All Kathryn Tappen
from Melissa Hoppert of Slap Shoat at the NY Times, Since joining NHL Network in July after five years at NESN, Kathryn Tappen has become one of the league’s most recognizable faces. Tappen, 30, hosts the nightly highlight show “NHL Tonight” and is a co-host for special events, holding her own among former coaches and players like Barry Melrose and Kevin Weekes...
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Your NHL announcing schedule for 2/7 - 2/12
Plenty of games across NBC, NBCSN, and NHL Net for your enjoyment this week...
Tuesday February 7
Los Angeles Kings @ Tampa Bay Lightning (NBCSN 7:30PM) Mike Emrick, Brian Engblom
Wednesday February 8
Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres (NBCSN 7:30PM) Mike Emrick, Eddie Olczyk, Pierre McGuire
Calgary Flames @ San Jose Sharks (NBCSN 10PM) TBD
Thursday February 9
Toronto Maple...
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Lundqvist rules rival
The first day of Henrik Lundqvist’s NHL career was Oct. 5, 2005, when the as yet uncrowned goaltender acted as backup to Kevin Weekes for the Rangers’ opener in Philadelphia, which signified the return of the NHL following the 2004-05 canceled season.
“It was surreal to be part of...
Via New York Rangers ? New York Post
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7 days ago
Video: Careless plays have no place
Video: Jeremy Roenick and Kevin Weekes agree in the 3-game suspensions handed down to Alex Ovechkin and Andrew Ference. (NBC Sports)
Via MSNBC
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19 days ago
Kevin Weekes on Devils’ Marty Brodeur: Refusal to adapt to changing NHL led to decline
Kevin Weekes, an analyst for CBC Sports and NHL Network, backed up Martin Brodeur with the New Jersey Devils from 2007-09. He also played 11 years in the NHL, so he knows a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to the changing times of goalies in the League — both in equipment and rules.
Weekes appeared on Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio on Tuesday, and offered a blunt assessment...
Via Puck Daddy
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26 days ago
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Kevin Weekes; transcending sports; what makes an MVP?
It's a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more:
Special Guest Stars: Kevin Weekes of CBC Hockey Night In Canada, NHL Network,Versus Overtime and MSG Hockey Night Live talks Marty Brodeur and race in hockey.
• In which Marek and Wysh discuss what makes an MVP an MVP.
• The final word on the...
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26 days ago
Video- Five Vezina Candidates
Kevin Weekes picks his top five candidates at the half way point of the NHL season.
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January 11, 2012
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January 11, 2012
More TheNYRBlog Readers Enjoying Winter Classic
Yesterday, I posted a number of pics of TheNYRBlog readers enjoying the Winter Classic, well here's a few more:First, Dennis C. sends me a pic of him and former Flyers enforcer Dave Shultz at McFadden's Bar in Citizens Bank Park...Adam M. e-mails me a pic of him celebrating the Rangers victory in CBP...Readers Brent and Steve tweet me a pic of them and their boys enjoying...
Via NY Rangers Blog
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
NHL Network is Providing Wall to Wall Coverage of the 2012 Winter Classic
The NHL Networks complete coverage of the 2012 Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers began on Thursday night and will run until Monday's post-game show.NHL network will broadcast its shows daily Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. From NHL.com, "Deb Placey, EJ Hradek and Bill Pidto will bring the popular daily afternoon show NHL LIVE to Philadelphia...
Via PredsOnTheGlass
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
Video: Both players often to blame for dangerous hits
NHL analysts Jeremy Roenick and Kevin Weekes discuss who's at fault on borderline hits. (NBC Sports)
Via MSNBC
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December 13, 2011
Pavel Update and Giving Credit Where It's Due
We've attacked Kevin Weekes and Puck Daddy plenty of times in the past about the lack of respect and acknowledgment that Jimmy Howard deserves this season for his stellar play. Well, for as much grief as we've given, if we are going to be honest in our blogging here (and we try to be about everything other than the Blackhawks), then we have go give credit where it's...
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Give Em' Your Grrrr Face!
The last time Ty Conklin played he let the only winless team in the NHL run right over him. The last time Conklin played the Avalanche he provided the Wings with a brilliant 29 save shutout. Let’s hope that the winning Conklin returns to the net tonight and gets us win #8
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Since the Wings started this win streak every analyst, commentator or local...
Via Nightmare on Helm Street
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December 04, 2011
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December 04, 2011
Power Ranking Of Team Goaltending
Kevin Weekes of CBC ranks the NHL team goaltending this week… 1. BOSTON BRUINS Timmy Thomas is well, Timmy Thomas! Tuukka Rask is awesome in his role and has a great attitude. What more can you ask? He’ll be a stud whenever he gets his chance to be Numero Uno.
