- The Vancouver Province, seeing Brendan Morrison's demotion to the third line, suggests that the Canucks might be able to work a deal that involves Morrison and Cloutier going to the Blues for free agent-to-be C Doug Weight. The paper also notes that the Canucks are in the market for a goaltender, but they can choose from a fairly large group of available veterans.
- The Denver Post, noting that a Canadiens scout has been at the last couple Avalanche games, mentions that the Avalanche might have an interest in Canadiens G Jose Theodore. The Avs don't have much cap room to handle Theodore's $4.5-million salary, but a deal could work depending on what salaries go to Montreal.
- Devils C Scott Gomez could be on the block, with Calgary and Phoenix potential destinations, according to the New York Post. The Post also has the Devils interested in an offensive blueliner, listing Columbus' Bryan Berard and Pittsburgh's Dick Tarnstrom as possibilities.
- The Rockland Journal News, noting that the Rangers are approximately $5-million under the $39-million salary cap, mentions wingers Sergei Samsonov and Petr Sykora as possible targets to boost the Rangers' secondary scoring.
- Newsday reports that, while the Rangers are interested in Sykora, the Blueshirts aren't offering anything to tempt to the Ducks into making the move.
- Several reports indicate that Devils LW Patrik Elias is mere days away from making his return to action. Elias has been out all season after contracting Hepatitis A last year.
- Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon is looking to make some changes, according to the Chicago Tribune, with G Nikolai Khabibulin perhaps the most marketable player on the roster, despite his poor start to the season.
- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Capitals GM George McPhee says he won't be trading G Olaf Kolzig, despite what appears to be several teams' need for a veteran goaltender.
- Big ticket Penguins veterans Sergei Gonchar and Zigmund Palffy have both been mentioned in trade talks, acccording to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- The Montreal Gazette expects the Devils to deal D Dan McGillis, though with McGillis making $2.2-million there may not be any takers unless the Devils take on a similarly-priced underachiever.
- The San Francisco Chronicle notes that Alexander Korolyuk remains Sharks property while playing in Russia and that San Jose likely will trade him at some point. Korolyuk is among the league leaders, scoring 28 points in 33 games for Chekhov Vityaz.
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Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
News and Notes from the NHL
Coyotes bring Orszagh back from SEL
Sportsnet.ca -- The Phoenix Coyotes have signed former Nashville Predators forward Vladimir Orszagh, Sportsnet has learned.
Orszagh, who has been playing in Sweden since the lockout, still has to clear waivers as a member of the Coyotes, which means another team -- specifically his former club the Predators -- might swoop in an reclaim the right winger. The deal is reportedly worth $625,000. Orszagh played 82 games for Nashville in 2003-04, scoring 16 goals and adding 21 assists.
Roy Gate no. 2?December 29 @ 9:00 AM
With Colorado continuing to have problems between the pipes, could the Avalanche be looking to steal another goalie from the Canadiens?According to the Denver Post, the Avs may be looking into acquiring goalie jose Theodore from Montreal, with Florida's Roberto Luongo apparently off the trade block.For the second consecutive game, a scout from the Canadiens was in attendance Wednesday night.
The Shootout
It is a hit with fans and brings a playoff feel to every game. But how have players and coaches reacted to the shootout? In Part I of our shootout series, Scott Burnside finds that planning for shootouts is an imperfect science for a coach. Story
Sportsnet.ca -- The Phoenix Coyotes have signed former Nashville Predators forward Vladimir Orszagh, Sportsnet has learned.
Orszagh, who has been playing in Sweden since the lockout, still has to clear waivers as a member of the Coyotes, which means another team -- specifically his former club the Predators -- might swoop in an reclaim the right winger. The deal is reportedly worth $625,000. Orszagh played 82 games for Nashville in 2003-04, scoring 16 goals and adding 21 assists.
Roy Gate no. 2?December 29 @ 9:00 AM
With Colorado continuing to have problems between the pipes, could the Avalanche be looking to steal another goalie from the Canadiens?According to the Denver Post, the Avs may be looking into acquiring goalie jose Theodore from Montreal, with Florida's Roberto Luongo apparently off the trade block.For the second consecutive game, a scout from the Canadiens was in attendance Wednesday night.
The Shootout
It is a hit with fans and brings a playoff feel to every game. But how have players and coaches reacted to the shootout? In Part I of our shootout series, Scott Burnside finds that planning for shootouts is an imperfect science for a coach. Story
Return of the Whalers!!! Hartford looks for an NHL Franchise again
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Eight years after the Whalers left Hartford for North Carolina, a developer wants to bring another NHL team to the Connecticut capital.
Lawrence Gottesdiener is head of Northland Investment Corp., which owns $500 million US worth of property in Hartford. He would like to put the team in a $250 million arena he hopes to build.
''We've got our own money, we're willing to invest in an arena and we're willing to buy a team,'' he said. ''It would be an important entity and symbol of the city, the region and the state.''
Gottesdiener's plan calls for a publicly subsidized, 16,000-seat venue that would be home to a major hockey team. The University of Connecticut men's and women's basketball teams also would play some games there.
The new arena would replace the Hartford Civic Center under the proposal, which was announced Wednesday amid talk of the Civic Center's future.
-report from www.tsn.ca
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Has Lucky Luc's Luck finally run out?
A Bitter End?Luc Robitaille believes he can still play. The Kings recently made the "tough decision" to bench him. George Johnson writes the two sides are caught in a tug of nostalgia vs. practicality, and how it ends is anyone's guess. Story
• Luc Robitaille's stats More on Kings
ESPNEWS HEADLINES
• Gretzky to return to Coyotes' bench tonight vs. Sharks
• Pens fall to 0-4 under Therrien after OT loss to Leafs
• Star-struck: Dallas takes beating from Detroit at home
• Bruins' late comeback ends with OT win over Caps
• Two third-period goals lift Preds past Flames in Calgary
• Sutter lays down law for Canadians at junior tourney
• Blues owners might have settled on potential buyer
• Leafs' Tucker fined for scuffle with Janssen
• Miller defensive, Hossa offensive players of week
Reports from TSN.ca and Sportsnet.ca - Dec 28, 2005
Wayne Gretzky will be back behind the bench for the Phoenix Coyotes tonight against the San Jose Sharks. Gretzky left the team to be with his ailing mother back on December 17. In his absence, the Coyotes have lost three of the last five under interim coach Rick Tocchet.FULL STORY...
Avalanche demote goaltender Kolesnik
The Colorado Avalanche have sent goaltender Vitaly Kolesnik to the AHL after seven NHL starts.
Upshall scores winner for Preds in Calgary
Scottie Upshall's goal at 13:13 of the third period earned the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night and extend their win streak to six games.
Kaberle gives Leafs OT win over Penguins
Zetterberg and Red Wings outshine Stars
Bruins stop Capitals in OT
Report: Gretzky to return Wednesday
Leafs' Tucker fined for helmet incident
Letter of intent signed for Blues sale
Lemieux could return in seven to 10 days
Sharks place Parker on injured reserve
Thrashers activate Lehtonen from IR
Hossa, Miller win NHL's weekly honours
Report: Nolan inquires about Devils job
More Headlines >>
Toivonen may soon be the No. 1December 28 @ 9:39 AM According to the Boston Herald, it appears first-year goalie Hannu Toivonen could soon have the No. 1 goaltending job ahead of Andrew Raycroft.Although Bruins coach Mike Mike Sullivan won't say the rookie has the top spot, the fact that he has given Toivonen seven starts in the team's last 10 games is a more telling indicator."The reality is that Hannu is going to play," said Sullivan. "I thought he was our best player in the two (pre-Christmas) games against Toronto. Given that, I think he deserves to play."
Unlucky end to Luc's run?December 28 @ 9:27 AM Luc Robitaille's glowing career may be coming to a not-so-glorious end in the City of Angels, writes George Johnson for ESPN.com. "Lucky Luc" is fighting for a place in the Kings lineup, which is creating a tough situation for the team and the forward who has been one of the most popular players in Los Angeles for the 13 years he has played there.Kings coach Andy Murray had to make Robitaille a healthy scratch for three straight games, which Murray called a "tough decision."But with an injury to Jeremy Roenick, it has opened up a spot again for Robitaille, which he hopes to use to earn his way back onto the regular lineup. "It's up to me," he admitted.
Ovechkin suit may be decided this weekDecember 22 @ 12:47 PM The playing status of Alexander Ovechkin could be decided as soon as this week, according to the Washington Post.A U.S. District Court judge heard arguments yesterday in the lawsuit between Moscow Dynamo and the Washington Capitals on which team has ownership of the rookie's contractual rights."The judge seemed to indicate he won't sit on this, so I would expect a decision pretty quickly," said NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly.Meanwhile, Ovechkin is almost certain to be named to the Russian Olympic team that is expected to be announced today, writes Tarik El-Bashir.
Thornton deal may not have included himDecember 21 @ 9:32 AM As if it isn't hard enough for Bruins fans to take that their former captain Joe Thornton has been flourishing in San Jose. Now it's being reported that perhaps he may not have needed to go.According to a story in the Boston Herald, there is speculation that the original deal between the Sharks and Bruins might have been a strict two-player swap of San Jose defenceman Brad Stuart for Boston forward Sergei Samsonov.Although Bruins GM Mike O'Connell denies it, a well-placed source says it was real, writes Stephen Harris.
Avalanche demote goaltender Kolesnik
The Colorado Avalanche have sent goaltender Vitaly Kolesnik to the AHL after seven NHL starts.
Upshall scores winner for Preds in Calgary
Scottie Upshall's goal at 13:13 of the third period earned the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night and extend their win streak to six games.
