The NHL Minute – 17 Dec

News

• Avery NOT in Substance Abuse ProgramClassic
  Contrary to a published report, Sean Avery has not been put into Stage 1 of the joint NHL-NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Modification Program.  But that doesn’t mean it won’t happen at some point in the near future, perhaps in a matter of days or weeks.  (The Full Story on TSN)
• Bettman: Avery’s words “disgusting & Offensive”
  The Dallas Stars have made the best of a bad situation by cutting loose disgraced winger Sean Avery, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.  “They’re supportive of him getting the counselling he’s getting, they’re continuing to pay his contract, and I think it became obvious that that was an uncomfortable situation for everybody, so they’ve all decided to move on,” he said.  “I think that was a very professional way to handle it.”  (The Full Story on TSN)
• Hordichuk meant no offense towards Linden
  Rugged Vancouver forward Darcy Hordichuk says he meant no disrespect toward Trevor Linden when he made a reference to the former Canuck captain in a recent interview.  (The Full Story on TSN)
• Forsberg hopes for post-season return
  Peter Forsberg says he wants to try the NHL one more time. According to the Denver Post, Forsberg hopes to participate in the 2009 NHL playoffs, and he would like to do so in a Colorado jersey.  (The Full Story on TSN)

Suspensions:

• None
  

Trades & Transactions:

• Fredrik Norrena (G – Columbus) Demoted to AHL (Syracuse, NY)

Injuries:

• Nathan Horton (C – Panthers) Ankle.  Should return Tuesday.
• Ryan Whitney (D – Pittsburgh) Should return next week.

Rumours & Gossip (from spectorshockey.net):

• Bob McCown reported yesterday Mats Sundin has decided to join the New York Rangers. McCown’s source – said to be close to the situation – believes the decision will be made public later this week.
• (Read more at spectorshockey.net)

Scores:

• Washington 5 – 4 NY Islanders (Overtime)
• Colorado 2 – 5 Philadelphia
• New Jersey 2 – 3 Toronto (Shootout)
• Montreal 2 – 3 Carolina
• Atlanta 4 – 1 Ottawa
• Phoenix 1 – 2 Dallas (Overtime)
• Calgary 6 – 3 St louis
• Chicago 9 – 2 Edmonton
• NY Rangers 3 – 1 Anaheim

Source: NHL.com, Yahoo! Sports, TSN

Around the NHL – Tues 14 Oct

Breaking News:

• Rangers prospect dies during game in Russia
  A Russian lawmaker said Tuesday that rising hockey star Alexei Cherepanov, a first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers, may have died due to negligence on the part of paramedics who responded to an emergency call.

  Cherepanov, 19, died Monday during a Continental Hockey League game outside of Moscow.

  Russian investigators said Cherepanov suffered from chronic ischemia, a medical condition in which not enough blood gets to the heart or other organs.

  Read the full news article here
  
  

Injury Updates:

• Predators C Arnott leaves game
  Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott left in the third period of Monday’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks with a hand injury.  Arnott, who recorded a shot on goal and logged 11:31 of ice time before exiting the contest, did not return.  “He jammed his hand on one of our power plays and didn’t feel he could hold the stick,” said Nashville coach Barry Trotz, who did not specify which hand was injured. “So we took him out and he will be evaluated (on Tuesday). He is day-to-day, looks like just a jam, we don’t think there is any break.”  The 34-year-old has two goals and two assists in three games this season. (Yahoo! Sports)

• Jack Johnson out two to three months
  Los Angeles Kings defenceman Jack Johnson will miss up to three months because of a shoulder injury from Sunday’s 1-0 loss to San Jose.  Johnson was hit hard late in the first period and took a single shift in the second period before leaving the game. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Chuck Kobasew: Out Three Weeks
  Coach Claude Julien said Kobasew (fractured right ankle) will be sidelined for three weeks, the Boston Globe reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
• Ryan Whitney: Targets December Return
  Whitney (foot), who expects to return to action sometime in December, hopes to begin skating in early November, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. (Yahoo! Sports)

League Updates:

• Bettman on NHL: ‘We’re still in growth mode’
  The NHL is “still in growth mode” despite the economic downturn, commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday, noting that ticket sales have increased this season.  “We’re acutely aware of what’s going on out there, but it hasn’t yet impacted us,” Bettman said before attending Monday night’s game between the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks.  “I have no doubt that, over time, if it’s long enough and bad enough, it will have some impact, but based on what we’re seeing right now, our business seems to be strong.” (Yahoo! Sports)

