Archive for May, 2008

Combine attendees mourn Bourdon

TORONTO Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier was talking with associates in the lobby of the Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport Hotel early Thursday afternoon while checking messages on his Blackberry …

Report: Melrose To Replace Tortorella As Bolts Coach

Barry Melrose, an ESPN hockey analyst who last coached in the NHL year 13 years ago, is expected to replace Lightning coach John Tortorella, according to Damien Cox of the Toronto Star.

Postseason Awards Begin To Pile Up for Ovechkin

Although the Washington Capitals’ playoff run ended more than a month ago, Alex Ovechkin’s postseason trophy haul has just begun — or so he hopes.
Yesterday, Ovechkin was presented with the Art Ross and Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard trophies for leading the NHL in points and goals with 112 and 65, respectively, during a ceremony in downtown […]

Blues extend GM Pleau, officially welcome Armstrong

Ex-Dallas Stars GM Doug Armstrong joined the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The St.

Bourdon’s death rocks Pens’ Letang

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang said in a solemn press conference Friday morning at Mellon Arena that he lost “my best friend” when Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle accident …

Roberts reaching for another Cup

Gary Roberts pictured a soft landing back in Toronto or with rival Ottawa at last year’s trade deadline.

Sens’ Kelly likely to test open market as free agent

Right now, Chris Kelly is gone … out of the country. It will be at least another week before the Senators find out whether the centre, who can become be an unrestricted free agent July 1, is agreeable to a …

Penguins focused on the now, not the later

The Pittsburgh Penguins certainly aren’t ready to look ahead to what looks like a very bright future for the team - not while down 2-1 in the Stanley Cup finals - but even if they can’t rally to beat the …

High wind cited in Canuck’s death

Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon was killed Thursday in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick.

Avalanche captain Joe Sakic talks about future

When the Colorado Avalanche named Tony Granato as their new head coach late last week no one could have been happier then captain Joe Sakic.

Babcock keeping things light

Mike Babcock had a theme in mind. And it was going to be a good one. He had been asked if coaching the Detroit Red Wings was like driving a Ferrari, and woven into his response was going to be as many …

Reports: 11 NHL Teams Not Making Money

An internal NHL report shows 31 percent of $1.1 billion in ticket revenue comes from Canada’s six teams and 11 of the 24 U.S. teams aren’t making money.

Sharks might look to minor leagues for a coach

With five or six NHL teams, including the Sharks, searching for a new coach, plenty of familiar names are circulating as candidates.

Hard hitters

When the Detroit Red Wings made the deal to acquire Brad Stuart from the Los Angeles Kings, most people around the league looked at it as being a minor acquisition at the trade deadline.

It’s time for Richards to become captain

It’s possible Mike Richards was just being nice. Still, it was surprising to see Richards greet talk of the Flyers’ captaincy by backing away from it as fast as he could this week, after the Flyers went …

Bad Babs

Posted by George James Malik May 29, 2008 10:34AM Red Wings coach Mike Babcock discussed a playoff memory with the Macomb Daily’s Bruce MacLeod that he might have been better off keeping to himself: may 29, …

Wheeler rejects contract offer to become a free agent

Former Gopher Blake Wheeler has rejected a contract offer from the Phoenix Coyotes and will become an unrestricted free agent, Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced Thursday.

Province cheers for Cleary

“As Newfoundlanders, we have to fight for every inch of everything that we get,” said Don Coombs, the mayor of Cleary’s hometown of Harbour Grace.

Penguins not satisfied with just one win in Stanley Cup final

Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock speaks to the media after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals.

San Jose investor ‘Boots’ Del Biaggio under investigation

Federal investigators are probing the business dealings of San Jose socialite and investor William “Boots” Del Biaggio III, the Mercury News has learned.

BLUES: Cup dreams

Bobby Orr flies through the air after scoring the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for the Boston Bruins against the Blues in 1970 at Boston Garden.

Continue reading “Coaching contracts”

Whatever the end results are of the Syracuse Crunch coaching talks, it’s sure taking awhile to get there.

Red Wings’ duo gets another shot at Pens

The Penguins have had many reminders of their last Stanley Cup championship throughout the playoffs, from the presence of owner Mario Lemieux to the return of Jaromir Jagr to Mellon Arena with the New York …

Pens’ physical play doesn’t rattle Franzen

Johan Franzen was one of the few Red Wings who skated Tuesday as the team prepared to continue the Stanley Cup finals.

Punchless Penguins Host Red Wings In Game 3 Of Cup Finals

The Pittsburgh Penguins hope a return to the Steel City can help them erase an 0-2 deficit in the Stanley Cup finals, as they host the Detroit Red Wings tonight in Game 3 at Mellon Arena.

Winner-Take-All Fundraising Raffle for 30 NHL Autographed Jerseys

In co-operation with the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa and the inaugural NHL Scotiabank Dinner Behind the Bench, the Sens Foundation, in partnership with TEAM 1200 Radio, announced today a first-time, …

Stars’ former GM considering Toronto

Former Dallas Stars general manager Doug Armstrong could interview with the Toronto Maple Leafs as early as this week, he told several Toronto media outlets recently.

A look at the career of Vancouver Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon

Draft: Selected 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft Other Teams: Val-D’Or Foreurs , Moncton Wildcats , Cape Breton Screaming Eagles , Manitoba Moose NHL Debut: Oct.

Crosby, Penguins beat Red Wings 3-2 to win Game 3

The Detroit Red Wings have been through this before. They jump to big leads over teams that seem grossly overmatched, then find ways to let them back in the playoffs.

Red Wings have knack of letting teams catch up

The Detroit Red Wings have been through this before. They jump to big leads over teams that seem grossly overmatched, then find ways to let them back in the playoffs.