind up. The NHL's silly rule that division winners are automatically ranked in the top 3 in the…

• John Tavares Scores Goal In First NHL Game

  admin

  3 Oct 2009 | 5:41 pm

  Though a player's first game is obviously not going to be indicative of an entire career, there is something to be said for getting things started off right. Tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins John Tavares joined players like Islanders legend Mike Bossy and Penguins great Mario Lemieux by scoring in his first NHL game. As of this writing Tavares is on an 82 goal pace this season. Watch out Ovechkin, you've got some competition for the Rocket Richard Trophy this year! I'll have the video of Tavare's first NHL goal up later tonight. Check out our selection of John Tavares Jerseys Related…

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• Gainey Set To Resign As GM Of Canadiens

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:49 pm

  The Montreal Canadiens have called a news conference for 4pm et/1pm pt where they will announce that Bob Gainey is stepping down as general manager of the hockey club. Assistant general manager Pierre Gauthier will take over the duties on an interim basis.4 Vote(s)

• Toskala Still Wants To Be A Starter

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:09 am

  Expunging his Maple Leafs tenure from memory is understandable for Toskala, whose forgettable stint with Toronto ended Jan. 31 when he was traded to the Ducks with winger Jason Blake for goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere. Toskala will serve as backup to Jonas Hiller, a scenario that probably won't last beyond this season because Toskala's contract will expire, and keeping him as a backup seems u4 Vote(s)

• NHL Weekend Notes

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:07 am

  Pierre LeBrun recaps the best hockey news and information from the weekend including the Kovalchuk trade, Emery possibly re-signing with the Flyers, possible trades from the Hurricanes and more.4 Vote(s)

• Ownership Problems In Atlanta Need To Be Fixed

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:03 am

  "Ultimately, the ownership situation has to be straightened out," Bettman told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "It's difficult to operate a franchise when owners aren't getting along. It's even more difficult in a recession climate. A team has to be at its very best. Issues have to be resolved and everybody has to be together so they can interact with fans. But that's difficult when the owners4 Vote(s)

• The HotStove For February 6, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  The panel discusses and analyzes the Ilya Kovalchuk trade during the February 6, 2010 edition of the Hotstove.4 Vote(s)

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• Tuesday's news: To trade, or not to trade, that is the question all around the NHL

  Dirk Hoag

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am

  With the NHL standings typically jam-packed around the #8 and final playoff position in both conferences, the question in many cities is whether or not their GM's should pick up a difference-making player to bolster their team's chances for a long playoff run, or pack it in and obtain some value that will pay off down the road. This morning after the jump, we've got that question being raised, as well as reaction to major changes in Montreal, and an ugly confrontation between a blogger and Mike Milbury at Sunday's Washington/Pittsburgh game... Predators News Callin’ It As I See It: A…

• Predators Game Day Preview: Predators @ Islanders

  Chris Burton

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm

  More photos » Paul J. Bereswill - AP The Preds take on Rick DiPietro and the Islanders tonight in New York. Browse more photos » The Nashville Predators battle the New York Islanders this evening, in a game pitting two of the league's surprises this year. The Predators, 31-22-4 with 66 points are hanging on to the 8th and final playoff spot in the West, while the Islanders sit a mere five points out of eighth in the East with a 23-27-8 mark and 54 points. Swing by Lighthouse Hockey to catch up on some Islanders news. Tonight marks the beginning of a four game Eastern…

• Cal O'Reilly, finally an NHL regular with Nashville?

  Dirk Hoag

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:48 pm

  More photos » Jerry S. Mendoza - AP Browse more photos » By sticking with the Nashville Predators after a number of injured teammates returned to the lineup, Cal O'Reilly now has enough NHL experience to qualify for waivers, and it appears that he'll stick in Nashville for the time being. It's a fine achievement for a guy who's ridden the Milwaukee/Nashville express quite a bit in recent years. Today on the Thom Abraham Show, Cal (coming off a 3-assist night vs. San Jose) talked about his plans for the Olympic break, and how the Predators appear to be set up for a busy…

• All signs point to Bridgestone as Nashville Predators arena sponsor, despite official "no comment"