Kaberle gives Leafs OT win over Penguins
Zetterberg and Red Wings outshine Stars
Bruins stop Capitals in OT
Report: Gretzky to return Wednesday
Leafs' Tucker fined for helmet incident
Letter of intent signed for Blues sale
Lemieux could return in seven to 10 days
Sharks place Parker on injured reserve
Thrashers activate Lehtonen from IR
Hossa, Miller win NHL's weekly honours
Report: Nolan inquires about Devils job
More Headlines >>
Toivonen may soon be the No. 1December 28 @ 9:39 AM According to the Boston Herald, it appears first-year goalie Hannu Toivonen could soon have the No. 1 goaltending job ahead of Andrew Raycroft.Although Bruins coach Mike Mike Sullivan won't say the rookie has the top spot, the fact that he has given Toivonen seven starts in the team's last 10 games is a more telling indicator."The reality is that Hannu is going to play," said Sullivan. "I thought he was our best player in the two (pre-Christmas) games against Toronto. Given that, I think he deserves to play."
Unlucky end to Luc's run?December 28 @ 9:27 AM Luc Robitaille's glowing career may be coming to a not-so-glorious end in the City of Angels, writes George Johnson for ESPN.com. "Lucky Luc" is fighting for a place in the Kings lineup, which is creating a tough situation for the team and the forward who has been one of the most popular players in Los Angeles for the 13 years he has played there.Kings coach Andy Murray had to make Robitaille a healthy scratch for three straight games, which Murray called a "tough decision."But with an injury to Jeremy Roenick, it has opened up a spot again for Robitaille, which he hopes to use to earn his way back onto the regular lineup. "It's up to me," he admitted.
Ovechkin suit may be decided this weekDecember 22 @ 12:47 PM The playing status of Alexander Ovechkin could be decided as soon as this week, according to the Washington Post.A U.S. District Court judge heard arguments yesterday in the lawsuit between Moscow Dynamo and the Washington Capitals on which team has ownership of the rookie's contractual rights."The judge seemed to indicate he won't sit on this, so I would expect a decision pretty quickly," said NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly.Meanwhile, Ovechkin is almost certain to be named to the Russian Olympic team that is expected to be announced today, writes Tarik El-Bashir.
Thornton deal may not have included himDecember 21 @ 9:32 AM As if it isn't hard enough for Bruins fans to take that their former captain Joe Thornton has been flourishing in San Jose. Now it's being reported that perhaps he may not have needed to go.According to a story in the Boston Herald, there is speculation that the original deal between the Sharks and Bruins might have been a strict two-player swap of San Jose defenceman Brad Stuart for Boston forward Sergei Samsonov.Although Bruins GM Mike O'Connell denies it, a well-placed source says it was real, writes Stephen Harris.
Prospect Justin Pogge looking solid for Canada....and maybe for the Leafs
Canada looks for its second straight win at the 2006 world junior hockey championship in Vancouver when it faces Switzerland today (6:30pm et/3:30pm pt on TSN). Justin Pogge, who back-stopped Canada to a 5-1 win over Finland in their tournament opener, is expected to start against the Swiss.Justin Pogge, who back-stopped Canada to a 5-1 win over Finland in their tournament opener, is expected to start against the Swiss. Forward Steve Downie, who was ill earlier this week, is also expected to play.
Canada can set the country's second-longest win streak at the world juniors with another one today, which would be the eighth in a row for Canada. The longest winning streak for Canada was 18 games, starting in 1994 tournament and ending in the 1997 championship.
Switzerland won their opener, 2-0 over Norway. Reta Berra made 24 saves for the shutout and probably earned the start against Canada. Coach Jakob Kolliker, however, says the Swiss are not afraid to give Leonardo Genoni a turn.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Reports from TSN.ca - Dec 19, 2005
Larry Robinson is stepping down as head coach of the New Jersey Devils. There's no immediate word on a replacement or why he decided to resign. The Star-Ledger reported that team president and general manager Lou Lamoriello led the team at practice this morning.FULL STORY...
Frustrated Leafs welcome Islanders
Ed Belfour again tries to become the second-winningest goaltender in league history Monday when the Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders.
The Battle of Alberta resumes
The Calgary Flames try to win for the sixth time in seven outings Monday when they meet the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth time this season.
Canucks play host to Kings
NHL Mail: Late Round Revelations
Stars keep rolling with win over Blackhawks
Luongo stops 53 shots in Panthers' win
Ducks snap Sharks' winning streak
Sakic the difference as Avs top Rangers
Leafs' Steen injured; listed day-to-day
Auld unfazed in his new role with Canucks
Gretzky leaves Coyotes to be with family
Canadiens return Kostitsyn to Hamilton
More Headlines >>
Frustrated Leafs welcome Islanders
Ed Belfour again tries to become the second-winningest goaltender in league history Monday when the Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders.
The Battle of Alberta resumes
The Calgary Flames try to win for the sixth time in seven outings Monday when they meet the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth time this season.
Canucks play host to Kings
NHL Mail: Late Round Revelations
Stars keep rolling with win over Blackhawks
Luongo stops 53 shots in Panthers' win
Ducks snap Sharks' winning streak
Sakic the difference as Avs top Rangers
Leafs' Steen injured; listed day-to-day
Auld unfazed in his new role with Canucks
Gretzky leaves Coyotes to be with family
Canadiens return Kostitsyn to Hamilton
More Headlines >>
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Reports from ESPN.com - Dec 15, 2005
Who's Really To Blame?When a team is not performing well, everyone looks to the head coach for answers. But in the case of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Barry Melrose says the players are the ones to blame. Story
• Adelson: Pens needed new direction Therrien provides it Vote • Olczyk fired Hradek: Analysis Lemieux back Friday Moves
ESPNEWS HEADLINES
'Hockey Night' on ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS is your one-stop location for NHL coverage. Tune in to Hockey Night tonight for postgame analysis and highlights along with Barry Melrose.
• Who's hot in NHL? Chat wrap
• Mogilny won't play for Team Russia in Turin
• Bettman: Salary cap will rise next season
• Blue Jackets send goalie Prusek to Syracuse
• Isles' Blake out of hospital after suffering concussion
• Canucks lose top goalie Cloutier for regular season
• Fedorov to skip Olympics, focus on NHL play
• Sabres' Kalinin out 7-10 days with fractured finger
• Tearful Fischer grateful to be alive
Rumors from Sportsnet.ca
Canucks looking at BironDecember 15 @ 9:50 AM
Buffalo's Martin Biron may be in the crosshairs of GM Dave Nonis.With the loss of No.1 goaltender Dan Cloutier to surgery, the Toronto Sun is reporting that Biron, along with Washington goaltender Olaf Kolzig, are on the top of Vancouver wish list for goalies.
Sykora a wanted manDecember 14 @ 9:25 AM
According to various reports, Anaheim's Petr Sykora is the hot commodity on the trade block.According to the New York Post, the New York Rangers have a potential Sykora for Tom Poti deal in the works which could possibly be expanded to a four player deal, involving Ruslan Salei and Steve Rucchin as well.Meanwhile, the Toronto Star is reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs have inquired into Sykora, as have Boston and Ottawa.
Calgary Christmas wish listDecember 13 @ 9:20 AM
The Calgary Sun is reporting the Flames are interested in acquiring a centre or scorer to complement sniper Jarome Iginla. And, if you believe the rumours, there are quite a few snipers who are up for grabs.The list includes: centres Patrick Marleau, Doug Weight, Olli Jokinen, Oleg Kvasha, Jason Allison, Brad Richards and Marc Savard have all been mentioned as potential bait, while wingers Petr Sykora and Owen Nolan are believed to be available to the highest bidder.
Rangers set sights on SykoraDecember 12 @ 10:04 AM
The New York Rangers and Anaheim Mighty Ducks are discussing a deal that would send Petr Sykora to the Big Apple, according to a report in the New York Post. The paper states Rangers assistant GM Don Maloney was in Montreal Saturday to scout the 29-year-old winger. In Anaheim's 5-3 win over the Habs, Sykora registered a goal and an assist. Sykora, who fell out of favor early with first-year coach Randy Carlyle, has also attracted interest from the Canadiens and Boston Bruins as well as the Ottawa Senators. Sykora's remaining 2005-06 cap charge equals $1,964,435. The Rangers are 9-1-1 in their last 11. They currently have approximately $4.5M of cap space available.
No interest in LuongoDecember 7 @ 9:25 AM
Despite rumours suggesting otherwise, Philadelphia Flyers GM Bob Clarke is not interested in trading for Roberto Luongo.Clarke admits some teams have called, and one did offer a goalie, but Florida was not one of them."I haven't spoken with [Florida GM] Mike Keenan in some time," Clarke told Phillyburbs.com. "We like our goaltending. We're not interested at all [in Luongo]. When Esche got hurt, we had other teams call us, not Florida, but we have no interest."
Buffalo's Martin Biron may be in the crosshairs of GM Dave Nonis.With the loss of No.1 goaltender Dan Cloutier to surgery, the Toronto Sun is reporting that Biron, along with Washington goaltender Olaf Kolzig, are on the top of Vancouver wish list for goalies.
Sykora a wanted manDecember 14 @ 9:25 AM
According to various reports, Anaheim's Petr Sykora is the hot commodity on the trade block.According to the New York Post, the New York Rangers have a potential Sykora for Tom Poti deal in the works which could possibly be expanded to a four player deal, involving Ruslan Salei and Steve Rucchin as well.Meanwhile, the Toronto Star is reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs have inquired into Sykora, as have Boston and Ottawa.
Calgary Christmas wish listDecember 13 @ 9:20 AM
The Calgary Sun is reporting the Flames are interested in acquiring a centre or scorer to complement sniper Jarome Iginla. And, if you believe the rumours, there are quite a few snipers who are up for grabs.The list includes: centres Patrick Marleau, Doug Weight, Olli Jokinen, Oleg Kvasha, Jason Allison, Brad Richards and Marc Savard have all been mentioned as potential bait, while wingers Petr Sykora and Owen Nolan are believed to be available to the highest bidder.
