Matt Cooke
October 10th, 2008 | 9:02 PM EDT
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The Confluence of the Three Rivers
Penguins’ GM Ray Shero was one busy man this offseason, replacing several key members of the Eastern Conference champs, such as Marian Hossa, Ryan Malone, Gary Roberts, Ty Conklin and Jarkko Ruutu. Shero did an admirable job during free agency to fill the holes, not only in signing free agents Miro Satan, Ruslan Fedotenko, Matt Cooke and Eric Godard, but also in resigning veterans Brooks Orpik and Pascal Dupuis.
October 5th, 2008 | 10:05 AM EDT
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missconduct
When it comes to sitting down and saying something of real substance about the Tampa Bay Lighting’s new season, I can’t help but be at a loss for words. For those of you who know me, that is something that does not happen very often. What is to say that hasn’t been said before about the team? The Lightning has been up for speculation since the day Oren and Len came onto the scene saying “Hey, we’ll buy you!” Heck, the speculation has been going on for longer than that with our roller coaster seasons and poor ranks. The roller coaster came to a screeching halt when we came in 30th last season. But let’s forget that ever happened for the sake of our hearts. After that, we had more speculation with Dan Boyle’s un-sportsman like trade, and the end of the reign of Jay Feaster and John Tortorella. For a while, the hits just kept on coming to any fan. The shot heard around hockey bay has kept ringing for quite some time. Now it’s October and the storm has ended and it’s finally time to put the finishing touches on a team that has been rebuilt from practically scratch.
September 15th, 2008 | 10:14 PM EDT
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Alin Mateescu
I recently got the opportunity to sit down with “Hockey Days” author Howard Shapiro for a little Q & A. Shapiro is on a media blitz promoting his latest effort, “Hockey Player For Life,” set for release October 7.
April 17th, 2008 | 1:30 AM EDT
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Bryen Owen
CBC reported earlier this week that the Vancouver Canucks fired their general manger Dave Nonis after missing the play-offs for the second time in three years with Nonis at the helm.
March 24th, 2008 | 5:41 PM EDT
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Jonathan White
Thoughts and speculation on the Florida Panthers playoffs hopes.
March 19th, 2008 | 8:31 PM EDT
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Alin Mateescu
Did the Flyers try to trade Jason Smith? Will Flyers place Dennis Gauthier on waivers? Would Penguins trade Evgeni Malkin if he becomes too pricey? Are the Capitals expecting to re-sign any of their trade deadline pick-ups? Is Vincent Lecavalier in line for a new contract? Will Senators have to trade Ray Emery to make room for free agent signings? Have the teams been calling the Bruins about Milan Lucic?
February 27th, 2008 | 2:58 PM EST
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Jeff DiNunzio
The 2006-2007 NHL trade deadline had just as many transactions, but few of the superstar names. This year, with over 25 trades made in a day, and a busy month of February, some teams scored big–others, not so much. We look at some of the better deals and how helpful they will be.
February 26th, 2008 | 1:51 PM EST
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Alin Mateescu
TSN reports that the Washington Capitals have acquired Vancouver Canucks rugged forward Matt Cooke.
October 31st, 2007 | 9:30 PM EDT
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Alin Mateescu
Why were 15 scouts taking in a Canadiens-Thrashers game? Is Nolan Pratt closing in on signing an NHL deal? Will Maple Leafs make panic trades? Can the Canucks trade some of their big-name talent for descent returns? How many teams are looking for defensemen? Does Peter Forsberg want to play for the Red Wings?
