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.
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.
That’s what one Washington Capitals media blogger would want us to believe.
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Update at 3:44
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The Coyotes set out to add scoring depth heading into the strech and they’ve done just that. Meanwhile, Meuller gets a new start.
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.
A quick look at what’s happening today.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
A virtual smorgasbord of tasty trade morsels.
The Montreal Canadiens have made a trade to bolster their lineup.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Richards, the greatest leader at leading his team with great leadership ever.
Don’t worry, Alex Ovechkin, there’s no need for you to answer the bell for your cheap hits.
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.
Not surprisingly, the veteran winger demanded and received a no-movement clause, assuring him that he will not be demoted or traded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Western Conference Pacific Division – Anaheim, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Jose.
Alex Ovechkin got a scare last night after hitting Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason with a knee.
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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.
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.
Could the oft injured Swede help the Canucks?
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.
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.
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.
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.