Posted by admin on 3rd, 2008
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2mins Player of the day:
- Devin Setoguchi (RW - Sharks). Setoguchi had a great game against the Colorado Avalanche today playing 13:57 of ice time, putting 7 shots on goal, netting 2 goals and finishing the game +1.
Stars of the day:
- Ales Hemsky (RW - Oilers) 2G 1A 3Pts
- Ilya Kovalchuk (LW - Thrashers) 2G 1A 3Pts
- Jean-Sebastien Giguere (G - Ducks) 36 Shots faced, 34 saves.
- Devin Setoguchi (RW - Sharks) 2G 0A 2Pts
Stars management strikes back:
- After going 4-6-2 in their first 12 games of the season, the Dallas Stars management struck back by sending 3 players back to the minors. James Neal, Mark Fistric and Chris Conner have all been assigned to the AHL amid rumors there could be much larger changes to come. Some suggest a coaching change might be in the near future.
Brodeur gets stoned on streak:
- New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur will miss at least one game with an elbow injury, ending a career high streak of 51 regular season starts.
Todd White makes 500:
- Atlanta Thrasher’s Todd White played in his 500th NHL game today; a 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers.
oh, they’re hurt:
- Brad May (Ducks): Knee, out til at least mid-November
- Chuck Kobasew (Bruins): May return Nov 6 Vs Toronto
- Jere Lehtinen (Stars): Questionable for Nov 7 Vs Anaheim
- Doug Janik (Stars): Questionable for Nov 7 Vs Anaheim
- Joel Lundqvist (Stars): IR, out til late November
- Sergei Zubov (Stars): IR, expected return Nov 7 Vs Anaheim
- Bryan Allen (Panthers): IR, out indefinitely
- Rick DiPietro (Islanders): IR, out til at least early December
He shoots… the scores:
- Edmonton Oilers 5 - 4 Philadelphia Flyers
- Atlanta Thrashers 5 - 3 Florida Panthers
- Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 4 Toronto Maple Leafs
- Anaheim Ducks 3 - 2 Calgary Flames
- San Jose Sharks 5 - 3 Colorado Avalanche
- Detroit Red Wings 3 - 2 Vancouver Canucks
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Posted by admin on 14th, 2008
Breaking News:
Rangers prospect dies during game in Russia
A Russian lawmaker said Tuesday that rising hockey star Alexei Cherepanov, a first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers, may have died due to negligence on the part of paramedics who responded to an emergency call.
Cherepanov, 19, died Monday during a Continental Hockey League game outside of Moscow.
Russian investigators said Cherepanov suffered from chronic ischemia, a medical condition in which not enough blood gets to the heart or other organs.
Read the full news article here
Injury Updates:
- Predators C Arnott leaves game
Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott left in the third period of Monday’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks with a hand injury. Arnott, who recorded a shot on goal and logged 11:31 of ice time before exiting the contest, did not return. “He jammed his hand on one of our power plays and didn’t feel he could hold the stick,” said Nashville coach Barry Trotz, who did not specify which hand was injured. “So we took him out and he will be evaluated (on Tuesday). He is day-to-day, looks like just a jam, we don’t think there is any break.” The 34-year-old has two goals and two assists in three games this season. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Jack Johnson out two to three months
Los Angeles Kings defenceman Jack Johnson will miss up to three months because of a shoulder injury from Sunday’s 1-0 loss to San Jose. Johnson was hit hard late in the first period and took a single shift in the second period before leaving the game. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Chuck Kobasew: Out Three Weeks
Coach Claude Julien said Kobasew (fractured right ankle) will be sidelined for three weeks, the Boston Globe reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Ryan Whitney: Targets December Return
Whitney (foot), who expects to return to action sometime in December, hopes to begin skating in early November, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. (Yahoo! Sports)
League Updates:
- Bettman on NHL: ‘We’re still in growth mode’
The NHL is “still in growth mode” despite the economic downturn, commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday, noting that ticket sales have increased this season. “We’re acutely aware of what’s going on out there, but it hasn’t yet impacted us,” Bettman said before attending Monday night’s game between the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks. “I have no doubt that, over time, if it’s long enough and bad enough, it will have some impact, but based on what we’re seeing right now, our business seems to be strong.” (Yahoo! Sports)
- Flyers name Barber scouting consultant
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday welcomed a familiar face back to the franchise. The Flyers named Hall of Fame player and former coach Bill Barber as a scouting consultant. “It’s great to come back home where I belong,” said Barber, who won two Stanley Cups with the team in 1974 and 1975.. “I spent 30 memorable years with the Flyers organization and personally, everything was great. I had great experiences and a great association with the Flyers. (Yahoo! Sports)
Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:
- Flyers get D Alberts from Bruins
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Boston Bruins for left wing Ned Lukacevic and a conditional pick in 2009. Alberts, 27, appeared in 35 regular season games for the Bruins last season, recording two assists and 39 penalty minutes. He was also scoreless in two playoff games for Boston. “Andrew is a big, competitive defenseman and he skates well,” general manager Paul Holmgren said. “He will bring experience and depth to our team.” (Yahoo! Sports)
- Kings claim Clancy
DETROIT NEWS/MLIVE.COM: report the Los Angeles Kings have claimed defenseman Kyle Quincey off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings. (Spectors Hockey)
- Flyers Acquire Alberts
Various sources report the Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward Ned Lukacevic and a fourth round pick in 2009. (Spectors Hockey)
- McLaren on Waivers
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS: David Pollak reports the Sharks placed on McLaren back on waivers, not re-entry waivers. “Even if no team claims McLaren in this 24-hour window, (Sharks GM Doug) Wilson said, the waiver process could start conversations going that reach fruition in the next two or three days” reports Pollak. (Spectors Hockey)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
From spectorshockey.net (click to view the full report):
- NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports a source claims Marian Gaborik is seeking a ten-year, $100 million contract from the Minnesota Wild. “Good luck to you, young man. Enjoy your time in Russia”, write Brooks.
- MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE: Michael Russo reports Gaborik could become “this season’s Marian Hossa”, suggesting the Wild could indeed trade the talented but injury-prone winger if they’re unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. One thing for sure: These Internet rumors that Gaborik wants to play in Edmonton are as laughable as Sean Avery jumping up and down in front of Martin Brodeur”, reports Russo.
Game Results:
| St. Louis vs Toronto |
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| St. Louis |
5 |
Final SO |
| Toronto |
4 |
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| Buffalo vs NY Islanders |
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| Buffalo |
7 |
Final |
| NY Islanders |
1 |
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| Detroit vs Carolina |
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| Detroit |
3 |
Final |
| Carolina |
1 |
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| Montreal vs Philadelphia |
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| Montreal |
5 |
Final |
| Philadelphia |
3 |
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| New Jersey vs NY Rangers |
| New Jersey |
1 |
Final |
| NY Rangers |
4 |
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| Vancouver vs Washington |
| Vancouver |
1 |
Final |
| Washington |
5 |
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| Nashville vs Chicago |
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| Nashville |
3 |
Final SO |
| Chicago |
2 |
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Source: Yahoo! Sports | TSN.ca | ESPN | NHL.com
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Posted by admin on 12th, 2008
Note: Due to not posting an update yesterday today’s will include information and results from both Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October.
Injury Updates:
- Canucks D Bieksa leaves game with knee injury
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa left Saturday’s 5-4 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames in the first period with a left knee injury. Bieksa attempted to check the 6-3, 230-pound Wayne Primeau against the boards, but the blue-liner quickly fell to the ice. He did not return and will be re-evaluated on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Flyers D Jones to be sidelined 3-4 months
Defenseman Randy Jones will have surgery on a labrum in his hip, and while the 27-year-old estimated he would be sidelined only six to eight weeks, Holmgren had a different assessment. (Yahoo! Sports)
- New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek knocked out of game
New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek left with an undisclosed injury in the first period, following a hard hit behind the net, and didn’t return to the home opener Saturday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Bruins RW Kobasew out indefinitely with fractured leg
Boston Bruins right wing Chuck Kobasew is out indefinitely with a fractured left leg, an injury he suffered in the team’s season-opening victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Kobasew, who notched two assists and eight penalty minutes in the 5-4 win, said in a published report that a teammate’s dump-in shot in the second period caught him on the ankle, causing the fracture. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Bryan McCabe: (Back) MRI Reveals No Fractured Vertebrae
An MRI on Saturday revealed that McCabe (back) did not suffer a fractured vertebrae as initially feared, TSN.ca reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Rick DiPietro: Issues with Surgically Repaired Knee
DiPietro has swelling and fluid around his surgically repaired left knee, TSN.ca reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Sabres C Connolly sidelined with injured back
Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly will be sidelined at least one week after tests revealed that he has a hairline fracture of a vertebra in his back, according to coach Lindy Ruff. Connolly dressed for the pregame skate but did not play in the Sabres’ 2-1 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Nathan McIver: Personal
Questionable for Oct 12 vs Phoenix (Sportsline)
- Rhett Warrener: Shoulder
IR. Out indefinitely (Sportsline)
- Niklas Hjalmarsson: Upper body
Questionable for Oct 13 Vs Nashville (Sportsline)
Suspensions:
- Michael Peca suspended for bumping official
Columbus Blue Jackets centre Michael Peca has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL for making contact with an on-ice official. The team and league announced the suspension on Saturday. Peca was automatically suspended per Rule 41, Physical Abuse of Officials, Category 2. He was assessed a game misconduct penalty at 5:21 of the second period of the Blue Jackets’ season opener on Friday night at Dallas, which they went on to win 5-4 on Rick Nash’s goal in overtime. (Yahoo! Sports)
League Updates:
- Sarah Palin drops first puck at Flyers’ home opener