5. SAN JOSE SHARKS Antti Niemi is back in a big way. I loved his dominant game against his former Stanley Cup...
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December 01, 2011
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December 01, 2011
Shawn Horcoff on CBC After Hours
Edmonton Oilers’ captain Shawn Horcoff was the guest on after hours with Scott Oakes and Kevin Weekes Saturday night. Horcoff discusses that talent on his team, answers tweeted questions from fans and discusses his team’s chances to make the playoffs this season.
Continue reading "Shawn Horcoff on CBC After Hours"
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November 20, 2011
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November 20, 2011
Video- It Takes A Goalie To Know A Goalie
Kevin Weekes names his top 8 goalies at this point in the NHL.
Via Kukla's Korner
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November 08, 2011
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November 08, 2011
Arguments I Hate: “Vancouver is a Goalie Graveyard”
Today is the first installment of a new feature I like to call “Arguments I Hate”. The premise is simple. I will present something that a lot of people say or believe is true, and tell you why it’s nonsense. Today we’ll look at the assertion that Vancouver is a ‘goalie graveyard’.
The term ‘goalie graveyard’ was a term first coined...
Via Rob The Hockey Guy
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October 30, 2011
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October 30, 2011
Ryan Smyth on CBC After Hours
The Edmonton Oilers and the city of Edmonton were proud to welcome home Ryan Smyth with open arms this summer, but it was also the media that looked forward to interviews and post games with the man who literally bleeds for his team and goes back for more.
On CBC after hours this Saturday, Smyth spoke with Scott Oakes and Kevin Weekes on a variety of topics in front of several...
Via Kukla's Korner
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October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
Impossible to question
By Kevin Weekes - NHL Network Analyst / Weekes on the Web
There's no denying the skill of Jaromir Jagr. But something people either ignore or don't know about is the man's work ethic.
When we were teammates with the Ranger...
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October 19, 2011
Devils Special Teams Are A Strength Early On
The New Jersey Devils began last season 0-5-2, dooming them to miss the playoffs for the first time since 1995-96. Determined to stop the bleeding early, the Devils came out swinging in their 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. New Jersey used hard work and solid special teams play to even their record at home and overall at 1-1.
It was obvious there were first game...
Via Rant Sports
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
Hate Breeds Hate
Not one week ago I wrote a blog on how disappointing it was for a fan to, in an act of racial prejudice and taunting, throw a banana peel at Wayne Simmonds, an African-Canadian hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers. It was an act that mirrored similar incidents in the past with black players. Georges Laraque alleges that Sean Avery once called him a “monkey”,...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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September 26, 2011
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September 26, 2011
Simmonds stares down racism and scores
BY KYLE BAUER
Last night, an exhibition game between the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers in London, Ontario experienced an unfortunate and controversial moment. Wayne Simmonds, an African-Canadian forward for the Flyers was charging down the ice on Red Wings goaltender Jordan Pearce in the shootout, when a fan chucked a banana peel onto the ice in his direction. Simmonds...
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September 23, 2011
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September 23, 2011
Willie O’Ree to Lead NHL Delegation at Congressional Black Caucus
NEW YORK (September 20, 2011)— The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced plans to send representatives and hockey ambassadors to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 41st Annual Legislative Conference, marking the first time the hockey community has had a formal presence at the annual public policy gathering.
Among those in attendance will be NHL legend...
Via Kukla's Korner
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
Tuesday Ranger Reads
Here is your daily collection of Ranger links:
With solid defensive depth, Blue Seat Blogs wonders if one becomes trade bait if many of them succeed early on, particularly Michael Del Zotto and Tim Erixon.
Rangers' prospects are succeeding at their respective World Junior evaluation camps.
At the Goal Line Report on Kukla's Korner, I conducted an interview...
Via The Rangers Tribune
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August 09, 2011
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August 09, 2011
From the Ice to the Booth: An Interview with Kevin Weekes
When you’re a hockey player growing up in Canada, your dream is to make it into the National Hockey League and win a Stanley Cup.
While this person did not win a Stanley Cup, he was an NHL netminder for the better part of 12 seasons and has now established himself as one of the top analysts in the game.
The man I am talking about is Kevin Weekes. Weekes, who played for the...
Via Kukla's Korner
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August 08, 2011
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August 08, 2011
Spanning the Rivalries
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Hockey in the New York metropolitan area is unique when you consider it is the only market to house three NHL teams.
Kevin Weekes and Mike Mottau have played for all three -- the Ne...
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August 01, 2011
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