“I have never seen, ever, such (a number of) worthy candidates in all my life, but unlike when I won it, it was a foregone conclusion”
Montreal head coach Guy Carbonneau led the Canadiens to a 47-25-10 record during the regular season. via CBC
“I’ve had a front-row seat for more than a few of them”
And that, say the Pittsburgh Penguins, is the point. If they ignore him like the New Jersey Devils could not, then Avery’s antics will not have an effect on the second-round NHL playoff series between the … via The Globe and Mail
Montreal head coach Guy Carbonneau led the Canadiens to a 47-25-10 record during the regular season. via CBC
“The last I heard, John Tortorella was the coach there, so there’s not much I can talk about”
The rumor, as put out there Saturday night by Al Strachan, former Toronto Sun reporter and now a contributor to CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, is that coach John Tortorella will be fired this summer and ESPN […]
At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he’s known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he’s known as Spector, FOXSports.com’s Prince of Pucks. via Fox Sports
“Now I’m still playing, we’re in the playoffs, I scored a big goal against Boston in the first round — all those things are really amazing. And hopefully there’s more to come.”
By Pierre LeBrun — THE CANADIAN PRESS PHILADELPHIA — A year ago Patrice Brisebois would have never dreamed he’d be enjoying a playoff […]
“I always say — you know that game with Kevin Bacon, the six degrees of separation? — hockey’s like two degrees of separation. You play with one team, you play with everybody.”
Earlier this season, Colorado Avalanche right-winger Ben Guite was thrilled to suit up for his first game at Edmonton’s Rexall Place. via Canada.com […]
“Cam gets the opener. Pascal (Leclaire) gets Game 2″
After rotating goalies all the way through the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Moscow last year, it was Dwayne Roloson’s “turn” when it came to the last one. via Slam Sports
“We’ll have to go down there and turn up the heat”
- Derek MacKenzie wasn’t interested in discussing his overtime goal Saturday night - he wanted instead to rave about his star teammate.
MacKenzie’s goal 10:54 into overtime lifted the Syracuse Crunch to a 3-2 victory over the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, and a 3-2 lead […]
The Stanley Cup playoffs continue without the Wild, whose chances of advancing withered because leading scorer Marian Gaborik failed to score. via Twincities.com
The New York Rangers say Sean Avery suffered a lacerated spleen in last night’s game, and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. via WABC
Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings, Jason Pominville of the Buffalo Sabres and Martin St. via KCBA
“Carolina went down to Montreal 0-2 two years ago, won the next four and went on to win the Stanley Cup”
The Sharks got a scare about six minutes into the third period when defenseman Craig Rivet slumped to the ice after a three-way collision and didn’t get up for several minutes. via Contra Costa […]
“We can’t continue to give them those opportunities”
The NHL Eastern Conference semifinals is no longer just a best-of-seven series between the Montreal Canadiens and Flyers. via Delaware Online
“Carolina went down to Montreal 0-2 two years ago, won the next four and went on to win the Stanley Cup”
The Sharks got a scare about six minutes into the third period when defenseman Craig Rivet slumped to the ice after a three-way collision and didn’t get up for several minutes. via Inside Bay […]
“Nobody feels worse than Ryan Hollweg”
The second round of the NHL playoffs might be over in a blink.
Three teams were put on the brink of elimination Tuesday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings all won to take 3-0 leads in their respective series. The Penguins remained perfect in the post-season, […]
“Even such a great team like the Yankees didn’t hold a 3-0 lead. They are the best ever. We can make history.”
New York Rangers’ Scott Gomez reaches for a wide pass in the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 3 of an NHL Eastern Conference semifinal hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 29, […]
Only a day after the season came to an end, Predators goalie Dan Ellis received an interesting text message from his agent. via The Leaf Chronicle
“But we’ve gotten momentum off of them because we’ve done a good job killing penalties.”
Martin Biron made 32 saves and Philadelphia scored three times in the second period as the Flyers held on for a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Wachovia … via ABC […]
“You’re always playing with guys you’ve played against over the years.
“I actually enjoy it, you get to know those guys off the ice and you really appreciate guys more once you get the chance to play with them.”
- When a season ends in disappointment, NHL players don’t want to find themselves anywhere near an […]
“Joe played great. Maybe Joe needs a little more out of us, his linemates and defense pair.”
San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov stops a shot on goal by Dallas Stars Brenden Morrow, as defenseman Brian Campbell and Marcel Goc look on during Game 2 in San Jose on Sunday. via Inside Bay Area
“By assembling this great group of former and current players to review goalie equipment, I’m confident we’ll have the right recommendations to move forward both from a competitive and protective level”
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur is one of five players in a special group that will look at limiting the size of goaltender […]
“He’s given the team a sense of confidence and comfort”
Special teams always plays a key role in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Red Wings know they have to step up their power play while slowing down that of the Avalanche. via Detroit News
“These five players, together with the general managers, will each bring a unique perspective to the goalie working group, and we anticipate that following the meeting there will be recommendations for the Competition Committee to review.”
Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford was one of four NHL general managers named to a new working group that […]
“You come to a tournament like this, it’s really about winning. Obviously, you anticipate playing.”
In the past 24 months, Cam Ward has had his name etched on the Stanley Cup and had a gold medal draped around his neck. via Canada.com
The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed defenseman Jan Hejda to a three-year contract Tuesday. via MyFOX11
The play of the Montreal Canadiens in 2007-08 made a big impression on Canadian hockey fans. via CBC
The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Ryan Carter to a three-year contract on Tuesday. via FOX30Online
It now seems an eternity since Bryan Murray accused the Pittsburgh Penguins of loafing in their final regular season game to ensure a first-round matchup with the Ottawa Senators. via National Post
At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he’s known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he’s known as Spector, FOXSports.com’s Prince of Pucks. via Fox Sports