http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/players/patrick_mullen/91539 Recent articles about Patrick Mullen en-us Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid fate will finally be sealed this week, paving the way for his return to Chelsea. Real directors have brought forward a meeting to Monday, with the timing of an announcement about Mourinho's departure expected to be discussed. Mourinho signed a new contract at the Bernabeu last summer after winning the La Liga title but has endured a fractious relationship with players and club chiefs. He was sent off during Friday's shock 2-1 defeat to derby rivals Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final - a loss that meant the club finished without silverware. PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti is in line to replace him but Real bosses must first decide whether Mourinho takes charge of the final two games of the season or leaves before Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad. Interim Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has long intimated that Mourinho would be back at Stamford Bridge next season and dropped another hint during his final Cobham press conference on Friday. Asked if he had any advi Mon, 20 May 2013 08:53:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/rovers_announce_retained_list/13653676 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/rovers_announce_retained_list/13653676 Rovers announce retained list http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/rovers_announce_retained_list/13653676 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/092ed9f48386c67fb44d06712279da080a03dfe9/mini/Inter_Milan_training_b38a.jpg It’s been a loooooong time since free agency started for this NHL season and I’m sure fans have forgotten a few moves here and there. I thought I’d take a look back at what the teams in the Pacific Division did (besides the Stars) during the offseason just to remind Stars fans on the situation and what the division is going to be like this year.   Anaheim Ducks The Ducks were very busy during the offseason and took on some significant contracts. Major signings included defensemen Sheldon Souray and Bryan Allen and forward Daniel Winnik. They also got a boost when Teemu Selanne decided he would return for at least one more season. While they did make a few big moves, the Ducks lost a couple of key pieces in free agency as well. Highly coveted defenseman Justin Schultz decided to jump ship and landed in Edmonton while Sheldon Brookbank left for Chicago. The Ducks also traded Stars killer Lubomir Visnovsky to the New York Islanders for a 2nd-round pick. Addi... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:55:50 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/2013_season_previewreviewing_the_pacific_divisions_offseason/12634243 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/2013_season_previewreviewing_the_pacific_divisions_offseason/12634243 2013 Season Preview:Reviewing the Pacific Division's Offseason http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/2013_season_previewreviewing_the_pacific_divisions_offseason/12634243 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Charlotte Checkers kick off their first home series of the year today when they take on the Chicago Wolves in the first of a two-game set. The Wolves (6-0-1-0)are currently ranked first in the Midwest Division with 13 points and are tied for 2nd in the Western Conference. While these two teams have similar records, the Checkers have a much larger goal differential with a +13 compared to the +2 the Wolves have right now. The Checkers goal differential is inflated thanks to their weekend sweep against the Peoria Rivermen a week ago when they outscored them 10-0. Charlotte has made a habit out of getting into a lot of high scoring games this year, so they have a few blowouts on their record right now that definitely help out their goal-differential. Regardless, the Wolves are going to be their toughest test of the season thus far. Wolves Stats from the AHL's web site Player Pos. GP G A Pts SOG Zack Kassian RW 9 4 3 7 18 Jordan Schroeder C ... Sun, 04 Nov 2012 09:01:30 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/scouting_the_chicago_wolves/12128134 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/scouting_the_chicago_wolves/12128134 Scouting the Chicago Wolves http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/scouting_the_chicago_wolves/12128134 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Vancouver Canucks just issued a press release on Canucks.com. Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have assigned the following players to the Chicago Wolves and Junior clubs. The following players have been assigned to junior clubs: Frank Corrado, Defence, Sudbury, OHL Brendan Gaunce, Centre, Belleville, OHL Evan McEneny, Defence, Kitchener, OHL The following player has been assigned to his European club: Nicklas Jensen Right Wing AIK SEL The following players have been assigned to the Chicago Wolves: Peter Andersson, Defence, Chicago, AHL Steven Anthony, Left Wing, Chicago, AHL Darren Archibald, Left Wing, Chicago, AHL Joe Cannata, Goalie, Chicago, AHL Kevin Connauton, Defence, Chicago, AHL Guillaume Desbiens, Right Wing, Chicago, AHL Andrew Ebbett, Centre, Chicago, AHL Alex Friesen, Centre, Chicago, AHL Andrew Gordon, Right, Wing Chicago, AHL Derek Joslin, Defence, Chicago, AHL Zack Kassi Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:04:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/canucks_re_assign_players_to_chicago_wolves_and_junior_teams/11713330 