Around the NHL – Wed 15 Oct

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Breaking News:

• Investigator: Hockey player had heart problems
  Alexei Cherepanov had heart problems and probably should not have been allowed to play in a game in which he collapsed and died, a regional investigator suggested Tuesday.

  Yulia Zhukova said Cherepanov, who died Monday playing for Avangard Omsk in a Continental Hockey League game outside of Moscow, apparently had chronic ischemia—a medical condition when not enough blood gets to the heart or other organs.

  “Checks will be conducted to clarify, in particular, why the sportsman with such an illness went onto the ice,” Zhukova said. (Read the full article)

Injury Updates:

• Jason Arnott: Fractured Finger
  Arnott has a small fracture in one of the fingers on his right hand and will miss the next three games, the Nashville Tennessean reports. (Yahoo! Sports)

• Pierre-Marc Bouchard: Scratched With Sore Back
  Bouchard missed Tuesday’s win over Atlanta with a sore back and will return to Minnesota for an examination, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Jochen Hecht: Out Two Weeks at Least
  Hecht will miss at least two weeks after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair an injured finger, the Associated Press reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Islanders D Martinek out 4-6 weeks
  New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek will be out four to six weeks because of an undisclosed upper body injury sustained in Saturday’s 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, according to a report by the Asbury Park Press on Tuesday. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Jere Lehtinen: Nearing Return to the Ice
  Lehtinen (groin) may participate in the team practice on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Jack Johnson: Out Until After All-Star Break
  Johnson (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum and isn’t expected back until after the All-Star Game, the LA Times reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Viktor Kozlov: Leg Injury
  Kozlov is out for a “couple of weeks” with an undisclosed injury, though it appeared that he injured his left knee in Monday’s win over Vancouver, the Washington Post reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Daniel Alfredsson: Could Return on Friday
  Alfredsson (knee) could rejoin Ottawa’s lineup as soon as Friday, reports the Ottawa Citizen. (Yahoo! Sports)

League Updates:

• Radulov says he wants to stay in Russia and help grow sport in his country
  With the NHL and Russia’s new Continental Hockey League in a dispute over Alexander Radulov, the forward says he wants to stay home and help grow the sport of hockey in his own country.

  “I returned to Russia not so that I could return again to the NHL but rather to offer all of my efforts and professionalism to the betterment of Russian hockey taking it to a new level,” according to a translation of the letter attributed to Radulov and provided by the KHL.

  Radulov wrote the letter to KHL president Alexander Medvedev possibly to end some mixed signals on whether he wanted to return to the NHL. (read the full article)

• Red Wings visit White House
  Less than 24 hours after posting a road victory over Carolina, the Detroit Red Wings traveled north to visit the President.

  The defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings on Tuesday visited the White House and were honored by President George W. Bush in a ceremony for the second time.

  Bush also paid tribute to Detroit following the club’s championship victory in 2002. (read the full article)

Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:

• Report: Lightning sign D Malik
  In an effort to beef up their defense, the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday signed blue-liner Marek Malik to a one-year, $1.2 million contract, according to a report by TSN of Canada. (Yahoo! Sports)

• Bruins recall D Hunwick, C Sobotka
  The Boston Bruins dipped into their system for a pair of players Tuesday, recalling defenseman Matt Hunwick and center Vladimir Sobotka from Providence of the American Hockey League. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Rangers agree to deal with D Dowzak
  The New York Rangers on Tuesday agreed to terms with defenseman Tysen Dowzak on a contract.  Terms were not disclosed. (Yahoo! Sports)
• View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com

Trades & Rumours:

From spectorshockey.net (click to view the full report):

• TIMES ONLINE.COM: Mark Madden reports the Pittsburgh Penguins lack quality wingers for Sidney Crosby’s line and suggests Penguins management should shop center Jordan Staal “sooner, not later”. Madden raises the possibility of Staal perhaps seeing if he’ll receive a lucrative, unmatchable offer sheet from a rival club where he can play as a center rather than a winger, and suggests currently there’s “zero indication” that Staal will re-sign prior to next summer with the Penguins.

