Penguins Need New Recipie For Devils

Jesse Marshall | National Hockey League

Saturday March 13, 2010

Pardon if this article is poorly written, I’m having trouble staying awake. The Devils trap is a sure fire way to put a grown man to sleep.

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Defense Means Little In The Playoffs?

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday March 10, 2010

That’s what one Washington Capitals media blogger would want us to believe.

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2010 Deadline Day Transaction Live Blog

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday March 3, 2010

Updated at 9:32

  • One more – Riley Armstrong from Calgary to Detroit for Andy Delmore‬‪

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Rumor Mill Live Blog

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Wednesday March 3, 2010

Update at 3:44

  • Brian Burke said that Ponikarovsky wanted a 4 year deal from Toronto. Yikes if that’s true. Maybe winning will suit him.

MORE INSIDE...

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Mueller’s Change Of Scenery Could Be Beneficial

Jesse Marshall | National Hockey League

Wednesday March 3, 2010

The Coyotes set out to add scoring depth heading into the strech and they’ve done just that. Meanwhile, Meuller gets a new start.

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Caputi's Upside is Smaller than You Think

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Tuesday March 2, 2010

Luca Caputi was the 2nd best wing prospect in the Penguins system – but that should tell you how devoid of top 6 talent their system really is.

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Mid Afternoon (Rumor) Muck

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Tuesday March 2, 2010

A quick look at what’s happening today.

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Sorting through the (Rumor) Muck #1

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Monday March 1, 2010

It is my job from now through the deadline to sort through the muck to bring to you the credible and substantiated rumors and rumblings around the league from established media sources.

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Ovechkin Lashes Out At Fan After Loss

Jesse Marshall | National Hockey League

Friday February 26, 2010

But Sid is the one that has a lot of growing up to do, right? More hypocricy from the Ovechkinites forthcoming as the excuses begin to flow. Video inside.

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FF Hockey Names Tournament: Conference Quarterfinals

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Thursday February 25, 2010

The Preliminary Round voting is complete and the results are in.

Now, it’s time to delve into the Quarterfinals to see who will advance within the Frank Pietrangelo and Dino Cicarelli Conferences.

Cast your vote today!

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FF Hockey Names Tournament: Preliminary Round

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Monday February 22, 2010

As promised earlier this week, I present to you the Faceoff Factor Hockey Names Tournament.

Voting ends tonight — don’t forget to cast your vote!

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NHL Abuzz With Acitivity

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Friday February 12, 2010

For the sake of keeping it all in one place, this will serve as the transaction compilation for today. The msot recent update will be listed below, and all updates inside will be at the bottom.

Update at 3:57: Details on Shelley trade

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Pre-Olympic Roster Freeze NHL Trade Talk

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Thursday February 11, 2010

A virtual smorgasbord of tasty trade morsels.

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Moore On The Move...Again

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Thursday February 11, 2010

The Montreal Canadiens have made a trade to bolster their lineup.

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Trade Season Started Early This Year

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday February 9, 2010

The NHL’s famed trade deadline is just under one month away, but the activity around the league has been unusually high during the past week and a half.

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True Arrival

Jesse Marshall | National Hockey League

Friday February 5, 2010

Caps owner Ted Leonsis wants you to believe that the Capitals have arrived. I’m here to remind him, and you, that it’s February 4th.

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You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But You Can't Force It To Drink

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday January 27, 2010

One blogger is claiming the NHL has failed to deliver on a promise of parity following the lockout, leaving fans to give up possibilities of dynasties essentially for nothing. But is this really the case?

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Former Penguin Sykora Set To Be A UFA

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday January 27, 2010

Assigned to the AHL today, Petr Sykora is expected to “no-show,” giving the Minnesota Wild an opportunity to terminate his contract, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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Haitian Earthquake Reaches NHL

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday January 19, 2010

The NHL has donated $100,000, while several teams and players are doing everything they can do raise money in response to Haiti’s devastating earthquake one week ago.

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Minnesota Puts Sykora, Earl, Brent on Waivers

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Tuesday January 19, 2010

Petr Sykora and Tim Brent, both former Penguins, and Robbie Earl have been placed on waivers by the Wild… but do not expect to see them suit up for the Penguins.

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Patrice Cormier's Elbow Nearly Ends Tam's Life

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Monday January 18, 2010

Patrice Cormier, a repeat offender, came off the bench and elbows Remparts’ defensemen Mikael Tam. Tam had to be rushed off the ice on a stretcher and is in stable condition at a local hospital.