  Dirk Hoag

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:27 pm

  Despite "no comment" responses from officials with both the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone about a potential arena naming rights deal in the making (as reported by Brandon Gee at the Nashville Business Journal earlier today), evidence continues to mount that Bridgestone will indeed take over as the naming sponsor for the Predators' arena (currently the Sommet Center) in the near future. CoolSprings.com, which first broke this story last Friday, posted a series of internet domain registrations that have been made in recent weeks by Bridgestone, presumably reserving them for use relative…

• 5 Questions with a New York Islanders blogger

  Chris Burton

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:36 am

  More photos » Chris O'Meara - AP 4 days ago: New York Islanders left winger John Tavares (91) get hit with a first-period slap shot in front of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Antero Nittymaki (30), of Finland, during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Browse more photos » Before tomorrow night's game against the New York Islanders, Lighthouse Hockey's managing editor Dominik was kind enough to talk to me about the Islanders, John Tavares, Rick DiPietro, and more. The Islanders are in the middle of a playoff chase, but have…

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• Winter Olympics Hockey 2010 | Vancouver

  brett

  28 Jan 2010 | 11:32 am

  A look at Groups A, B, and C for Round 1 of Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver: At first glance, Group A looks as though it was constructed solely to ensure favorable North American TV ratings!  As with the recently concluded World Junior Championships, home nation favorite Canada and USA should advance to the medal rounds with 3-0/2-1 records after trouncing weak sisters Norway and Switzerland.  How convenient for NBC and its sponsors! Group B boasts the trendy gold medal favorite in star-studded Russia. Though the defending World Champions count four of the…

• Winter Olympics Hockey | Vancouver 2010

  brett

  14 Nov 2009 | 10:22 am

  2006 finish in Torino Games: 1st; Gold medalists Top 12 Roster Selections for Sweden 1. N. Lidstrom - D, Detroit 2. H. Zetterberg - C, Detroit 3. H. Lundqvist - G, New York (R) 4. D. Alfredsson - RW, Ottawa 5. P. Forsberg - C, Modo (SWE) 6. D. Sedin - LW, Vancouver 7. H. Sedin - C, Vancouver 8. M. Ohlund - D, Tampa Bay 9.  L. Eriksson - RW, Dallas 10. N. Backstrom - C, Washington 11. N. Kronwall - D, Detroit 12. T. Holmstrom - RW, Detroit

• HOF “Class of ‘09″ begins with “Class”

  brett

  9 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pm

  Four players, each of whom’s NHL career spanned three decades, will deservedly take a place alongside the game’s immortals in Toronto this week: Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille, Brett Hull, and Brian Leetch. Each man left his name on Lord Stanley’s Cup and authored countless indelible memories for hockey fans from L.A. to New York. Additionally, the game of hockey could not ask for four more honorable or classy gentlemen as community ambassadors. The following are my top memories of each legend: Leetch : Simply put, Leetch must be counted among the top four skating defensemen…

• THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! Game 7…

  brett

  12 Jun 2009 | 4:36 pm

  This is drama, this is life, this is hockey: Game 7. I’ve gained such an appreciation for Detroit’s Swedes over the past few seasons. Nick Lidstrom plays one of the toughest positions in sports so effortlessly, and Henrik Zetterberg conjures memories of my favorite player ever, and perhaps his very own boyhood idol, Peter Forsberg (sorry Wings fans, but he was THE best and you know that’s why you loved to hate him!). In Sweden, there is one way to play hockey: completely. Accountable on both ends of the ice, to your team, to yourself. The reigning gold medalists and Cup…

• Good Morning, Stockholm!

  brett

  30 Apr 2009 | 7:19 am

  The reigning Stanley Cup Champion Detriot Red Wings are on a collision course with the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL’s Western Conference. This should come as no surprise to fans of international hockey. Team Sweden runs the most effective system in the entire world of hockey. Predicated on puck possession, speed, and defensive discipline, “Tre Kronor” perfected their style of play in the early 1970’s while competing against the dominant Soviet Red Army empire. Even today, Sweden remains a force on the international scene having won the most recent Olympic gold at…

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• Jeff Carter Hits Anssi Salmela

