Archive for August, 2009

Leafs upset Wings in overtime

It was at the conclusion of a 3-2 overtime loss against the Carolina Hurricanes last week that a frustrated Nik Antropov was suspended three games for tossing his stick towards officials.

Rangers Fan Festival, Open to Those With Particular Credit Card

The Rangers announced on Thursday that they will hold a “Fan Fest” at their Tarrytown training rink this weekend, although it will be on a much smaller scale than the big and very successful Blackhawks fan conventions held in Chicago the last two summers.

Panthers hire former NHL goalie to work with Vokoun

The Florida Panthers hired former NHL goalie Rob Tallas as their goalie consultant on Monday.

BT’s NHL Season Previews: Phoenix Coyotes

After two weeks we’ve made it out of both the Southeast and the Northwest Divisions, so I thought we’d stick in the Western Conference a little longer and deal with the Pacific.

Sens mull signing Sykora

The Senators are keeping their options open up front. While the club is still holding talks with unrestricted free-agent centre Mike Comrie, league sources say GM Bryan Murray has also held serious discussions with Penguins winger Petr Sykora - also a UFA - and he’s at the top of the Senators’ radar screen if they […]

GM pays price for Stars’ slow start

The Dallas Stars have fired general manager Doug Armstrong. Former Dallas sniper Brett Hull and Les Jackson - the assistant GM up until Tuesday - have been named co-general managers for the 7-7-3 NHL_team. This year marked Armstrong’s sixth as general manager of the Stars.

Quad City Mallards of IHL to affiliate with Philadelphia Flyers

The Quad City Mallards of the International Hockey League has announced the team will affiliate with the NHL Philadelphia Flyers.

Fedorov wins US$60M suit

A Michigan judge says former Detroit Red Wings star Sergei Fedorov is entitled to US$60 million from a man accused of failing to meet a loan obligation to the hockey player.

Former Canadien Brisebois finishes 12th at Autopro 100 in Montreal

Patrice Brisebois had just run 25 laps of Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, and he had a firm opinion of some of his fellow racers in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.

Oilers take step toward new arena

The president of the NHL Edmonton Oilers says the team’s owner has secured options to buy land downtown for a new arena.

Coyote Phugly: NHL’s $140 Million Bid For Bankrupt Desert Dogs, Pure Jokes

Admittedly, I am a little late getting my two cents in on the announcement the NHL has put forth an offer to purchase the woeful Phoenix Coyotes, but here it goes.

Avalanche preseason tickets go on sale

Colorado Avalanche preseason tickets go on sale Monday, August 31 starting at 10:00 a.m. You can buy single-game tickets for the three preseason home matchups at the Pepsi Center.

The Hockey News’s ‘B-minus’ grading of the Red Wings’ prospect system is fair

The Hockey News’s track record regarding rating, ranking, and making predictions concerning the Detroit Red Wings has been typically spotty this summer.

Report: Tanguay to be a Bolt

Alex Tanguay #13 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New York Rangers on April 7, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Hawks make short work of Flames

CALGARY a ‘ Those Chicago penalty-killers continue to make a killing. Their latest victim? The Calgary Flames.

Max Giese: San Jose Sharks Top 33 Prospects

In a three part series, Sharkspage.com will be releasing our rankings of the Top 30 Prospects in the San Jose Sharks organization.

Physical foes a big problem for Blackhawks

Talk about a Black Friday. Despite some heavy-duty shopping, the normally high-scoring Blackhawks couldn’t buy a goal against the Anaheim Ducks as they fell 1-0 before a crowd of 16,994 at the Honda Center.

Judge puts Coyotes’ bankruptcy case on hold

Who owns the Phoenix Coyotes? The National Hockey League and Jim Balsillie will have to wait until at least May 19 to find out.

Flyers Send 4 to Canada

The Philadelphia Flyers were one of just three NHL teams to send four players to the Team Canada orientation camp in Calgary.

Thrashers believe strong finish was no fluke

As the Thrashers begin to trickle back to the area for the start of training camp next month, last season is still on their minds.

Minnesota Wild unveil third jersey

ST. PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. The National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild today unveiled a new third jersey for the upcoming 2009-10 NHL season at a public event held at the Minnesota State Fair’s FAN Central building.

Comrie to score new deal soon?

Mike Comrie’s long waiting game could soon be coming to an end. The Senators’ unrestricted free agent centre hasn’t found a new home with the start of training camp just around the corner, but with six teams interested, Comrie’s Edmonton-based agent Ritch Winter is confident he’ll have something in place in the next two weeks.

Shane Doan appreciates fans, wants team to remain in Phoenix

Throughout the Coyotes saga we’ve heard from the League, Jerry Moyes, lawyers and even the fans.

Shaw Group receives New Jersey turnpike contract

The Shaw Group Inc. said Thursday it received a contract from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to perform construction management and inspection services for enlarging a turnpike in central New Jersey.

Minnesota Wild present third jersey design

The Minnesota Wild are showing off their third jersey design for the upcoming season.

Top Game #4: Krejci Banks Bruins Past Capitals

Over the past two seasons, the transformations of the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals have been pretty amazing to watch.

Fraser’s 2009-10 Preview Of The Los Angeles Kings

Let’s get a move on with the Los Angeles Kings, which play in the Pacific Division and the Western Conference.

Ducks re-sign defenseman Festerling

The Ducks re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Brett Festerling to a two-year contract.

Motivation for Heatley trade

With two weeks left until training camp, GM Bryan Murray is hoping trade talks involving Dany Heatley will soon amp up.

Comrie to score new deal soon?

Mike Comrie’s long waiting game could soon be coming to an end. The Senators’ unrestricted free agent centre hasn’t found a new home with the start of training camp just around the corner, but with six teams interested, Comrie’s Edmonton-based agent Ritch Winter is confident he’ll have something in place in the next two weeks.