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PHOENIX (AP)—The Coyotes are staying in Phoenix, at least for now.
A bankruptcy judge has rejected the proposed sale of the franchise to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie, who would have moved the team to Hamilton, Ontario.
Judge Redfield T. Baum issued a 21-page ruling late Monday afternoon, concluding the June 29 deadline imposed by Balsillie did not allow enough time to resolve the complex case.
“Simply put, the court does not think there is sufficient time (14 days) for all of these issues to be fairly presented to the court given that deadline,” the judge wrote.
The ruling is a victory for the NHL, which had argued Balsillie was using the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to make an end-run around the league’s rules over who owns teams and where they are located.
“We’re pleased the court recognized the validity of league rules and our ability to apply them in a reasonable fashion,” NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Monday night. “We will turn our attention now toward helping to facilitate an orderly sales process that will produce a local buyer who is committed to making the Coyotes’ franchise viable and successful in the Phoenix-Glendale area. We are confident that we will be able to find such a buyer for the Coyotes and that the claims of legitimate creditors will be addressed.”
But Balsillie, who has failed in two other bids to buy NHL teams, refused to concede defeat, saying he wants to work with the league and move the franchise.
“We look forward to hearing from the NHL soon on its view of our relocation application and an appropriate relocation fee, so as to allow the court to determine if that fee is reasonable,” Balsillie spokesman Bill Walker said. “We still think there is enough time for the NHL to approve Mr. Balsillie’s application and move the team to Hamilton by September.”
Walker said the judge’s ruling “invited mediation.”
“Mr. Balsillie is willing to participate in such mediation if the NHL is also willing to do so,” Walker’s statement said.
Baum called the case unprecedented in U.S. bankruptcy history.
“The legal issues trigger not only bankruptcy law, but antitrust law and commercial law in the context of a professional sports team, as a Chapter 11 debtor, which team has for years incurred, and is continuing to incur, very serious financial losses and problems,” Baum wrote. “No cases have been found that precisely or even closely fit this scenario.”
Walker’s statement ignored several aspects of the ruling that were made against Balsillie.
Baum shot down the claim by Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes and Balsillie that failure to allow the team, over the objection of the NHL, to move would violate antitrust law.
“This court can not find that antitrust law, as applicable nonbankruptcy law, permits the sale free and clear of the relocation rights of the NHL,” Baum wrote.
He added, “It is not an antitrust violation for professional sports leagues to have terms and conditions on relocations of its members.”
An antitrust claim requires a “bona fide dispute,” but there is none because Balsillie only sought the NHL’s permission to relocate the franchise after it was brought up in court, Baum wrote.
“This court is unconvinced that it should order that the NHL must decide the relocation application to meet the June 29 deadline,” the judge wrote.
Baum also rejected claims by Moyes and Balsillie that while assuming the contract the Coyotes have with the NHL, they can disregard the portion of the agreement that requires the games be played in Glendale.
The judge compared that claim to “a purchaser of a bankrupt franchise in a remote location asserting that it can be relocated far from its original agreed site to a highly valuable location, for example New York City’s Times Square …”
The judge’s decision is also a win for the city of Glendale, which had spent $183 million to build an arena for the Coyotes and had contended the franchise could not use bankruptcy to evade its lease.
Baum said that because he was rejecting the motion, he need not rule at this time on whether Moyes and Balsillie could void Glendale’s lease. The city said it was pleased with the ruling.
“Clearly the court recognized the significance of these issues and the unique interests of the City of Glendale and its taxpayers,” the city said in a statement. “The court based its decision on the law and facts and not on countless rumors and innuendo regarding this matter.”
This is the third time Balsillie—whose company makes the Blackberry—has tried to buy an NHL team. His made previous attempts to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators.
Moyes took the NHL by surprise when he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 5, proposing to sell the team to Balsillie for $212.5 million, contingent on the franchise moving to Hamilton, Ontario.
The NHL said that commissioner Gary Bettman was on his way to deliver a letter of intent to Moyes from Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of baseball’s Chicago White Sox and the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, to purchase the team and keep it in Glendale. However, any bid to buy the team will be far less than the offer Balsillie made.
“I think people are going to be shocked when they see the value of this team remaining in Glendale,” Moyes’ attorney Thomas Salerno said. “It’s going to be materially less than the offer we have on the table.”
Salerno said Moyes is disappointed and is evaluating his options. Moyes says he has more than $300 million invested in the team and would have recouped about $100 million if the Balsillie sale had gone through.
The NHL says four parties, including Reinsdorf, have filed preliminary applications to investigate purchasing the team and keeping it in Arizona. However, if no buyer can be found, the league would look to relocate the franchise.
Moyes and Balsillie contended that the team would never succeed in Arizona and would flourish in hockey-crazy Ontario. But the move raised territorial rights issues because of the proximity of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres.
