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2008 NHL Free Agency Explosion
June 25, 2008 by
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Why wait until July 1st? Read now where Marian Hossa, Brian Campbell, Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin, Ryan Malone, Sean Avery and all the other big free agents are going to sign when free agency kicks off in less than a week.
Atlantic Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 19, 2008 by
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What will the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins be up to come July 1st? Will the Flyers be able to keep their young talent? How many players will the Penguins manage to keep in tow? Who will the Rangers overpay this...
Northeast Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 18, 2008 by
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What does July 1st hold for the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs? Will Mats Sundin remain a Leaf? Can Ottawa reload, or do they need to rebuild? Can Montreal make the moves necessary to stay on top of the division? Can the...
Southeast Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 17, 2008 by
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What does free agency have in store for the Atlanta Thrashers, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Washington Capitals? Can the Lightning find their way out of the basement? Can the 'Canes regain their championship form? Can the Caps bolster Alexander...
Central Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 12, 2008 by
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What does free agency have in store for the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues? What can the Blue Jackets do to become a legitimate contender in the West? Can Detroit strengthen their already loaded lineup? Will this...
Northwest Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 11, 2008 by
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A look into the free agency futures of the teams in the NHL's Northwest Division. What are the decisions facing the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and Vancouver Canucks? Will Calgary bring back their familiar pivots or begin a youth movement...
Pacific Division 2008 Free Agency Preview
June 10, 2008 by
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A look into the free agency futures of the teams in the NHL's Pacific Division. What will July have in store for the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, and San Jose Sharks? Will the Coyotes and Kings be big spenders? Will Anaheim be able to fill out...
Looking Back To Look Ahead
June 09, 2008 by
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Watch the triple OT classic Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals in its entirety! While you're there take a look at just some of what you can look forward to at Taking One For The Team in the coming weeks.
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 6 And The Finals
June 04, 2008 by
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The Stanley Cup Finals are over and the Detroit Red Wings emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-2 win. How did it all go down and where do the two teams go from here?
Tiger Woods Takes Time Out Of His Busy Schedule To Bash Hockey
June 04, 2008 by
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Tiger Woods is a lot of things, but apparently a hockey fan is not one of them. See what golf's pride and joy had to say when asked who he was pulling for in the Stanley Cup Finals.
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 5 Of The Finals
June 03, 2008 by
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They had to work a little OT to do it, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have clawed back into the Stanley Cup Finals. Petr Sykora's called shot in triple OT has the series shifting back to Pittsburgh for Game 6. Will the Detroit Red Wings be able to handle the mounting pressure?
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 4 Of The Finals
May 31, 2008 by
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Looking back on Game 4 of the Finals and the one that got away for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Detroit Red Wings didn't win the Stanley Cup tonight, but it is definitely now their to lose as they head home for Game 5in Detroit Monday night. Do these young Penguins have enough...
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 3 Of The Finals
May 28, 2008 by
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The Pittsburgh Penguins finally showed up to the Stanley Cup party as they pulled out an impressive 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on home ice in Game 3, largely thanks to a pair of huge goals from Sidney Crosby. How did the Pens turn things around, and will this give Pittsburgh...
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 2 Of The Finals
May 26, 2008 by
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48 hours after Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and not much changed. The Detroit Red Wings played opportunistic hockey as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on home as to take a two games to none lead. Will the Pens be able to respond as the series shifts back to Pittsburgh...
2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 1 Of The Finals
May 24, 2008 by
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Detroit came out and took care of business, to the tune of a 4-0 victory, against the Penguins in Game 1 of the Finals. What were the keys to the game, what can the Pens do to rebound in Game 2, and who are the leaders in the Conn Smythe Trophy hunt?
2008 Playoffs: Handicapping The Conn Smythe Contenders
May 21, 2008 by
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A look at the leading candidates for Playoff MVP on both the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Which players have been the biggest contributors for their respective teams heading into the Stanley Cup Finals?
2008 Playoffs: Stanley Cup Finals Prediction
May 19, 2008 by
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The Finals are set with Niklas Lidstrom and the Detroit Red Wings hosting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins for the Stanley Cup. Which team has the edge in what looks to be one of the best Finals in recent memory?
2008 Playoffs: Recapping The Conference Finals
May 19, 2008 by
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Looking back at the Conference Finals in the NHL playoffs. The Penguins and Red Wings have emerged from their respective conferences to battle for the Stanley Cup, but how did they get here? Hats off to the Stars and Flyers as well on impressive playoff runs.
All Is Right In The Eastern Conference
May 19, 2008 by
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There's a familiar flightless bird atop the Eastern Conference as Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins have cruised to the Eastern Conference crown. What is the impact of this playoff run, and will they have enough left in the tank to take down the Red Wings?
2008 Playoffs: Conference Finals Predictions
May 07, 2008 by
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Breaking down the Conference Finals to see who will emerge from the third round victorious. Can Mike Richards and the Flyers slow down Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins? Can Marty Turco shut down Henrik Zetterberg and the Red Wings attack?
2008 Playoffs: Second Round Recap
May 07, 2008 by
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Looking back on the second round of the playoffs. Who were the key players and difference makers? Was I able to do a little better with my predictions after a disappointing first round? Have clear favorites emerged in each conference?
A Look Inside Penguins Vs. Rangers
April 28, 2008 by
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Breaking down the series between the Penguins and the Rangers. Just how good has Marc-Andre Fleury been? Is the Penguins defense being underestimated by the media? Do the Rangers have anything left as the series switches to New York? Should Sean Avery have a suspension coming his way?
2008 Playoffs: Second Round Hype Machine!
April 24, 2008 by
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You don't have to look too hard to find bad blood between the teams facing off in the second round of the playoffs. Let the rivalries renew!
2008 Playoffs: Second Round Predictions
April 23, 2008 by
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Breaking down each of the second round playoff series, including singling out a key figure in each series and predicting the eventual series winners.
2008 Playoffs: Looking Back On Round 1
April 23, 2008 by
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A recap of the opening round of the 2008 playoffs. Which series went as expected and which provided some surprises? In the end, what is usually the most exciting two weeks of the hockey season lived up to expectations again.
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