Posted by admin on 28th, 2008
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The answer to whether Joe Sakic would return for another season has finally been answered. The 39-year old captain of the Colorado Avalanche will be returning for another season, his 20th in a long and successful NHL career.
Sakic signed a 1-year $6 Million dollar contract with the Avalanche on Wednesday, ensuring hockey fans will get to see the captain put on the blue and maroon sweater in the 2008-2009 NHL season.
“Ultimately it came down to the fact that I still enjoy playing and competing,” the 39-year-old captain said in a statement released by the team. “I’m comfortable with my conditioning and my overall health. I’m ready for the start of camp and am looking forward to the upcoming season.”
- Yahoo! Sports
Sakic has had a successful NHL career, putting together 623 Goals, 1006 Assists for 1629 Points in 1363 games, almost 1.2 points per game.
Coming off a low season where he only dressed for 44 games (13G 27A) due to a sports hernia, Sakic will be hoping to again set himself on pace for a point a game and attempt to lead his team deep into the playoffs.
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Posted by admin on 26th, 2008
ESPN revealed their much awaited Fantasy League rankings recently and surprise surprise, they’re pretty much based in “fantasy land”. Wait, did I say much awaited? My apologies, i meant “much overrated”
Martin Brodeur gets #1 spot OVERALL, just ahead of Alex Ovechkin at #2 and Sidney Crosby at #3. In the top 15 players, ESPN in fact list 7 goalies. Do ESPN know something about the fantasy value of goalies that the rest of us don’t?
Interested in knowing just who makes up that list of 7?
Rank - Name
1 - Martin Brodeur
4 - Jean-Sebastian Giguere
7 - Jose Theodore
10 - Evgeni Nabokov
14 - Carey Price
15 - Ilya Bryzgalov
According to the great minds at ESPN, Chris Osgood (22 overall), Marty Turco (58 overall), Henrik Lundqvist (31 overall), even Marc-Andre Fleury (28 overall) don’t get a shoe-in when compared to the great Bryzgalov *insert chuckle here*. In fact Marty Turco is ranked 2 spots lower than Boston’s on again-off again Manny Fernandez. Vinnie Lecavalier, a player whom most would put in the top 10 in the league, is down at #24.
Hey, they do call it “fantasy” for a reason, right?
Who are the worse players in the league, according to ESPN?
Well, not including prospects or rookies (who let’s be honest, are impossible to rank anyway), Martin Gerber (Ottawa Senators) falls in at #370. Just ahead of him are two more netminders, Mike Smith (Tampa Bay Lightning) and Alex Auld (Ottawa Senators). Do ESPN predict Ottawa will bottom out this season?
I’m almost inclined to think ESPN stands for Exceedingly Stupid Prediction Noobs!
I doubt it matters all that much. In the coming weeks when the fantasy leagues open to the public, I imagine the rush of people heading to yahoo to join leagues will quickly make us forget ESPN actually have a fantasy league system!
Source: Yahoo! Sports
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Posted by admin on 13th, 2008
Former NHL all-stars Brett Hull, Brian Leetch & Mike Richter, along with Cammi Granato are members of the 2008 class of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
Brett Hull, one of the all time leading scorers in hockey won 2 Stanley Cups with Dallas and Detroit. His NHL career spanned 20 years in which it put up 741 goals and 1391 points.
Brian Leetch, an 11 time all-star played 17 of his 18 year career with the New York Rangers. His trophy cabinet include 2 Norris Trophies and was also a Stanley Cup MVP.
Mike Richter also played for the New York Rangers and spent 14 years in the NHL between the pipes.
Cammi Granato is the all time scoring leader for the United States Women’s Hockey Team, putting up 343 points in 205 games.
Congratulations!
Source: Yahoo! Sports
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Posted by admin on 12th, 2008
Reproduced article from Yahoo! Sports.
LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with defenseman Drew Doughty, the second overall pick in the 2008 draft.
The 18-year-old Doughty had 13 goals and 37 assists in 58 regular-season games for Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League last season. The 6-foot, 219-pounder had three goals and six assists in 10 playoff games.
Doughty was one of four draft-eligible players to help Team Canada win a gold medal at the world junior championships this year. He was chosen as the top defenseman of the tournament after recording four assists in seven games.
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Posted by admin on 30th, 2008
It comes as no surprise to hockey fans the world over, but Steve Stamkos has a date with the NHL, and today he got it confirmed by way of a three-year entry level contract worth $2.625 million, and up to $11.1 million in incentives.
“I think sticking in the NHL is obviously the biggest goal of mine right now. It’s one thing to go to training camp and get a sniff at the NHL, but it’s one thing to stay for the full season,” Stamkos said during a conference call from Victoria, British Columbia, where the Lightning are holding a prospect camp.
