“He’s a great captain and role model who does everything right both on and off the ice. We’re proud to have him continue as a Red Wing for another two years.”
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom signed a two-year contract extension on December 26, 2007. via ArmchairGM
Canes’ victory again is costly By JACK DALY : Dec 29, 2007 The Carolina Hurricanes are having a hard time making it through a game in one piece. via HeraldSun.com
CAROLINA AT COLUMBUS, 7 P.M. TODAY WHERE: Columbus, Ohio TV: FSN, FSN-HD RADIO: WCMC-99.9 BURNING QUESTION Can the Hurricanes get through this stretch of seven games in 11 days with enough able bodies, and … via News Observer
WGR550- With Drew Stafford out with a concussion the Sabres have called forward Clarke MacArthur up from Rochester. via WGR-AM Buffalo
“He’s scrappy, he gets hit and he gets up. He’s a great teammate.”
Byron Ritchie’s homecoming was looking more sour than sweet 21/2 months ago. The North Delta native, who signed with the Vancouver Canucks as a free agent July 2, found himself a healthy scratch only three … via Vancouver Sun
“Joe’s rehabilitation has not progressed as anticipated and upon further evaluation the decision has been made to perform surgery in order for him to fully recover”
Replacing a guy like Joe Sakic in the lineup is a tall task. In fact, it may be impossible. via Local6.com
The Chicago Blackhawks will try for their first five-game winning streak in about six years, as they host the Los Angeles Kings tonight at the United Center in the opener of a home-and-home set. via Sports Network
The Vancouver Canucks will try to continue their home success tonight, when they host the Anaheim Ducks at GM Place. via KGET-TV Bakersfield
“Not worried about that one bit.”
It seemed fitting that Kris Draper scored the empty netter to seal a 4-2 victory by the Red Wings over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night at Jobing.com Arena. via Detroit Free Press
Ty Conklin, in the minors a month ago, won his fourth in a row and Sidney Crosby set up both Pittsburgh goals to help the Penguins beat the weary Buffalo Sabres 2-0 Saturday night.
In the front end of a back-to-back series that ends with Tuesday’s much-hyped Winter Classic outdoor game before the largest crowd […]
No one could’ve pinpointed it at the time, and doubtless it will be lost in the late drama, but the guy caught in the crosshairs managed to pull himself out of target range. via Calgary Herald
“The first two goals were really fluky”
The Thrashers fell for the second consecutive night after the Christmas break, but not flat. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“And the ruts were deeper. But guys adapted. And it was the same for both teams.”
Bitter cold, funny hats and lots of extra clothing. That’s what Ryan Smyth remembers from the first NHL game played outdoors. via The San Diego Union-Tribune
The Detroit Red Wings will close out a five-game road trip tonight with a stop in Phoenix to battle the Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena. via WFRV-TV Green Bay
If no team claims the 29-year-old Russian left-winger by noon Monday, he could be sent to the AHL affiliate the Rockford IceHogs. via Globe and Mail
Mike Modano had the lone goal in a shootout, and the Dallas Stars overcame Paul Kariya’s three third-period goals to beat the St. via Dateline Alabama
“People feel that we’re an entertaining team that works hard and we’ve tried to provide some entertainment.”
Yes, it was the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues always draw well when the rival Wings come to town.
But for the first time in Scottrade Center history, the Blues sold 100 standing-room-only tickets Wednesday and […]
Nikolai Zherdev scored two spectacular goals and had a career-best four points to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 Saturday night.
Rostislav Klesla and Kris Beech also scored for Columbus, and Pascal Leclaire made 23 saves.
Eric Staal scored for Carolina, which hasn’t won consecutive games since Nov. 10-12.
Scoreless early in the […]
Kari Lehtonen made 26 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Atlanta Thrashers pounded the Boston Bruins, 5-0, in the front end of a home-and-home set at Philips Arena. via FOX30Online
“It’s different, no question, stepping in. That’s the side of the game too, it’s a pretty big challenge when you’re on the ice, being comfortable in situations, where to look, how to read plays. That only comes from being in those situations as well.”
CALGARY, Canada — And, on Friday, Scott Niedermayer rested. It was […]
The AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium on New Year’s Day is a regular-season game, but that will be the only thing regular about the league’s first outdoor contest in the United States. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The Anaheim Ducks will try to extend their road winning streak tonight when they battle the Calgary Flames at Pengrowth Saddledome. via TheIndyChannel.com
The Atlanta Thrashers will welcome the Boston Bruins to town tonight for the opener of a home-and-home set at Philips Arena. via Press of Atlantic City
Derek Armstrong and Scott Thornton scored goals 1:17 apart in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings broke an eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. via The Post-Standard
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled right wing Jack Skille from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. via WLS-AM Chicago
Chad LaRose converted a penalty shot, and Eric Staal scored on the power play in the third period to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday night.
Cam Ward made 18 saves for the Hurricanes, who won consecutive home games for the first time since early November.
Mike Commodore and […]
The Carolina Hurricanes will try to pad their lead in the Southeast Division tonight when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. via Ottawa Sun
“Igor, what he’s done for international hockey, and Mario for Team Canada. Cammi Granato, there hasn’t been a better ambassador in women’s hockey for the game than her. I’ve known her for a long time.”
Posted by George James Malik December 27, 2007 10:29AM Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios and goaltender Dominik Hasek had […]
Mike Mottau’s first goal since October got New Jersey even late in the third period, and Zach Parise came back from a sick day to score the only goal in the shootout, giving the Devils a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.
Martin Brodeur made a rolling poke-check stop on Ales Kotalik […]
Henrik and Daniel Sedin each scored with their folks in attendance, making the 20 hours or so of transit time from Ornskoldsvik doubly worth it. via The Province