Rangers set sights on SykoraDecember 12 @ 10:04 AM
The New York Rangers and Anaheim Mighty Ducks are discussing a deal that would send Petr Sykora to the Big Apple, according to a report in the New York Post. The paper states Rangers assistant GM Don Maloney was in Montreal Saturday to scout the 29-year-old winger. In Anaheim's 5-3 win over the Habs, Sykora registered a goal and an assist. Sykora, who fell out of favor early with first-year coach Randy Carlyle, has also attracted interest from the Canadiens and Boston Bruins as well as the Ottawa Senators. Sykora's remaining 2005-06 cap charge equals $1,964,435. The Rangers are 9-1-1 in their last 11. They currently have approximately $4.5M of cap space available.
No interest in LuongoDecember 7 @ 9:25 AM
Despite rumours suggesting otherwise, Philadelphia Flyers GM Bob Clarke is not interested in trading for Roberto Luongo.Clarke admits some teams have called, and one did offer a goalie, but Florida was not one of them."I haven't spoken with [Florida GM] Mike Keenan in some time," Clarke told Phillyburbs.com. "We like our goaltending. We're not interested at all [in Luongo]. When Esche got hurt, we had other teams call us, not Florida, but we have no interest."
Reports from TSN.ca - Dec 15, 2005
Owner-captain Mario Lemieux practised with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday for the first time since being hospitalized Dec. 7 with a rapid heartbeat and expects to play Friday night against Buffalo. FULL STORY...
Penguins recall Ouellet
Penguins fire Olczyk, call on Therrien
Mogilny opts out of Team Russia for 2006
The chance to play for former linemate Pavel Bure was not enough to lure Alexander Mogilny to Turin, as the veteran winger told TSN that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for Team Russia at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Penguins fire Olczyk, call on Therrien
The Penguins have fired Eddie Olczyk as coach and named Michel Therrien his replacement.
NHL salary cap rising to $40-45M
Brooks addresses NHL owners' meeting
Plenty of goalie options for Canucks
Saskin appears at NHL GMs meeting
Oilers obtain Evans from St. Louis
Hurricanes reassign G Ward to AHL
Islanders' Blake released from hospital
Cloutier having surgery; out four months
Heated exchanges at NHLPA meetings
More Headlines >>
Penguins recall Ouellet
Penguins fire Olczyk, call on Therrien
Mogilny opts out of Team Russia for 2006
The chance to play for former linemate Pavel Bure was not enough to lure Alexander Mogilny to Turin, as the veteran winger told TSN that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for Team Russia at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Penguins fire Olczyk, call on Therrien
The Penguins have fired Eddie Olczyk as coach and named Michel Therrien his replacement.
NHL salary cap rising to $40-45M
Brooks addresses NHL owners' meeting
Plenty of goalie options for Canucks
Saskin appears at NHL GMs meeting
Oilers obtain Evans from St. Louis
Hurricanes reassign G Ward to AHL
Islanders' Blake released from hospital
Cloutier having surgery; out four months
Heated exchanges at NHLPA meetings
More Headlines >>
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Weekend Reports from TSN.ca - Dec 11, 2005
Penguins owner-captain Mario Lemieux said he is doubtful that the team will remain in Pittsburgh after its Mellon Arena lease expires in 2007, citing a lack of progress on a new arena. FULL STORY...
Flames rally past Senators in overtime
Daymond Langkow scored 3:38 into overtime Saturday night as the Calgary Flames came from behind for a 2-1 win over netminder Ray Emery and the Ottawa Senators.
Streaking Stars deny Belfour win No. 448
Marty Turco stopped 19 of 20 shots and made his case for the Canadian Olympic team as the Dallas Stars edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday.
Backchecking
Big Bert is the hot name on the trade block these days, with Broadway mentioned most as the destination. The Sens are fine with what they have in Havlat's absence and Petr Sykora is on the outs in Anaheim. Hot n' Not, Farm Report and looking at some top draft prospects in Junior Report and Varsity Report. All this and the best in quotes, Chirping, in this week's edition of TSN.ca's Backchecking.
December 9th
Headlines:
Lemieux pulls out of Winter Olympics
Ducks cruise to victory over Canadiens
Rucinsky scores weird winner to beat Blues
Penguins end skid with long-awaited win
Sharks keep rolling with Thornton in lineup
Grahame wins again as Bolts edge Predators
Islanders edge out Oilers in a shootout
Demitra, Kings pounce on Panthers
Radivojevic nets winner; Flyers edge Wild
Blues deal Boguniecki to Pens for Poapst
Flyers' Gagne sidelined for two weeks
Wild's Wanvig suspended, Lemaire fined
More Headlines >>
Saturday pivotal in Ed Olczyk's future
Saturday's Penguins home game against the Colorado Avalanche could be pivotal in terms of head coach Ed Olczyk's future in Pittsburgh.
Flames rally past Senators in overtime
Daymond Langkow scored 3:38 into overtime Saturday night as the Calgary Flames came from behind for a 2-1 win over netminder Ray Emery and the Ottawa Senators.
Streaking Stars deny Belfour win No. 448
Marty Turco stopped 19 of 20 shots and made his case for the Canadian Olympic team as the Dallas Stars edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday.
Backchecking
Big Bert is the hot name on the trade block these days, with Broadway mentioned most as the destination. The Sens are fine with what they have in Havlat's absence and Petr Sykora is on the outs in Anaheim. Hot n' Not, Farm Report and looking at some top draft prospects in Junior Report and Varsity Report. All this and the best in quotes, Chirping, in this week's edition of TSN.ca's Backchecking.
December 9th
Headlines:
Lemieux pulls out of Winter Olympics
Ducks cruise to victory over Canadiens
Rucinsky scores weird winner to beat Blues
Penguins end skid with long-awaited win
Sharks keep rolling with Thornton in lineup
Grahame wins again as Bolts edge Predators
Islanders edge out Oilers in a shootout
Demitra, Kings pounce on Panthers
Radivojevic nets winner; Flyers edge Wild
Blues deal Boguniecki to Pens for Poapst
Flyers' Gagne sidelined for two weeks
Wild's Wanvig suspended, Lemaire fined
More Headlines >>
Saturday pivotal in Ed Olczyk's future
Saturday's Penguins home game against the Colorado Avalanche could be pivotal in terms of head coach Ed Olczyk's future in Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Reports from Sportsnet.ca - Dec 7, 2005
No interest in LuongoDecember 7 @ 9:25 AM Despite rumours suggesting otherwise, Philadelphia Flyers GM Bob Clarke is not interested in tarding for Roberto Luongo.Clarke admits some teams have called, and one did offer a goalie, but Florida was not one of them."I haven’t spoken with [Florida GM] Mike Keenan in some time," Clarke told Phillyburbs.com. "We like our goaltending. We’re not interested at all [in Luongo]. When Esche got hurt, we had other teams call us, not Florida, but we have no interest."
Foote given the 'C'December 6 @ 1:55 PM Adam Foote become the team's fourth captain, after Lyle Odelein, Ray Whitney and Luke Richardson, Sportsnet has learned. Richardson surrendered the captaincy on Nov. 26, a day after he was a healthy scratch. Richardson hasn't divulged his reasons, although he told Gallant that he thought it was the right time to step aside. Foote, Trevor Letowski, Sergei Fedorov and David Vyborny have served as assistant captains this season. Foote has been out because of a groin injury since Nov. 23. but is expected to play Thursday against the NY Islanders.
No Turin for Stevie YDecember 6 @ 9:45 AM Steve Yzerman has pulled himself off Canada's Olympic roster. Steve Yzerman has confirmed to Sportsnet he will not participate in this coming Olympics in Italy.Yzerman told Sportsnet "I talked to Wayne the other night and told him I didn't feel I was playing well enough to hold one of 13 spots." He added "I'm very grateful for past opportunities representing my country but there is too many good players playing too well for me to hold a spot in the roster."
Ovechkin suit could be resolved soonDecember 1 @ 9:43 AM According to a story in the USA TODAY, the issue of jurisdiction will play a huge role in the battle over the rights to Capitals rookie Alexander Ovechkin.The forward's former Russian team, Moscow Dynamo, filed a lawsuit against him on Nov. 18 contending he still owed them services, and are looking for money as compensation.The U.S District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan set a hearing for Dec. 21 to determine whether his court has jurisdiction. "If this court doesn't ... the case will be dismissed," said Sullivan.In any case, the hearing set for this month should ensure the dispute will be resolved before the end of the regular season.
Foote given the 'C'December 6 @ 1:55 PM Adam Foote become the team's fourth captain, after Lyle Odelein, Ray Whitney and Luke Richardson, Sportsnet has learned. Richardson surrendered the captaincy on Nov. 26, a day after he was a healthy scratch. Richardson hasn't divulged his reasons, although he told Gallant that he thought it was the right time to step aside. Foote, Trevor Letowski, Sergei Fedorov and David Vyborny have served as assistant captains this season. Foote has been out because of a groin injury since Nov. 23. but is expected to play Thursday against the NY Islanders.
No Turin for Stevie YDecember 6 @ 9:45 AM Steve Yzerman has pulled himself off Canada's Olympic roster. Steve Yzerman has confirmed to Sportsnet he will not participate in this coming Olympics in Italy.Yzerman told Sportsnet "I talked to Wayne the other night and told him I didn't feel I was playing well enough to hold one of 13 spots." He added "I'm very grateful for past opportunities representing my country but there is too many good players playing too well for me to hold a spot in the roster."
