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Top free agents this summer
March 30, 2009 by
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via USA Today:
1. Right wing Marian Hossa (Detroit): He has said publicly that he will take less money to stay with the Red Wings, and GM Ken Holland clearly would like him back. But the Red Wings have roughly $47 million already committed for next season, and it’s going to be...
Cole could be a Cane next year
March 29, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via Ottawa Sun:
Carolina will keep LW Erik Cole from becoming an unrestricted free agent in the summer if he’s willing to take less than the $4 million (all terms US) he’s making this season. The talk is the Hurricanes will ask Cole to take a deal in the $3-$3.5-million range.
When I was Young… We Played Hockey
March 27, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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There are countless stories of the games that are played by kids who grow up in the city.
‘Boudreau Effect’ leads to more AHL coaches given NHL jobs
March 24, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via The Hockey News:
The so-called
Leafs beat Capitals - Gerber tossed - possible suspension?
March 24, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via National Post:
With the score tied 2-2 in the final minute of regulation, the Toronto Maple Leafs put a call in for their closer after goaltender Martin Gerber was ejected with 57 seconds left in regulation time for making physical contact with an official. Though he played less...
Luongo’s future with Canucks uncertain
March 24, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via The Province:
Sometimes Luongo’s honesty with the media gets him into PR jams. That could be the case again this week after he went off the “We are all Cancuks” script when asked whether being captain will influence his decision to sign an extension.
“I...
Rangers face tough offseason
March 24, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via New York Post:
When the offseason arrives, personnel decisions will be based primarily on whether players fit into Tortorella’s vision for how he wants the Rangers to think and to play. The cap is a factor, and the Rangers may lose a player they would prefer to keep, but...
Final Thoughts Vs. New Jersey (03-23-09)
March 23, 2009 by
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I’ve said it before. This team is different than Flyers teams of the recent past. As good as the teams of the late 90’s and early aught’s were, they built their record on teams that they should have beaten, but always seemed to wilt against competition...
Canadiens for sale?
March 23, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via CBC:
The American businessman, who owns 80.1 per cent of the NHL team and its arena, the Bell Centre, has retained the services of financial firms in Canada and around the world to examine his options for selling his assets.
“The Gillett family has retained the services of...
Final Thoughts @ Pittsburgh (3-22-09)
March 23, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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The Flyers seemed to have found their recipe for winning hockey games.
Evgeni Malkin Has Disciplinary Hearing With The NHL
March 21, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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Penguins center and NHL leading scorer Evgeni Malkin had a disciplinary hearing with the NHL by phone after the team’s practice today at Southpointe. The league is investigating Malkin’s hit on Los Angeles winger Wayne Simmonds in the final minute of the Penguins&rsquo...
NHL and fighting
March 21, 2009 by
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via Newsday:
*Hockey fights are self-policing mechanisms that control dirty play; they are an unnecessary danger.
*They are an essential means of “letting off steam” that otherwise would be channeled into more frightening stick-swinging events; they are side-shows that...
Jagr confirms Oilers talks took place
March 21, 2009 by
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Alex Ovechkin gets 50
March 20, 2009 by
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via TSN:
The Capitals star, who became Washington’s first three-time 50-goal scorer, ignited an instant debate with his pre-planned, post-goal celebration, in which he stopped behind the net, put his stick on the ice, and pretended to warm his hands over it.
This isn’t...
Ryan Miller coming along
March 17, 2009 by
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via NHL.com:
Buffalo Sabres starting goalie Ryan Miller has begun skating on his own to test his injured left ankle and is confident he is on track to return to the lineup before the end of the season.
Miller said on Monday that he still feels some discomfort when he’s stretching...
Final Toughts on Home and Home Vs. New York Rangers (3-14-09 & 3-15-09)
March 15, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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Home and home series always bring a playoff atmosphere to the regular season.
Warm feeling evident as Roy watches Brodeur tie his NHL victories record
March 15, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via The Canadian Press:
Brodeur can break the record in New Jersey on Tuesday night - St. Patrick’s Day - when the Devils host the Chicago Blackhawks. Roy, though, will likely be back with the Remparts, who open a playoff series Friday against Baie-Comeau.
“I don&rsquo...
Ottawa at the Deadline and Beyond
March 15, 2009 by
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By Peter Levi
You can’t take Ottawa’s deadline deal in isolation; it has to be judged inclusively with earlier moves. So, in this failed season, how can we rate Bryan Murray? He’s made three moves since firing Craig Hartsburg:
1) demoted Martin...
Remembering The Spectrum; Part I
March 14, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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Last night Philadelphia’s resident basketball team played it’s final game at the Spectrum.
Final Thoughts Vs. Washington (3-12-09)
March 13, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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One of the reasons the Flyers are the only Atlantic Division team to beat the Washington Capitals in regulation is their ability to keep Alexander Ovechkin in check. Entering last night the Washington Sharpshooter had 1 goal and 3 assists in three previous meetings which resulted in...
Rangers get Draft Pick for Cherepanov death
March 11, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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via New York
NHL general managers have given their approval to the Rangers? request for a compensatory pick in June?s Entry Draft in the wake of the death of 2007 first-round selection Alexei Cherepanov, sources have told The
Though it is unclear whether Article 8.3 (b) of the CBA ...
Canadiens fire Carbonneau
March 09, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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The Montreal Canadiens fired head coach Guy Carbonneau on Monday?and replaced him behind the bench with general manager Bob Gainey.? Carbonneau, a finalist for the Jack Adams Award last year, was let go after nearly three seasons as Montreal?s head
Gainey first appearance behind ...
Can You Feel It? The Playoffs are coming!
March 08, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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Last night we completed our first spring ritual which begins the process of the changing of the seasons.? We changed our clocks and sprang forward one hour to allow for more daylight.? Here in the northeast, we also were the beneficiaries of a beautiful 70 degree day.? Another sign that things ...
Final Thoughts Vs. Nashville (03-07-09)
March 08, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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Daylight Savings Time must do for Marty Biron what the Yellow Sun of the Earth does for the Son of Jarel.? As we complete our first ritual toward spring, the Flyers goaltender reminded us of a spring not too far in the past.? Biron held the Nashville Predators at bay by stopping 31 of 32 [...]
Gary Roberts set for retirement
March 07, 2009 by
The Hockey Herald
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Gary?Roberts? NHL career is
Unclaimed on waivers on trade deadline day, the 42-year-old veteran will not play another game with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season. He had already announced that he would retire at the end of this
A formal announcement of Roberts? ...
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