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Blue Jackets 3, Canes 2

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Carolina Hurricanes went into the game with an 11-game winless streak and without forwards Eric Staal and Ray Whitney. And after the first 7 1-2 minutes Saturday, they were playing without goaltender Cam Ward, who suffered that coach Paul Maurice called a "...
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Preview: Introducing the 2009-10 Columbus Blue Jackets!

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NHL season previews often sell you an impressive bill of goods before you realize, at the end of the season, you're holding an empty box. Which makes using advertisements and infomercials the appropriate template for Puck Daddy's 2009-10 NHL Season Previews, presented each...
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NHL Morning Papers (Sunday Edition): Another take on the Dany Heatley controversy, Ryan Smyth could have acted like Heatley and did the Rangers break the code by signing Donald Brashear?

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NHL Free Agency With the signing of Rick Nash to a long-term deal, the Blue Jackets may now have a far better chance of attracting talent to Columbus, opines Aaron Portzline. The Wings are working on a deal with Jiri Hudler, while also looking to add a forward through free agency...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/07...
 

Ward's injury has surreal feel to it

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's not good. You could tell by the somber looks on the faces, the tone of voice, the frowns around the Canes' locker room after Saturday's game. Cam Ward's leg injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets was serious -- certainly serious enough...
>> blogs.newsobserver.com/canes/w...
 

Fantasy Hockey 101: Back to The Stevens and LSHL Leagues

Time to take another look at two of the best leagues The NHL Arena has to offer. Movers, shakers, and much more!
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On the Beat: Lalime and Hedberg starting tonight, Leopold could be on block and Brassard may be on top line

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Both Kari Lehtonen (back)A and Mathieu Schneider (hip)A are not playing for the Thrashers tonight.A The way the Thrashers are playing, they should be just fine tonight. Patrick Lalime is starting tonight for the Sabres.A Just giving Ryan Miller ...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2008/11...
 

The NHL: What I`d Like to See...

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...
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

Monday Ice Water Cooler

Looking back at the All Star Game...then ahead to the rest of the regular season and then some!! To Infinity and BEYOND!!!
>> thenhlarenaprogram.blogspot.com/2008/01...
 

Fedor Tyutin...

The Columbus Blue Jackets clinched a playoff berth today when their game against Chicago went to overtime. They sealed the deal with a shootout win. Rick Nash, Jonathan Toews and Pat Kane missed, but Fedor Tyutin, the second Columbus shooter, scored.Also, today, I was listening to...
>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2009/04...
 

On the Beat: Ryan Getzlaf knows who to impress

What team beat writers are saying early this Ryan Getzlaf has sure performed well
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/01...
 

NHL Playoffs 1st Round Predictions

I realize that the playoffs actually started last night but I had a big test at 8 AM this morning. So, a little belated, (and taking last night's 4 games into consideration) here are my 1st round predictions!WESTERN CONFERENCE DUCKS-SHARKSWhile the Anaheim Ducks are currently on...
>> thesportsflow.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

NHL Free Agency: Which Team Made the Best Long-Term Investment?

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by Adam GretzFiled under: NHL Free Agency, NHL EconomicsSince free agency started on July 1, the 30 NHL teams have invested over $400 million, whether it be signing an incoming free agent, or locking up their own players to long-term contracts. If history has shown us anything, it...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/07...
 

