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Brendan Morrison waits it out for another job, might end up with reality check instead
Sep 15, 2010, 12:00 AM EDT
Comments OffWe’ve examined the free agent possibilities out there for a few players this off-season but there’s one formerly prominent scoring center out there still without a home. Former Canucks star Brendan Morrison is still looking for an NHL job and after down years with the Stars and Capitals the last two seasons, he’s looking to…
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Peter Forsberg returning to Denver for reunion, doubtful about resuming NHL career
Sep 14, 2010, 10:59 PM EDT
We’ve had some fun at the expense of former Avalanche great Peter Forsberg this summer. The perennial awakening of stories about a potential Forsberg comeback to the NHL are always ripe for commentary. It seems that Forsberg at 37 years-old now is being realistic about his NHL future these days. While speaking on a conference…
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Bruins bring in AHL penalty minute record holder Brian McGrattan for tryout
Sep 14, 2010, 9:38 PM EDT
Comments OffThe Boston Bruins, never seemingly set to have enough actual punch in their lineup, are bringing in a fighting specialist on a tryout. Former Senators and Flames enforcer Brian McGrattan will be putting on the foil during training camp for the Bruins and his pedigree speaks for itself. While his NHL work is a bit…
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NHL Board of Governors officially eliminates shootout wins from tie-breaker process
Sep 14, 2010, 8:12 PM EDT
The NHL has officially put an end to a relative injustice in the standings tie-breaking procedure today. The NHL Board of Governors officially approved a by-law eliminating shootout wins from being used in factoring tie-breakers at the end of the season to figure out playoff placement. In other words, winning in regulation or overtime just…
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Experts say race for No. 1 spot in 2011 NHL Entry Draft is wide open
Sep 14, 2010, 6:10 PM EDT
Comments OffVariety might be the spice of life, but for sports writers, it’s often a lot more appealing to set one irresistible force versus an immovable object. Sure, the NBA must be delighted by the fact that Kevin Durant is emerging as a big star, but do they want him to muddle the Kobe vs. Lebron…
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You know what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words (or maybe a few hundred dropped jaws). Check out Evgeni Malkin’s … “throwback” hair style from the Pittsburgh Penguins media day. (click to enlarge, image via the Penguins’ official Twitter site.) And just for good measure, here’s Malkin strutting his stuff in what…
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2010 NHL Free Agency: Phoenix Coyotes sign Eric Belanger to one-year, $750K deal
Sep 14, 2010, 5:00 PM EDT
Comments OffLast I checked, it seemed as if Eric Belanger was primed to return to the Washington Capitals, which was a logical choice since the team is a bit light on suitable centers. Those rumors have now been proven false, though, as sources including Renaud Lavoie indicate that Belanger signed a one-year, $750K deal with the…
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Michael Ryder hopes to rebound from a tough 09-10 season, keep his spot with the Bruins
Sep 14, 2010, 4:45 PM EDT
Comments OffMuch like Sheldon Souray in Edmonton and Brian Rolston in New Jersey, Michael Ryder must be sweating out his status a bit when it comes to his place with the Boston Bruins. The snake-bitten forward discussed his hopes of having a bounce-back season after declining from 27 goals in 08-09 to 18 in 09-10. Here’s…
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Move over Super Bowl Shuffle, Blackhawks fans present the Chelsea Dagger dance
Sep 14, 2010, 3:40 PM EDT
The Boston Red Sox adopted “Sweet Caroline.” Many years ago, the World Series winning 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates decided to embrace “We are family.” Throughout sports history, many teams associated eras with a specific theme song. Whether you’re a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks or one of the teams they stomped on their way to a…
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Should the Montreal Canadiens choose their next captain by a player vote?