• Flyers name Barber scouting consultant
  The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday welcomed a familiar face back to the franchise.  The Flyers named Hall of Fame player and former coach Bill Barber as a scouting consultant.  “It’s great to come back home where I belong,” said Barber, who won two Stanley Cups with the team in 1974 and 1975.. “I spent 30 memorable years with the Flyers organization and personally, everything was great. I had great experiences and a great association with the Flyers. (Yahoo! Sports)

Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:

• Flyers get D Alberts from Bruins
  The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Boston Bruins for left wing Ned Lukacevic and a conditional pick in 2009.  Alberts, 27, appeared in 35 regular season games for the Bruins last season, recording two assists and 39 penalty minutes. He was also scoreless in two playoff games for Boston.  “Andrew is a big, competitive defenseman and he skates well,” general manager Paul Holmgren said. “He will bring experience and depth to our team.” (Yahoo! Sports)

• Kings claim Clancy
  DETROIT NEWS/MLIVE.COM: report the Los Angeles Kings have claimed defenseman Kyle Quincey off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings. (Spectors Hockey)
• Flyers Acquire Alberts
  Various sources report the Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward Ned Lukacevic and a fourth round pick in 2009. (Spectors Hockey)
• McLaren on Waivers
  SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS: David Pollak reports the Sharks placed on McLaren back on waivers, not re-entry waivers. “Even if no team claims McLaren in this 24-hour window, (Sharks GM Doug) Wilson said, the waiver process could start conversations going that reach fruition in the next two or three days” reports Pollak. (Spectors Hockey)
• View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com

Trades & Rumours:

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

• NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports a source claims Marian Gaborik is seeking a ten-year, $100 million contract from the Minnesota Wild.  “Good luck to you, young man. Enjoy your time in Russia”, write Brooks.

• MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE: Michael Russo reports Gaborik could become “this season’s Marian Hossa”, suggesting the Wild could indeed trade the talented but injury-prone winger if they’re unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. One thing for sure: These Internet rumors that Gaborik wants to play in Edmonton are as laughable as Sean Avery jumping up and down in front of Martin Brodeur”, reports Russo.

Game Results:

St. Louis vs Toronto
St. Louis	5	Final SO
Toronto	4
Buffalo vs NY Islanders
Buffalo	7	Final
NY Islanders	1
Detroit vs Carolina
Detroit	3	Final
Carolina	1
Montreal vs Philadelphia
Montreal	5	Final
Philadelphia	3
New Jersey vs NY Rangers
New Jersey	1	Final
NY Rangers	4
Vancouver vs Washington
Vancouver	1	Final
Washington	5
Nashville vs Chicago
Nashville	3	Final SO
Chicago	2

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

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Penguins Whitney out 3-5 months

News came down the wire earlier today that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney will be out between 3 to 5 months after having surgery to correct a chronic issue with his left foot.

Whitney, who dropped in production last year after a breakout 2006-2007 that secured him a 6-year, $24 million deal tried everything he could to avoid surgery that he knew would put him off the ice long-term.

“We’ve tried everything to avoid surgery because we knew it would mean missing a chunk of the season, but nothing worked.”
-Whitney to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Whitney, a 6 foot 4, 219lb defenseman is said to be the eventual replacement for Sergei Gonchar. Like Gonchar, Whitney is a strong offensive upside to his game. The loss for the Penguins on the blue line should not be too bad, however players like Kris Letang will need to step up their game to fill the gap.

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Playoff Match Results – 27-Apr-08

Click below to view the results of the following games played today:

New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dallas Stars @ San Jose Sharks

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Playoff Match Results – 9 April 2008

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72 New Videos – 10-Apr-08

72 New Videos Added Today

Total Videos: 2365 (in 19 categories)

Due to popular demand today I have a full update here on the blog.  What I will do is to a major update once a week and highlight any key videos.  Todays featured videos are the first of our 2008 Stanley Cup Playoff videos.

PLAYOFFS: Penguins vs Senators
breakdown of the series
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

PLAYOFFS: Montreal vs Boston
breakdown of nhl playoff series
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Look out for these guys…
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

my NHL Playoff Tree 2008
this is how i think things will go this year including San Jose winning the Stanley Cup
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL Playoff Preview 2008
guess whos back, the nhl playoff guru and these predictions are researched and will make your NHL playoffs so much better
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Trevor Linden-Iginla’s interview
Iginla speaks highly of Trevor Linden
Category: Interviews

Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom Washington Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas backstrom Interview 58 – Top Favorites (Today) – Sports 96 – Top Rated (Today) – Sports Videoclip from SVT //Dallasnigel
Category: Interviews

Ace Bailey Got Skills Overview
Overview of the history of the Ace Bailey Got Skills competitions featuring an interview with Glen Sather and an introduction from Wayne Gretzky.
Category: Interviews