The Injury Bug Has Hit

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The Hockey Counselor is IN:It seems like every team in the NHL has been hit with a major injury, I can't remember the last time there were this many superstars out with injuries. Names like Ovechkin, Malkin, Savard, Kovalchuk, Luongo, Gonchar, Staal (Eric), among others are all...
>> fantasysportscounselor.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Puck Daddy chats with Jackets' R.J. Umberger about East vs. West, legal hits to head and why Pittsburgh's the best sports town

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R.J. Umberger(notes) had the best goal-scoring season of his career (26) in what was the most memorable season in Columbus Blue Jackets franchise history: Their 2008-09 maiden voyage to the Stanley Cup playoffs. It was his first season with the Blue Jackets, though not his first season...
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The 5-Hole, CBJ News and Notes - 11/11/08

Every Tuesday, WFNY's The 5-Hole brings you up to date with the goings-on of the CBJa?? The Week That Was Week: 3-0-0, 6 points Overall: 7-6-2, 16 points (3rd division; 9th conference) What a difference a week makes. The Blue Jackets are getting healthy, scoring goals, and managed...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=4888...
 

Morning Papers: Western Conference

Eric Francis notes that the Flames are teetering on the brink of the NHL elite. He has a nomination for creepiest quote of the year, and I have to agree ?when Roberto Luongo made the following declaration following one of his last practices before returning to the lineup: ?I pounded it pretty ...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/01...
 

The Roots of the Beard

?Nobody can be successful if he doesn?t love his work, love his job.? - David Sarnoff And yes, I love this job. Thanks to Alin Mateescu and staff for bringing me to RMT. Arguably, the best fan-centric franchise in the NHL resides at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. In...
>> rumormethis.com/talking...
 

State of the Central Division (First Edition)

Each week, talented bloggersA with team-specific daily blogsA will write a short synopsis on the state of the team that theyA follow.A Every week, one of the six NHL divisions will be featured on Illegal Curve, with the cycle continuing in order throughout the remainder of the season...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2008/12...
 

Eric Smith: Blue Jacket Management Joins Me On Fire The Cannon Podcast

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As the dog days of summer are upon us and the days seem to be dragging by to get us to training camp, getting a chance to talk to management about the Blue Jackets moves this off season will help give CBJ fans there fix. Assistant General Manager Chris MacFarland will join me tonight...
>> www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.ph...
 

Your Notes from the Garden...

A few notes follow from the home opener at Madison Square Garden. It was the 3rd straight home opener I have attended (the previous two also being season openers) and the first in which a Czech player did not score a goal in under 30 seconds. First off, I think either Aaron Voros or...
>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2008/10...
 

Columbus Blue Jackets: A 2009-2010 Breakdown

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Well the dog days of of August are fully upon us and Though there's no lack of speculation and rumor swirling around, actual news is hard to come by. As such I thought I'd try my hand at analyzing the 09-10 version of the Jackets. Offense: Derrick Brassard, penciled as the...
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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Grading the Blues/Leafs trade, Habs react to own-goal and Gretzky returns to MSG

Here are the morning papers for Tuesday the 25th of November: J.S. Giguere thinks last night's 4-1 win over Colorado was the Ducks' most complete effort of the season, writes Chris Foster.A Teemu Selanne's two power play goals didn't hurt either. Thrashers coach John...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2008/11...
 

No, I'm Not Saying What You Think I'm Saying...

Tonight's 2-1 loss to Florida in regulation (in a "4-point game," no less) goes to show that if you sign 2nd-line players to 1st-line money and 4th-D-men to 1st-pairing money, you won't be able to score goals or stop an onslaught, no matter who is behind the bench...
>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2009/02...
 

Breaking Down the NHL: Western Conference, Central Division

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The NHL season is almost upon us again. It seems like a couple weeks ago that the Pens knocked off the Red Wings to win their third Stanley Cup. But, here we are again. This time around, many squads have undergone significant changes.   In that light, I am going to break down...
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NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Alfredsson caught off-guard by Heatley trade demand, Sergei Zubov likely done in Dallas and reaction to Dale Tallon’s firing

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Free Agency The Flames signed defenseman Staffan Kronwall yesterday, writes Ian Busby. The Hurricanes added some size on Tuesday with the signing of winger Tom Kostopolous to a three-year contract. Rick Nash says that his decision to sign a long-term deal in Columbus was a very...
>> www.illegalcurve.com/2009/07...
 
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