Sep 14, 2010, 2:40 PM EDT
Comments OffPuck-based change (and all the naive optimism that comes with it) is in the air as training camp arrives this week for most NHL teams. Some will tell you that one of the biggest choices that many franchises face involves placing a “C” on the jersey of a deserving captain. While the journey to find…
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Zach Parise would like to sign a contract extension sooner rather than later
Sep 14, 2010, 1:30 PM EDT
Comments OffThrowing out entry-level contracts with league-mandated maximums, I’ve long felt that Zach Parise’s deal might be the biggest bargain in all of the NHL. Parise’s put up near-elite numbers for a tidy cap hit of $3.125 million per year, one of those fortuitous steals that forces me to admit that Lou Lamoriello still might “have…
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2010 NHL Free Agency: Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Ducks agree to five-year, $25.5M deal
Sep 14, 2010, 12:30 PM EDT
Comments OffAbout a week ago, it appeared that the Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan just about signed a new contract. Staying consistent with the Ilya Kovalchuk Groundhog Day spirit of this free agent summer, it took all this time for the actual deal to be finalized. Various sources including Ducks beat reporter Eric Stephens report that…
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Sheldon Souray reacts to training camp snub, how will this affect his trade value?
Sep 14, 2010, 11:30 AM EDT
In case you didn’t hear last night’s startling news, the Edmonton Oilers told expensive defenseman turned highly publicized trade bait Sheldon Souray to stay away from their training camp this summer. The decision was surprising to just about anyone outside of the Oilers organization, including Souray. Here is what the beleaguered blueliner told the Edmonton…
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Rookie tournaments recap: Flames pound Ducks, Canucks beat Sharks
Sep 14, 2010, 10:30 AM EDT
Comments OffWith the Traverse City and London, Ontario tournaments taking the night off, there were just two rookie camp games on Monday. Let’s take a look at the results, for those of you who are dying for some hockey. Calgary Flames 8, Anaheim Ducks 4 Kristi Hennessy nails it with this post-game analysis for the Calgary…
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Even in the depressingly hockey-free summer, we expect to be a productive bunch here at Pro Hockey Talk. Sometimes it might be difficult to follow our pace. We understand that. For that reason, whenever we can, we’ll put all of the day’s stories in one convenient post called the PHT Nightcap. Enjoy, hockey fans. Rookie…
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When approached with Sheldon Souray’s complaints and trade demands in April, Edmonton Oilers coach-turned-advisor Pat Quinn didn’t soak his words in PR-speak. To paraphrase Quinn, he said if Souray didn’t want to be there, then “get the hell out.” The Oilers couldn’t find a trade partner for Souray this off-season but instead of attempting to…
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Ryan Malone hands jersey No. 12 to new teammate Simon Gagne, takes No. 6
Sep 13, 2010, 9:45 PM EDT
With training camp approaching and the summer bringing a great deal of league-wide change, new teammates are given the opportunity to make a first impression on each other. In a sport jam-packed with unassuming, humble athletes who make some not-so-humble salaries, it’s always great to read about little moments of generosity. I discussed Drew Doughty’s…
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Nose surgeries are a cosmetic procedure in Hollywood, but in hockey, a broken nose is an ugly badge of honor. Just take a look at the often-rearranged snout of Dallas Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas. He had a lousy plus/minus (-20) in his rookie season, Mike del Zotto had an impressive offensive season on the New…
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NHL fines Devils $3M, one first rounder and third rounder in 2011 for rejected Kovalchuk contract
Sep 13, 2010, 8:00 PM EDT
The second (approved) Ilya Kovalchuk contract will cost the New Jersey Devils $100 million over 15 years, a $6.6 million annual cap hit and possibly a mid-level roster player, but the first failed one won’t be cheap either. Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports that the NHL fined the Devils $3 million and two draft picks…
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Islanders prospect Kirill Kabanov justifies head case talk by showing up late to prospects camp
Sep 13, 2010, 7:30 PM EDT
Kirill Kabanov might be the ultimate example of how attitude issues (and the confusion that comes with dealing with unpredictable Russian players who lack much in the way of transfer regulations) can affect a player’s status with an NHL team. The New York Islanders prospect was described as some by a high-end prospect but plummeted…
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