Baum had raised the specter of a fee due to the NHL and the two teams if the franchise moved.
The Coyotes have lost more than $300 million since the franchise moved from Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1996, and at least $36 million each of the last three seasons, but the NHL contends the franchise can be viable with better management and more success on the ice.
Associated Press writers Jonathan Cooper and Mark Carlson in Phoenix contributed to this report.
Niclas Wallin (D – Hurricanes) 1G (GWG) in Overtime
Joey MacDonald (G – Islanders) 35 Saves, 2GA
Roberto Luongo (G – Canucks) 24 Saves, Shutout
NHLPA files unfair labor practice charge
NEW YORK (AP)—The NHL players’ association on Tuesday filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board regarding negotiations with clubs over European player releases.
The latest move by the union followed notification that it lost a grievance challenging the NHL’s institution of defected player status on drafted and unsigned European players.
That came about because of a lack of an International Ice Hockey Federation transfer agreement between the NHL and hockey federations in some European countries.
The filing of the charge with the NLRB was confirmed by union spokesman Jonathan Weatherdon. The NHLPA declined to comment further because of the ongoing legal matter.
The New York Post first reported the union’s action Tuesday on its Web site.
In the last collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the players’ association, the union fought for European players to have the same rights as their North American counterparts.
The union’s loss of the grievance gives teams permanent rights to these European players as long as there is a lack of an IIHF transfer agreement between the NHL and international hockey federations. The NHLPA is trying to avoid reverting to a time when the NHL controlled the rights of European players forever.
The charge by the players’ association against the NHL said: “Since on or about June 26, 2008, (the NHL) has failed and refused to bargain with the NHLPA over a mandatory subject of bargaining by unilaterally implementing a rule substantially modifying and restricting the manner in which players under contract to European Clubs may gain employment (in the NHL), without first providing notice to, or bargaining to agreement or good-faith impasse with the NHLPA,” the New York Post reported.
Testimony by NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly was crucial in the NHLPA losing its grievance. Daly and former union executive director Ted Saskin agreed in a letter on July 22, 2005, to temporarily adopt defected player status for Europeans since an IIHF transfer agreement wasn’t in place.
That agreement expired and the union didn’t want to extend it, but the NHL sent a memo on May 19 to the 30 general managers to advise them that it was putting the defected players status back in effect, the Post said.
Devils lose Brodeur
Martin Brodeur will have to wait longer to break the NHL records after tearing a distal biceps in his left elbow last weekend. He will be out for 3-4 months. He will undergo surgery Thursday.
Trotting Along
Barry Trotz coached his 750th game, all with Nashville, becoming the 31st NHL coach to reach that milestone and just the 10th to do so with the same team.
oh, they’re hurt:
Martin Brodeur (Devils): out 3-4 months with torn distal biceps.
He shoots… the scores:
New York Islanders 2 – 1 New York Rangeres
Carolina Hurricanes 5 – 4 Toronto Maple Leafs (Overtime)
Ottawa Senators 2 – 1 Washington Capitals (Overtime)
Marty Robs Ozolinsh+Langs Goal(2)
A great sequence to seal the deal for Game 5. Over 7 minutes left and Paul Kariya(I think) finds Sandis Ozolinsh all alone but is stoned twice by Martin Brodeur! Then, it looks like Jamie Langenbrunner whiffs on a shot or pass and the puck is about to pass through the slot to the other side of the ice, but Brian Gionta awesomely dives to keep the puck in front and Langenbrunner is there to bury the puck past Jean-Sebastien Giguere to give the Devils the 6-3 lead! And in place of the \”Marty\’s Better!\” chant, we have the \”Overrated!\” chant! Clip is (c) ABC Sports/ESPN and the NHL and no copyright infringement is intended against them.
Maple Leafs vs Flames – 1/14/03!
I\’ve always had a soft spot for the Leafs beating up on the Flames so here is the second of four classic Leafs\’ thrashings of the poor lil\’ Flames! All videos dedicated to Robert O\’Connor.;)
Blackhawks Goal
The celebration after a Blackhawks goal, November 3, 2008 against the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center in Chicago.
Maple Leafs vs Flames – 1/14/03!
I\’ve always had a soft spot for the Leafs beating up on the Flames so here is the second of four classic Leafs\’ thrashings of the poor lil\’ Flames! All videos dedicated to Robert O\’Connor.;)
Blackhawks Win!
The final minute and salute of the November 3, 2008 Chicago Blackhawks game versus the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center in Chicago. Hawks win, 6-2!
Def Leppard NHL Face Off Lets Get Rock
Def Leppard performs Lets Get Rocked for Detroit fans after the RED WINGS. The video is good, but the audio could be a little better.