Spezza on-ice interview vs Bruins – Apr 4/08
Courtesy of 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. jason spezza spezz spez spetz spets tits pierre mcguire
Category: Interviews

Redden vs Whitney Apr 9, 2008
Wade Redden vs Ryan Whitney from the Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins game on Apr 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights

Konopka vs Jackman Apr 5, 2008
more @ http://Konopka_vs_Jackman_Apr_5_2008.52.saves-the-whales.com – Konopka vs Jackman Apr 5, 2008 – hockey fight fights zenon konopka barret jackman columbus blue jackets st. louis blues Konopka vs Jackman Apr 5, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights

Michalek vs Crombeen Apr 6, 2008
Milan Michalek vs B.J. Crombeen from the San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars game on Apr 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights

Murray vs Crombeen Apr 6, 2008
Doug Murray vs B.J. Crombeen from the San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars game on Apr 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights

Shelley vs Ott Apr 6, 2008
Jody Shelley vs Steve Ott from the San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars game on Apr 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights

Darcy Tucker vs. Josh Gorges,April 5/08
Tucker looked like he killed Josh there. These two got in a scrap in the final game of the 07/08 season. Honours for This Video April 8/08: —– 67 – Most Discussed (Today) – Sport 29 – Top Rated (Today) – Sport
Category: Hockey Fights

BOLLED OVER – THE JARED BOLL COMPILATION
LEAD THE LEAGUE IN FIGHTS AND YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR VERY OWN COMPILATION. EDITED BY 4TH LINE PRODUCTIONS AND FEATURES MUSIC FROM KORN.
Category: Hockey Fights

Pronger punch on Granato 99-00 playoffs
Quick punch to Tony. http://www.mediafire.com/?xmtxbxnjc9b
Category: Hockey Fights

Sweeney vs Steinberg 12/18/88
From the Boston feed, fight starts during the commercial break. You can hear Jay Miller yelling “Get him Bobby!” at Sweeney. Rare. http://www.mediafire.com/?dte0tgrjsou
Category: Hockey Fights

Eric Boulton vs Tie Domi
Hockey fight between Eric Boulton and Tie Domi.
Category: Hockey Fights

Redden vs. Ryan Whitney – Sens at Pens – Apr 9 08
Ryan Whitney fights Wade Redden. Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins. April 9, 2008. Crosby, Neil, shove.
Category: Hockey Fights

Nick Lidstrom 2nd Goal Celebration
Wings celebration Nick&39;s 2nd power play goal of the day. April 6, 2008
Category: Goals

NHL Winter Classic – Pittsburgh @ Buffalo, 1/1/08, shootout
Shootout period of 2008 New Year&39;s Day Winter Classic hockey game between Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres at Buffalo, NY.
Category: Goals

Trebor scores vs. Highland ‘08
Trebor buriesa shot off a nice Anil pass!
Category: Goals

Saku Koivu scores a great goal against the Blackhawks
From the 1999-2000 season
Category: Goals

Great Yzerman Goals
Great Yzerman Goals
Category: Goals

First Ever Playoff Goal at Prudential Center
Paul Martin gets the powerplay goal for the first ever playoff goal in pru center history!
Category: Goals

