It's just too easy to rip sporting officials sometimes. We've always been taught otherwise, but when you're right you're right, and when you're wrong... you're allowing goals to pass through the side of the net.
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Brad Richards is showing that he was a better deadline accusation than the Sharks Brian Campbell, at least in the playoffs. Even though Richards didn't play a great game in the first game he came out firing on all cylinders in the third period of game two. He first tied the game 2-2 when Joe   more...
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In the middle of the NHL Playoffs, FIO staff writer Rob Edwards has already started to look ahead to the hockey offseaon and next year. Creating somewhat of a wish list, Edwards lays the foundation of some of the things he'd like to see happen in the NHL. From more TV time to Rick Nash playing   more...
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Up until this point in the playoffs, things have gone pretty much the way I expected. The one thing I wasn't expecting, was how well the Dallas Stars would be playing.
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Enjoy this weeks musings on all things related to the NHL [Runs 20min].Topics include: * Is the Glow Puck is BAAACK? Clearly there are better ways to pimp the NHL, but is this, and focusing on Sidney Crosby all part of the problem and not the solution? * More vacancies than Detroit Motels:   more...
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With three series in the bag, whats left for the interest of NHL fans? (Runs 20.5mins)Topics: * Why are the Wings and Pens are so dominant? * How the class nerd is a lot like Dallas -- identity=victory! * Is Price the issue in Montreal, or is Philly just a good team?
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Examining some of the trade rumors floating over the heads of certain NHL players. Who will be moved? Where to? For who? Will nothing major even go down when all is said and done? Only time will tell, but that doesn't mean we can't get all worked up in the meantime!
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The Conference Finals start tomorrow, and here is everything you need to know in easy-listening form. [Runs 21mins.]Topics: * The Dumpster Fire Report: Leafs fire lame duck coach. So what??? * From the Crapper to the Cup? Can Philly take down the Penguins in the East Conf. Final? * Detty   more...
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We are just about 24 hours away from the NHL's 3 PM Trade Deadline, so with no other lead in than that, here are the latest rumors from around league?
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A look at the Tampa Bay Lightning and the tough choices Jay Feaster has ahead of him to create some cap space. A run through of how the Bolts got into salary cap trouble right from birth of the new NHL CBA.
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What will the Flyers do? A few weeks ago, when they sat near the top of the Eastern Conference, they figured to make a couple of small moves to gear up for the home stretch. Now, as they slip out of playoff contention, they could either go for broke and make some big moves, or do absolutely   more...
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As much as we expected a few big names to move before the NHL trade dealine, I'm not alone feeling a bit overwhelmed with the magnitude of trade-deadline player transactions. Get all your analysis here.
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Despite talk to the contrary, The Montreal Gazette's Pat Hickey believes that there's is little to no chance that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vincent Lecavalier will be traded to the Montreal Canadiens.
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Lately, the talk in Phoenix has been goaltending, however a new development might cause a dustup in the valley.The Tampa Bay Lightning need to clear cap space because their top three forwards hold $22 million against the cap. Because of the Lightning's success, their players in the development   more...
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League sources tell the Ottawa Sun that Tampa Bay's Brad Richards is being shopped as of this draft weekend. This could be in large part true due to the signing of centre Chris Gratton last week. GM Jay Feaster knows that he has cap trouble with both Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St.Louis, Richards   more...
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