Ovechkin suit could be resolved soonDecember 1 @ 9:43 AM According to a story in the USA TODAY, the issue of jurisdiction will play a huge role in the battle over the rights to Capitals rookie Alexander Ovechkin.The forward's former Russian team, Moscow Dynamo, filed a lawsuit against him on Nov. 18 contending he still owed them services, and are looking for money as compensation.The U.S District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan set a hearing for Dec. 21 to determine whether his court has jurisdiction. "If this court doesn't ... the case will be dismissed," said Sullivan.In any case, the hearing set for this month should ensure the dispute will be resolved before the end of the regular season.
Mario Lemieux in Hospital
Pittsburgh Penguins owner-player Mario Lemieux was admitted into hospital Wednesday for observation of an irregular heartbeat, general manager Craig Patrick said. Lemieux will be monitored overnight in the undisclosed hospital and won't play Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild. The Penguins said Lemieux's playing status will be day to day after that. According to Patrick, Lemieux reported having an irregular heartbeat after practice.
FULL STORY...
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Thursday, December 01, 2005
Say it ain't so Joe!
The Boston Bruins have traded C Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks for D Brad Stuart, F Marco Sturm, and C Wayne Primeau.
I think Boston has lost it's mind, and SJ is about to start their SHARK ATTACK!!!
Here are various reports on the trade:
From TSN.ca
The Boston Bruins shipped Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday for Wayne Primeau, Marco Sturm and Brad Stuart. Thornton, 26, is a three-time all-star who had nine goals and 24 assists in 23 games this season for the Bruins. The six-foot-four, 223-pound power forward is in the first year of a $20 million US, three-year contract and is due to make $6.66 million this year.FULL STORY...
From ESPN.com
Instead of firing its coach or GM, Boston traded its franchise player.
Skating With Sharks
Joe Thornton is headed west. The last-place Bruins dealt their captain to the slumping Sharks on Wednesday for forwards Wayne Primeau and Marco Sturm and defenseman Brad Stuart. Story
• Melrose: Wakeup call for Thornton ... Watch No. 1 history• Sharks lose 10th straight Elias Says
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Ottawa netminder Ray Emery won his NHL-record ninth straight game to start his career, stopping 27 shots to lead the Senators to a 4-0 win Tuesday over the Montreal Canadiens. Emery, 23, broke the record of eight straight wins set by Philadelphia goaltender Bob Froese during the 1982-83 season. Emery's wins are spread over three seasons; he won once during the 2002-03 season, twice the following year and is 6-0 so far this season.FULL STORY...
Sakic goal leads Avalanche over Oilers
Joe Sakic's unassisted goal in the third period was the difference as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Tuesday.
Vokoun, Predators shut out Flames
Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves for his first shutout of the season to help the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 Tuesday night.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: Penguins captain Mario Lemieux (virus) will play against the Sabres, as well as Sidney Crosby. Marc-Andre Fleury will get the start in net. (More)...
Gagne nets pair as Flyers sink Islanders
Mogilny scores winner; Devils down Bruins
Hurricanes down Thrashers in overtime
Sabres earn rare win in Pittsburgh
Hainsey among numerous waiver movers
Sakic goal leads Avalanche over Oilers
Joe Sakic's unassisted goal in the third period was the difference as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Tuesday.
Vokoun, Predators shut out Flames
Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves for his first shutout of the season to help the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 Tuesday night.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: Penguins captain Mario Lemieux (virus) will play against the Sabres, as well as Sidney Crosby. Marc-Andre Fleury will get the start in net. (More)...
Gagne nets pair as Flyers sink Islanders
Mogilny scores winner; Devils down Bruins
Hurricanes down Thrashers in overtime
Sabres earn rare win in Pittsburgh
Hainsey among numerous waiver movers
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Reports from ESPN.com - Nov 29, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
NHL Capsules - AP (12:37 AM ET)
Penguins recall Fleury from minors - AP (12:31 AM ET)
Penguins reassign Ouellet to AHL - AP (12:31 AM ET)
Lemieux out of lineup again for Penguins - AP (12:30 AM ET)
Markov suspended for three games for shoving linesman - AP (12:29 AM ET)
Forsberg will miss 1-2 games with groin injury - AP (12:28 AM ET)
Capitals send Fleischmann back to AHL - AP (12:28 AM ET)
Avalanche get better of Bertuzzi and Canucks again - AP (12:26 AM ET)
NHL Capsules - AP (12:37 AM ET)
Penguins recall Fleury from minors - AP (12:31 AM ET)
Penguins reassign Ouellet to AHL - AP (12:31 AM ET)
Lemieux out of lineup again for Penguins - AP (12:30 AM ET)
Markov suspended for three games for shoving linesman - AP (12:29 AM ET)
Forsberg will miss 1-2 games with groin injury - AP (12:28 AM ET)
Capitals send Fleischmann back to AHL - AP (12:28 AM ET)
Avalanche get better of Bertuzzi and Canucks again - AP (12:26 AM ET)
Reports from Sportsnet.ca - Nov 29, 2005
Wild interested in HuseliusNovember 29 @ 9:10 AM
The fire sale may be starting in Florida and the Minnesota Wild may be the first in line.According to the Florida Sun Sentinel, Panthers GM Mike Keenan sent out a fax to NHL GMs across the league stating he would be open to trade discussions on a few select players on his roster.Kristian Huselius was on that list. Roberto Luongo ws not.Also on the list was winger Niklas Hagman and defenseman Alexander Karpovtsev.
Desert Dog getting his day?November 29 @ 9:00 AM
Guess who's back on the Olympic radar?With a miniscule 2.12 GAA and a 11-7 record for Phoenix, goaltender Curtis Joseph has played himself back into contention for a spot on Canada's Olympic roster."I'll push for him if he deserves to be there absolutely, and right now he deserves to be there," Coyotes coach and Team Canada GM Wayne Gretzky told the Arizona Republic.
Reports from TSN.ca - Nov 29, 2005
It's a busy day on the NHL waiver wire. The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed defenceman Ron Hainsey from the Montreal Canadiens, the St. Louis Blues claimed forward Simon Gamache from Nashville, and the New York Rangers claimed forward Colton Orr from Boston. The Pittsburgh Penguins have put netminder Jocelyn Thibault on waivers as have the Florida Panthers with Kristian Huselius and the Chicago Blackhawks with Mikhail Yakubov.FULL STORY...
Ice Chips: The latest game updates
Emery looks to go 9-0 as Sens host Habs
Thornton and Bruins visit Devils on TSN
Red-hot Flames roll into Music City
Morrison takes perfect record against Avs
Gretzky considering Cujo for Turin?
Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky may not have to look very far to find a goaltender for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Gretzky told the Arizona Republic on Monday he would not to be selfish and hide Curtis Joseph when it comes time to select the goalies on Dec. 21.
Belfour beats Panthers, ties Sawchuk
Ed Belfour made 34 saves to move into a tie for second place on the NHL's career victory list, and Bryan McCabe scored on a 5-on-3 power play midway through the third period in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: The Bruins recalled Dan LaCouture from Providence of the AHL Monday and placed wingers Shawn McEachern and Colton Orr on waivers. (More)...
Is the end near for Stevie Y?
Is the end near for Stevie Y?
You really have to seriously wonder if the end is near for Steve Yzerman. Now, near is a funny word. Near could mean the end of this season. But near could also mean the end of this week. And were that to be the case, no one should be too surprised.
Details on Danton-Frost to be revealed
Penguins' Lemieux to miss another game
Markov handed three-game suspension
Forsberg will miss 1-2 games
Spezza and Morrison win weekly awards
Dissident NHLers not satisfied by vote
NHL Mail: Sabre-Rattling
Canadiens recall Huet, Danis sent down
Konowalchuk to have wrist surgery
Ice Chips: The latest game updates
Emery looks to go 9-0 as Sens host Habs
Thornton and Bruins visit Devils on TSN
Red-hot Flames roll into Music City
Morrison takes perfect record against Avs
Gretzky considering Cujo for Turin?
Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky may not have to look very far to find a goaltender for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Gretzky told the Arizona Republic on Monday he would not to be selfish and hide Curtis Joseph when it comes time to select the goalies on Dec. 21.
Belfour beats Panthers, ties Sawchuk
Ed Belfour made 34 saves to move into a tie for second place on the NHL's career victory list, and Bryan McCabe scored on a 5-on-3 power play midway through the third period in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: The Bruins recalled Dan LaCouture from Providence of the AHL Monday and placed wingers Shawn McEachern and Colton Orr on waivers. (More)...
Is the end near for Stevie Y?
Is the end near for Stevie Y?
You really have to seriously wonder if the end is near for Steve Yzerman. Now, near is a funny word. Near could mean the end of this season. But near could also mean the end of this week. And were that to be the case, no one should be too surprised.
Details on Danton-Frost to be revealed
Penguins' Lemieux to miss another game
Markov handed three-game suspension
Forsberg will miss 1-2 games
Spezza and Morrison win weekly awards
Dissident NHLers not satisfied by vote
NHL Mail: Sabre-Rattling
Canadiens recall Huet, Danis sent down
Konowalchuk to have wrist surgery
Monday, November 28, 2005
Sean Avery....Who the hell is he to speak on Hockey PLayers with skill
Avery calls Kariya a diver
November 25 @ 10:35 AM
Avery: "Paul Kariya is the biggest diver in the league, and Hordichuk is the worst player in the NHL. He's an embarrassment. He can't even skate, he can't shoot and he can't pass. Just look at the stats."
What prompted this latest Avery rant was the mauling he received from Predators forward Darcy Hordichuk after the Preds forward had enough of Avery's antics, reports the Tennessean.
He high-sticked Hordichuk in the throat during the second period, then checked forward Paul Kariya into the boards from behind early in the third period. No penalty was called on either play.
