Dallas, meet Sean Avery

Posted by admin on 10th, 2008

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The man once voted as the “most hated man in the NHL” is coming to Dallas, and he plans to bring a winning spirit with him. Sean Avery has been signed by the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. Avery is considered the NHL’s best agitator; a player designed to get under the skin of opposing players.

The Stars made it to the Western Conference Finals last year and were just 2 wins from making the Stanley Cup Finals. Avery brings with him a big body and winning spirit that he plans to use to help push the Stars to another Stanley Cup.

One thing’s for sure, this coming season opposing teams wont get away with physical play so easily. Already fans of the Dallas Stars are looking forward to matchups between the Stars and Nashville Predators (due to the Jordan Tootoo issue last season) or the Detroit Red Wings (major rivalry issues there).

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Reliving Modano’s Record Beating 1233rd Point

Posted by admin on 7th, 2008

Each year the NHL provides us with video clips that will forever belong in highlight reels and best-of compilations. This year was no different. Possibly the greatest clip this last season however belonged to Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars. Going into the season he trailed Phil Housley in points, and as each game passed he moved closer to the moment that would place Modano in the elite group of “greatest” players. On November 11, 2007 he finally did it, scoring an amazing breakaway goal on Evgeni Nabokov of the San Jose Sharks. Below is the clip of that goal.



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NHL Free Agent Signings - July 2

Posted by admin on 4th, 2008

Wednesday, July 2

TIME (ET) TRANSACTION
9:26PM Columbus Blue Jackets sign UFA winger Kristian Huselius (4-year, $4.75 million).
6:27PM New York Islanders sign UFA forward Doug Weight (1-year, $1.75 million).
6:05PM Philadelphia Flyers re-sign defenceman Randy Jones (2-years, undisclosed) and forward Riley Cote (3-years, undisclosed).
5:16PM Dallas Stars sign RFA forward B.J. Crombeen (1-year, undisclosed).
5:01PM Colorado Avalanche re-sign RFA forward Wojtek Wolski (2-years, undisclosed).
4:58PM Pittsburgh Penguins sign UFA defenceman Brooks Orpik to a six-year, $22.5 million contract.
4:41PM Minnesota Wild re-sign RFA defenceman Kurtis Foster (1-year, $1.025 million).
3:38PM Atlanta Thrashers sign UFA defenceman Ron Hainsey to a five-year, $22.5 million contract.
3:03PM Ottawa Senators sign UFA Forward Jarkko Ruutu to a three-year, $3.9 million contract.
2:33PM Ottawa Senators sign UFA Forward Shean Donovan to a two-year contract worth $1.25 million.
1:52PM Boston Bruins sign RFA Forward Petteri Nokelainen. (2-years, $1.7 million)
1:22PM Dallas Stars sign UFA Forward Sean Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million contract.
1:00PM Calgary Flames sign UFA defenceman Jim Vandermeer (undisclosed) and UFA forward Curtis Glencross (undisclosed).
12:45PM Vancouver Canucks sign UFA goaltender Curtis Sanford. (1-year, $650,000)
12:35PM Detroit Red Wings sign UFA forward Marian Hossa to a one-year contract worth $7.4 million.
12:01PM Vancouver Canucks sign UFA forward Ryan Johnson (2-years, $2.3 million)
11:13AM Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA defenceman Joni Pitkanen to a three-year contract worth $12 million.
11:13AM Carolina Hurricanes sign UFA defenceman Josef Melichar to a one-year contract worth $1 million.
10:20AM Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign RFA defenceman Janne Niskala, to a one-year deal worth $600,000.
9:18AM Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign RFA forward Ryan Craig to a two-year contract worth $1.575-million.

The following signings ocurred on July 1 after the last post here on 2 Minutes For Hockey

Tuesday, July 1

TIME (ET) TRANSACTION
9:58PM Boston sign forward Michael Ryder to a 3-year deal worth $12 million
9:50PM New York Rangers re-signed goaltender Steve Valiquette (undisclosed)
8:06PM New York Islanders sign defenceman Mark Streit to a five-year contract worth $20.5 million
7:59PM Minnesota sign forward Craig Weller to a two-year contract worth $600,000 a season

Source: TSN.CA

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Latest NHL Trades, Signings & Rumors

Posted by admin on 30th, 2008

As the NHL Free Agency market looms only hours ahead, there has been a steady increase in activity around the league. Today we cover the latest trades, signings and rumors.

NHL Trades:

The Edmonton Oilers have done a trade with the L.A. Kings, which sends Lubimir Visnovsky (D) to the Oilers in exchange for Jarret Stoll (F) and Matt Greene (D).

Tampa Bay have acquired the rights to Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts from the Penguins, and also Brian Rolston of the Minnesota Wild.

NHL Signings:

The Dallas Stars have signed Loui Eriksson (F) to a 2-year extension.

Boston Bruins have signed Mark Stuart (D) to a 2-year extension.

Carolina Hurricanes signed forward, Tuomo Ruutu to a 1-year, $2.25 Million contract.

Nashville Predators signed Dan Ellis (G) to a 2-year $3.5 Million contract, and also Shae Weber to a 3-year $13.5 Million contract.

Ottawa Senators re-signed Chris Kelly (C) to a 4 year contract.

Moves:

Ottawa Senators placed Ray Emery on Waivers, then bought him out, making Emery a free agent.

Anaheim Ducks placed Todd Bertuzzi (F) on waivers, with plans to buy him out.

Toronto Maple Leafs bought out Andrew Raycroft (G)

Rumors:

Philadelphia Flyers are rumored to have signed Jeff Carter (C) to a 3-year $13.5 Million contract.

