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LA Kings name Terry Murray as their new head coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 18, 2008 · Comments (0)

I agree with AP, Murray will need all the luck in the world when it comes to his new job. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Good luck, Terry Murray. You've just been hired for the toughest job in the National Hockey League. That's what Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi... [Full Story]

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Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings to play outdoor NHL game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 16, 2008 · Comments (0)

Guess what famous Chicago landmark it will be played at? From AP- CHICAGO - Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year's Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings meet the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors in the home park of the Chicago Cubs.... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers waive forward Jozef Stumpel

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 26, 2008 · Comments (0)

Another hole for Florida to fill for the 2008-09 NHL season. SUNRISE - Panthers veteran forward Jozef Stumpel was placed on unconditional waivers Wednesday. If Stumpel, 35, isn't claimed by another team by noon Thursday and clears waivers, the Panthers' next move would likely be to buy out the remaining... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers trade center Olli Jokinen to Phoenix

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

In return for trading their team Captain and all-time leading scorer, Florida gets a petrified starfish and a bag full of potporui*two defensemen . From the Palm Beach Post- Olli Jokinen insisted he wasn't bitter, but his words said otherwise. The Panthers' captain and all-time leading scorer said Friday night... [Full Story]

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Nashville Predators trade Goalie Chris Mason to St. Louis

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 20, 2008 · Comments (0)

With Mason's departure, the Predators are now without the two goalies who took them to consecutive Central Division 2nd place finishes in 2005-06 and 2006-07. OTTAWA -- The St. Louis Blues acquired goaltender Chris Mason from the Nashville Predators for a fourth-round pick in Friday's draft. The 32-year-old Mason played... [Full Story]

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Ottawa Senators select Craig Hartsburg as new coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 13, 2008 · Comments (0)

The second of two head NHL coaching vacancies has been filled. OTTAWA - Craig Hartsburg is the new coach of the Ottawa Senators, the third time he has led an NHL team. Hartsburg takes over from Senators general manager Bryan Murray, who finished the season behind the Ottawa bench after... [Full Story]

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Goalie Dominik Hasek retires after 16 seasons

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 10, 2008 · Comments (0)

No question, 'The Dominator' was a great goalie(but if given a choice, I'd take Martin Brodeur) and is destined for the Hall of Fame. This after Hasek had to wait seven years after his being selected in the NHL Draft before being able to play in the NHL. That mostly... [Full Story]

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Ron Wilson becomes new Toronto Maple Leafs coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 10, 2008 · Comments (0)

He was fired by San Jose less than a month ago. From AP- TORONTO -- Ron Wilson was introduced Tuesday as the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, less than a month after he was fired by the San Jose Sharks. The 53-year-old Wilson appeared at a Tuesday news... [Full Story]

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The Stanley Cup has a dent

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 10, 2008 · Comments (2)

Look what happens when you allow a championship trophy out at night. DETROIT -- The Stanley Cup is OK after taking a tumble during the Red Wings' celebrations in Detroit. NHL spokeswoman Bernadette Mansur said on Saturday that the Cup got a slight dent Friday after some players took the... [Full Story]

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Tampa Bay Lightning fire Coach John Tortorella

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 3, 2008 · Comments (1)

This news had been rumored for months at least. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - John Tortorella was fired Tuesday as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, four years after leading the team to its only Stanley Cup championship. He had one season remaining on his contract. The Lightning were 239-222-36-38 and... [Full Story]

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NHL Rookie Defensemen Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle accident.

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 30, 2008 · Comments (0)

Very tragic, for Bourdon was only twenty-one. He played 27 games this year for the Vancouver Canucks. RIP.... [Full Story]

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Colorado Avalance choose Tony Granato as their next coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 22, 2008 · Comments (0)

This is one of the most bizarre strategems I've ever seen as a sports fan. Demote your coach back in 2004 to being just an assistant, then re-name him head coach in 2008. DENVER -- Tony Granato returned as coach of the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, four years after he... [Full Story]

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Chris Chelios plays in record 248th NHL Playoff game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 12, 2008