Discuss it here
I think this guy is probably the biggest load of !@#$$ to play in the NHL. During the lockout he made a stupid comment about the league is diluted with below-average, unskilled players from
Then in at the start of the season he makes comments about French-Canadian players wearing visors, and now he calls Kariya a diver and says Hordichuk sucks. Let’s see how GREAT the shit for brains is:
What’s so great about him? He makes a comment about a diluted league in terms of skill and talent. Since when was Avery a skilled and talented player in the NHL Anyone???? Maybe someone should remind Avery who he is.
2001-2002 -à 2 G, 2A, 4PTS, IN 36 GAMES
2002-2003 -à 5G, 6A, 11 IN 39 GAMES
2002-2003(LA) à 1G, 3A, 4 PTS IN 12 GAMES
2003-2004 à 9G, 19A, 28 PTS IN 76 GAMES
2005-2006 à 5G, 7A, 12 PTS IN 23 GAMES
Now correct me if I am wrong, but the last time I checked, these kind of stats are nothing to talk about. What makes him an expert on who should play in the league, or even comment on players in general. His numbers are a prime example of the types of players that have diluted the league in the past 5-10 years of expansion. Not just European players. As far as I am concerned, Avery and Hordichuk are 2 peas in a pod. Good for nothing in the new NHL. And right with them are guys like Oliwa, Belak, Shelley, Orr, just 6 foot-plus pylons who do not know how to play hockey.
Kovalchuk (center) had two goals and two assists in Sunday's win.Southeast Surge
Three weeks ago, the Carolina Hurricanes sat comforably atop a struggling Southeast Division with a 12-2-1 record. Now? After losing to resurgent Atlanta on Sunday for the second time in two weeks, their once-comfortable division lead has been thrashed. Story
• More Southeast: Lightning strike again Caps fall at home
ESPNEWS HEADLINES
• Avs net four in first, coast to win over Canucks Elias
• Lemieux to miss Penguins' game with stomach virus
• Avs' Konowalchuk out for season with wrist injury
• Hope at last? Bruins activate defenseman Leetch
• Flinn suffers head injury in brawl Watch it
• NHL rips doping agency head's claims of abuse
• NHL players' union exec. board gives nod to Saskin
• Coyotes send Ference to Devils in multi-player deal
• Canucks goalie Cloutier out with knee injury
MUST READ: WHAT'S IT ALL WORTH?
This season, the NHL has a new look on the ice, but there's also a new financial landscape. In a special report, Forbes.com takes a look at how the new collective bargaining agreement is affecting the value of teams and players. Story• More from Forbes.com: Team values• Player values: Best Worst
Peter Forsberg and the Flyers recently insinuated Sidney Crosby took dives. Terry Frei's response: hey, look in the mirror.
What about that trade? What was it really like to be married to Anna? Sergei Fedorov tells all in this week's Facing Off.
Nikolai Khabibulin is starting to show some life in the net. George Johnson says it was only a matter of time.
Colorado Avalanche goalie David Aebischer of Switzerland dives on a puck to stop a shot by the Vancouver Canucks...(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)View Photo Gallery
BARRY MELROSE
Barry Melrose praises two certain rookies and questions a team in Beantown. It's The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
ESPN RSS Headlines and Reports - Nov 28, 2005
Forbes.com: The Business Of Hockey
Forbes.com: The Business Of Hockey by Kurt Badenhausen and Michael K. OzanianSince the early 1990s, the National Hockey League has undergone a major transformation: rapid expansion, two nasty labor wars and teams relocating from Canada to the southern United States.Result: huge losses and falling television ratings. After... by Kurt Badenhausen and Michael K. Ozanian on 11/26/2005 1:11 AM
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Bryzgalov makes 35 saves as Ducks skate past 'Hawks
Bryzgalov, Selanne lead Anaheim past struggling Chicagoby RecapVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. by Recap on 11/27/2005 7:53 AM
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Avs net four in first, coast to win over Canucks
Hinote's first goal of season helps lift Avs over Canucksby RecapVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. by Recap on 11/27/2005 8:42 AM
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Avs' Konowalchuk out for season with wrist injury
Avs' Konowalchuk out for season with wrist injuryby Associated PressDENVER -- Colorado Avalanche left wing Steve Konowalchuk will have surgery on his right wrist and be out the rest of the season."Further examination along with an MRI confirmed that Steve has torn ligaments in his right wrist and that surgery... by Associated Press on 11/27/2005 12:37 AM
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Flinn suffers head injury in brawl
Flinn suffers head injury in brawl with Blackhawkby Associated PressLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Kings left wing Ryan Flinn sustained a severe head injury when his head struck the ice during a fight with Chicago defenseman Jim Vandermeer on Saturday night.The game was delayed 8 minutes midway through the first period... by Associated Press on 11/27/2005 6:58 AM
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NHL players' union exec. board gives nod to Saskin
Saskin gets majority of executive board's votesby Associated PressTORONTO -- A majority of the NHL Players' Association executive board has voted in favor of Ted Saskin as the organization's executive director. The NHLPA had asked players to uphold Saskin's hiring amid claims by a dissident faction that he was... by Associated Press on 11/25/2005 5:31 PM
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Coyotes send Ference to Devils in multi-player deal
Coyotes send Ference to Devils in multi-player dealby Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Phoenix Coyotes on Friday acquired center Pascal Rheaume and two other minor-league players from the New Jersey Devils in a trade for defenseman Brad Ference.Rheaume and defenseman Ray Schultz will report to the San Antonio... by Associated Press on 11/24/2005 11:37 PM
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Canucks goalie Cloutier out with knee injury
Canucks goalie Cloutier out with knee injuryby Associated PressVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Vancouver Canucks goalie Dan Cloutier will miss at least three games because of a knee injury. Backup Alex Auld was scheduled to start against San Jose on Thursday night and the Canucks recalled rookie Rob McVicar from Manitoba... by Associated Press on 11/27/2005 8:42 AM
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NHL rips doping agency head's claims of abuse
NHL says Pound's claim has 'no basis in fact'by Asssociated PressLONDON, Ontario -- NHL players and executives denied allegations by World Anti-Doping Agency president Dick Pound that as many as a third of the league's 700 players may take some form of performance-enhancing substances."I would respectfully suggest... by Asssociated Press on 11/24/2005 4:27 PM
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Report: NHL spares Gretzky from $10,000 fine
Report: NHL spares Gretzky from $10,000 fineby ESPN.com news servicesOne of the new NHL rules stipulates that when a player receives an instigator fighting penalty in the last five minutes of a game, both the player and coach receive a $10,000 fine.According to a report from The Canadian Press, Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky... by ESPN.com news services on 11/23/2005 12:05 AM
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Super Mario 'not sure' he'll play in Turin Olympics
Super Mario 'not sure' he'll play in Turin Olympicsby Scott BurnsidePITTSBURGH -- From the moment Mario Lemieux declined to take part in the orientation camp for Canada's Olympic hockey team in August, there has been a persistent buzz that he will decline to be a part of Canada's gold-medal defense in Turin in February.Lemieux... by Scott Burnside on 11/21/2005 2:45 AM
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Marchant on move again, this time to Mighty Ducks
Mighty Ducks acquire center Marchant from Columbusby ESPN.com news servicesANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Anaheim Mighty Ducks claimed Columbus Blue Jackets center Todd Marchant off waivers on Monday.The 32-year-old Marchant had three goals and six assists in 18 games for Columbus this season. He signed a free agent contract with... by ESPN.com news services on 11/21/2005 3:48 AM
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Penguins' Crosby says dive talk is just jive talk
Crosby denies accusations that he takes divesby ESPN.com news servicesCrosby Sidney Crosby taking a dive? That's what coach Ken Hitchcock and other Flyers apparently insinuated before and after Saturday's game between the Penguins and Philadelphia.During that game, Crosby had one of his first on-ice confrontations... by ESPN.com news services on 11/21/2005 3:37 AM
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Islanders' Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury
Forward Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injuryby Associated PressUNIONDALE, N.Y. -- New York Islanders forward Shawn Bates is expected to miss four to five weeks because of a hamstring injury sustained at the end of a four-game road trip.Bates, who scored eight goals in seven games before going down, was... by Associated Press on 11/21/2005 2:16 AM
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Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL Players' Association
Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL players' unionby ESPN.com news servicesTORONTO -- After a bitter dispute with the top brass of the NHL Players' Association, Steve Larmer resigned as head of player relations Saturday.The central issue of Larmer's resignation was his concern over the hiring of executive director Ted Saskin,... by ESPN.com news services on 11/20/2005 10:51 PM
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Forbes.com: The Business Of Hockey by Kurt Badenhausen and Michael K. OzanianSince the early 1990s, the National Hockey League has undergone a major transformation: rapid expansion, two nasty labor wars and teams relocating from Canada to the southern United States.Result: huge losses and falling television ratings. After... by Kurt Badenhausen and Michael K. Ozanian on 11/26/2005 1:11 AM
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Bryzgalov makes 35 saves as Ducks skate past 'Hawks
Bryzgalov, Selanne lead Anaheim past struggling Chicagoby RecapVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. by Recap on 11/27/2005 7:53 AM
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Avs net four in first, coast to win over Canucks
Hinote's first goal of season helps lift Avs over Canucksby RecapVisit ESPN.com for the complete story. by Recap on 11/27/2005 8:42 AM
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Avs' Konowalchuk out for season with wrist injury
Avs' Konowalchuk out for season with wrist injuryby Associated PressDENVER -- Colorado Avalanche left wing Steve Konowalchuk will have surgery on his right wrist and be out the rest of the season."Further examination along with an MRI confirmed that Steve has torn ligaments in his right wrist and that surgery... by Associated Press on 11/27/2005 12:37 AM
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Flinn suffers head injury in brawl
Flinn suffers head injury in brawl with Blackhawkby Associated PressLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Kings left wing Ryan Flinn sustained a severe head injury when his head struck the ice during a fight with Chicago defenseman Jim Vandermeer on Saturday night.The game was delayed 8 minutes midway through the first period... by Associated Press on 11/27/2005 6:58 AM
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NHL players' union exec. board gives nod to Saskin
Saskin gets majority of executive board's votesby Associated PressTORONTO -- A majority of the NHL Players' Association executive board has voted in favor of Ted Saskin as the organization's executive director. The NHLPA had asked players to uphold Saskin's hiring amid claims by a dissident faction that he was... by Associated Press on 11/25/2005 5:31 PM
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Coyotes send Ference to Devils in multi-player deal
Coyotes send Ference to Devils in multi-player dealby Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Phoenix Coyotes on Friday acquired center Pascal Rheaume and two other minor-league players from the New Jersey Devils in a trade for defenseman Brad Ference.Rheaume and defenseman Ray Schultz will report to the San Antonio... by Associated Press on 11/24/2005 11:37 PM
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Canucks goalie Cloutier out with knee injury
Canucks goalie Cloutier out with knee injuryby Associated PressVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Vancouver Canucks goalie Dan Cloutier will miss at least three games because of a knee injury. Backup Alex Auld was scheduled to start against San Jose on Thursday night and the Canucks recalled rookie Rob McVicar from Manitoba... by Associated Press on 11/27/2005 8:42 AM