Calgary Flames are rumored to have locked up Conroy (C), Langkow (C), Nystrom (LW) and McElhinney (G).

Brooks Orpik is rumoured to be looking to the free agency market instead of re-signing with the Penguins.

Source: NHL.com | Yahoo! Sports

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Wednesday’s Newest Hockey Videos

Posted by admin on 26th, 2008

The 12 newest hockey videos added to 2 Minutes For Hockey on Wednesday, 26 June 2008.

awesome video for shark fans, this is how #17 Torrey Mitchell spends his birthday in Canada. I did
Peca lands a huge punch to drop Zettler on September 21, 1996.
Hartman jumps in there too.
Jeff wanted to go with him. So he did.
the train phaneuf hit veilleux fight brent burn
Andrej Meszaros was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2004 NHL
Defenceman Chris Phillips was drafted in the first round, first overall, by the Ottawa Senators in t
Dean McAmmond was drafted in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1991 NH
Mike Fisher was drafted in the second round, 44th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 1998 NHL En
Dallas Stars amazing playoff run video i made
Chris Neil was drafted in the sixth round, 161st overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 1998 NHL Ent
Florida Panthers Olli Jokinen traded to Phoenix Coyotes Jokinen Tribute video Its Tear Jerker

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Tuesday’s Newest Hockey Videos

Posted by admin on 24th, 2008

The 12 newest hockey videos added to 2 Minutes For Hockey on Tuesday June 24, 2008.

Day two of the 2008 NHL entry draft. Picks 29 and 30 of round two (59 and 60 overall) The Dallas Sta
I really wanted to make one of these and Chris Osgood is the one! He is my fav of all time and heres
Luc Bourdon Tribute
Good video
SJ Sharks, Saves, goals
1st round 5th overall in 2008
Fights, Hits and Goals
Friday Night Hockey at GM Place
tribute to the ‘08 hockey champs the redwings
one of my most favorite goalie in nhl
Hockey Fight between two non fighters, Robidas with the win, in York’s only fight
Hockey Fight, Thornton with the win

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Kings Fire Coach Crawford

Posted by admin on 11th, 2008

After a conference low 71 points last season, the Los Angeles Kings have given head coach Marc Crawford his marching orders.

Crawford, who’s record over his 2 seasons with the Kings is a dismal 59-84-21.  Last season the Kings tied with Eastern Conference bottom feeders, the Tampa Bay Lightning on points.

“In the end it just comes down to fit,” Lombardi said in a conference call Tuesday afternoon. “It’s just a gut call on fit.”
- Yahoo! Sports

In a division that includes strong teams such as the Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, the Kings need to do far better to compete.

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Newest 2008 NHL Playoff Videos

Posted by admin on 31st, 2008
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Crosby and the Pens come through!! Undefeated at home still and another whiteout! Great game! Crosb
A compilation and clips of the Dallas stars 2008 playoff run
STANLEY CUP FINALS, MAY 28, 2008.
Stanley Cup preview video [ALL COPYRIGHTS PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS]
Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippet, Captain Brenden Morrow, Netminder Marty Turco and forward Mike Modan
Marty Turco finally bested his personal demons today with a stunning 38 save 2-1 game 5 defeat of th
End of game celebration at American Airlines Center over Detroit Red Wings, final score 3-1, first w
Figthiing towards the cup
Highlights from rounds 1, 2 and game 4 of round 3. Music by Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son
Game 3 Round two against the Sharks!!
Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals and Dallas Stars facing the sweep. Eriksson, Modano and Mor



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12 Newest Hockey Videos For Saturday

Posted by admin on 31st, 2008
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Washington Capitals record breaking season and first round playoffs. Thanks to RH71 and his site Ov
Bone Crunching hits, snipes into the back of the net, and circus saves
Crosby and the Pens come through!! Undefeated at home still and another whiteout! Great game! Crosb
A compilation and clips of the Dallas stars 2008 playoff run
STANLEY CUP FINALS, MAY 28, 2008.
Thursday May 29th, 2008, Canucks Defencemen, Luc Bourdon, Passed away. Bourdon Died In A Motorcycle
Early in the 3rd, Randy McKay grabs the puck at his own blueline and feeds Sergei Brylin trying to g
A couple minutes after the Sykora goal, the Devils score on the power play. Petr Sykora passes the p
May 29, 2008 Vancouver Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle accident in northe
Not a minute in, Ken Daneyko sends Blake Sloan for a ride along the top of his team’s bench! Cl
A Mike Keane hit on Jay Pandolfo at center breaks the glass! Clip is (c) ESPN and no copyright infr



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Stars Avoid Sweep - Force Game 5

Posted by admin on 15th, 2008

The Detroit Red Wings went in to todays game against the Dallas Stars as a team on a roll.  They had won 9 straight, and they had the comforting knowledge that Dallas netminder, Marty Turco, appears to have issues defeating the boys in red.

The Red Wings expected to leave todays game with a berth in the Stanley Cup finals.

It wasn’t to be.

The Dallas Stars proved today they can compete with the high flying Red Wings.  They proved they can outskate, outpass, outshoot and outplay them, and after 60 grueling minutes, Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars left the rink 3-1 victors.

This win gives the Stars a major boost going into the must-win game 5 back in Detroit.  Most importantly however it gives the confidence of Marty Turco and the rest of the Stars squad a shot of nitro.

Loui Eriksson opened the scoring in the closing seconds of the 2nd period.  The Wings struck back 49 seconds into the third but it wasn’t to last.  Mike Modano scored what was to become the Game-winner and Brenden Morrow added the insurance goal to round out the scorers.

Game 5 in the series is on Saturday at 1:30pm EDT.



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