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Nightly Hockey Hits: Kessel needs supporting cast, Havlat out with strained hammy, Is Alex Ovechkin the greatest left winger ever?
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Montreal needs to avoid expectations; looking at some of Caps GM McPhee's reclamation projects; both the Leafs and Hawks should expect changes; ugly minor league jerseys. These stories and a recap of the week that was on IC after the jump.
On the Beat: Flames coach doesn’t hold back, Dater says goodbye to Twitter, Huet is stepping up big time for the Hawks, Steven Stamkos scores possible goal of the year with Steve Yzerman in attendance.
10 hours ago by
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Ducks special teams clicking; Tuukka Rask may get 3rd straight start; Canes victory significant on several fronts; Mike Babcock wants more from his top line; Preds big names finally producing; Zach Parise ties team record he already holds; Philadelphia defense huge asset in offensive...
Frozen Assets: The Best and Worst Teams Against the Spread
11 hours ago by
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Which teams have been the best and worst against the spread this season?
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Calgary Flames - 13-7, +13.01 units
The Hotstove needs to return to relevance
13 hours ago by
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If the Hotstove does not get back to its roots soon, it is going to become just another hockey segment.
Friday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Coyotes projected to lose $50 million, Jared Boll instructed to annoy but not fight and should Adrian Dater have posted the Flames yelling match on Twitter?
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This morning in the Western Conference, Predators are on a roll, Brent Sutter is unhappy, Mike Comrie has mono, Cal Clutterbuck gets to face John Tavares, Canucks getting healthier and much more after the jump.
Friday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Marc Savard closes in on return, Thomas Vanek’s struggles and the reason for Carey Price’s strong play
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Dainius Zubrus may have broken leg, Chris Drury feeling better, changes may be in store for Leafs, Lightning need to possess puck and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: 10 types of Leaf fans (and how to deal with them), Russians favorite to take home gold, Savard signing not imminent, KHL invades Sweden, 10 best hockey games of the last decade.
1 day ago by
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Avery's thoughts on Shanny's post game career; Sabres have a balanced attack; Senators making changes at box office; Hawks have some dealing to do; Kings goal Quick needs to pick it up; more on the Phantom goal in Detroit. These stories and video from a documentary on "...
Afternoon Analysis: L’Oilers
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I didn’t have a damn thing to do last night. Nothing. So, I decided to risk a future heart attack by watching the Oilers’ game on TSN. Lucky for you I saw several plays that I wanted to point out, even luckier is that I couldn’t find a clip of most of the things I [...]
Afternoon Analysis: Iggy Pops
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Note: This item was supposed to run yesterday, but I believe I made a mistake with the scheduling.
As much as it pains me to do so, I watched Calgary Flame highlights today in order to bring IC readers their daily dose of AA.
The first clip shows Jarome Iginla of the Flames making not one but [...]
The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show has been archived
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Wednesday's IC Radio Show with Aaron Portzline (Columbus Dispatch) and Craig Custance (The Sporting News) has been archived.
On the Beat: Blackhawks need to become road warriors, Havlat missing from practice, Habs shuffle lines, Penguins get some good news, Does phantom whistle hurt NHL’s credibility?
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Ducks loan Erik Christensen to the Moose for conditioning; Lucic over stomach bug; Sabres gives some maintenance time; Flames quiet on closed door meeting; Hurricanes get younger; Panther set to unveil 3rd jersey; Pekka Rinne to make 4th straight start; Caps coach tempering expectations...
Upon Further Review: Did referee Dennis LaRue make the right call disallowing Bray May’s apparent goal?
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You make the call: Did referee Dennis LaRue make the right call disallowing Bray May's apparent goal?
Thursday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Reaction to Sutter/Phaneuf yelling match, Sergei Fedorov has some resentment towards Red Wings organization and why Alex Burrows has struggled this season
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This morning in the Western Conference, blown call in Detroit, Sjostrom doesn't take offense to Cherry's comments, reviewing the Oilers at the quarter point, Kings already miss Ryan Smyth and much more after the jump.