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NHL rips doping agency head's claims of abuse
NHL says Pound's claim has 'no basis in fact'by Asssociated PressLONDON, Ontario -- NHL players and executives denied allegations by World Anti-Doping Agency president Dick Pound that as many as a third of the league's 700 players may take some form of performance-enhancing substances."I would respectfully suggest... by Asssociated Press on 11/24/2005 4:27 PM
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Report: NHL spares Gretzky from $10,000 fine
Report: NHL spares Gretzky from $10,000 fineby ESPN.com news servicesOne of the new NHL rules stipulates that when a player receives an instigator fighting penalty in the last five minutes of a game, both the player and coach receive a $10,000 fine.According to a report from The Canadian Press, Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky... by ESPN.com news services on 11/23/2005 12:05 AM
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Super Mario 'not sure' he'll play in Turin Olympics
Super Mario 'not sure' he'll play in Turin Olympicsby Scott BurnsidePITTSBURGH -- From the moment Mario Lemieux declined to take part in the orientation camp for Canada's Olympic hockey team in August, there has been a persistent buzz that he will decline to be a part of Canada's gold-medal defense in Turin in February.Lemieux... by Scott Burnside on 11/21/2005 2:45 AM
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Marchant on move again, this time to Mighty Ducks
Mighty Ducks acquire center Marchant from Columbusby ESPN.com news servicesANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Anaheim Mighty Ducks claimed Columbus Blue Jackets center Todd Marchant off waivers on Monday.The 32-year-old Marchant had three goals and six assists in 18 games for Columbus this season. He signed a free agent contract with... by ESPN.com news services on 11/21/2005 3:48 AM
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Penguins' Crosby says dive talk is just jive talk
Crosby denies accusations that he takes divesby ESPN.com news servicesCrosby Sidney Crosby taking a dive? That's what coach Ken Hitchcock and other Flyers apparently insinuated before and after Saturday's game between the Penguins and Philadelphia.During that game, Crosby had one of his first on-ice confrontations... by ESPN.com news services on 11/21/2005 3:37 AM
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Islanders' Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury
Forward Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injuryby Associated PressUNIONDALE, N.Y. -- New York Islanders forward Shawn Bates is expected to miss four to five weeks because of a hamstring injury sustained at the end of a four-game road trip.Bates, who scored eight goals in seven games before going down, was... by Associated Press on 11/21/2005 2:16 AM
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Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL Players' Association
Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL players' unionby ESPN.com news servicesTORONTO -- After a bitter dispute with the top brass of the NHL Players' Association, Steve Larmer resigned as head of player relations Saturday.The central issue of Larmer's resignation was his concern over the hiring of executive director Ted Saskin,... by ESPN.com news services on 11/20/2005 10:51 PM
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TSN RSS Headlines and Reports - Nov 28, 2005
Sabres unbeaten in six; edge Capitals
Jason Pominville scored his first NHL goal, and Thomas Vanek and Jochen Hecht also scored to help the Buffalo Sabres stretch their unbeaten streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. 11/27/2005 2:55 PM
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Thrashers end Hurricanes' winning streak
Ilya Kovalchuk had two goals and two assists, and Marian Hossa scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to lead the Atlanta Thrashers past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Sunday. Marc Savard and Jean-Pierre Vigier also had goals for the Thrashers, who have taken both meetings with the Hurricanes in the RBC Center. 11/27/2005 6:24 PM
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Crosby plays but Pens fall to Lightning
Fredrik Modin scored two power-play goals and John Grahame stopped 20 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Pittsburgh rookie Sidney Crosby was in the lineup, two days after bruising his left foot. Penguins captain Mario Lemieux didn't play because of a stomach virus. 11/27/2005 4:14 PM
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Avalanche make short work of Canucks
Milan Hejduk scored 11 seconds into the game and Dan Hinote finally got his first goal of the season Sunday night to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks and arch-enemy Todd Bertuzzi. Hejduk streaked toward the Vancouver goal and took a nice feed from Alex Tanguay to beat Alex Auld for the second-fastest goal in franchise history. 11/27/2005 7:51 PM
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Dissident NHLers not satisfied by vote
The group of dissident NHL players who oppose the way in which Ted Saskin was hired as head of their union have accused him of yet another policy violation. 11/27/2005 7:06 PM
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Bryzgalov backstops Ducks to victory
Apparently Ilya Bryzgalov did not get the memo regarding the NHL's new, high-scoring style of play. Bryzgalov continued his impressive run by making 35 saves, including several impressive stops in the third period, to provide the backbone for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim's 3-1 triumph over the Chicago Blackhawks. 11/27/2005 5:55 PM
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Canadiens recall Huet, Danis sent down
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Cristobal Huet from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Canadiens assigned goaltender Yann Danis to the Bulldogs. Huet, 30, was assigned to Hamilton for conditioning on November 14 to recover from an off-season knee surgery. 11/27/2005 11:03 AM
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Blues playoff streak in jeopardy
When St. Louis Blues owner Bill Laurie decided to sell the team, he slashed payroll and shipped out star defenceman Chris Pronger rather than signing him to a long-term deal, believing that would make the team more attractive to potential buyers. For now, the franchise is suffering mightily for it. The sad-sack Blues have four victories in the first 22 games this season and are worst in the NHL with 11 points. 11/27/2005 8:19 AM
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Konowalchuk to have wrist surgery
The Colorado Avalanche announced today that left wing Steve Konowalchuk will need surgery on his right wrist to repair torn ligaments. He will miss the remainder of the 2005-06 season. "Further examination along with an MRI confirmed that Steve has torn ligaments in his right wrist and that surgery is necessary," said Avalanche Head Athletic Trainer Matt Sokolowski. "We anticipate the recovery time to be between six and seven months." 11/27/2005 7:51 AM
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NHL Mail: Sabre-Rattling
We're looking at Jackets, Leaf prospects, the Russian Rocket, double waivers, Ribeiro's future in Montreal and, naturally, the Power Rankings in this week's edition of TSN.ca's NHL Mail. On to the mail, starting with Hockey APB. 11/27/2005 6:58 AM
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Canucks face Avalanche in Denver
The Vancouver Canucks will try to get back on the winning track this evening when they visit the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Canucks had a three-game win streak snapped Saturday night in Phoenix. The Avalanche ended a three-game losing streak Friday night with a rout of the reeling Columbus Blue Jackets. 11/27/2005 6:14 AM
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Jason Pominville scored his first NHL goal, and Thomas Vanek and Jochen Hecht also scored to help the Buffalo Sabres stretch their unbeaten streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. 11/27/2005 2:55 PM
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Thrashers end Hurricanes' winning streak
Ilya Kovalchuk had two goals and two assists, and Marian Hossa scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to lead the Atlanta Thrashers past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Sunday. Marc Savard and Jean-Pierre Vigier also had goals for the Thrashers, who have taken both meetings with the Hurricanes in the RBC Center. 11/27/2005 6:24 PM
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Crosby plays but Pens fall to Lightning
Fredrik Modin scored two power-play goals and John Grahame stopped 20 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Pittsburgh rookie Sidney Crosby was in the lineup, two days after bruising his left foot. Penguins captain Mario Lemieux didn't play because of a stomach virus. 11/27/2005 4:14 PM
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Avalanche make short work of Canucks
Milan Hejduk scored 11 seconds into the game and Dan Hinote finally got his first goal of the season Sunday night to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks and arch-enemy Todd Bertuzzi. Hejduk streaked toward the Vancouver goal and took a nice feed from Alex Tanguay to beat Alex Auld for the second-fastest goal in franchise history. 11/27/2005 7:51 PM
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Dissident NHLers not satisfied by vote
The group of dissident NHL players who oppose the way in which Ted Saskin was hired as head of their union have accused him of yet another policy violation. 11/27/2005 7:06 PM
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Bryzgalov backstops Ducks to victory
Apparently Ilya Bryzgalov did not get the memo regarding the NHL's new, high-scoring style of play. Bryzgalov continued his impressive run by making 35 saves, including several impressive stops in the third period, to provide the backbone for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim's 3-1 triumph over the Chicago Blackhawks. 11/27/2005 5:55 PM
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Canadiens recall Huet, Danis sent down
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Cristobal Huet from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Canadiens assigned goaltender Yann Danis to the Bulldogs. Huet, 30, was assigned to Hamilton for conditioning on November 14 to recover from an off-season knee surgery. 11/27/2005 11:03 AM
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Blues playoff streak in jeopardy
When St. Louis Blues owner Bill Laurie decided to sell the team, he slashed payroll and shipped out star defenceman Chris Pronger rather than signing him to a long-term deal, believing that would make the team more attractive to potential buyers. For now, the franchise is suffering mightily for it. The sad-sack Blues have four victories in the first 22 games this season and are worst in the NHL with 11 points. 11/27/2005 8:19 AM
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Konowalchuk to have wrist surgery
The Colorado Avalanche announced today that left wing Steve Konowalchuk will need surgery on his right wrist to repair torn ligaments. He will miss the remainder of the 2005-06 season. "Further examination along with an MRI confirmed that Steve has torn ligaments in his right wrist and that surgery is necessary," said Avalanche Head Athletic Trainer Matt Sokolowski. "We anticipate the recovery time to be between six and seven months." 11/27/2005 7:51 AM
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NHL Mail: Sabre-Rattling
We're looking at Jackets, Leaf prospects, the Russian Rocket, double waivers, Ribeiro's future in Montreal and, naturally, the Power Rankings in this week's edition of TSN.ca's NHL Mail. On to the mail, starting with Hockey APB. 11/27/2005 6:58 AM
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Canucks face Avalanche in Denver
The Vancouver Canucks will try to get back on the winning track this evening when they visit the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Canucks had a three-game win streak snapped Saturday night in Phoenix. The Avalanche ended a three-game losing streak Friday night with a rout of the reeling Columbus Blue Jackets. 11/27/2005 6:14 AM
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Sunday, November 27, 2005
Weekend Report - Nov 27, 2005
The Colorado Avalanche announced today that left wing Steve Konowalchuk will need surgery on his right wrist to repair torn ligaments. He will miss the remainder of the 2005-06 season. "Further examination along with an MRI confirmed that Steve has torn ligaments in his right wrist and that surgery is necessary," said Avalanche Head Athletic Trainer Matt Sokolowski. "We anticipate the recovery time to be between six and seven months."FULL STORY...
