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On the Beat: Kane is feeling no pain, NHL review works but teams play an additional 1:20, Coyotes scouting Chris Chelios, Quick in Murray’s dog house, Capitals collective health improving.
24 days ago by
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Fans think J.S. should go for right price; Lalime is back after missing 3; Joe Corvo talks Canes losing streak; Oldest team vs. Youngest team tonight; Brian Rolston out of lineup; Blues break out. These stories and more after the jump.
Wednesday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Managing NHL money, Dion Phaneuf at his best and what’s next for J.S. Giguere?
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This morning in the Western Conference, Hawks lose Bolland for a while, Ken Hitchcock's lines, Milan Hejduk may return tonight, Cory Clouston was never an Oilers fan and much more after the jump.
Wednesday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Devils players went behind Jacques Lemaire’s back to see HHOF inductions, Jaroslav Halak continues making case for number one spot and Leafs embarass themselves versus Wild
24 days ago by
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Doug Weight injured, Kyle Okposo has swine flu, Flyers may get a couple forwards back, Jonathan Cheechoo gets on the board, Ilya Kovalchuk news and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: The NHL’s top secret flow chart for handing out suspensions, Gretzky takes the high road, Senators attendance drop should raise red flags, HHOF speeches, Where is Martin Havlat?
25 days ago by
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A K.H.L. town worse off than Detroit; How the Leafs are turning things around; Habs learning to live without Markov; Wild fans are looking for Havlat; Columbus' Voracek growing into his own. These stories and all four hockey hall of fame induction speeches after the jump.
Afternoon Analysis: Slim Pickin’s
25 days ago by
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There was only one game last night and not a whole bunch to pick from in terms of video of good or bad plays. Since I couldn’t really pick one play, I chose two.
The first video, listed here, shows what can only be described as a textbook example of a deflection. Patrick Sharp has the [...]
On the Beat: Michael Cammalleri pays tribute to the troops, Ilya Kovalchuk returns to practice, Bryan Murray wants to still tinker with his squad, Caps haven’t confirmed Nylander to Russia.
25 days ago by
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Jean-Sebastian Giguere returns; Adam Mair doesn't get claimed; Craig Conroy still looking for a curve; Ludomir Visnovsky averaging more than a point per game; Shea Wedber may be ready to go; Steven Stamkos is fine after fall. These stories and more after the jump.
Cold Hard Rants: The Shame of the Hall of Fame
25 days ago by
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Is the Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony too bland?
Morning Papers Take: Humility carries the day for Hall inductees
25 days ago by
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Were there four more honest players to the game of hockey than Yzerman, Robitaille, Leetch and Hull?
Morning Papers Take: Lamoriello gets highest honor
25 days ago by
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There are more than a few reasons Lou Lamoriello is a Hall of Famer today.
Tuesday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Brett Hull would have chosen Blues hat, Edmonton’s almost-Senators play at Ottawa tonight and Jed Ortmeyer’s battle to play in the NHL with a blood disorder
25 days ago by
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This morning in the Western Conference, Jonathan Toews played well in his return, Mike Comrie returns to Ottawa, Roberto Luongo won't return tonight, J.S Giguere close to a return, some Hall of Fame stories and much more after the jump.
Tuesday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference): Profiling Lou Lamoriello, Ray Emery looking forward to facing Senators and Capitals games are a bargain compared to other NHL teams
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Sidney Crosby has new linemates, Ray Emery motivated to face his former team, Steve Shutt wonders why players don't want to play in hockey markets, Alexander Ovechkin hopes to return soon and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: A night in the life of a Coyotes season ticket holder, Wild staches one week in, 10 worst offseason signings, Twitter-gate final tweet, Ovechkin joking causes consternation
26 days ago by
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What to like about the Flames so far; Turning around the Hurricanes; more on Twitter-gate; Arnason suspended; 10 most overpaid players. These stories and more after the jump.
Afternoon Analysis: What We Learned in the AHL
26 days ago by
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Sticking with the theme of the smart and simple play, I saw two instances last night that I wanted to point out today. Both are mind-numbingly simple, like figuring out the killer on Murder, She Wrote, but both are also effective. Just like Angela Lansbury.