We had a large update today, with over 100 new videos added. Included in the update are game highlight reels from todays NHL games, a large list of hockey fights, both new and old, a few interviews and a classic clip of Howler from the Phoenix Coyotes beating up on an inflatable Sharkie at a Coyotes home game.
Godard vs Boulton Mar 13, 2008
Eric Godard vs Eric Boulton from the Calgary Flames at Atlanta Thrashers game on Mar 13, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Clarkson vs Simon Mar 13, 2008
David Clarkson vs Chris Simon from the New Jersey Devils at Minnesota Wild game on Mar 13, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Burrows vs Carcillo Mar 13, 2008
Alexandre Burrows vs Daniel Carcillo from the Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes game on Mar 13, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Aaron Downey
Aaron downey fight
Category: Hockey Fights
Walker vs Gaustad Mar 14, 2008
Scott Walker vs Paul Gaustad from the Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres game on Mar 14, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Conboy vs Mair Mar 14, 2008
Tim Conboy vs Adam Mair from the Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres game on Mar 14, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights Full Story →
Todays videos include a number of highlight reels from recent NHL games, including the Canucks Vs Kings, Rangers Vs Sabres and Blues Vs Flames on march 10, Canucks Vs Blues and Capitals Vs Bruins on march 8. Other videos include some classic hockey fights, goals, an amazing save by Patric Marleau and other clips from around the league.
Canucks @ Kings 3/10/08
Vancouver Canucks @ Los Angeles Kings 3/10/08
Category: NHL Game Recaps
Flyers @ Maple Leafs 2008, March 11
The Toronto Maple Leafs still believe their playoff hopes are alive. Pavel Kubina scored the winner 4:04 into overtime to complete a spirited comeback from a three-goal deficit as Toronto defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Tuesday. Video Courtesy: mapleleafs.com
Category: NHL Game Recaps
Patrick Marleau Amazing Save vs Wild
In the dieing seconds and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov out of the play, San Jose Sharks Captain Patrick Marleau slaps the puck out of the air to save a goal, Marleau went on to score the winner in a shootout.
Category: NHL Game Recaps
Roy vs Cote Round 1 Mar 6, 2008
more @ http://Roy_vs_Cote_Round_1_Mar_6_2008.gg.myphotos.cc – Roy vs Cote Round 1 Mar 6, 2008 – hockey fight fights andre roy riley cote tampa bay lightning philadelphia flyers Roy vs Cote Round 1 Mar 6, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Andrew Peters Vs Nick Jones 3/30/00
Another classic OHL tilt. This time, it’s game 3 of the OHL semi’s. Current Buffalo Sabre bad boy Andrew Peters, here with the Kitchener Rangers, takes on rugged Nick Jones of the Soo Greyhounds.
Category: Hockey Fights
Avery levels Paetsch, sets up Jagr; Mar 10, 2008 NYR@BUF
Sweet forechecking by Avery. Lays out Paetsch gets the puck back again from Dubinsky and sets up Jagr. Avery can’t play, eh? New York Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres. March 10th, 2008.
Category: Hits & Checks
Late game tying goal by Atom Ant!
after surrendering the lead late in the game, the boys worked hard and got the goal that ended the game in a tie vs north adams
Category: Goals
Antoine Vermette Goal vs Coyotes
Ottawa Senators speedster Antoine Vermette takes a rebound from Chris Kelly and backhands it past Phoenix Coyotes’ Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov for his 16th of the season. Sens went onto win 4-2.
Category: Goals
Best of Mike Richards: 500 Subscribers
Haven’t had one of thease since 100 Subscribers. We have come along way. I hope to be making another for 1,000 subscribers. I have decided to hold off on season coverage and cover all of the playoffs. 2007-2008 Roster [As of Macrh 11th] Forwards 36 Jesse Boulerice 43 Danny Briere 17 Jeff Carter 32 Riley Cote 34 Jim Dowd 27 Steve Downie 12 Simon Gagne “A” 19 Scott Hartnell 24 Sami Kapanen 22 Mike Knuble 15 Joffrey Lupul 40 Vaclav Prospal 18 Mike Richards “A” 25 Patrick Thoresen 20 R.J. Umberger 9 Scottie Upshall Defensemen 5 Braydon Coburn 2 Derian Hatcher 6 Randy Jones 28 Lasse Kukkonen 26 Jaroslav Modry 77 Ryan Parent 21 Jason Smith “C” 44 Kimmo Timonen In Goal 43 Martin Biron 30 Antero Niittymaki Thank you to all the fans and….. LETS GO FLYERS!
Category: Compilations
Swedish Hockey Fans
Taken at the DIF-Hockeyslutspel in Stockholm, Sweden on March 11th, 2008.
Category: Other
Big Mac’s aproval of Ian’s goal
Dominik fighting for the puck – hardwork Jared passing you the puck – teamwork Having Dad sing opera after you score! – priceless hope you enjoyed the Meal…… Boi!
