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Thursday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
27 days ago by
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Rangers interested in Peter Forsberg, Flyers not interested in Peter Forsberg, Maxime Talbot returns to practice, Jason Spezza may play tonight, new linemates for Phil Kessel, Antero Niittymaki starting in Tampa Bay and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: Trying to make sense of Sens’ grievance, a look at the Canucks/Rangers brawl, rent out Fenway’s Winter Classic rink for 10k, more rumours including Peter Forsberg.
28 days ago by
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Ten questions for Leaf fans; Penguins don't actually tie longest road winning streak to start season; Red Wings brass lose faith; Cam Neely's charity hockey game; October attendance. These stories and some more rumours after the jump.
Scott Morrison (HNIC) and Sean Gordon (Globe & Mail) on the IC Radio Show tonight
28 days ago by
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The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show is on the air live from 7pm to 9pm Central time tonight.
Afternoon Analysis: Happy Feet
28 days ago by
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For today’s video, I chose a play that featured another simple play and a great example of how one more simple step could make a big difference.
Chris Osgood makes a save on Marco Sturm.
The highlight above shows Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins winning a puck battle with...
On the Beat: Alexander Ovechkin is feeling much better, Kari Lehtonen has back surgery, Blackhawks surface in trade rumors, Patrik Elias will delay making his debut, Have Hurricanes reached ‘that point’ in the season?
28 days ago by
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Looking at the Ducks numbers; Patrick Lalime has suffered a groin injury; Drew Doughty on the art of delivering a legal hip check; Canadiens work on defensive play; Rangers Del Zotto has a veteran-like game. These stories and more after the jump.
Pucking the trends: No-vechkin and swine flu issues
28 days ago by
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This week at Covers.com, Ari looks at the Ovechkin injury, H1N1 in the dressing room, Tampa’s shootout woes and more.
No-vechkin
The Washington Capitals announced that Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with an upper-body strain.
According to Washington Times writer Corey Masisak...
Illegal Curve Touques for sale
28 days ago by
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The snow is falling in some places in North America which means that the Illegal Curve touque is back on sale again. Take a look at the touque, which you can purchase for only $9.99, after the jump.
Wednesday Morning NHL Papers: Western Conference
28 days ago by
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This morning in the Western Conference, Ken Hitchcock not happy with Kristian Huselius, Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen reunited, KHL looking to scoop Peter Forsberg, Mike Modano and Jere Lehtinen to return tonight and much more after the jump.
Wednesday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
28 days ago by
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Patrik Elias close to returning to lineup, looking back at the Whitney for Kunitz deal, criticizing Carey Price, a bizarre suggestion about Mike Fisher, Eric Staal is week-to-week and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: Hitchcock’s honesty, changes at The Score and is Phoenix a lost cause?
29 days ago by
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A suggestion to trade Tomas Kaberle, the next four games are important for the Leafs, Nikolai Khabibulin gets noticed, Kyle Quincey's success in Colorado and more after the jump.
Afternoon Take: How Not to Play Defence
29 days ago by
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A look at the Tavares goal versus the Oilers, November 2, 2009.
On the Beat: Sidney Crosby’s October surprise, Patrick Elias still sore, Ken Hitchcock responds to the assertion that they targeted Ovechkin, are teams looking to dump salary?
29 days ago by
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Bruins looking for some offense; Detroit's lack of depth in the Wing pool; Wild coach keeps practice fun; a closer look at Phoenix; Caps Backstrom on what it will take to win without AO. These stories and more after the jump.
Morning Papers Take: Avery returns to Calgary
29 days ago by
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This week Sean Avery returns to Calgary, the same city he uttered comments about Elisha Cuthbert which saw him exiled from the NHL for a little while. Some make issue of Avery's comments, I take issue with Avery's overstated importance to the Rangers. More after the jump...
Morning Papers Take: What is going on in the desert?
29 days ago by
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What can be done differently to get more fans in Phoenix?
Cold Hard Rants: Keeping Alive What The NHL Wants Dead
29 days ago by
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Todd Bertuzzi was skating behind Steve Moore. Moore was the definition of unsuspecting as last time I checked he didn’t have eyes in the back of his head. Bertuzzi sucker punched him in a way a WWE bad guy would have applauded. He grabbed his body as it was about to hit the ice,...
Tuesday Morning NHL Papers: Western Conference
29 days ago by
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This morning in the Western Conference, Jonathan Toews remains out of the lineup, Shea Weber is injured, Brent Sutter was very unhappy with his team, Marc Crawford tries new lines in Dallas and much more after the jump.
Tuesday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
29 days ago by
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This morning in the Easten Conference, Patrik Elias returns to practice, Simon Gagne injured, Andrei Kostitsyn demoted, Lightning called closed-door meeting and much more after the jump.
Nightly Hockey Hits: Phil Kessel is set to return, Habs fans need to wait before chanting, NHLPA calls another ‘emergency meeting’, Ovechkin another injury casualty, Did all the Canucks go on NBC’s Biggest Loser?
November 02, 2009 by
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Bruins can't put together a winning or losing streak; Devils month of November plans; Wings Kronwall sure can hit; Injuries continue to pile up; a look at the US Olympic team; Judge Baum approves sale of the Coyotes to NHL. These stories and more halloween pictures after the jump.
Ask Illegal Curve
November 02, 2009 by
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Ask Illegal Curve answers the pressing questions of the day.
Afternoon Take: Poti’s Perfect Pass
November 02, 2009 by
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Those of you who read the website frequently will be part of the exclusive group of readers who can say they read the last ever Afternoon Delight on Friday, October 30th 2009. In an effort to provide more original content, I will be experimenting with some new column ideas in place...
Hotdog Hockey: A Return to Relevance
November 02, 2009 by
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Taking a look at whether the NHL can return to relevance here in the United States.
On the Beat: An update on David Booth, Jason Spezza, Justin Williams and Joe Pavelski
November 02, 2009 by
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Today on the beat, Andrei Kostitsyn's power play time, new lines in Boston and loads of injury news after the jump.
High Noon Fantasy Hockey: Missing Malkin, Good/Bad/Ugly, Young Guns, the Show Down
November 02, 2009 by
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Daniel's first installment for Illegalcurve titled High Noon Fantasy Hockey, which will appear every Monday at noon. Come back every week for tips and fantasy hockey news.
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