Smart Play 1
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Hotdog Hockey: A call for the NHL to adopt a Hybrid Icing Rule
26 days ago by
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Taking a look at whether the NHL should adopt a hybrid icing rule.
On the Beat: Hall of Fame news, Thrashers scoring all from back end, Legace joins Canes, Oilers called out via Tweet, statistical analysis of Halak/Price, GM George McPhee says AO could be back this weekend.
26 days ago by
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Ducks starting very important road trip; Flames are happy to talk Iginla not discussing Glencross hit; Avs Matt Duchene slump; Brett Hull talks Nicklas Lidstrom; Petr Sykora out with concussion; Hedman might be kept out another game as precaution. These stories and more after the jump.
High Noon Fantasy Hockey: Obligatory Kessel Run Joke, No-Vechkin, The Foppa Factor, Good/Bad/Ugly, Young Guns, Showdown
26 days ago by
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The second installment of Illegalcurve's High Noon Fantasy Hockey, which will appear every Monday at noon. Come back every week for tips and fantasy hockey news.
Morning Papers Take: Wings not looking for reinforecements
26 days ago by
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Ken Holland continues to stay the course with his current roster, and that's a good thing. I tell you why after the jump.
Morning Papers Take: No longer Ruff around the edges
26 days ago by
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Lindy Ruff has changed to become a different coach than he was in the past, so let's take a look at why that is.
Monday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Jonathan Toews to return tonight, Daniel Sedin to return tomorrow and some great Hall of Fame features
26 days ago by
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This morning in the Western Conference, Kris Versteeg moves to center, Bobby Hull proud of his son, Jason Williams out at least eight weeks, John Davidson truly honored, Roberto Luongo has the flu, Luc Robitaille wasn't always lucky and much more after the jump.
Monday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Panthers netminder puts blames team’s defense, Twitter-gate and Lightning/Oilers talking trade?
26 days ago by
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, recapping the Twitter controversy in Montreal, John Mitchell's opportunity, Lindy Ruff's changes, Brian Leetch and Lou Lamoriello get honored and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: Weekend NHL Rumours, Alex Ovechkin might be 4-5 weeks away, Halak’s agent starts tweet-gate, justifying the Flames/Leafs jumping ahead of the line for flu shots, solving escrow, Avery talks retaliation.
27 days ago by
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Leafs starting to see positives; Wings GM isn't looking for quick fix; Joe Thornton the PK specalist. These stories and a look at Brett Hull's Hall of Fame career after the jump.
Morning Papers Take: The battle raging inside the NHLPA
27 days ago by
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Elliot Friedman of the CBC takes a look at the NHLPA.
Sunday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Malkin back on ice, Hurricanes lose Ward, Emery has Flyers rolling, Rangers not happy with hit on Drury, Brian Burke’s master plan coming to fruition.
28 days ago by
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Penguins lost both games in Cali, but partied like billlionaires; Rangers are not happy with hit on Drury; Devils win 8th straight road game; Leafs win first at home; Hurricanes lose 12th straight; Clemmensen struggles for Florida; Alex Tanguay is finding his shot. These stories and...
Sunday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Daniel Sedin rejoins Canucks, Wings suffer another injury, Avery vs. Phaneuf fizzles but Flames roar, should Gretzky be at the HOF induction ceremony.
28 days ago by
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Canadian Women win Four Nations Cup; Hits to the head will be discussed at this week's GM meetings; Jackets continue to lead central; Are the Hawks actually getting healthy; Martin Havlat watches himself to get out of slump; Sharks dominate Stanley Cup champs. These stories and...
Nightly Hockey Hits: All eyes on Yzerman, Lundqvist scrated while fighting a nagging injury, Leafs taking steps in right direction, Avery battle looms, top 10 most brutal NHL injuries of the last decade.
28 days ago by
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Oilers recall some players from Springfield; Paul Kariya taken off the Blues PP; Bray May see's things differently now; Senators schedule about to get tough; Caps put Nylander on waivers; Stamkos vs. Lecalvier for Team Canada. These stories and a tribute to Steve Yzerman after the jump.
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