Category: Hockey Humour
2 Blockbuster trades highlighted todays Trade Deadline, with Tampa Bay moving Brad Richards to the Dallas Stars in a 5 player deal and also Atlanta Thrashers doing a 5 player deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Here is a full list of todays known trades.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING traded Brad Richards & Johan Holmqvist
to the
DALLAS STARS in exchange for Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern, Jussi Jokinen & a 4th round draft pick
ATLANTA THRASHERS traded Marian Hossa & Pascal Dupuis
to the
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS in exchange for Erik Christensen, Colby Armstrong, Angelo Esposito & a 1st round draft pick
LOS ANGELES KINGS traded Jean-Sebastien Aubin
to the
ANAHEIM DUCKS in exchange for a 7th round draft pick
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS traded Chad Kilger
to the
FLORIDA PANTHERS in exchange for a 3rd round draft pick
NEW YORK RANGERS traded Al Montoya & Marcell Hossa
to the
PHOENIX COYOTES in exchange for David LeNeveu, Fredrik Sjostrom, Josh Gratton & a Conditional Pick
NEW YORK ISLANDERS traded Marc-Andre Bergeron
to the
ANAHEIM DUCKS in exchange for a 3rd round draft pick
NEW YORK ISLANDERS traded Chris Simon
to the
MINNESOTA WILD in exchange for a 6th round draft pick
LOS ANGELES KINGS traded Brad Stuart
to the
DETROIT RED WINGS in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick and a 4th round draft pick
ST LOUIS BLUES traded Christian Backman
to the
NEW YORK RANGERS in exchange for a 4th round draft pick
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS traded Hal Gill
to the
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick and a 5th round draft pick
VANCOUVER CANUCKS traded Matt Cooke
to the
WASHINGTON CAPITALS in exchange for Matt Pettinger
SAN JOSE SHARKS traded Rob Davidson
to the
NEW YORK ISLANDERS in exchange for a 7th round draft pick
WASHINGTON CAPITALS traded Ted Ruth
to the
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS in exchange for Sergei Fedorov
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS traded Adam Foote
to the
COLORADO AVALANCHE in exchange for a 1st round draft pick
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS traded Martin Lapointe
to the
OTTAWA SENATORS in exchange for a 6th round draft pick
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS traded Tuomo Ruutu
to the
CAROLINE HURRICANES in exchange for Andrew Ladd
FLORIDA PANTHERS traded Ruslin Salei
to the
COLORADO AVALANCHE in exchange for Karlis Skrastins & a 3rd round draft pick
MONTREAL CANADIENS traded Cristobal Huet
to the
WASHINGTON CAPITALS in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick
SAN JOSE SHARKS traded Steve Bernier & a 1st round draft pick
to the
BUFFALO SABRES in exchange for Brian Campbell & a 7th round draft pick
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS traded Wade Belak
to the
FLORIDA PANTHERS in exchange for a 2008 5th found draft pick
ST LOUIS BLUES traded Byrce Salvador
to the
NEW JERSEY DEVILS in exchange for Cam Janssen
As the February 26 Trade Deadline approaches more and more people will find themselves glued to their TVs, Newspapers, Radios and Computers waiting to hear any news on trades. Not during any other time of the year do we see this kind of absolute mania.
It’s not without reason though. Just look at last year and how, in the closing minutes of the Trade Deadline there was movement galore across the league. This year we don’t expect to be any different.
But the question, before any of this happens, is what position are specific teams in; Buyers or Sellers? Or, in the case of teams with low cap space, both.
Take the top 3 teams in each conference. In the east, Ottawa, New Jersey & Carolina are only holding their spots by 2 points or less. In the West there is a little more space with Detroit, Dallas & Minnesota.
Ottawa Senators: Ottawa have come back to life since the return of Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson. Many believe Ottawa will remain quiet after having already traded away Joe Corvo & Patrick Eaves to the Carolina Hurricanes. If the Senators do make moves, look for them to be buyers.
New Jersey Devils: New Jersey have been strong over their last 10 games (7-1-2). Zack Parise leads the team in Goals, Assists & Points. There are rumours that the Devils are keen to pick up Marian Hossa, however this is to be seen. I don’t personally see them making many moves at the deadline, but if they do they could be buyers for either a solid defenseman or another scorer up front.
Carolina Hurricanes: Having already made a 2 player trade with Ottawa, giving up Mike Commodore & Cory Stillman, the Hurricanes may not be very active come the deadline. If they do, i see them making picking up a 2-way scorer up front.
Detroit Red Wings: Detroit have recently come off a 6 game losing skid, which revealed to the rest of the league that they are not unbeatable. It became clear during that skid that the Red Wings could do with both another scorer up front and another solid defenseman at the blue line. A potential buy/sell trade scenario could be possible here.
