Latest NHL Cuts.
Oct 06, 2008 | 11:05AM | Spector
With the NHL's 2008-09 season to begin later this week for the rest of the 26 teams who didn't open this past weekend in Europe the final round of roster cuts are being made. Here are some of the most notable that have been made over the past week:Carolina Hurricanes: Jeff ... Read More
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THN’s Top Fifty NHL Players - 2008-09.
Aug 19, 2008 | 11:36AM | Spector
The Hockey News recently published its annual NHL yearbook
and as usual one of the notable features is its Top Fifty NHL Players listing for the upcoming season.
Although I’m now a free-lance contributor to THN.com that
won’t prevent me from critiquing thi... Read More
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A Quick Look at an Early NHL Season Preview.
Aug 13, 2008 | 5:34PM | Spector
The Score Sports Forecaster was first out of the blocks with their NHL Season Preview for 2008-09, and the good folks at Andrew's Dallas Stars Page has a quick review of the magazine's preview of the Stars, but also the projected playoff teams and where they'll finish the season:
Western Conference
1.
Detroit Red Wings
2.
Dallas Stars
3.
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Shooting Down Some NHL Rumors.
Aug 11, 2008 | 3:48PM | Spector
I don’t usually engage in this much but since there’s been a
dire dearth of any real hockey news to comment on I suppose it’s as good a time
as any to shoot down some of the wacky trade and free agent rumors flying
around.
First off, the Florida Panthers are not shopping defenseman
Jay Bouwmeester. Sure, the fact tha... Read More
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Senators Sign Auld, Lightning Sign Adam Hall.
Jul 01, 2008 | 1:53PM | Spector
The Ottawa Senators have found a replacement for the
recently bought out Ray Emery, signing former Bruins goalie Alex Auld to a
two-year contract worth $1 million. $2 million.
That ‘ll make him a more affordable cap hit to the Senators
cap, and Auld w... Read More
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Catching Up.
Jun 28, 2008 | 12:54PM | Spector
Sorry for the absence, folks, I took a day off on Friday and
my wife and I are spending some time with my son before he heads out for basic
training with the Naval Reserve on Sunday.
Lots of activity leading up to July 1st as teams
scramble to lock up their RFA players and cut... Read More
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Latest NHL Player Movement June 26, 2008
Jun 26, 2008 | 10:14AM | Spector
The San Jose Sharks yesterday re-sign three key players,
inking forward Jeremy Roenick and backup goalie Brian Boucher and forward Joe
Pavelski to a two-year contract.
Pavelski’s deal is worth $3.3 million, breaking down as
$1.65 million per season. Roenick will... Read More
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Flames Land Cammalleri, Deal Tanguay to Montreal.
Jun 20, 2008 | 7:51PM | Spector
The Calgary Flames added a winger and subtracted one during
the first round of the NHL 2008 Entry Draft, acquiring winger Mike Cammalleri
from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the 17th overall pick,
and dealing veteran left winger Alex Tanguay to the Montreal Canadiens for the 25th
overall pick.
Cammelleri was rumored as a trade candidate during the past
week and for good reason given his ... Read More
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NHL's All-Star and All-Rookie Teams 2007-08
Jun 13, 2008 | 6:04AM | Spector
The NHL recently released their All-Star and All-Rookie Teams for the past season:ALL-STARS:First team:Goaltender: Evgeny Nabokov, San Jose Sharks. Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings. Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames. Center: Evgeni Malki... Read More
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NHL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS!! (A bit late)
May 15, 2008 | 2:57PM | leafssuck26
Eastern Conference:
(1) Montreal Candiens vs Boston Bruins (8): Carey Price will be a big part of the series but his lack of confidence will slow him and his team down for a near choke. Montreal Fans will boo Zdeno Chara whenever he touches the puck. After the Habs victory, only SOME ... Read More
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Report: Flames to Re-sign Giordano.
May 07, 2008 | 11:04AM | Spector
The Calgary Herald recently reported Flames have apparently taken steps to mend
fences with one of their young defensemen, hoping at the same time bolster
their blueline corps for next season by re-signing Mark Giordano to a new
contract.
Giordano made headlines last summer by spurning the Flames
offer of a two-way contract, opting ... Read More
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Scratching Jeremy Roenick
Apr 23, 2008 | 10:37AM | AilynDiaz
"I thought he
might chip in on the powerplay or something, but I did not expect four
points,(AP)" said coach Wilson after the game.Jeremy Roenick was a healthy scratch during the sixth
quarterfinal playoff game for the San Jose Sh... Read More
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Close Out Night for Canadiens
Apr 21, 2008 | 6:52PM | AilynDiaz
Tonight is close out time in the Eastern Conference
Quarterfinals for the Montreal Canadiens. Coach
Guy Carbonneau even wore his bright lucky tie, perhaps bought at a clearance sale. But it ... Read More
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Mike Keenan Is As Grumpy As BILL BELICHICK
Apr 16, 2008 | 5:08PM | AilynDiaz
Join a Facebook group and you will become a hockey fan
sooner than later. You can join “Max Talbot Superstar Club” and
watch videos.
or you can join “If Bob Err... Read More
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Playoff Fever Frenzy COMEBACK
Apr 15, 2008 | 11:17AM | AilynDiaz
I don't reason much anymore. I just watch hockey. Forget Sean Avery and his childlike antics! If Curtis Joseph made a comebac... Read More
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It's A Canadian Thing ... Part 77
Apr 10, 2008 | 4:53PM | brentwood123
It’s not a good sign when your closer gives it up twice in two tries. Jeremy Accardo blew his second save of the young season last night as the A’s came from behind and ... Read More
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