  Tyler

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:48 am

  The barrage of head injuries continues in the National Hockey League this season.  The latest victim of a headshot is New Jersey Devils forward Anssi Salmela, who was caught high by a shoulder from Philadelphia’s Jeff Carter after scoring a goal on Michael Leighton. After watching the replays from different angles (as shown in the video below) I believe that Carter hit Salmela with a clean shoulder that appears (as of the second replay angle @ 4:30-4:31) to hit Salmela in his shoulder before following through to high and extending his elbow post contact. This hit was obviously not…

• Reebok Revoke Goalie Pads

  Tyler

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  This review of Reebok Revoke Goalie Pads was contributed by Goaltender Mark Russo. In recent years Reebok (formerly known as “RBK”) has successfully entered the goaltending equipment category, offering varying price points, protection, and styles to fit every  level of goaltender.  Part of the company’s success has come from tremendous visibility in the professional ranks, with NHL stars like Roberto Luongo, Marty Turco, Ryan Miller, and Marc Andre Fleury wearing and promoting the Reebok brand. Introducing new styles with advancements in protection and stylish graphics is part of…

• Colton Orr Fights Matt Carkner

  Tyler

  7 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am

  In last night’s game Toronto’s Colton Orr and Ottawa’s Matt Carkner fought for the third time this season.  A head injury was incurred during this fight and the fight was clearly staged. Read on to watch the video and please comment with your thoughts and opinions of this fight versus head shots from a body check. A Staged Fight, No Doubt This is one of those hockey fights that the NHL is supposedly trying to get rid of – the staged fight. Here is an excerpt  on the matter from the NHL meeting last year: “The presentation (Monday) on our stats, the history of…

• Most Points By A Goaltender In A Single Game

  Tyler

  2 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  We learned last week that most hockey fans tend not to think about their goaltender as a captain of an NHL team. Well, I think we can safely add that most do not think of the goalie as a player who produces offensively either. However,  on February 10, 1993, Jeff Reese of the Calgary Flames had a monumental night in a 13-1 drubbing of the San Jose Sharks. 3 Assists For Reese On that night, Jeff Reese managed to assist on three of the Flames’ thirteen goals, helping Calgary to it’s fifth consecutive win. During that game Reese’s opposing goaltender was Arturs Irbe, who was…

• The Largest Margin Of Victory In NHL History

  Tyler

  1 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  During the second World War, several NHL players were called into active duty leaving some teams short handed for the hockey season.  In 1944, the New York Rangers were especially bad. The team went winless in the first 15 games, won just 6 games the entire season, and were victims of blow-out scores on several occasions. Goaltender Ken McAuley amassed a record Goals Against Average of 6.24, giving up 310 Goals in just 50 Games. Surprisingly, the 23 year-old McAuley played all 50 games that season and was even brought back the following season, where he played 48 games for the Rangers. The…

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• Consider Taking on Jaroslav Halak or Josh Harding

  Schrembs

  15 Jan 2010 | 12:06 pm

  No matter what kind of fantasy hockey league you are in, there are always people on the lookout for goaltenders. If you fall into this category, take note. Over the past several months, we have heard rumors surrounding goaltenders Jaroslav Halak and Josh Harding. The Halak rumors are far more intense at this point in time, so fantasy managers, especially in keeper leagues may want to consider making a play for Jaro Halak. Halak has been playing 2nd fiddle to Carey Price in Montreal for the past couple years, however, Price’s inconsistencies has allowed Halak to showcase his talents and…

• Take a Chance on Rob Schremp

  Schrembs

  7 Jan 2010 | 9:40 am

  Fantasy managers savvy to the up and coming talent in the NHL have certainly heard the name Rob Schremp being thrown around over the past several seasons. Perhaps some have seen the video of his crafty “stickmanship” during a Skills Competition in Wilkes-Barre. There’s little doubt in anyone’s mind that he is a crafty player with the potential to put up big numbers, however, his game has not transferred as well to the NHL as some had hoped, so he hasn’t gotten the recognition he may have deserved over the past two seasons. This season started off similarly for Schremp with the…