Dallas Stars: Co-GMs Brett Hull & Les Jackson have been 2 of the busiest GMs in the league over the last few weeks, having scouted almost every team looking for that special person. Initially it was believed the Stars would be looking for a scoring winger to play with Mike Modano, but it’s possible the Stars could be looking for a solid scoring 2nd line center instead. Modano has been playing solid defensive hockey and would make a killer scoring checking line center, a role the Stars currently have as the 2nd line. If they do pick up a center, look for Modano to keep the Powerplay minutes, and remain an 18min average ice time guy.
Minnesota Wild: Minnesota have a solid forward pack, with the only concern being Marian Gaborik being prone to injuries. The Wild may look to pick up a scoring winger just in case Gaborik goes down.
Special Mention:
Phoenix Coyotes: The Yotes have been making a run for the playoffs all season and currently hold a very unstable 8th spot in the West. The Coyotes rely on youth rather than big names, so it’s really hard to say what Wayne Gretzky’s team will do come the Trade Deadline. I do see the Yotes making moves to buy both a reliable scorer and also another solid blueliner. They do have a LOT of cap space, so it’s possible they could be a big player in the coming days.
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins sniffed the playoffs last year and liked what they smelt. Malkin has stepped up with Crosby out due to injury, so it’s hard to say what they might do. They have a lot of cap space to work with, so maybe strengthening their blueline could be the way they go.
We here at 2minsforhockey have Richard Zednik in our thoughts after the incident today that ended with Zednik being rushed off the ice with a deep gash to his neck. While hockey has it’s darker side with fights and big hits, it is the accidents that make us step back and realise the danger that these guys put themselves in on a daily basis. Todays featured video is of the Zednik incident. It is graphic in nature, but covers the full feed and not just the blood like many others. With wish Zednik a quick recovery.
Richard Zednik – Throat Slashed By Teammate’s Skate – Graphic
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik underwent surgery to close a deep gash on the right side of his neck and was in stable condition Sunday night after he was cut by a teammate’s skate during a game. “The surgery was successful and he’s resting comfortably in the hospital,” Panthers spokesman Brian Goldman said. Blood gushed from Zednik’s neck after he was hurt midway through the third period of Buffalo’s 5-3 victory, creating a frightening moment that delayed the game for about 15 minutes. There was also a brief discussion about postponing the game altogether. Zednik was behind the play and skating into the right corner of the Sabres’ zone, when teammate Olli Jokinen was upended by Sabres forward Clarke MacArthur. Jokinen fell head-first to the ice, and his right leg flew up and struck Zednik directly on the side of the neck. Clutching his neck, Zednik raced to the Florida bench, leaving a long trail of blood. When he arrived, he nearly fell into the arms of a team trainer, who quickly applied a towel to the cut. Zednik was then helped off the ice by the trainer and teammate Jassen Cullimore, and escorted to the Panthers’ dressing room. “We shouldn’t have finished the game,” Jokinen said. “I saw the replay, that it was my skate that hit him in the throat. I think we were all in shock. I’ve never seen anything like that. There are bigger things than (finishing the game). It was terrifying. “I didn’t think anyone on our team was thinking hockey out there after an injury like that. If it was my call, I would have gone to the hospital with him.” Panthers spokesman Justin Copertino said Zednik was transported by ambulance to Buffalo General Hospital. Copertino said the team was making arrangements to have Zednik’s wife, Jessica, fly from South Florida to Buffalo by a charter flight Sunday night. The team was scheduled to return to Miami, but assistant general manager Randy Sexton and assistant trainer Dave Zenobi planned to stay behind with Zednik, Copertino said. Zednik’s injury left players and coaches on both benches stunned, and a silent hush fell over the crowd at HSBC Arena. NHL vice president Colin Campbell consulted with Sabres general manager Darcy Regier and referee Bill McCreary in a tunnel after Zednik was loaded into an ambulance. Campbell, who was not available for comment, attended the game in part because his son, Gregory, plays for the Panthers. In a statement, the NHL said that Campbell talked to commissioner Gary Bettman and decided to continue the game after knowing that Zednik was stable, that trainers had stopped the bleeding, and that the teams were willing to go on. The league said: “The thoughts and prayers of the NHL family are with Richard Zednik, his loved ones, his teammates and the Florida Panthers organization.” “I can fully understand if they wanted to cancel the whole game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “It was pretty solemn. There wasn’t a lot being said (on the bench). There was just more concern for Richard than anything else. “When you see something like that, it isn’t about playing anymore. But I said, ‘We’re going to finish the game and it’s going to be what it’s going to be.’” As crews scraped the blood from the ice and the surface was cleaned by Zambonis during the extended delay, the public address announcer said: “Richard Zednik is in stable condition and on his way to a Buffalo hospital.” The crowd stood in applause during the announcement. Zednik’s injury was eerily reminiscent of an injury sustained by Sabres goaltender Clint Malarchuk about 19 years ago at Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium. On March 22, 1989, Malarchuk severed his jugular vein when St. Louis Blues forward Steve Tuttle was upended while skating toward the crease, slicing Malarchuk with a skate. Malarchuk required over 300 stitches but spent only one night in the hospital, returning to practice after four days. On April 2, he played the final five minutes in the season finale, less than two weeks after his injury. Panthers defenseman Steve Montador recalled seeing Zednik in a state of shock as he got to the bench. “He looked pale, he was obviously standing and to a degree, coherent. But he didn’t look as focused as you or I right now. He was staring at nothing,” Montador said. “That’s a pretty brave guy to realize what’s going on: Grab your neck and get off the ice.” Zednik has 15 goals and 11 assists this season. It was the second serious injury caused by a skate this weekend. On Saturday, NHL linesman Pat Dapuzzo needed dozens of stitches to close a cut on his face after he was hit by the skate of Philadelphia Flyers forward Steve Downie in a game against the New York Rangers. Dapuzzo, scheduled to retire at the end of the season, didn’t return after the second-period injury.