Canucks face Avalanche in Denver
Canadiens recall Huet, Danis sent down
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Cristobal Huet from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Canadiens assigned goaltender Yann Danis to the Bulldogs.
Blues playoff streak in jeopardy
When St. Louis Blues owner Bill Laurie decided to sell the team, he slashed payroll and shipped out star defenceman Chris Pronger rather than signing him to a long-term deal, believing that would make the team more attractive to potential buyers.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: Coach Mike Babcock insists Steve Yzerman's role is not being reduced, but the captain was a healthy scratch Saturday against the Sharks. Yzerman totalled only 12:54 of ice-time in the last two games in which he has played. (More)...
Backchecking
With the first significant trades of the season going down, talks are still swirling in Anaheim, Boston and Florida, while Vancouver tries to refute blockbuster rumours.
November 25th
Power Rankings:
[1] Ottawa
[2] Philadelphia
[3] Los Angeles
Updated November 22nd
Headlines:
NHL Mail: Sabre-Rattling
Sundin's OT goal pulls Leafs over Habs
Heatley extends point streak in Sens win
Malik ends longest shootout; Rangers win
Cujo turns back Canucks in the desert
Shanahan, Schneider lift Wings over Sharks
Kings win fifth straight on home ice
Cherry slams Pound's NHL doping claims
Panthers suffer ninth straight road loss
Blue Jackets end seven-game losing streak
Stars end Predators' winning streak
Crosby could miss game with bruised foot
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Canucks face Avalanche in Denver
Canadiens recall Huet, Danis sent down
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Cristobal Huet from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Canadiens assigned goaltender Yann Danis to the Bulldogs.
Blues playoff streak in jeopardy
When St. Louis Blues owner Bill Laurie decided to sell the team, he slashed payroll and shipped out star defenceman Chris Pronger rather than signing him to a long-term deal, believing that would make the team more attractive to potential buyers.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: Coach Mike Babcock insists Steve Yzerman's role is not being reduced, but the captain was a healthy scratch Saturday against the Sharks. Yzerman totalled only 12:54 of ice-time in the last two games in which he has played. (More)...
Backchecking
With the first significant trades of the season going down, talks are still swirling in Anaheim, Boston and Florida, while Vancouver tries to refute blockbuster rumours.
November 25th
Power Rankings:
[1] Ottawa
[2] Philadelphia
[3] Los Angeles
Updated November 22nd
Headlines:
NHL Mail: Sabre-Rattling
Sundin's OT goal pulls Leafs over Habs
Heatley extends point streak in Sens win
Malik ends longest shootout; Rangers win
Cujo turns back Canucks in the desert
Shanahan, Schneider lift Wings over Sharks
Kings win fifth straight on home ice
Cherry slams Pound's NHL doping claims
Panthers suffer ninth straight road loss
Blue Jackets end seven-game losing streak
Stars end Predators' winning streak
Crosby could miss game with bruised foot
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Friday, November 25, 2005
Rumors from Vancouver that will not die
Canucks general manager Dave Nonis has shot down wild trade rumours involving Todd Bertuzzi, Dan Cloutier, Ed Jovanovski and the Florida Panthers. - Vancouver Province
That could mean that Roberto Luongo could be moved, giving the Canucks an amazing goaltending upgrade.
GM 'Iron' Mike looks like he may be ready to deal Luongo, who's contract expires at the end of this season.
So let's see, who would be involved in the trade. This is what I would do
To VAN
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(G) Luongo
(D) Bouwmeester
(F) Jokinen
(F) Hagman
To FLA
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(G) Cloutier
(D) Jovonovski
(F) Bertuzzi
That could mean that Roberto Luongo could be moved, giving the Canucks an amazing goaltending upgrade.
GM 'Iron' Mike looks like he may be ready to deal Luongo, who's contract expires at the end of this season.
So let's see, who would be involved in the trade. This is what I would do
To VAN
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(G) Luongo
(D) Bouwmeester
(F) Jokinen
(F) Hagman
To FLA
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(G) Cloutier
(D) Jovonovski
(F) Bertuzzi
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Reports from TSN.ca - Nov 24, 2005
Robyn Regehr's wrist shot broke a third-period tie as the Calgary Flames earned a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. Tony Amonte and Roman Hamrlik also scored for FULL STORY...
Moreau nets winner; Oilers edge Wild
Ethan Moreau scored with 50 seconds remaining and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 Wednesday night, spoiling Marian Gaborik's return to the lineup.
Bruins beat Leafs to snap losing skid
Glen Murray scored two power-play goals in the first period to lift the Boston Bruins to a badly needed 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Forward Thinking
With each passing night of the NHL season, it is becoming more difficult not to imagine Eric Staal, Sidney Crosby or Jason Spezza playing their way onto the Canadian Olympic team.
- Ducks' Fedoruk suspended three games
- Team Canada working on short list
- Prospal delivers in shootout for Lightning
- Samuelsson leads Wings over Avalanche
- Arnott's the difference in Stars win
- Sabres slip past Isles in shootout
- Mason backstops Predators to victory
- Devils hand Panthers 12th straight loss
- Senators' Redden out at least a week
- Dynamo boss talks about Ovechkin case
- Gretzky not fined for instigator penalty
- Red Wings place Fischer on IR
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Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Reports from ESPN.com - Nov 22, 2005
The Red Wings-Predators game was postponed after Fischer fell ill.Fischer Collapses
Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer was taken to a hospital Monday after suffering a seizure on the Detroit bench. Fischer, who needed CPR and a defibrillator to re-start his heart, was stable, breathing on his own and responsive.
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• Other NHL on-ice scares Watch: Fischer's scary moment
ESPNEWS HEADLINES
• Super Mario 'not sure' he'll play in Turin Olympics
• Flames' Sauve blanks Avs in shootout for 3-2 win
• Smyth, Hemsky lift Oilers past Sharks in shootout
• Marchant on move again, this time to Mighty Ducks
• Penguins' Crosby says dive talk is just jive talk
• Islanders' Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury
• Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL Players' Association
• Russian team claims it still owns rights to Ovechkin
• Wild honor late teammate Sergei Zholtok
Reports from TSN.ca - Nov 22, 2005
Sauve sizzles, Flames beat Colorado
Philippe Sauve stopped all three shots in a shootout Monday night to help the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, the team that traded him away last summer.
Oilers top floundering Sharks in shootout
Marty Reasoner tied the game late in the second period and Ryan Smyth scored in the shootout to end a slow-moving game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 Monday night.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: Senators forward Bryan Smolinski who bruised his right shoulder during Saturday night's game, did not skate at practice and won't play against Carolina on Tuesday (More)...
First of many? Don't count on it
The dissident group of players led by Trent Klatt and Chris Chelios, and fueled by the resignation this weekend of NHLPA employee Steve Larmer, aren't going away any time soon. Of that you can be sure. But NHLPA executive director Ted Saskin, maintaining he has a mandate from the majority of the NHLPA membership, doesn't seem at all inclined to bow to the pressure for him to step aside.
Philippe Sauve stopped all three shots in a shootout Monday night to help the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, the team that traded him away last summer.
Oilers top floundering Sharks in shootout
Marty Reasoner tied the game late in the second period and Ryan Smyth scored in the shootout to end a slow-moving game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 Monday night.
Daily updates from around the NHL:
The Latest: Senators forward Bryan Smolinski who bruised his right shoulder during Saturday night's game, did not skate at practice and won't play against Carolina on Tuesday (More)...
First of many? Don't count on it
The dissident group of players led by Trent Klatt and Chris Chelios, and fueled by the resignation this weekend of NHLPA employee Steve Larmer, aren't going away any time soon. Of that you can be sure. But NHLPA executive director Ted Saskin, maintaining he has a mandate from the majority of the NHLPA membership, doesn't seem at all inclined to bow to the pressure for him to step aside.
Fischer Collapses
Detroit Red Wings defenceman Jiri Fischer suffered a seizure and had his heart stop on the team's bench during the first period of an NHL game against the Nashville Predators on Monday night. "His heart was stopped," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "They hooked up the auto defibrillator and shocked him." Fischer was taken to hospital and listed in stable condition. The game was cancelled and will be made up at a later date.
