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Thomas Junta finishes prison term for involuntary manslaughter
Aug 28, 2010, 4:00 PM EDT
Comments OffParents can spiral out of control when it comes to their kids. One of the most common situations where this happens is during sporting events, particularly in full-contact events that include some serious impact blows. Yet as heated as these situations can become, you never expect someone to die during the worst exchanges. That’s exactly…
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2010 NHL Free Agency: Toronto signs Clarke MacArthur to one-year, $1.1M deal
Aug 28, 2010, 2:25 PM EDT
Though their logic was totally justifiable, it was still kind of stunning when the Atlanta Thrashers walked away from an arbitrator’s decision to award Clarke McArthur $2.4 million. Obviously, that decision was way out of line with his true market value and this summer showed that quite clearly. On the bright side, at least MacArthur…
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Evaluating the Edmonton Oilers' options after Khabibulin's guilty verdict
Aug 28, 2010, 12:45 PM EDT
Comments OffSo far, I’ve shared the possible affects the guilty verdict could have on Nikolai Khabibulin and Oilers GM Steve Tambellini’s statement on the matter. Barring the unclear possibility of a league-mandated suspension, the last big piece of the puzzle is how this situation impacts Edmonton’s messy goalie situation. The first thing to note is that…
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Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville throws a solid first pitch at White Sox game
Aug 28, 2010, 12:10 PM EDT
Comments OffThe celebrity ceremonial first pitch is a lot like those occasional photo op faceoffs in hockey; it’s a chance to honor a local hero or big time big wig. There’s only one big difference: you can really embarrass yourself by wildly falling short of home plate or evading the catcher’s grasp. (Honestly, I’m the type…
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Oilers GM releases statement on Khabibulin verdict; Sentence will be announced August 31
Aug 28, 2010, 11:25 AM EDT
Comments OffI’ll get down to the greater decisions the Edmonton Oilers will need to make (or could make) later today, but first I wanted to share their official statement on the Nikolai Khabibulin conundrum from yesterday. Here is what Oilers GM Steve Tambellini had to say at the Scottsdale, Arizona court room. Edmonton Oilers General Manager…
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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. Where…
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Daymond Langkow cleared for 'light skating' as he struggles to recover from fractured vertebrate
Aug 27, 2010, 11:10 PM EDT
Not to be too negative, but it’s almost surprising that scary slap shot-related injuries like the one that happened to Daymond Langkow are so rare. The tough, productive center is struggling to bounce back from a scary injury that occurred during the 2009-10 season, but the good news is that he’s been cleared for “light…
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NHL '11 video: Expanded trades, plus the ability to play with CHL teams
Aug 27, 2010, 10:30 PM EDT
While their competition’s Nintendo Wii-exclusive (OK, OK, it’s on the iPhone too in some form) title “NHL 2K11″ title already shipped on Tuesday, EA Sports still is in the process of promoting the latest iteration in its flagship hockey franchise, “NHL 11.” We’ve discussed the game quite a bit already, but let’s take a look…
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Paul Kariya will not play next season; If his career is over, is he Hall of Fame worthy?
Aug 27, 2010, 9:15 PM EDT
It’s been a night of bad news for veteran NHL hockey players, with Nikolai Khabibulin receiving a guilty verdict for extreme DUI charges and now, apparently, the future of Paul Kariya’s career in greater doubt. Kariya’s agent Don Baizley released this statement for his client. “Paul Kariya will not play hockey during the 2010/11 season.…
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How the extreme DUI guilty decision may affect Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin
Aug 27, 2010, 8:10 PM EDT
Comments OffIn case you haven’t heard already, Nikolai Khabibulin was found guilty of the following charges. Driving under the influence of alcohol (with a BAC level above .08 percent). An extreme DUI Excessive speeding Although the sentencing hearing hasn’t been determined just yet, it is certain that Khabibulin will face at least 30 days in prison…
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Nikolai Khabibulin found guilty on extreme DUI charges, will face at least 30 days in jail
Aug 27, 2010, 7:10 PM EDT
While it’s not clear if this will result in Nikolai Khabibulin and the Edmonton Oilers’ worst nightmare, the news certainly isn’t good for the Russian goalie. Arizona Republic sports reporter Sarah McLellan reports that Khabibulin was found guilty of all three charges related to an “extreme DUI” trial that ended today. McLellan points out that…
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Earlier today we relayed a story claiming that Rangers restricted free agent defenseman Marc Staal was hoping to get an offer sheet in order to speed up the process of getting signed whether it be with the Rangers or not. As one might expect, Marc Staal’s agent stepped up to clear the air surrounding his…
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In what’s proving to be an active Friday in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning (who else!) decided to get in on the action completing a minor trade. Toronto acquires defenseman Matt Lashoff from the Lightining in exchange for forwards Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati. Lashoff was a first round pick…
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Kovalchuk contract has been submitted for approval, NHL has up to five days to decide
Aug 27, 2010, 4:07 PM EDT
Comments OffHere’s the update on what’s going on with Ilya Kovalchuk. ESPN’s EJ Hradek tweets that Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly has confirmed that a contract has been submitted to the NHL for approval. As part of the process, the NHL has five days to go over it and decide if it passes muster. Yahoo’s Dmitry Chesnokov…
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One of the big topics at the World Hockey Summit was what could be done to help women’s hockey around the world. While the United States and Canada have dominated global competition since the global introduction of the women’s game at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, no other countries have shown the same kind…
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Reports: NHL may have agreed on a contract for Ilya Kovalchuk and the Devils
Aug 27, 2010, 2:23 PM EDT
Ilya Kovalchuk’s quest to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils may finally be at an end. Yahoo’s Puck Daddy Greg Wyshynski and Fire & Ice’s Tom Gulitti are both reporting via Twitter that the NHL may given the approval to a contract for Ilya Kovalchuk with the New Jersey Devils. Keep in mind, there’s absolutely…
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Rangers' Marc Staal is hoping for another team to extend an offer sheet
Aug 27, 2010, 1:53 PM EDT
If you’ve been wondering what the news is with New York Rangers restricted free agent defenseman Marc Staal, you’re not alone. Discussions have been quiet to the point of worry for many Rangers fans and it appears that Staal is now getting a bit unnerved with the lack of negotiations coming from GM Glen Sather.…
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Scott Hartnell was nearly traded for Sheldon Souray last season
Aug 27, 2010, 11:50 AM EDT
It’s said, sometimes to the point of it being done to death, that the best trades are often the ones that weren’t made. Late last night, Edmonton radio host Dan Tencer relayed a story from Global Sports television’s Kevin Karius on Twitter telling about how the Flyers and Oilers nearly made a big deal last…
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Nikolai Khabibulin’s terrible off-season might get a lot better on Friday. Or a lot worse. Khabibulin’s trial for extreme DUI is set to happen then provided it isn’t delayed like it has been the last few times. Jim Matheson of The Edmonton Journal lays the facts on us on what will be in Khabibulin’s future…
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Now that the Penguins have officially stepped away from Bill Guerin we can now start officially wondering about where the well-traveled veteran scorer will play next, if anywhere at all. The recon on Bill Guerin is simple. He turns 40 in November, he’s played for 18 seasons in the NHL with eight different teams. At…
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