Posted by admin on 27th, 2008
Ross McKeon of Yahoo! Sports has been busy today, grading all 30 teams of the NHL according to how they did with the Trade Deadline.
It may come as a suprise to some that Dallas and Pittsburgh, the 2 teams who made the blockbuster trades yesterday are graded so differently.
McKeon grades the Dallas Stars at #1, citing their trade as “the big strike”.
1. Dallas Stars – Grade: A+: The Stars made the big strike by acquiring arguably the best player available for now and moving forward. Center Brad Richards was the Conn Smythe Trophy winner when Tampa Bay won the Stanley Cup in 2004. He’s 27, skilled and durable – just a perfect fit for any team. Never mind that $7.8 million owed for each of the next three years. The Stars parted with backup goalie Mike Smith, who may emerge as a No. 1 with the Lightning, Jussi Jokinen, Jeff Halpern and a fourth-round pick. Dallas did not have to surrender any of its young defense, another key. That deal makes a lot more sense than what Pittsburgh gave up to Atlanta in the day’s other blockbuster.
The Pittsburgh Penguins however, failed to gain such a high ranking, coming in at #22 with a D+ grade.
22. Pittsburgh Penguins – Grade: D+: No one can accuse the Penguins of being shy at the deadline. Pittsburgh changed more than any team by adding three players and deleting two from the roster and one from the pipeline and parting with three draft picks in two separate deals. Pittsburgh got rental Marian Hossa to play alongside either Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby. They got versatile and dependable Pascal Dupuis in the same deal with Atlanta but surrendered young, popular teammates Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen and prospect Angelo Esposito. You have to wonder what team chemistry will form out of all these moves. In addition, Hal Gill comes aboard to add size and a physical element on defense. First-, second- and fifth-round picks were dealt away.
Filling out the top 10 are:
2. Atlanta Thrashers – Grade: A
3. Washington Capitals – Grade: A-
4. Colorado Avalanche – Grade: B+
5. San Jose Sharks – Grade: B
6. Columbus Blue Jackets – Grade: B
7. Carolina Hurricanes – Grade: B
8. Chicago Blackhawks – Grade: B
9. New York Rangers – Grade: B-
10. Buffalo Sabres – Grade: B-
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Posted by admin on 11th, 2008
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
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