• Add Backup Goaltenders to Olympic Starters

  Schrembs

  4 Jan 2010 | 12:35 pm

  With the 2010 Winter Olympics fast approaching, it’s time to consider how the games will impact our fantasy rosters. While it certainly won’t have much of an impact if a forward or defenseman misses a game or two, fantasy managers who own an Olympic goaltender should consider adding their backup for the next month of play. It’s not uncommon to see NHL coaches give their Olympic tenders some time off in the weeks leading up to the games. With that being said, it may be worth adding his backup as an insurance policy in case you’re a manager in a league that requires a…

• Stash Jason Williams on IR in Deeper Fantasy Hockey Leagues

  Schrembs

  31 Dec 2009 | 3:35 pm

  Photo by: Quadzilla99 Red Wings right winger Jason Williams is probably available in your moderate to deep fantasy league. Do yourself a favor: snatch him up and stash him on IR. He’s at an ultra-thin right wing position and there’s a good chance he’ll jump right into the 2nd line power play unit for Detroit. Don’t expect Dan Cleary to be floating around on the waiver wire (if he is, certainly snatch him up ahead of Williams). Fantasy hockey managers have become fairly savvy to the production possibilities from the later bloomer, but at least with Williams, he could…

• Consider David Perron in Keeper Leagues

  Schrembs

  30 Dec 2009 | 1:12 pm

  For those fantasy hockey managers participating in keeper leagues this season, it should be worth noting the situation that up-and-coming winger David Perron finds himself in. Perron is a left winger for the Blues, and at the end of this season, St. Louis will have some decisions to make with their veteran leaders in Paul Kariya and Keith Tkachuk. Both players see time at left wing, but both are getting up there in age, and with the strong youth movement currently taking place in St. Louis, the Blues may have to trim the fat a bit to make room for players like Perron to get their NHL legs. If…

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• The All-Stache Team

  admin

  29 Jan 2010 | 1:52 pm

  The playoff beard. It is a timeless hockey tradition that has lasted through the generations. It is a piece of hockey lore and it will be around until the game ceases to exist. It is hockey. The playoff beard may in fact be the finest tradition in all of sports. But you cannot really have a playoff beard without one important ingredient…the mustache. This fantastic piece of facial hair is essential to the beard, but it is often underutilized by itself. So with that, I would like to introduce my All-Stache Team… Mustache or no, Chico always has a place in my net. You will not…

• Support the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program

  admin

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:17 pm

  Remember that now through February, proceeds from all PondRocket apparel sales will be donated to the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program. Here’s your chance to assist a great hockey program of US soldiers…and look good doing it! Get Your Gear Today! For more information about the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, visit www.usawarriors.goalline.ca

• Time Machine

  admin

  17 Jan 2010 | 1:57 pm

  I was rummaging through some boxes the other day, looking for nothing in particular. Just as I was about to stop and do something productive with my afternoon, I found what I wasn’t looking for…a time machine! Well, not a true time machine, but I did find my very first team jersey, and it did take me for a trip down memory lane. When I was 8, I started to play the game that would guide my life. As I held this jersey in my hands, I thought about my first coach (Coach Siuda), my first game (was so nervous I got sick to my stomach) and how much the game meant to me then & means to me…

• PondRocket Partners with the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program

  admin

  3 Jan 2010 | 9:50 pm

  One of the reasons behind starting a hockey apparel company was to give back to the game that has given so much to me.  I am thrilled to announce our first partnership that will assist this initiative. I would like to introduce you to the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program.  The USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program has been organized to operate exclusively for the charitable and educational purposes of the United States Military personnel wounded in defense of the United States of America. The mission is to organize and administer an ice hockey program that provides recreational, therapeutical…

• Merry Christmas to all!

  admin

  23 Dec 2009 | 9:41 pm

  As Santa is double checking his list and prepping the sleigh for hard nights work, it is hard to believe that Christmas is upon us. And as I sit here next to the ole tree I got to thinking…nothing says “Merry Christmas” like the old NJ Devils jerseys. What a thing of beauty they were!   My boy Chico Resch sporting the old brown pads and looking absolutely dynamite. Simplicity at its finest. And notice no ads on the boards…miss those days.  When are these guys gonna wise up and get back to the red & green full time? Gorgeous! Ah, the “Little Ball of…