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The Great Leader Strikes Again

Mike Adams | National Hockey League

Monday January 18, 2010

Mike Richards, the greatest leader at leading his team with great leadership ever.

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Bradley To The Rescue

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday January 13, 2010

Don’t worry, Alex Ovechkin, there’s no need for you to answer the bell for your cheap hits.

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Holiday Hater Report

Contributing Writers | National Hockey League

Sunday January 3, 2010

I couldn’t resist coming home for the holidays to catch up on all the humbuggers of hockey one more time. The Olympics, the Winter Classic, Satan, a new Penguin killer, and much more…inside.

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Ex Penguin Satan Signs With Bruins

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Sunday January 3, 2010

Not surprisingly, the veteran winger demanded and received a no-movement clause, assuring him that he will not be demoted or traded.

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Luckily For The Flyers, They Signed Pronger

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday December 16, 2009

When the Philadelphia Flyers traded for All Star defenseman Chris Pronger back in June, few within the organization were willing to speak to the true reason behind the move, now many may be realizing how bad it was.

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Flyers Fire Coach Stevens

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Friday December 4, 2009

Rumors have been swirling for a few days that such a move could be on the horizon, but most believed such a move wouldn’t happen until after the new year, at the earliest.

Update: Former Carolina Hurricanes coach Peter Laviolette will take over.

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Goalie Emery Proves To Be More Of The Same

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Friday December 4, 2009

Nearly one-third of the season has passed for the Flyers are finding that their offseason player movements might not have been what the doctor ordered.

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Comcast Purchases NBC, NHL Watches Closely

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Thursday December 3, 2009

At first glance, the news the cable powerhouse Comcast has purchased NBC Universal might go overlooked by hockey fans. But not NHL officials, who may see this as their big break for television exposure.

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Chicago Blackhawks ink multi-year deals with Kane, Toews; long-term deal for Keith

Michael Sepulveda | National Hockey League

Thursday December 3, 2009

Press conference to announce multi-year deals for Kane/Toews and a possible 13-year “cap friendly” deal for Keith will be held at at 2:00 PM CT on 12.03.09. This will be streamed online via the Chicago Blackhawks website: chicagoblackhawks.com.

Update:
Kane: 5 years, $6.3M/yr; $31.5M total
Toews: 5 years, $6.3M/yr; $31.5M total
Keith: 13 years, $5.54M/yr; $72M total

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Western Conference - Division by Division - Part 1

Michael Sepulveda | National Hockey League

Tuesday December 1, 2009

The Western Conference Pacific Division – Anaheim, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Jose.

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You Know What They Say About Karma...

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday December 1, 2009

Alex Ovechkin got a scare last night after hitting Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason with a knee.

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The Wild, Wild West - A look at the Western Conference

Michael Sepulveda | National Hockey League

Saturday November 28, 2009

It has been a while since I have done a Western Conference update. Now that we are one-fourth of the way through the season, I it is time to see how teams have fared so far. Expect much more frequent updates from here on out.

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Examining the Red Wings - Part 1: Comparing Rosters

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Wednesday November 11, 2009

The Red Wings have been struggling this season and are getting outscored so far this season, for the first time since 1989-1990. An examination of the roster and possibly reasons for the struggles, roster-wise.

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Giguere's Comments Should Lead To Easy Decision

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Veteran J.S. Giguere has returned from injury to find himself in an unfamiliar role as Anaheim’s backup goalie. And he’s voiced his concerns.

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Vancouver once again courting Peter Forsberg

Michael Sepulveda | National Hockey League

Saturday November 7, 2009

Could the oft injured Swede help the Canucks?

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The Money To Be Made By "Letting The Boys Play"

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday October 27, 2009

For a league that has a difficult time bringing in the dough, allowing players to police themselves is a way to draw fans and revenue.

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Nashville Holds Open Skate with the Public

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Sunday October 25, 2009

A team struggling to generate fans holds a great event to help generate fans in an attempt to keep their team in Nashville, a situation Penguin fans can relate to.

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The Great Leader?

Mike Adams | National Hockey League

Friday October 23, 2009

Flash back with me to last Spring’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The ever-loquacious Pierre McGuire went on and on about the tremendous leadership being exhibited by Philadelphia’s Mike Richards.

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Versus Vs DirecTV

Mike Adams | National Hockey League

Thursday October 22, 2009

Those of us who are DirecTV subscribers were unable to watch Tuesday’s penguin domination of the Blues thanks to the ongoing dispute between Versus and DirecTV. In deciding whose side you should be on in this dispute, there are a few important facts you should know.

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