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/canucks_re_assign_players_to_chicago_wolves_and_junior_teams/11713330 Canucks re-assign players to Chicago Wolves and junior teams http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/canucks_re_assign_players_to_chicago_wolves_and_junior_teams/11713330 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Previewing the 2012-2013 NHL Season We are less than two months away from the NHL opener. On Sunday September 23rd, the Ottawa Senators will take on the Montreal Canadiens. This season promises to be exciting as the upstart Los Angeles Kings try to defend their first Stanley Cup title. During the off season the Kings signed Jonathan Quick to a 10 year contract extension through the 2022-23 season as well as Dwight King to a two year contract. It’s clear the defending champs want to make a run at a dynasty but with a lot of big name faces in new places it will be difficult. Here’s a quick look at some of the major off season moves in the NHL.   Eastern Conference The two super powers in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers and Penguins, got better this off season. The New York Rangers acquired stud forward Rick Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Rangers sent the Blue Jackets centers Brandon Dubinsky (potential fantasy breakout), Artem Anisimov, defenseman Tim Er... Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:29:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/2012_2013_nhl_season_preview/11393314 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/2012_2013_nhl_season_preview/11393314 2012-2013 NHL Season Preview http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/2012_2013_nhl_season_preview/11393314 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Today we learned via the Vancouver Canucks team website that they've signed Patrick Mullen. The 26 year old Pittsburgh PA native was undrafted. He is a 6'0" 181lbs right handed shooting defenseman. He collected 20 points (3-17-20) in 67 games in 2010/11 with the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL. He also appeared in seven playoff games, recording one point and four penalty minutes. In 2009 Mullen signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Kings. He then went onto sign a one-year contract with the Kings on July 15, 2011. Mullen_Patrick271.jpg Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:58:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/canucks_sign_defenseman_patrick_mullen/11162888 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/canucks_sign_defenseman_patrick_mullen/11162888 Canucks sign defenseman Patrick Mullen http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/canucks_sign_defenseman_patrick_mullen/11162888 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Going into Game 2 on Monday, the Kings put an emphasis on having a strong start against the St. Louis Blues. The Kings can consider that mission accomplished. The Kings scored 31 seconds into the first period Monday, the first of four first-period goals as they went on to a 5-2 victory over the Blues in Game 2 of the second-round playoff series in St. Louis. Sutter since he took over in late-December, given that the Kings had often been tepid in first periods. For the most part, Sutter has succeeded in turning that around. In Game 2, the Kings scored four goals in a period for the first time since 1993, which was the season that they reached the Stanley Cup Finals. The Kings' franchise record for most playoff goals in one period is five, which they reached three times (1982, 1990, 1993). "We got off to a good start," Kings captain Dustin Brown said. "Scoring 30 seconds into the game helps, but we didn't let off the gas at all. We were able to get two late goals that kind of put the Tue, 01 May 2012 14:20:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_start_out_hot_in_win/10695470 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_start_out_hot_in_win/10695470 Kings start out hot in win http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_start_out_hot_in_win/10695470 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Kings have announced the following player transactions. All players below are expected to join the Kings at practice Wednesday in Los Angeles. Recalled from Manchester (AHL): Andy Andreoff LW (jersey No. 64) Justin Azevedo C (jersey No. 62) Andrew Campbell D (jersey No. 81) Marc-Andre Cliche C (jersey No. 67) Richard Clune LW (jersey No. 56) Thomas Hickey D (jersey No. 37) Martin Jones G (jersey No. 31) Patrick Mullen D (jersey No. 59) Jake Muzzin D (jersey No. 6) Linden Vey RW (jersey No. 57) Recalled from Ottawa (OHL): Tyler Toffoli C (jersey No. 73 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:10:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_recall_11_players/10688240 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_recall_11_players/10688240 Kings recall 11 players http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_recall_11_players/10688240 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Los Angeles Kings have recalled 10 players from the AHL's Manchester Monarchs to serve as a taxi squad following the minor-league club's ouster from the AHL's Calder Cup playoffs. The group includes two players who have seen NHL action for the Kings. Left wing Richard Clune played in 14 games for Los Angeles during the 2009-10 season, recording two assists, while defenseman Jake Muzzin recorded one assist in 11 games for the Kings in 2010-11. The Kings also recalled Tyler Toffoli from the Ottawa 67s of the Ontario Hockey League, fresh off of a 100-point season (52g, 48a) in junior hockey. The Kings' second-round pick (47th overall) from the 2010 draft is one of two players on the taxi squad who played in the OHL this season. Center Andy Andreoff, the team's third-round pick (80th overall) in 2011, had 22 goals and 36 assists in 57 games for the Oshawa Generals. He joined Manchester following the end of Oshawa's season and was recalled to Los Angeles o... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:41:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_recall_taxi_squad_for_playoff_run/10687520 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_recall_taxi_squad_for_playoff_run/10687520 Kings recall taxi squad for playoff run http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_recall_taxi_squad_for_playoff_run/10687520 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Manchester Monarchs 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (SO)  Hartford, CT, April 13, 2012 - The Whale were defeated by the Manchester Monarchs, 5-4 in a shootout, Friday night at the XL Center before a crowd of 5,639 in the Whale’s last regular-season home outing. Justin Azevedo scored twice for the Monarchs and Patrick Mullen netted the shootout winner to defeat the Whale in a see-saw battle. The Whale were beneficiaries of the first pro points from Steve Moses, who scored twice for the Whale, and Christian Thomas, who scored once and added an assist. “We got some good scoring,” said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. “We probably should tighten it up a bit defensively but we got a point out of it.” Despite the Whale carrying the offensive flow early in the game, the Monarchs would score twice before the opening period was half over. Jake Muzzin would score first in unconventional fashion, his shot hitting off the end boards with the ricochet hitting off of the back of goaltender Chad Johnson’s (... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:57:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_lose_in_shootout_thomas_gets_first_pro_goal/10555249 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_lose_in_shootout_thomas_gets_first_pro_goal/10555249 Whale Lose In Shootout, Thomas Gets First Pro Goal http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_lose_in_shootout_thomas_gets_first_pro_goal/10555249 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, April 13, 2012 - The Whale were defeated by the Manchester Monarchs, 5-4 in a shootout, Friday night at the XL Center before a crowd of 5,639 in the Whale's last regular-season home outing. Justin Azevedo scored twice for the Monarchs and Patrick Mullen netted the shootout winner to defeat the Whale in a see-saw battle. The Whale were beneficiaries of the first pro points from Steve Moses, who scored twice for the Whale, and Christian Thomas, who scored once and added an assist. “We got some good scoring,” said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. “We probably should tighten it up a bit defensively but we got a point out of it.” Despite the Whale carrying the offensive flow early in the game, the Monarchs would score twice before the opening period was half over. Jake Muzzin would score first in unconventional fashion, his shot hitting off the end boards with the ricochet hitting off of the back of goaltender Chad Johnson’s (34 saves) legs and into th... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:44:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/manchester_monarchs_5_connecticut_whale_4_so/10553968 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/manchester_monarchs_5_connecticut_whale_4_so/10553968 Manchester Monarchs 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (SO) http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/manchester_monarchs_5_connecticut_whale_4_so/10553968 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Is Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak a nut? We’re not really sure because we don’t know a hell of a lot about him, but we’re beginning to think he is. This is the same dude who was firing assault rifles with teammate Mike Brown in October, shortly after the NHL season had begun. Nothing could go wrong there, right? Now, Bozak is recruiting his boys to go to a Justin Bieber concert this summer. He hit up teammate Jake Gardiner on Twitter to pose just that question on Thursday. We’re not sure when the concert is, but apparently the Leafs don’t really have any plans to be playing in June. Although they haven’t been any good in who knows how long (no, I’m not from Toronto), they’re playing well this season. They’re currently second in the Northeast with 35 points, six points behind the Boston Bruins, but hey, getting into the playoffs for a change is probably enough. Anyway, we’re not really sure what Gardiner thought about the Bieber concert because he didn’t reply. However, Ray Kau Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:25:20 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/maple_leafs_tyler_bozak_rounding_up_the_boys_to_see_justin_bieber/8761681 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/maple_leafs_tyler_bozak_rounding_up_the_boys_to_see_justin_bieber/8761681 Maple Leafs’ Tyler Bozak Rounding Up The Boys To See Justin Bieber http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/maple_leafs_tyler_bozak_rounding_up_the_boys_to_see_justin_bieber/8761681 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/9/f9528a6b5019e5f4ee8768ee87c16d278678dc2d/mini/New_Jersey_Devils_8547.jpg