Thursday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Leafs no longer selling out luxury suites, the Senators are having attendance issues and Patrik Elias may not get back to 100% this season
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers need to deal Michal Rozsival, Maxime Talbot to return for Pittsburgh, Lindy Ruff's longevity, the injury-riddled Hurricanes, Brendan Morrison's quietly productive season and much more after the jump.
The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show is Live on the Air!
2 days ago by
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North America’s most informative hockey talk show is live on the air!
Tonight’s guests are:
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch at 7:00 pm
Craig Custance of The Sporting News at 7:20 pm
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News at 7:40pm
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Nightly Hockey Hits: Savard close to signing 7 year deal, Crosby carries Olympic torch, drinking for charity, Draftwatch 2010, NHL’s next great rivalry, Top 10 KHL scorers
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Comparing the Islanders of 08' to 09'; Where is the Rangers secondary scoring?; Thrashers getting it done by players outside spotlight; Blues Berglund feels he's playing it safe; Bettman's sales style in Phoenix; a look at an incredible goalie mask. These stories and...
Aaron Portzline (Columbus Dispatch), Craig Custance (The Sporting News) and David Pollak (San Jose Mercury News) on IC Radio tonight
2 days ago by
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The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show is on the air at 7pm Central time tonight. All the information about tonight's show after the jump.
On the Beat: Kings lose Smyth for up to a month, Oilers Penner thrives on PK, Habs Gionta out indefintely, Wild giving away free tickets, Capitals status updates on Semin, Laing and Theodore
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Ducks try Perry on PK; Kovalchuk skips practice; Back-ups to start for Colorado & Dallas; Devils call up Tyler Eckford (player of week in AHL); Flyers dominate when scoring first; Lightning are continuing to win despite not playing best effort. These stories and more after the jump.
Pucking the Trends: Who Are the Best Shootout Goalies?
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In this week's Pucking the Trends, I look at shootout goalies, the return of Malkin, the suprise team of the East (against the spread), power-play splits, and games on the schedule between tired and well-rested teams.
Morning Papers Take: How will the Blackhawks fit everyone under the cap?
2 days ago by
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With word that the Blackhawks are close to a contract extensions with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith, let's examine how exactly the Hawks will be able to fit everybody under the 2010-2011 salary cap.
Wednsday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Barry Trotz unhappy with clock management in Nashville, lack of interest in purchasing Coyotes and was there a yelling match in the Flames dressing room last night?
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This morning in the Western Conference, the Chicago contract issues, Blues have too many defensemen, Oilers close to getting some grit back in the lineup, Morrow and Ribeiro on new lines in Dallas and much more after the jump.
Wednesday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Milan Lucic and Marc Savard nearing returns, Sean Avery is back to being himself and Ron Wilson doesn’t want to be known as a “loser” coach
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Jacques Lemaire stays on his players, Theoren Fleury comments on his 1999-2000 benching by John Tortorella, Drew Stafford's injury status, Pascal Leclaire's strong play, Alexander Ovechkin's return and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: Surprises, busts and playing for free
3 days ago by
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Some great reads on this eventful Tuesday night, including: news on Nikita Filatov, Forsberg and Naslund playing for free, Brendan Shanahan's retirement, why Jay Bouwmeester chose Calgary and much more after the jump.
Afternoon Analysis: Tavares
3 days ago by
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A miscue by Tavares and more poor puck handling.
On the Beat: Habs could be without Gionta, Alex Ovechkin excited, to be back, a ‘presidential’ look at Ron Wilson’s first 100, an interview with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman
3 days ago by
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Flames send Kronwall for conditioning; Canes hoping for good karma; Filpulla was back on ice for Wings; Rangers need to stay out of box; Flyers lose Asham for 10-14; Sharks lose a couple of players. These stories and more after the jump.
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