Category: Hits & Checks
VO2 test
The VO2 Max test involves a graded exercise test on any stationary exercise machine. The test starts at a very easy level and increases intensity in oneminute stages until the you cannot continue. Your nose and mout are covered and you will be primarily breathing through your mouth. This mask is connected to the metabolic analyzer that measures the volume and percentage of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the expired gas. You will also be wearing a heart-rate monitor. From the data aquired it is then possible for us to calulate the following thresholds.
Category: Other
Richard Zednik Gets Cut By Skate
midway through the third Richard Zednik gets get by his teamates skate in the neck bleeding immedently.
Category: Hits & Checks
Devin with the big saves
Devin made some awesome saves in the Selects game against Reston
Category: Goalie Saves
Richard Zednik Incident at Buffalo
it was only shown to the public right after it happened. after that it wasnt allowed to be shown. HERE IS THE CLIP THE WAS SHOWN AT THE END OF THE GAME
Category: Hits & Checks
Bridget and Sara – Freaks at the Rink
Sarah, Sara, and Bridget at the ice rink. We keep a look out for cute hockey players and amuse ourselves with drinks from the snack shack. Haha.
Category: Hockey Humour
Brent Burns’ SO goal on Manny Legace
The Minnesota Wild’s Brent Burns scores a shootout goal against the St. Louis Blues’ Manny Legace in Sudden Death.
Category: Goals
Red Wings – Blues Brawl 95-96 Playoffs
Well it was a punch away from being a brawl. We’ll just call it a very intense melee. Primeau was sure ready though, skating around w/ his gloves off, looking for a dance partner.
Category: Hockey Fights
The NHL’s great performers, hits, and misses
what can i really say, another NHL video with some great clips, scores, bruises, hits and blood. With Music by The Black Maria – waking up with the wolves
Category: Compilations
Holland Vs Ellis Jan 17, 2008
January 17 2008 Guelph Storm at Windsor Spitfires Peter Holland vs Ryan Ellis
Category: Hockey Fights
Hordichuk vs Shelley Feb 9, 2008
Darcy Hordichuk vs Jody Shelley from the Nashville Predators at San Jose Sharks game on Feb 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
McLeod vs McIver Feb 9, 2008
Cody McLeod vs Nathan McIver from the Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks game on Feb 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
McCormick vs Bourdon Feb 9, 2008
Cody McCormick vs Luc Bourdon from the Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks game on Feb 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Laperriere vs McIver Feb 9, 2008
Ian Laperriere vs Nathan McIver from the Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks game on Feb 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Penner vs Regehr Feb 9, 2008
Dustin Penner vs Robyn Regehr from the Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames game on Feb 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Alex Symonds vs Cooke
Cooke gives adams a high stick… symo comes skating in to stick up for adams and the gloves are off… this was a great fight… and i give the win to symo..
