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Poll – Two for Toronto?
There’s been a juicy little rumor posted up at TSN.ca that reports league executives are talking about a second franchise in the Toronto area. While some are saying expansion is a scenario (even involving Jim Ballsille), most seem to think … Continue reading
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Impatient ‘Hawks GM Fires Head Coach Four Games into Season
The first coaching casualty of the 2008-2009 season has come, and we’re not even a month into the season. Apparently a 1-2-1 record is unacceptable to the Blackhawks management, because Denis Savard is now unemployed. Joel Quenneville, the former coach … Continue reading
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A Few Notes From the Last Week (or so)
- The New York Rangers are riding high on a 5-0 record to start out the season. After five games, who’s going to be the worst? The Kings? The Lightning? The Ducks? Unless there’s a miracle in net, my vote … Continue reading
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Your Guide to the 2008 Rule Changes
Once again, the NHL has tweaked the rules of play. It may be hard to keep up with the slew of changes being thrown our way lately, so here’s a little guide of what you should look for. TV Timeouts … Continue reading
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Hey Nineteen – Sakic Returns for Another Season
Amidst the craziness of the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week, the news of Joe Sakic’s new contract with the Colorado Avalanche had the potential to get lost in the noise. Thankfully it did no such thing, and when … Continue reading
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Barry Melrose Announced as Tampa Bay’s New Head Coach
What a pair this guy has. He did something unheard of in the NHL. Barry Melrose took more than a decade off from coaching, and got another job. He’s on the other side of the country this time, going from … Continue reading
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Booing is Not Classless, Wil
An interesting quote came up on my Twitter timeline today. Wil Wheaton, most notably of Star Trek fame, had this to say about the reaction of the fans at Mellon Arena last night while the Cup was being awarded. I’m … Continue reading
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Poll: Should Melrose Coach Again?
Rumors have been flying for the past couple of days that Barry Melrose, former LA Kings coach and current analyst for ESPN, will replace John Tortorella as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. While Melrose has denied that any … Continue reading
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Chicago to Host Next Winter Classic
The next Winter Classic will be a windy one as well. TSN is reporting that they have confirmed the city that will host the next NHL Winter Classic. The Detroit Red Wings will play the Chicago Blackhawks at either Wrigley … Continue reading
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Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Play to Play in a Party of Pain and Passion for the Praise of Pennsylvania: Conference Finals Predictions
Four teams will continue their season after a relatively short semifinal round. In the West, Detroit completed a seemingly easy sweep of Colorado, giving them much needed (or unwanted depending on who you talk to) rest. They will take on … Continue reading
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