Dallas Stars & Los Angeles Kings warm-ups at Staples Center
Game was on Sat 3/29/08 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Trevor Linden shakes hand with Calgary
Trevor Linden shakes hands with Calgary after April 5th game. Truly an amazing guy.
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Let’s Go, Blues
St. Louis Blues versus Nashville Predators 4-1-08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Trevor Linden highlights -Dec 5, 2008 game
Highlights of Trevor Linden&39;s last game against Calgary.
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Sharks @ Kings 4/3/08
San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Rangers @ Islanders 4/3/08
New York Rangers @ New York Islanders 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Lightning @ Capitals 4/3/08
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Washington Capitals 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Senators @ Maple Leafs 4/3/08
Ottawa Senators @ Toronto Maple Leafs 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Sabres @ Canadiens 4/3/08
Buffalo Sabres @ Montreal Canadiens 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blue Jackets @ Red Wings 4/3/08
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Detroit Red Wings 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blues @ Predators 4/3/08
St. Louis Blues @ Nashville Predators 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Flames @ Wild 4/3/08
Calgary Flames @ Minnesota Wild 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Oilers @ Canucks 4/3/08
Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Stars @ Coyotes 4/3/08
Dallas Stars @ Phoenix Coyotes 4/3/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Devils @ Flyers 4/4/08
New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers 4/4/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Bruins @ Senators 4/4/08
Boston Bruins @ Ottawa Senators 4/4/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Predators @ Blackhawks 4/4/08
Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks 4/4/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Coyotes @ Stars 4/4/08
Phoenix Coyotes @ Dallas Stars 4/4/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blue Jackets @ Blues 4/5/08
Columbus Blue Jackets @ St. Louis Blues 4/5/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Ducks @ Kings 4/5/08
Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings 4/5/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Sabres @ Bruins 4/5/08
Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins 4/5/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Maple Leafs @ Canadiens 4/5/08
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Montreal Canadiens 4/5/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Flames @ Canucks 4/5/08
Calgary Flames @ Vancouver Canucks 4/5/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Penguins @ Flyers 4/6/08
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers 4/6/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blackhawks @ Red Wings 4/6/08
Chicago Blackhawks @ Detroit Red Wings 4/6/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Blues @ Blue Jackets 4/6/08
St. Louis Blues @ Columbus Blue Jackets 4/6/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Rangers @ Devils 4/6/08
New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils 4/6/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Wild @ Avalanche 4/6/08
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche 4/6/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Sharks @ Stars 4/6/088
San Jose Sharks @ Dallas Stars 4/6/08
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Hockey: Habs vs Leafs game 82 2008
Habs vs Leafs game 82, last game of the reg. season
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Panthers/Capitals Countdown
The season ends and the Capitals clinch a playoff spot April 5, 2008 Video Courtesy of Comcast Sportsnet
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning 4/3/08
Capitals vs Lightning
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Flames @ Oilers April 1 2008
Calgary Flames @ Edmonton Oilers if you missed it.. more coming soon
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Linden selected as first star of the game
Apr 5, 2008, Linden selected as the first start of the game.
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Linden giving his jersey off his back
What a lucky fan!
Category: NHL Game Highlights

Linden after Apr 5, 2008’s game vs. Calgary
Immediately after the game on Apr 5, 2008, the team skated towards Sanford for a mini “celebration” with Linden. Linden also shook hands with the entire Calgary team.
Category: NHL Game Highlights

NHL Network Promo
Pretty sweet promo for the NHL Network. What&39;s the title of the background music?
Category: Shows & Commercials

Talking Playoffs With Hockey Legend Cam Neely
SportsCenter 5&39;s Mike Lynch sits down with Bruins Vice President and Hockey Hall of Famer Cam Neely to talk about the Bruins&39; chances in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs against longtime nemesis Montreal.
Category: Shows & Commercials

Buffalo @ Canadiens 3/4/08
http://hockeycanadiens.net Victoire des Canadiens 3-1 et élimine les Sabres du même coup… GOHABSGO
Category: Shows & Commercials

preparation playoff promo
Check out the latest Stanley Cup promo featuring Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils
Category: Shows & Commercials

2008 ECHL All-Star Game
Stockton Arena
Category: 2008 All Star Game

bobby the bear plays hockey
the oshawa generals train a full grown grizzly to play hockey
Category: Hockey Humour

Ottawa Senators memories from 2007
Just a reminder of some of the fun prior to the Sens playoff games from 2007.
Category: Compilations

NHL – Washington Capitals
Video of players of team Capitals.
Category: Compilations

Anaheim Ducks Got Skills Feature
Feature created by the Anaheim Ducks on the NHL Got Skills program
Category: Other

Ducks Practice Bucket Drill
The Anaheim Ducks practicing at Anaheim Ice. They were trying to get the puck into the bucket. Sutherby made it twice, and Bertuzzi made it once.
Category: Other

Penguins clinch Atlantic Division

The return of Sidney Crosby.  The skills of Evgeni Malkin.  The wall that is marc-andre Fleury.  If you ask the Pittsburgh Penguins what the secret to success has been this year, they will probably tell you that hard work, determination and a never say die attitude has been the recipe for success.

Todays win, a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, a possible first round opponent  gives the Penguins home ice in the Playoffs.

“It’s huge. To win at home and win the division against a rival, I’ll bet everyone in here will say it’s our best win of the season, and Sunday could even top that,” defenseman Ryan Whitney said. “It’s exciting in here right now.”
- Yahoo! Sports

From team captain Sidney Crosby…

 “We knew going in it was going to be an emotional game, an intense game with them needing to play desperate hockey and us wanting to play well here down the stretch, with the division in mind,” Crosby said. “For me personally, that’s probably the most intense game we’ve played since I got back here the second time.”
- Yahoo! Sports

That success blossomed today as the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched the Atlantic Division.  It’s been 10 years since the Penguins last won their Division, and the team today is vastly different from that in 1998.

In 1998 the Penguins lost in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens 2 games to 4.