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Monday, November 21, 2005
Reports from Sportsnet.ca / ESPN.com - Nov 21, 2005
ESPNEWS HEADLINES
Lemieux 'not sure' about Olympics
Since he declined to attend Team Canada's Olympic camp, Mario Lemieux's status for Turin has been debated. The Pens' captain/part owner said Monday he's "not sure" he'll play.
• Report: Mighty Ducks acquire center Marchant
• Crosby denies accusations that he takes dives
• Islanders' Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury
• Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL Players' Association
• Russian team claims it still owns rights to Ovechkin
• Wild honor late teammate Sergei Zholtok
• Wings' Yzerman on new NHL: 'It's not hockey'
• Auction site offers Gretzky's first contract with Oilers
Banged-up BatesIsles lose Bates for at least a month ...
Hockey hearsayMacTavish: Hemsky hit should be reviewed ...
Dynamo got deebs?Russian club files claim on Ovechkin ...
Larmer lashes out ReaxFormer NHLer knocks union in resignation letter ...
Rules draw Yzerman's ireNew NHL "not hockey" says Red Wings captain ...
Oilers dump d-manAlexei Semenov sent packing to Florida ...
Bruins bolster defenceBoston picks up Tanabe; Scatchard to Phoenix ...
Winds of changeLooking at the moves made in Lethbridge ...
Top 25 CanucksDon Taylor reveals his Top 25 all-time Canucks ...
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Lemieux 'not sure' about Olympics
Since he declined to attend Team Canada's Olympic camp, Mario Lemieux's status for Turin has been debated. The Pens' captain/part owner said Monday he's "not sure" he'll play.
• Report: Mighty Ducks acquire center Marchant
• Crosby denies accusations that he takes dives
• Islanders' Bates out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury
• Unhappy Larmer resigns from NHL Players' Association
• Russian team claims it still owns rights to Ovechkin
• Wild honor late teammate Sergei Zholtok
• Wings' Yzerman on new NHL: 'It's not hockey'
• Auction site offers Gretzky's first contract with Oilers
Banged-up BatesIsles lose Bates for at least a month ...
Hockey hearsayMacTavish: Hemsky hit should be reviewed ...
Dynamo got deebs?Russian club files claim on Ovechkin ...
Larmer lashes out ReaxFormer NHLer knocks union in resignation letter ...
Rules draw Yzerman's ireNew NHL "not hockey" says Red Wings captain ...
Oilers dump d-manAlexei Semenov sent packing to Florida ...
Bruins bolster defenceBoston picks up Tanabe; Scatchard to Phoenix ...
Winds of changeLooking at the moves made in Lethbridge ...
Top 25 CanucksDon Taylor reveals his Top 25 all-time Canucks ...
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Reports from TSN.ca - Nov 21, 2005
Todd Marchant is a Mighty Duck of Anaheim. The Ducks put in a waiver claim on the 32-year-old veteran centre who was put on waivers twice in the last week by the Columbus Blue Jackets.FULL STORY...
Panthers place Karpovtsev on waivers
NHL Mail: Playing Catch-up
Sidetracked by a weekend road trip, I'm playing catch-up right now.
Dissident NHLers make their case
A complaint by a dissident group of NHL players is going before the U.S. National Labor Relations Board.
The Latest: Senators forward Bryan Smolinski who bruised his right shoulder during Saturday night's game, did not skate at practice and won't play against Carolina on Tuesday (More)...
Headlines:
Danny Gare's 18 to rise to the rafters
Islanders lose Bates for a month
Panthers place Karpovtsev on waivers
McCabe, Sanford take weekly honours
Canucks demote Josh Green
Flames try to get back on track
Oilers host ice-cold Sharks
Dynamo wants Ovechkin back
Ponikarovsky contributing in win streak
Yzerman not impressed by new NHL
Unhappy Larmer leaves post with NHLPA
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Panthers place Karpovtsev on waivers
NHL Mail: Playing Catch-up
Sidetracked by a weekend road trip, I'm playing catch-up right now.
Dissident NHLers make their case
A complaint by a dissident group of NHL players is going before the U.S. National Labor Relations Board.
The Latest: Senators forward Bryan Smolinski who bruised his right shoulder during Saturday night's game, did not skate at practice and won't play against Carolina on Tuesday (More)...
Headlines:
Danny Gare's 18 to rise to the rafters
Islanders lose Bates for a month
Panthers place Karpovtsev on waivers
McCabe, Sanford take weekly honours
Canucks demote Josh Green
Flames try to get back on track
Oilers host ice-cold Sharks
Dynamo wants Ovechkin back
Ponikarovsky contributing in win streak
Yzerman not impressed by new NHL
Unhappy Larmer leaves post with NHLPA
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Ducks not done dealing
This latest push by the Mighty Ducks comes shortly after the team claimed veteran Columbus Blue Jackets forward Todd Marchant off waivers.
Sportsnet.ca -- Mired in an eight-game losing skid Mighty Ducks general manager Brian Burke is far from finished shaking his team up.
Sources tell Sportsnet Anaheim has served written notice skilled forward Petr Sykora is now on the market."We used to receive a fax from teams looking for interest at the minor league level on certain players," said a rival NHL executive. "Now, more and more managers are saving time and shopping all players this way."Sykora, who won a Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils, is in the final year of a contract that pays him 3.1 million this season.This latest push by the Mighty Ducks comes shortly after the team claimed veteran Columbus Blue Jackets forward Todd Marchant off waivers.Marchant, whose involvement in last week's Sergei Fedorov trade to Columbus was foiled by a no-trade clause, moves to Anaheim along with a contract that pays him 2.47 million this season, in addition to the remaining three years also at 2.47 million.
Sportsnet.ca -- Mired in an eight-game losing skid Mighty Ducks general manager Brian Burke is far from finished shaking his team up.
Sources tell Sportsnet Anaheim has served written notice skilled forward Petr Sykora is now on the market."We used to receive a fax from teams looking for interest at the minor league level on certain players," said a rival NHL executive. "Now, more and more managers are saving time and shopping all players this way."Sykora, who won a Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils, is in the final year of a contract that pays him 3.1 million this season.This latest push by the Mighty Ducks comes shortly after the team claimed veteran Columbus Blue Jackets forward Todd Marchant off waivers.Marchant, whose involvement in last week's Sergei Fedorov trade to Columbus was foiled by a no-trade clause, moves to Anaheim along with a contract that pays him 2.47 million this season, in addition to the remaining three years also at 2.47 million.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Sunday Reports - Nov 20, 2005
Sources tell TSN the Columbus Blues Jackets, as is their right, put Todd Marchant on waivers Saturday, which means he'll either clear by noon Monday or be selected by another team. And the betting is this time, unlike last week when he was put on waivers for the first time, Marchant will be claimed.FULL STORY...
Blue Jackets activate Brule from IR
Burke's Ducks host his former team
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, led in the front office by General Manager Brian Burke, look to avoid tying the longest losing streak in franchise history when they host his former team, the Vancouver Canucks.
Ponikarovsky contributing in win streak
It seems that Alexei Ponikarovsky is finally rewarding the Maple Leafs for their patience.
Hawks edge Oilers, complete Alberta sweep
Senators hang on to edge Devils
Yzerman not impressed by new NHL
Unhappy Larmer leaves post with NHLPA
Capitals rout Canadiens in Kolzig's return
Demitra's hat trick sinks Avalanche
Flyers make lead hold up in rematch
Blues surprise Red Wings
Sharks fall to Phoenix in a shootout
Oilers deal blueliner Semenov to Florida
More Headlines >>
Leafs lay another thrashing
In two meetings this season, Toronto has outscored Atlanta by a combined score of 14-2.
TORONTO (CP) -- Defence and discipline. The Toronto Maple Leafs have found both, and as a result are riding a four-game winning streak.
Sens survive Habs collapse Alberta sweep
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Related: Belfour backs Larmer
Larmer lashes out ReaxFormer NHLer knocks union in resignation letter ...
Rules draw Yzerman's ireNew NHL "not hockey" says Red Wings captain ...
Oilers dump d-manAlexei Semenov sent packing to Florida ...
Bruins bolster defenceBoston picks up Tanabe; Scatchard to Phoenix ...
Winds of change
Blue Jackets activate Brule from IR
Burke's Ducks host his former team
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, led in the front office by General Manager Brian Burke, look to avoid tying the longest losing streak in franchise history when they host his former team, the Vancouver Canucks.
Ponikarovsky contributing in win streak
It seems that Alexei Ponikarovsky is finally rewarding the Maple Leafs for their patience.
Hawks edge Oilers, complete Alberta sweep
Senators hang on to edge Devils
Yzerman not impressed by new NHL
Unhappy Larmer leaves post with NHLPA
Capitals rout Canadiens in Kolzig's return
Demitra's hat trick sinks Avalanche
Flyers make lead hold up in rematch
Blues surprise Red Wings
Sharks fall to Phoenix in a shootout
Oilers deal blueliner Semenov to Florida
More Headlines >>
Leafs lay another thrashing
In two meetings this season, Toronto has outscored Atlanta by a combined score of 14-2.
TORONTO (CP) -- Defence and discipline. The Toronto Maple Leafs have found both, and as a result are riding a four-game winning streak.
Sens survive Habs collapse Alberta sweep
Full Details
Related: Belfour backs Larmer
Larmer lashes out ReaxFormer NHLer knocks union in resignation letter ...
Rules draw Yzerman's ireNew NHL "not hockey" says Red Wings captain ...
Oilers dump d-manAlexei Semenov sent packing to Florida ...
Bruins bolster defenceBoston picks up Tanabe; Scatchard to Phoenix ...
Winds of change
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