Latest Headshot Should be a Wake-Up Call
Rick Zamperin - It's happened again, and is anyone surprised? NHL general managers have started their annual meetings in Florida today. Once again headshots are on the agenda and the See more...
Shhh, Don't Tell Anyone I Watched Sportsnet
Rick "Ripkin" Loewen - Just watched the trade deadline show on TSN. At last count there were more guys in the studio than trades. That's...
Congrats to Team Canada!
Dmitriy Richter - Sydney Crosby scored the overtime goal past goaltender Ryan Miller to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United...
Coyotes win, Canucks close 14-game trip (AP)
Adrian Aucoin beat Andrew Raycroft in a shootout with a little help from Phoenix backup goalie Jason LaBarbera. Aucoin scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and Ilya See more...
Sharp's second goal lifts 'Hawks in OT (AP)
Chicago's Patrick Sharp was all alone, hanging back a bit in overtime and waiting for a chance the puck might come...
Devils return home, top slumping Rangers (AP)
The struggling New Jersey Devils aren't going to let playoff security turn into complacency. Coming off a...
Fleischmann helps Caps beat 'Canes in OT (AP)
On Monday night, Tomas Fleischmann was a healthy scratch for the first time all season. On Wednesday night, he...
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Should Leafs Consider Offer Sheets? Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has made it known in the past he's against sending offer sheets to another team's restricted free agents but a recent article in the Kingston Whig-Standard suggested he should reconsider that stance. See More... 0 comments |
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Jackets to seek puck-moving d-man. Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson could be in the market this summer for a puck-moving defenseman. See More... 1 comments |
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Canucks Face Decision on Schneider. No, not Mathieu Schneider as they've already dealt with that issue. Cory Schneider. The goaltender, who turns 24 on March 18, is a restricted free agent this summer but he's stuck in the Canucks system. See More... 0 comments |
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No Deadline Interest in Kozlov. Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell told AJC.com following the trade deadline there was little interest in veteran forward Slava Kozlov leading up to the trade deadline which weeded out as the day progressed. See More... 0 comments |
| Rank (Last) | Team | Record | Comment |
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| 1 (3) | Washington Capitals | 41 12 6 | The Caps have won a staggering twelve in a row! They are not just winning but dominating each contest. The scary part: Ovechkin doesn't need to score for Washington to put up offensive numbers. |
| 2 (1) | San Jose Sharks | 39 11 9 | The Sharks stay near the top. Patrick Marleau continues to stay with the league leaders in goals, while his high flying teammates support him on the scoreboard nightly. The Sharks sacrificed some depth on their blueline in the off-season and are starting to get concerned as they head toward the stretch. Look for them to make a move soon to bolster their D. |
| 3 (2) | Chicago Blackhawks | 38 15 5 | The Blackhawks continue to impress. They bring the same intensity against every opponent. In some circles, questions still hang over their goal tending, but why? Niemi and Huet have been excellent all season long. |
| 4 (11) | Los Angeles Kings | 36 20 3 | Winners of eight straight, tying a club record, the Kings are smoking hot! Anze Kopitar has come back to life since Smyth returned to the lineup. Doughty, Simmonds and the whole crew have really stepped up and L.A. is proving that they are a legit contender in the West. |
| 5 (6) | Phoenix Coyotes | 36 19 5 | It wasn't supposed to be like this. Not this season. Yet, the Coyotes keep rolling along. Five wins in a row, despite losing Scottie Upshall. Coach Dave Tippett should have his name engraved on the Jack Adams already. Shane Doan has been Captain Extraordinaire. Phoenix is not going away. |
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Media Pushed NHL and GMs to Move on Head ShotsTTQ says:It's quite apparent the NHL GM's and owners are quite willing to gamble on the subject of head shots. They continually tippy-toe around the subject maintaining hits like the one Cooke issued on Marc Savard are legal... |
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Spinning in Circles.Rick Fraser says:I have to laugh at Chara being the yardstick for not being tougher on headshots. Can people remember St.Louis jumping off his skates to hit Chara when he was a Sen and never receiving a penalty. Excuse being he was... |
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Latest Headshot Should be a Wake-Up CallToX says:And, Topcat, maybe watch the vid, Savard was shooting the puck with his head UP. No one has 360 degree vision to look for the cheapshot coming from the side and behind. |
The Trade Bob McCown, 02.02.2010
When the Toronto Maple Leafs make a trade, especially one involving seven players, those of us in
When the Toronto Maple Leafs make a trade, especially one involving seven players, those of us in
Also: Letter from Punch Imlach: Let's Have a Profitable Year
The Balancing Act of Being a Goaltender Adam Proteau ,
02.19.2010
Somebody once told me the best way to think of goaltenders is to imagine them as tightrope walkers;
Somebody once told me the best way to think of goaltenders is to imagine them as tightrope walkers;
Rah Team Russia, Rah Team America Dmitriy Richter, 02.23.2010
This Men's Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has already been a great one. Only a few of the teams have
This Men's Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has already been a great one. Only a few of the teams have
Mike Green: On Defence & Olympic Snub Gus Katsaros, 02.16.2010
The most important person involved in the Mike Green snub from the Canadian Olympic team is perhaps
The most important person involved in the Mike Green snub from the Canadian Olympic team is perhaps
Montreal Continues Season of Woe Nick Derence, 02.14.2010
Les Canadiens began their 2009 off-season with a massive amount of cap room and near limitless hope
Les Canadiens began their 2009 off-season with a massive amount of cap room and near limitless hope
Why Burke and Lamoriello Stand Out, Pt. 2 Dmitriy Richter, 02.11.2010
The New Jersey Devils have won three Stanley Cups since 1995, the last being in 2003. Since that
The New Jersey Devils have won three Stanley Cups since 1995, the last being in 2003. Since that
Toronto
Burke Makes His Mark
By Jon Levett
Years from now when Brian Burke is no longer in control of the Maple Leafs, January 31, 2010 will be a day that many look back on as one of the defining moments during the president and GM's tenure.
Montreal
Grading The Habs At The Halfway Point
By Ryan Walsh
First off, Happy New Year from all of us at Fadoo Hockey!! Since I'm getting ready to teach at Centennial College for the first time, I'm in the marking mood...
Edmonton
I Still Believe
By Benjamin Massey
I still believe. I believe in the Oilers, most of the players, most of the coaches, even most of the front office. I believe that the Oilers, 16-33 record and nine-game losing streak aside, aren't the worst team in the NHL and certainly aren't worthy of their recent '93 Senators-style swoon.
Calgary
Flames acquire Kotalik and Higgins
By Greg Hounslow
I have to hand it to Darryl Sutter. He has single-handedly created the strangest 2 days in recent Flames history. After trading Dion Phaneuf to Toronto on Sunday morning, he then went to work on Olli Jokinen.
Ottawa
Engagement Hangover?
By Stephen Smith
Now I know things aren't always as they seem, it's just easier to act that way, but something is up with Mike Fisher. It's not so much that he's slumping or scoring at a lesser rate, as we've all seen how streaky he can be over the past years.
Vancouver
Where's RyJo's Mojo?
By Richard Loat
Where to start with this guy.