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The Sharks and Ducks renew their rivalry after lengthy absences from the ice. Who needs a six-day rest before games at the beginning of the season? Apparently the Sharks and Ducks.
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Katz gives a little; will an arena deal get done in Edmonton?
Oct 14, 2011, 9:05 PM EDT
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Oilers owner Daryl Katz has been negotiating with Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel for a downtown arena. They have about two weeks to pound out a deal…
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Guy Boucher isn’t happy with his team’s 1-2-1 start this season. While some coaches would work on X’s and O’s, Boucher thinks the problem is between the players’ ears.
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Ray Emery wins his Blackhawks’ regular season debut against the Winnipeg Jets. Does that mean he has the back-up spot behind Corey Crawford wrapped-up?
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Miikka Kiprusoff stands on his head to become Calgary’s all-time winningest goaltender. Happy trails Mike Vernon, it was real.
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Injury hotline: Hemsky leaves game early in Minnesota, Oilers fall in shootout
Oct 13, 2011, 11:34 PM EDT
Edmonton Oilers winger Ales Hemsky left tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild and did not return due to a sore shoulder. To add insult to injury (literally), the Oil lost in a shootout.
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Arron Asham drops Jay Beagle with two punches in the 3rd period of Thursday’s Caps/Pens game. But it was his “asleep” gesture after the fight is what made waves…
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Martin Brodeur was unable to return for the 2nd period Thursday night; initial reports are an upper body injury.
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Byfuglien, Ladd return to Chicago for first time since winning Cup
Oct 13, 2011, 8:13 PM EDT
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Tonight’s game between the Hawks and Jets will be the first time Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien return to United Center ice since winning the Stanley Cup in 2010.
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Players are always looking to avoid the dreaded “sophomore slump.” In Anaheim, Cam Fowler isn’t simply looking to survive the second-year jinx, he’s already trying to make himself into an even better NHL defenseman.
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Losing Ilya Bryzgalov in the offseason created a huge hole between the pipes for the Phoenix Coyotes. Does the organization really think that Mike Smith can fill the void left by the star Russian netminder? Absolutely.
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Players understand NHL Premiere games in Europe are business… and pleasure
Oct 8, 2011, 8:00 AM EDT
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Members from the Kings and the Ducks knew what to expect by starting the season in Europe because they started the 2007-08 season in London. What lessons did they learn and what are they doing differently? A few different players share the positives and negatives of starting the season across the pond.
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Good thing the Sharks brought Thomas Greiss back as an insurance policy. With Antero Niittymaki out and Antti Niemi unable to return for opening night, Greiss will be the man between the pipes for opening night.
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Brewer’s hero Nyjer Morgan thrived on the biggest stage of his career in Game 5 of the NLDS. But how close was he to thriving in the hockey world?
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Jeff Carter performs well in Columbus debut, not enough as new look Jackets fall in opener
Oct 7, 2011, 11:31 PM EDT
Jeff Carter got off to a great start in his first regular season game with the Columbus Blue Jackets. His team, however, wasn’t quite as good.
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Former Red Wings assistant coach Paul MacLean makes his head coaching debut against his former team. Now that he has a new gig, he might need a new team.
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As opening night approaches in Winnipeg, the Jets organization is cancelling season ticket accounts for scalping.
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Seen Stamkos: young sniper will wear the “A” to start the season
Oct 7, 2011, 7:12 PM EDT
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With veteran Mattias Ohlund out for opening night, 21-year-old sniper Steven Stamkos steps up and is named one of Tampa’s alternate captains.
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Video: Mike Milbury and Keith Jones debate Mats Zuccarello hit and suspensions
Oct 7, 2011, 6:16 PM EDT
Mike Milbury and Keith Jones debate Mats Zuccarello’s hit in the first period of Friday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Should these types of hits be two-minute minors or suspension worthy?
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Personal challenges for Teemu Selanne starting season in Finland
Oct 6, 2011, 1:07 AM EDT
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Starting the season in Europe is a tough change from the normal routine for just about every NHL player. But for Teemu Selanne, starting in Finland is a completely different story.
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Phoenix gets Nasty: Bissonnette signs two-year extension with Coyotes
Oct 5, 2011, 11:57 PM EDT
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Biz Nasty signs a two-year contract extension worth $725k next season and $750,000 in 2013-2014. It’s only a matter of time before he makes it rain…
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In what is becoming a disturbing trend, yet another former NHL player’s brain has shown signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. But this one is different: this time it wasn’t a fighter.
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Martin Havlat is set to miss his first game in a San Jose Sharks uniform on Saturday night. Some guys just can’t catch a break…
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Goaltenders find plenty of sources for inspiration when creating new masks for the upcoming season. In Jason LaBarbera’s case, he found a concept that honors his country AND a local hero…
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After acquiring Mike Richards and Simon Gagne (and re-signing Drew Doughty), some say this could be the best Kings team in franchise history. But will that be enough to win the Pacific and make a deep run into the playoffs this season?