• VANCOUVER PROVINCE: Jason Botchford reports there’s been a lull in negotiations between Canucks GM Mike Gillis and the agent for the Sedin twins. They are seeking a “no-trade” clause in their new contracts but Botchford suggests they might be willing to give Gillis some wiggle room by seeking a “no-separation” clause, meaning if they’re to be traded they’d be dealt together to the same team. Botchford also reported the Canucks lost blueline speed when Kevin Bieksa went down to a recent injury, forcing them to dress slower defensemen Shane O’Brien and Rob Davison. “When the back end is completely healthy, it’s unlikely both will play in the same game with any degree of regularity” writes Botchford, adding, “So much for those who want Kevin Bieksa traded.”
• TORONTO SUN: reports Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher denies internet rumors claiming he’s been talking with the Phoenix Coyotes about acquiring first round picks or that defenseman Ian White might be dealt to the Coyotes.
• DENVER POST: Terry Frei reports Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj must step up his performance to sew up the starting goaltender role with the club. Frei writes the Avs have little choice but to ride out Budaj for a long as possible in part because of their public committment to him and the reality that backup Andrew Raycroft would have to flash back five years to retreive the form of his only elite NHL season. Frei raises the possibility of a trade and the name of Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin.

Game Results:

Minnesota vs Atlanta
Minnesota	4	Final
Atlanta	2
Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh
Philadelphia	2	Final OT
Pittsburgh	3
Colorado vs Calgary
Colorado	4	Final
Calgary	5
Anaheim vs Los Angeles
Anaheim	3	Final
Los Angeles	6
Columbus vs San Jose
Columbus	2	Final
San Jose	5

Source: Yahoo! Sports | TSN.ca | ESPN | NHL.com

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New Videos – 11-Feb-08

54 New Videos Added Today

Total Videos: 1000 (in 12 categories)

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

Reed Skating Practice
Reed Skating practice including scrimmage.
Category: Other

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

Bench clearing hockey brawl
European hockey brawl
Category: Hockey Fights

Pat Kaletas first NHL goal
2-10-08 patttt!
Category: Goals

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

Marty Turco Goalie Playing the Puck
Marty Turco Goalie Playing the Puck.mpg
Category: Goalie Saves

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

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia [2-10-08]
[From FSN © 2008. ALL COPYRIGHTS ARE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.]
Category: Game Recaps

Austin scores
Austin taps in the rebound to score during a (Fredonia) Mite Select hockey game against the Erie Lions.
Category: Goals

Jacob scores
After stealing the puck, Jacob scores a goal during a hockey game in Freonia.
Category: Goals

Ryan Miller
My tribute to Ryan Miller This was my first Onetruemedia video
Category: Compilations

Cam Handsame Vs Newhamburg
Hockey fight
Category: Hockey Fights

Bob Probert Vs Andrei Nazarov – Better Version
Probert Of The Blackhawks Takes On Nazarov Of The Bruins
Category: Hockey Fights

Miami Hockey Introductions
Miami Hockey Introductions
Category: Other

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

Mike B 41 Fight vs Newhamburg
Fight after New hamburg player spears Chris Lee
Category: Hockey Fights

Bob Probert Vs Dave Manson
Probert Of The Red Wings Takes On Manson Of The Blackhawks
Category: Hockey Fights

Ladislav Kohn Espoo Blues-Tappara
Ladislav Kohn scores against Tappara
Category: Goals

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

Brett Gallant vs Ashton Bernard 2
qmjhl hockey fight
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

Toronto Maple Leafs Skills Competition 2008 – 3 on 1
Darcy Tucker, Chad Kilger, and Pavel Kubina on Hal Gill and Andrew Raycroft
Category: Other

Sweden vs Finland (2008)
Sweden’s intro in Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden. From the last game of the tournament LG Hockey Games.
Category: Game Recaps