Category: Hockey Fights
NHL Hockey, goals and hits
goals by Pavel Datsyuk, Tie Domi, Marek Malik, Alexander Ovechkin…etc..goals, hits, one of the best goals of all time scored by ovechkin…
Category: Compilations
Carberry Vs Rycroft
Stockton Thunder Hockey Fight Carberry Vs Rycroft of the Utah Grizzlies
Category: Hockey Fights
Chris Higgins
CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS ON THE MONTREAL CANADIENS
Category: Compilations
Alex Kovalev
First video made on alexei kovalev
Category: Compilations
Alexander Ovechkin Highlight Reel
Some Crazy Highlight reel hits and goals from 8 Alexander the Great music = Nickelback and Kid Rock – Saturday night Nhl Hockey Skate Ice Fast Paced Crazy hockey goals bonecrushing hits saves and unbelieveable 1,2 punch fight. stack the pads from some great shootout shots. alexander ovechkin rocket shot, sid the kid, sidney crosby, stick save. Mind Jarring hands for stickhandling, dekes and moves. Top 10 5 best awesome plays nhl hockey best crazy unbelieveable goals hits shots penalty shootout stickhandling skills amazing saves pavel bure patrick roy canucks avalanche red wings pitsburgh sidney crosby sid the kid dekes wild post games ice boards jagr ovechkin kovachuk hossa thrashers penguin moves stanley cup playoffs beautiful a and be it i at best games in sports spin 360 top 10 5 best awesome Nhl Hockey Skate Ice Fast Paced Crazy hockey goals bonecrushing hits saves and unbelieveable 1,2 punch fight. stack the pads from some great shootout shots. alexander ovechkin rocket shot, sid the kid, sidney crosby, stick save. Mind Jarring hands for stickhandling, dekes and moves. Top 10 5 best awesome plays amazing goal scored rick nash ovechkin goal of the year 08 2008 1 top 10 goals best not save deke split defender not post not hits just goal game winning crazy unbeilevable event hockey nhl breakaway blue jackets crosby phoenix coyotes shootout bryzgalov best all-time wayne gretzky luongo crosby ovechkin top 10 5 michigan move malik hoot score top shelf deke stickhandling breakaway shootout king insane crazy hits conccusion knocked out cold dizzy skate blood fight better nhl nba nfl hockey malkin AO
Category: Compilations
Zebrowski’s Goaltending
Neumann Goretti vs. Strath Haven “A” Championchip. Zebrowski’s Highlights yes and two goals including gameplay and shootout at the end.
Category: Goalie Saves
Funny goalie moments
Some funny bloopers and great saves
Category: Hockey Humour
Stu Barnes Scores To Tie Game 6
Gary Thorne with the call as Stu Barnes ties Game 6 of the 99 Stnley Cup Final vs Dallas. Unfortunately it was the only goal we’d score on that fateful night. Despite the loss (on a goal that never should have counted) this was a great game to watch. 6 periods of the best goaltending ever. Hasek and Belfour were virtually unbeatable all night.
Category: Goals
Sharks – Oilers brawl (Nolan) 95-96
Owen Nolan destroys Manderville and Jason More fights w/ Thornton. Also thrown out was Jeff Odgers for getting invoved from the bench.
Category: Hockey Fights
Burish vs Ritchie Feb 10, 2008
Adam Burish vs Byron Ritchie from the Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks game on Feb 10, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Parros vs Downey Feb 10, 2008
George Parros vs Aaron Downey from the Anaheim Ducks at Detroit Red Wings game on Feb 10, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Downie vs Ruutu Feb 10, 2008
Steve Downie vs Jarkko Ruutu from the Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins game on Feb 10, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Today we have 2 featured videos. The first is a home made video that is guaranteed to have you in stitches. It’s a guy breaking up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Very funny stuff. The second video is much more serious and is of Don Cherry’s Grapevine now and the guest star Chris Kontos.
Dear Leafs, I’m breaking up with you
After years of torture and heartbreak, I&39;ve decided to leave this abusive relationship as a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. If there is a real team out there that needs a good fan, please email me at noleafsno@un-marketing.com
Category: Hockey Humour
Marc Savard Highlights
The most underated player in the nhl. Highlghts of Marc Savard, My first ever made video . Sorry about quality
Category: Compilations
Flames Comeback Win Over The Coyotes (2/05/08)
Jarome picked a great time to break his 10 game goal drought, tying the game with eight seconds remaining. Then, to top it off, he gets the only goal in the shootout to win it. Not to mention a little gentlemanly set-to with Jovanovski. Who had the last try in the shootout for Phoenix? None other than the former Flame, Steven Reinprecht! Oh yah, Peter Mueller had himself a pretty good game for the Coyotes bagging a hat trick.
Category: Game Recaps
Seguin Bruins vs. Aurora Tigers – Feb. 8, 2008
Seguin Bruins take on the Aurora Tigers February 8, 2008 at the Humphrey Community Centre. Bruins win the game 6-4 in regulation Time.
Category: Game Recaps
Tim Thomas – Better than Drugs
Bruins goalie Tim Thomas is better than drugs. Here’s a collection of his saves that show the quality of his performance, and his ability as a whole. Music: “Better Than Drugs” by Skillet (from the album Comatose)
Category: Goalie Saves
Kelly’s goal vs Canadiens – Feb 5/08
Clips from Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook.
Category: Goals
Spencer Carbery vs. Travis Rycroft Stockton Thunder hockey
At 18:13 into the first period physical play on the ice escalated to this speedy exchange of blows between Stockton’s Spencer Carbery and Utah Grizzly team captain Travis Rycroft.
