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Afternoon Analysis: Trade Winds
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A look at why there has been a lack of trading in the New NHL.
On the Beat: Iginla rides pine during shootout, Adrian Dater returns to Twitter, Oilers whipping boys come up big, Chris Drury to return Wednesday.
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Anaheim by the numbers; Chicago's success has some worried; Darren McCarty studio analyst; another Hab with a 'lower-body injury'; Predators streaking; Flyers injuries; Pens power play; Leafs new lines. These stories and more after the jump.
Cold Hard Rants: Due Diligence Done Dirt Cheap
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Is your favourite NHL team run by an incompetent buffoon who is better suited to act as a "shooter tutor" than the owner of an NHL franchise? If so, click below to read more and see where he falls in the Cold Hard Rants rankings of current and former lamentable (and criminal...
Tuesday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Miikka Kiprusoff will go to the Olympics but there is a catch, Brent Burns has more concussion woes and Jarome Iginla sets a good example for youngsters
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This morning in the Western Conference, Marian Hossa gearing up for return, Ian Laperriere returns to Colorado, Pavol Demitra hopes to return in a month, Stars need more offense and much more after the jump.
Tuesday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Reaction to the Habs/Wild trade, Leafs direct 100 shots towards the Islanders’ net and David Booth can hardly watch television
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Chris Drury cleared to return, Marc Savard's first game back last night, the Sabres cannot score, Mike Fisher cannot stop scoring, the good and bad in Atlanta and much more after the jump.
Afternoon Analysis: Francophone Shuffle
5 days ago by
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TSN reported earlier today that the Minnesota Wild and the Montreal Canadiens had swapped young forwards. Going to Montreal is Benoit Pouliot, a former 4th overall draft pick who has obvious talent but has been an enigma so far in Minnesota.
Headed to the Twin Cities is Guillaume Latendresse...
Nightly Hockey Hits: Gretzky was almost a Whaler, Paul Kelly heads to College, Habs/Wild make a trade, K.H.L. clubs balk at joining revived Champions League, Would the Ducks actually trade Bobby Ryan?
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Blues penalty kill getting it done; Canucks' varied jerseys; Marc Savard returns for B's; Importance of rest for goalies; Value of a shootout specialist; Making a difference through hockey. These stories and video of a possible goal of the year after the jump.
Should Eric Lindros be a Hall of Famer?
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Eric Lindros had one of the most talked about careers in NHL history. Should arguably the most hyped prospect since Mario Lemieux join number 66 in the Hockey Hall of Fame? Let's take a look.
On the Beat: Canes seek .500 by Christmas, Hossa to return on Wednesday, Langenbrunner believes composite sticks leading to more broken bones, Cabbie visits Montreal.
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Examining Thrashers season; Sutter still raving over Iginla; Columbus puts Dorsett on IR; Mike Babcock goes geopolitical with defensive pairings; Wild's Brett Burns faces more concussion woes; Cabbie visits Montreal; Flyers two marquee forwards need to step up. These stories and...
High Noon Fantasy Hockey: More Injuries, A Gr8 Return, Hockey Thanksgiving, Good/Bad/Ugly, the Showdown
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This week’s collection of fantasy hockey news and tips, which appears every Monday at noon.
Monday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Oilers hold team meeting, Willie Mitchell didn’t face any retribution and the transformation of Marc Crawford
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This morning in the Western Conference, the Blues' forwards need to pick it up, Jarome Iginla is on fire, Dany Heatley should get quite the reception in Edmonton on Friday, Pierre-Marc Bouchard is recovering slowly and much more after the jump.
Monday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Brian Burke says he won’t ask Tomas Kaberle to waive no-trade clause, Marc Savard returns tonight and John Anderson calls Thrashers’ performance “embarassing”
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, the Flyers need Richards and Carter to step up, the generosity of Pat LaFontaine, Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood get some press and much more after the jump.
Sunday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Ducks looking to make a deal, Daniel Sedin returns tonight and who on the Blackhawks could be dealt?
6 days ago by
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This morning in the Western Conference, Marian Hossa to return this week, David Legwand's crazy night, Oilers embarass themselves, Stephane Robidas under serious consideration for Team Canada and much more after the jump.
Sunday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Jason Spezza gets Don Cherry’s message in between periods, Kostitsyn trade rumors and the Lightning’s financial issues
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Colby Armstrong talks about the Atlanta fanbase, changes could be coming in Toronto, the Habs may have a found a new line, Florida is rolling, some trade rumors and much more after the jump.
What Bettors Need to Know: Hockey Night In Canada
7 days ago by
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In one of my weekly pieces for Covers.com I preview the storylines for each of the HNIC games from a betting perspective.
Here is an excerpt:
Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs (+120, 6)
The basics
Fresh off the “Battle for 29th Part Deux,” the Toronto Maple Leafs meet...
NCAA Round: After further review the refs suck.
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There has been a reoccurring theme this season in the WCHA and to a lesser extent the other leagues in college hockey, shoddy and inconsistent officiating. What is a penalty one period isn’t a penalty the next. While the NHL has figured out how to protect the puck carrier and call...
Saturday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Lucic can’t fight so instead he scores, Devils coach Jacques Lemaire has his players on board, Is clock ticking on Leaf coach Wilson?
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Sabres haven't convinced their fans; Senators looking to add to win streak; Carey Price strong again; Penguins to get Orpik back; James van Riemsdyk still hot; Lighting as a team lack discipline; Canes captain Rod Brind'Amour hasn't been very good lately. These stories...
Saturday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Tagging room might delay Hawks big contracts announcement, NHL re-trains clock operator in Nashville, Heatley & Thornton lead Sharks past Flyers.
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Losses are starting to mount in Colorado; Craig Conroy takes exception to coach Sutter's terminology; Owen Nolan has a big night for the Wild; Toews impact since return has been big; Babcock wants Wings to shoot more; Kings still surprising; Dallas line is rolling; Ducks have fall...
Nightly Hockey Hits: Kessel needs supporting cast, Havlat out with strained hammy, Is Alex Ovechkin the greatest left winger ever?
8 days ago by
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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.
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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
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Which teams have been the best and worst against the spread this season?
Best
Calgary Flames - 13-7, +13.01 units
The Hotstove needs to return to relevance
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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.
9 days 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 "...
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