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NHL Team Of The Month: November 2007
January 06, 2008 by
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With the quarter mark of this season in the rear view mirror, it's time to name the Team of the Month for November:Center: Vincent Lecavalier (14 GP, 9 G, 16 A, 7 PPP)Right Wing: Martin Erat (12 GP, 8 G, 10 A, 4 GWG)Left Wing: Ilya Kovalchuk (12 GP, 14 G, 8 A, 8 PPP)Defense: Sergei...
Live Blogging The Past: The Nedved Game
January 06, 2008 by
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Step into the Way Back Machine with me as we go back in time to "live" blog the epic 4 OT clash between the Penguins and Capitals. Mario's ejection. The 2OT penalty shot. Nedved's early morning winner. It's all here!
Custom Winter Classic Covers
January 05, 2008 by
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For all the gamers out there, custom Sidney Crosby Winter Classic covers for NHL 08 on the PS2 and XBox 360.
Which Is Truly The Single Best Offensive Season Ever?
January 04, 2008 by
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Are all points really equal? A statistical analysis of the highest single season point totals in the NHL since 1980 to determine which season was really the "best". Does Gretzky still come out on top, or is someone like Mario Lemieux or Jaromir Jagr the owner of the NHL&...
NHL Team Of The Month: December 2007
January 03, 2008 by
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The top NHL player at each position for the month of December. There are some big names on the list this month.
Wrapping Up The Winter Classic
January 02, 2008 by
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Looking back on the Winter Classic outdoor game in Buffalo. Was this New Year's Day experiment a success for the NHL? Did NBC do the event justice? Did the weather ruin everything? Here are some observations and reactions to the entire spectacle that was the Winter Classic.
2007 NHL Salary Cap Challenge
January 01, 2008 by
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Anyone out there who spends any time on the web knows that us sports bloggers all think we would make great GMs and generally believe that we could do a better job running our favorite teams than the people who actually get paid to do so. Now while this may be true for Islanders and...
The NHL Goes Up In Flames
December 19, 2007 by
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The Calgary Flames seem to have found their groove, and as a result have yet to lose a game in regulation in the month of December. If they can keep getting All-Star level play from Iginla, Huselius, and Phaneuf, and if Kiprusoff can show up every night the may become one of the favorites...
Fantasy Focus: Auld I Want For Christmas
December 18, 2007 by
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A look at the fantasy moves you should be making to improve your place in the standings or to widen your lead over the competition. Buy low and sell high candidates included.
LFC Refuses Toulouse
December 16, 2007 by
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Liverpool have advanced to the group stage of the Champions League on the strength of today's 4-0 thrashing of French side Toulouse at Anfield. The win put Liverpool into the group stage thanks to the 5-0 aggregate score over the two legs. The Reds dominated on their home pitch...
Ducks Make Move: Add Weight, Cap Space
December 15, 2007 by
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The Ducks have sent center Andy McDonald to St. Louis. In return they get Doug Weight, a prospect, a 7th round pick, and the cap space needed to bring back Scott Niedermayer.
There is Class, and Then There is Class
December 14, 2007 by
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A bit of Liverpool news to attend to, and I promise none of it has to do with Sunday's Chelsea match (I'm over it).First, Luis Garcia has reached out to all involved with the LFC with a touching letter to the club and (more importantly?) the supporters. As a fan it is always...
Reactions To The Mike Richards Contract
December 14, 2007 by
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Reactions from around the NHL to the news of the Flyers inking Mike Richards, he of all 100 career points, to a 12 year $69 million extension.
Anatomy Of A Salary Cap Crisis
December 13, 2007 by
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A look at the impending salary cap woes for the Flyers in the wake of the Mike Richards signing. They may need to hold an open tryout for players willing to play for minimum wage.
Breakout Passes: Pennsylvania Is Burning
December 13, 2007 by
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A walk around the blogosphere... links to the heated reactions from Tuesday's Flyers/Penguins tilt, Philly spending all their remaining cap space for the next 8 years, Lightening trade rumors, and more...
Keep Your Head Up Wayne!
December 13, 2007 by
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Among the other things googling "gretzky hate" will get you:
Some Stars Don't Shine In Shootouts
December 12, 2007 by
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Some of the NHL's biggest stars are also some of its biggest duds... when it comes to the overtime shootout. You'll be surprised to see how poorly some of the NHL's top players have fared in shootouts. Are coaches actually hurting their teams by sticking with their best...
Step Back From The Ledge!
December 07, 2007 by
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A nice little video to cheer us all up while we await word on the Flower's ankle.
RBK EDGE Jerseys - The Winners and Losers
December 06, 2007 by
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Now that all of the new NHL RBK EDGE jerseys have been released (compliments of a leaked code for NHL 08 by EA) I thought it would be a good time to look at the biggest winners and losers of the new jersey era. Let's look at the winners first, since that is a shorter list:Winners...
It's Fantasy Hockey Time!
December 06, 2007 by
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We've got a Yahoo Fantasy Hockey league all set up and there are a few spots left for whoever wants them. It's roto-style with an autodraft (by request). If you are interested please join up and we can get this show on the road!To join:League ID#: 27685Password: keepurheadupCome...
The NFL's Not-So-Secret Shame
December 06, 2007 by
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On Sunday, September 9, 2007, Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett suffered a "catastrophic" cervical spine (neck) injury when he ducked his head while driving in to tackle the Denver Broncos' Domenik Hixon. The original prognosis was very grim: It was said that paralysis...
Fleury Stars In Atom Game!
December 04, 2007 by
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Marc-Andre Fleury tells 9 year-olds to leave hockey to the pros! And more...
NHL Team Of The Month: November 2007
December 01, 2007 by
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The NHL's top performer at each position for the month of November.
Don't Forget To Take Your Sticks And Rogaine
November 29, 2007 by
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Mark Recchi's days with the Penguins appear to be at an end... again. The vet has apparently been told to work out a trade with another team to get him out of Pittsburgh. And the sooner the better.
A Star Is Reborn In Dallas
November 29, 2007 by
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After a rough start to the 07-08 season, Mike Modano has turned his game around and is looking to make his record breaking campaign much more than an unsuccessful swan song in Dallas.
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