To a mixture of boos and cheers, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin dropped the ceremonial first puck Saturday night at the Philadelphia Flyers’ home opener against the New York Rangers. The Alaska governor and self-described “hockey mom” heard a few boos when she walked onto the ice, but that soon turned to polite applause as she headed to centre ice with Mike Richards of the Flyers and Scott Gomez - from Alaska - of the Rangers. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Devils play opener despite arena code dispute
The New Jersey Devils played their home opener as scheduled Friday night despite a construction code dispute that closed the Prudential Center down this summer. The team obtained a temporary certificate of occupancy to enable it to play the opener against the New York Islanders, and was closing in on a permanent solution. Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek said the paperwork required for a permanent certificate was submitted to the City of Newark last week. “The city is reviewing those documents and we’re both close to getting it done,” Vanderbeek said in a telephone interview. “We could hear back from them as early as next week.” (Yahoo! Sports)
- Hull among four inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
The Dallas Stars surely can forgive Brett Hull for missing the team’s 2008-09 season opener. The co-general manager of the Stars, Hull skipped the club’s first game of the campaign Friday in order to be one of four players inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Also inducted during the ceremony at the Magness Arena were Brian Leetch, Mike Richter and Cammi Granato, who was the first woman to receive the honor. The addition of the quartet gives the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame 138 members. (Yahoo! Sports)
Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:
Trades & Rumours:
From spectorshockey.net (click to view the full report):
- TSN.CA reports the Detroit Red Wings have placed defenseman Kyle Quincey on waivers.
- COURIER POST ONLINE/PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: reports Flyers defenseman Randy Jones is facing hip surgery which could sideline him for between six-eight weeks. With Ryan Parent also sidelined by injury GM Paul Holmgren is examining his options, which includes shopping for a veteran defenseman, which Holmgren suggests could cost him a forward. Holmgren also noted that he didn’t claim veteran blueliner Kyle McLaren off waivers as the Flyers have salary cap issues.
- PIONEER PRESS: John Shipley reports the contract impasse between the Minnesota Wild and Marian Gaborik officially becomes a distraction for the club when the puck drops on their season opener Saturday. Shipley reports the contract talks have stalled and the Gaborik camp is waiting for the Wild to reignite them.
- USA TODAY: Kevin Allen reports veteran NHL defenseman Bryan Berard is considering his options, which includes possibly signing with a team in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League.
- EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples reports Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin confirmed he rejected an $11 million contract offer from his former Russian team to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins, telling them “I’m not (Alexander) Radulov”.
- MLIVE.COM: Ansar Khan reports Detroit Red Wings forward Darren McCarty is eligible to come off short term injury reserve in a week, leaving management with three options. One is demoting McCarty, trading defenseman Kyle Quincey or placing him on waivers.
- EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE: reports the Phoenix Coyotes have traded forward Mike Zigomanis to the Pittsburgh Penguins for future considerations.
- The San Jose Sharks have released forward Jeff Friesen.
Game Results:
Montreal
vs Toronto |
Final |
| Montreal |
6 |
| Toronto |
1 |
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| NY Rangers vs Philadelphia |
Final |
| NY Rangers |
4 |
| Philadelphia |
3 |
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| Chicago vs Washington |
Final |
| Chicago |
2 |
| Washington |
4 |
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| St. Louis vs NY Islanders |
Final |
| St. Louis |
2 |
| NY Islanders |
5 |
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| Atlanta vs Florida |
Final OT |
| Atlanta |
2 |
| Florida |
3 |
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| Detroit vs Ottawa |
Final |
| Detroit |
3 |
| Ottawa |
2 |
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| New Jersey vs Pittsburgh |
Final OT |
| New Jersey |
2 |
| Pittsburgh |
1 |
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| Carolina vs Tampa Bay |
Final OT |
| Carolina |
4 |
| Tampa Bay |
3 |
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| Dallas vs Nashville |
Final |
| Dallas |
1 |
| Nashville |
3 |
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| Boston vs Minnesota |
Final |
| Boston |
3 |
| Minnesota |
4 |
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| Columbus vs Phoenix |
Final |
| Columbus |
1 |
| Phoenix |
3 |
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| Los Angeles vs San Jose |
Final |
| Los Angeles |
1 |
| San Jose |
3 |
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| Vancouver vs Calgary |
Final OT |
| Vancouver |
5 |
| Calgary |
4 |
(Game results courtesy of Yahoo! Sports)
Source: Yahoo! Sports | TSN.ca | ESPN | NHL.com
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