The defensemen is forty-six-years-old and still going strong. From AP- DETROIT -- Chris Chelios was on the ice for his 248th playoff game, breaking the NHL record set by Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. The defenseman played Saturday for the Detroit Red Wings against the Nashville Predators in Game... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers- Too little Too late

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 5, 2008

My favorite hockey team did something last night they seldom do. Beat Carolina in Carolina. RALEIGH, N.C. - Nathan Horton had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat Carolina 4-3 on Friday night to prevent the Hurricanes from clinching the Southeast Division. Radek Dvorak added a goal... [Full Story]

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Backrow to Owner's Suite

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: April 2, 2008

Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports Pro Sports Team As perviously reported, I came across a noteworthy opportunity I wanted to pass on to all sports fans. At every sporting event and around every TV set I always hear the same thing. These GMs and owners have absolutely no idea what... [Full Story]

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Lopez twins both turning pro

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 1, 2008

This news comes days after Stanford was eliminated from the NCAA tournament. The Lopez twins are going pro together. Stanford sophomore Robin Lopez is joining his 7-foot brother Brook in entering the NBA draft. The brothers made their announcement to The Associated Press on Monday through their mother, Deborah Ledford.... [Full Story]

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Stick a fork in them- The Florida Panthers are through for 2007-08

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 28, 2008

The cats lost to Atlanta last night 3-2. This defeat was the nail in the coffin for the Panthers post season playoff hopes. Florida hasn't made the playoffs in eight years. The longest non-playoff streak in the NHL at present. Half the teams in the league make the playoffs every... [Full Story]

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Capitals Alex Ovechkin scores 60th goal of the season

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 22, 2008

At the same time Washington drew closer to a Eastern conference playoff berth. From AP- ATLANTA - Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's first 60-goal scorer in 12 years by netting two Friday night in the Washington Capitals' comeback 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers. Ovechkin beat goalie Kari Lehtonen in... [Full Story]

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Own A Sports Team

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: March 20, 2008

Have you ever wanted to own your own sports franchise? Personally, I would really buy into an opportunity to be apart of a sports franchise. I came across a legit idea that I decided to actually promote. If I didn't buy into what these guys were doing 100%, then I... [Full Story]

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NJ Devil Goalie Martin Brodeur wins his 40th game of the season

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 16, 2008

Only one other goalie has accomplished this feat three or more times. From AP- DENVER (AP) -- Martin Brodeur made one save using the handle portion of his stick, another by extending his elbow out just in time to deflect away a shot. "I get lucky on a few," Brodeur... [Full Story]

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How about them Florida Panthers?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 15, 2008 · Comments (1)

They beat the New York Rangers last night to pull within 5 points of the Division lead. SUNRISE - Panthers captain Olli Jokinen had not scored in eight games but had been finding ways to contribute during Florida's five-game win streak. Friday, Jokinen took a more direct role, scoring the... [Full Story]

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NHL hands Steve Ott three-game suspension for hit to Jordan Leopold

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 13, 2008

The incident happened last Sunday. From AP- DALLAS -- The NHL suspended Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott for three games without pay Wednesday for his hit to the head of Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jordan Leopold. No penalty was assessed on the play in the first period of Sunday's game, but... [Full Story]

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Blackhawk rookie Goale Corey Crawford shuts out Anaheim 3-0

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 6, 2008

It was only his second ever NHL start. CHICAGO - Rookie Corey Crawford stopped 19 shots to earn his first NHL win and shutout in his first start this season, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Wednesday night. Dustin Byfuglien and Cam Barker each had power-play... [Full Story]

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Craig Anderson completes his 2nd straght shutout, Florida beats Boston 1-0

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 5, 2008

The Panthers backup goaltender is hot right now. BOSTON - Florida goaltender Craig Anderson followed his record-setting shutout two days ago with a 40-save win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Nathan Horton scored 22 seconds into overtime to give the Panthers the 1-0 win. Anderson stopped 53 shots... [Full Story]

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Washington Capitals get goalie Huet from Montreal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

This trade is a real head scratcher. WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals have acquired goalie Cristobal Huet from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2009 second-round draft pick. The deal Tuesday comes a few hours before the deadline for making trades in the NHL. Huet has been Montreal's No. 1 goalie... [Full Story]

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