Hockey’s 1 little possessed fingered fan
Little Boy giving his all on the glass to support his hockey team.
Category: Hockey Humour

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

Georgetown Feb 10 08 – Milton 96Winterhawks
1996 Minor Peewee Milton Winterhawks Game vs Georgetown February 10, 2008 – 96Winterhawks – Winterhawks96
Category: Game Recaps

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

Hockey Day in Canada – Feb. 9, 2008
Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers, final minute
Category: Game Recaps

Alexander Ovechkin Quest for 50 — Goals 11-20
ovechkin continues his quest for 50 goals these are goals 11 to 20
Category: Compilations

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

Glass vs Ondrus Feb 5, 2008
Glass vs Ondrus Feb 5, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights

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

Orr vs Cote plus other fights/scrum Feb 09, 2008
New York vs Philadelphia Ref gets hurt also, along with Cote’s face
Category: Hockey Fights

Brookbank vs Erskine Feb 08, 2008
Carolina vs Washington
Category: Hockey Fights

Canadiens @ Senators 9/2/08- Partie 1+ Fight in part 2
http://www.hockeycanadiens.net/ Défaite du Canadien 6-1 contre les Sénateurs, Une leçon de hockey du meilleur trio de la LNH
Category: Game Recaps

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

Rangers Philly line brawl 02-09-08 Slomo
Line brawl.
Category: Hockey Fights

New Videos – 22-Jan-08

21 New Videos Added today.

Total Videos: 355 (in 11 categories)

Major Brawl between the Dallas Stars & St Louis Blues
Major Brawl between the Dallas Stars & St Louis Blues
Category: Hockey Fights

Finger cut off
The hockey I remembered, oh so many fights
Category: Hockey Fights

Great Ice Hockey Fight Video
A video clip mix between real hockey games and the foolish Bam Margera hockey fight.
Category: Hockey Fights

Black guys can fight
Just not on ice
Category: Hockey Fights

Cairns Vs Downey
Cairns wrecks downey
Category: Hockey Fights

Cairns vs Doull
Doull is in way over his head
Category: Hockey Fights

Cairns vs Nolan
Cairns owns Nolan
Category: Hockey Fights

50 Goals in 39 games
Proof he’s a great player!
Category: Goals

Malik between his legs shootout goal
This might be the most tricky penaltyshot in the league
Category: Goals

Top 10 Goals 1996-1997
Yes, NHL is one of the greatest leagues
Category: Goals

Ronaldinho on ice
Post, post, crossbar, GOAL! Amazing skill!
Category: Goals

cbj intermission youth game
cbj intermission youth game
Category: Game Recaps

Jan 20 – Saints – First 2 Goals
Southland Saints vs Westwood January 20, 2008
Category: Game Recaps

best canadian hockey analyst… ever
He’s better than Don Cherry…no? met-en sti!
Category: Shows & Commercials

Alexander Ovechkin set for sporting greatness
The son of a footballing dad and a basketball-playing mum, Aleksandr Ovechkin is now the biggest thing in ice hockey. His record-breaking multi-million dollar contract has fired him into the league…
Category: Shows & Commercials

Sidney Crosby on the new NHL
Sidney Crosby, the NHL’s new star player and 20-year-old captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins talks about the New NHL in this exclusive Versus video clip.
Category: Shows & Commercials

Sidney Crosby on leadership
Exclusive video content from Versus from “Sidney Crosby Revealed” which airs October 23rd at 6:30pm ET followed by Penguins v. Rangers at 7.
Category: Shows & Commercials

evgeni malkin v.s. capitals big hit on ovechkin
malkin vs capitals
Category: Hits & Checks

Hockey Knockout
Umberger from the NHL gets beat up by Campbell just before he scores. OUCH!
Category: Hits & Checks

Great Fishing
Hilarious commercial for vitamins from Germany, I think.
Category: Hockey Humour

Hockey Jerseys Lemieux Auto
Jerseys
Category: Videocasts