Category: Hockey Fights
Bob Probert Vs Reid Low
Probert Of The Blackhawks Battles Low Of The Blues
Category: Hockey Fights
Bob Probert Vs Brad Norton
Probert Takes On Norton In His Older Days As A Blackhawk
Category: Hockey Fights
Bob Probert And Jim Cummins Vs The Pittsburgh Penguins
This starts of with probert and caufield the linesmen get in there pretty quick although the Penguins Bench was sayin stuff to probie in which cummins came over
Category: Hockey Fights
Zac Rinaldo vs Brad Albert
Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors at Brampton Battalion Feb 7, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Maxime Talbot / Mike Comrie hockey fight
Maxime Talbot and Mike Comrie had this fight at 9:19 in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders hockey game on Thursday, February 7, 2008. The game was played at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.
Category: Hockey Fights
Parros Vs. Ivanans Jan 24/08
Good Fight here, Parros gets rocked at one point. For more videos and some great sports discussions, come check us out at http://www.thescoreboards.com/forums/
Category: Hockey Fights
Laraque Vs. Cote Jan 24 – 08
Laraque Vs. Cote Come check us out over at http://www.thescoreboards.com/forums/ for lots more videos, and some great sports discussions.
Category: Hockey Fights
Hendricks vs Potter and Curry vs Byers
Sean Curry jumps Dane Byers and Matt Hendricks fights Corey Potter in this February 08, 2008 AHL game between the Providence Bruins and Hartford Wolfpack.
Category: Hockey Fights
Flyers and Senators Fights
In a game where a NHL Record Penalty Minutes were handed out and alot of fights took place. This is not my video I just uploaded it to youtube. Rate and Comment please.
Category: Hockey Fights
Burish vs Smith Feb 7, 2008
Adam Burish vs Mark Smith from the Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Adams vs Hale Feb 7, 2008
Craig Adams vs David Hale from the Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Barch vs Voros Feb 7, 2008
Krys Barch vs Aaron Voros from the Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Comrie vs Talbot Feb 7, 2008
Mike Comrie vs Maxime Talbot from the New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Carter vs Hollweg Feb 7, 2008
Ryan Carter vs Ryan Hollweg from the Anaheim Ducks at New York Rangers game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Parros vs Orr Feb 7, 2008
George Parros vs Colton Orr from the Anaheim Ducks at New York Rangers game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Sutherby vs Dubinsky Feb 7, 2008
Brian Sutherby vs Brandon Dubinsky from the Anaheim Ducks at New York Rangers game on Feb 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Redwings – Flames brawl 88-89
I like this one cause Joey Kocur gives it to Dana Murzyn pretty good. And I ***** HATE Dana Murzyn. Also, Bob Probert and Jim Peplinski have a few words for one another.
Category: Hockey Fights
The Potvin Sucks song
Music by Bobby Nyse and the Scrotums. Apparently it was played at MSG at one point, if this is to be believed:
Category: Hockey Humour
Bantam White Hockey
New dressing room ritual before a tournament game. I guess it worked, they won the championships 4-0!
Category: Hockey Humour
NHL Commentator Faux Pas (hehehe) …
Sometimes things don’t sound the way you mean … “David Clarkson felt George Laraques coming on his backside …”
Category: Hockey Humour
2-06-08 SnapShots-Movie Quotes
Members of the Washington Capitals give us their most used and favorite movie quotes.
Category: Interviews
Mike Mclean Interview
mike mclean interview after defeating the kitchener rangers
Category: Interviews
When looking at the latest NHL standings, many are rather shocked to find that annual bottom feeders of the last few seasons, the Phoenix Coyotes, are currently sitting in 8th spot in the Western Conference.
This surge up the standings should not be attributed to top line offense or good coaching however. In fact, even though the Coyotes have the likes of Shane Doan (17-34-51) and Radim Vrbata (24-18-42) leading their offense, it’s what, or more accuractly WHO is between the pipes that has made the real difference.
Since being acquired from the Anaheim Ducks, Ilya Bryzgalov seems to have found a team that is willing to give him the starting goalie label he desires, and he’s proving his worth by delivering consistent play night after night. Bryzgalov, with 18 wins and 11 losses since joining the Coyotes has a respectable GAA of 2.38 and SV% of 0.920
Phoenix are just 2 points behind defending Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks right now, and the way things are going, could pass them in the coming days.
2 Blockbuster trades highlighted todays Trade Deadline, with Tampa Bay moving Brad Richards to the Dallas Stars in a 5 player deal and also Atlanta Thrashers doing a 5 player deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
When looking at the latest NHL standings, many are rather shocked to find that annual bottom feeders of the last few seasons, the Phoenix Coyotes, are currently sitting in 8th spot in the Western Conference.