- Yahoo! Sports
Stamkos is rumored to be starting as the Lightning’s 2nd line center, where he could be the setup guy for a number of wingers, including Jussi Jokinen, Ryan Malone, Mark Recchi or Gary Roberts.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
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Posted by admin on 27th, 2008
Glen Murray failed to be picked up on waivers and was bought out by the Boston Bruins today. Murray, who has played 16 years in the NHL has collected 337 goals and 314 assists throughout his career, and has played for 3 separate teams, including the Kings, Penguins and 2 stints with the Bruins.
Minnesota Wild have avoided arbitration and locked up right-winger Pierre-Marc Bouchard to a 5-year $20.4 million contract. Bouchard was the only player on the Wild to get over 50 assists last season.
Colorado Avalanche have re-signed Marek Svatos to a 2-year contract. Svatos last season was out with injury for the final 16 games of the season, but still managed to put up a healthy 26 goals for the club, including 6 game winners.
Columbus Blue Jackets have again been active in the market, this time picking up forward Mike York to a 1-year deal. York played with the Phoenix Coyotes last season, collecting 6 goals and 8 assists in 63 games.
Washington Capitals have signed Shaone Morrisonn to a 1-year deal. Morrisonn tallied 10 points and 63 PIMs last season.
Nashville Predators have signed center Rich Peverley and netminder Pekka Rinne.
The Anaheim Ducks have given coach Randy Carlyle a 2-year extension. Carlyle took the Ducks to the Stanley Cup in 2007 and hopes to continue that success this coming season.
Source: NHL.com | TSN.ca | Yahoo! Sports
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Posted by admin on 21st, 2008
The newest 12 videos added to 2 Minutes For Hockey on Monday, July 21, 2008
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Blue Tongue import Gaetan Royer leaves his feet on an extremely dangerous hit against the Ice Dogs.
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October 26, 1997.
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Cam Neely and Nevin Markwart are both skating toward Ulf like they want to do something to him, Neel
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Oct 12, 2007 - Montmagny vs Charlevoix
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Oct 12, 2007 - Montmagny vs Charlevoix
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Great fight.
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Rick gets 10 games for this dirty play against New York.
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Great stuff in LA.
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After shadow boxing for a bit, Al Secord lands his first punch, a great left to Bob McGill’s fac
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Joe gets ejected for hitting Kostopoulos
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NHL08 New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Champions
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Byron dafoe fights fellow goaltender Patrick Lalime from 2002. A brawl between the ottawa senators a
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Posted by admin on 15th, 2008
The newsest videos added to 2 Minutes For Hockey for Tuesday July 15, 2008.
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Bryan Lachance of the Gold Coast Blue Tongues destroys one of the Slush Puppies (that’s Ice Dogs
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Clips from the final day of Capitals development camp held at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex practice
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Australian Ice Hockey (AIHL): LaChance got a wee bit aggro with Ice Dog player Brad Van Camp and pum
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Great clip from the World Cup.
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Slapshot TV presents the Australian Ice Hockey League. Highlights from the Gold Coast Blue Tongues a
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Ryan Miller Vs LA’s Goalie In a Yo Momma compotition
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Both players are on the Toronto Maple Leafs. 10/10!
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Mike Peluso vs. Sylvain Blouin from the New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers game on Sept 16, 1996.
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a classic fight
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The “Punch-up in Piestany” erupted halfway through the final game of the 1987 world junior
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January 14, 1994.
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David Clements of the Grande Prairie Storm fights Aaron Gervias of the Llyodminster Blazers. Both t
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Posted by admin on 10th, 2008
Latest hockey videos added to 2 Minutes For Hockey on Thursday 10 July, 2008. Videos include interviews, fights, commercials and a truly amazing clip - goalie helmet cam!
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see through marc andre fleurys helmet!
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Huge fan of Jeff Norton.
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Stajan meets the media after signing a two-year contract extension.
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Intro to a late season game against the Pittsburgh Penguins with the Devils going for their 14th str
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After falling behind 1-0, Jaromir Jagr turns over the puck to Petr Sykora who feeds Jason Arnott, wh
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Hockey fight on January 5th, 1997.
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Still in the 1st and on the powerplay, Patrik Elias feeds a cutting Brian Rafalski in the slot who p
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Marco Sturm-Marc Savard-Glen Murray Milan Lucic-Patrice Begeron-Micheal Ryder PJ Axelsson-Phil Kesse
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Hockey fight on January 5th, 1997.
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Raleigh Rush Squirt ice hockey team at the NC State Games
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Uber awesome Marian Hossa video!!!! It contains tons of really good Marian Hossa highlights and yeah
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Regular season game between the Nordiques and the Canadiens. Final Score : Mtl 7 Qc 1. Now the comme
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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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