Posted by admin on 26th, 2008
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Change. Often said to be as good as a holiday, sometimes said to be a hockey players best friend. For Jeff Halpern, the change of teams from Dallas to Tampa Bay seems to have litten a spark within him, and he’s been shining on a regular basis since.
You could go as far as to say that for the moment, Jeff Halpern is the best thing since sliced bread for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In the 64 games Halpern played with the Dallas Stars this season, he put up seemingly good numbers of 10 goals, 14 assists for 24 points. Halpern, the checking center on the Stars roster was not expected to be a top line goal scorer.
The trade deadline however saw Halpern shipped to Tampa Bay Lightning along with team mates Jussi Jokinen and netminder Mike Smith. Halpern has not looked back! In the 13 games with the bolts this season Halpern has put up 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points… better than a point a game!
In todays 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers, Halpern netted a goal and 2 assists.
Jussi Jokinen has 1 goal and 9 assists for 10 points in 14 games with the Lightning, down on goals from his average with the Stars, but up on points.
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Posted by admin on 19th, 2008
Alexander Ovechkin put the 60 Goal mark closer today after scoring the empty net goal in todays Washington Capitals 4-2 defeat over the Nashville Predators.
Ovechkin scored his 58th goal of the season while trying to clear the puck in the closing seconds of the game.
Ovechkin scored an empty-netter at 19:56 of the third with a bank shot off of the boards from inside his own blue line that barely made it over the Nashville goal line.
“I was just trying to get the puck into the neutral zone, so it was the luckiest score ever,” Ovechkin said.
- Yahoo! Sports
Regardless of whether it was shot in on purpose or simply pure luck, Alexander Ovechkin looks like he will pass the 60 Goal mark in the next few games.
Doing so will make him the first person to do so in 12 years, no small feat and evidence that he truly is the best Scorer in the modern game.
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Posted by admin on 16th, 2008
NHL Disciplinarian Colin Campbell announced today that Chris Pronger of the Anaheim Ducks will receive an 8 game suspension after stomping on the calf of Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler.
“In attempting to free himself, Pronger carelessly and recklessly brought his foot down,” Campbell said in a statement.
- Yahoo! Sport
The suspension has raised an outcry among the public who are shocked to yet again see a double standard from the NHL when it comes to handing out discipline to players.
Earlier this season the NHL suspended Chris Simon for 30 games after he was found guilty of stomping on the ankle of Pittsburgh Penguin Jarkko Ruutu. Does it not seem odd then that Chris Pronger would only receive 8 games?
The Chris Simon suspension was long because Simon was considered a “repeat offender”, and someone that needed to learn the hard way.
What does that make Pronger, who now has been suspended 8 times in his career. Surely we don’t need to remind you of last season where he received 2 suspensions during the playoffs for rough / dirty play, including that elbow to the head of Dean McAmmond in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The answer is there, if you look hard enough. Chris Simon is not an all star player, nor a big point scorer, or a crowd drawing player. Chris Pronger is. Chris Simon is not a Norris quality player. Chris Pronger is.
Is the NHL too scared, maybe even gutless to come down hard on an all star player? Chris Pronger has shown that these stupidly small suspensions do nothing to encourage him to clean up his game, so why don’t Gary Bettman and the NHL do something about him?
Something to think about.
Pronger will be able to play again on the last day of the regular season, meaning he will be free to throw his weight around in the playoffs. Let’s hope, for the sake of the opposition players that he learns to control himself before then.
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Posted by admin on 12th, 2008
Joe Pavelski and Milan Michalek led the San Jose Sharks to a new record tonight, defeating the Nashville Predators 2-1 on the road. The win, the Sharks 10th in row has them sitting atop the Pacific Division, 1 point ahead of the Dallas Stars and 4 points ahead of the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Anaheim Ducks.
The Sharks, 10-0-0 in their last 10 games have been surging since acquiring Brian Campbell from Buffalo at the Trade Deadline. They have been favorites to win the cup since the beginning of the season, and are starting to make the push at the right time of the season.
Ross McKeon commented in his latest column…
“It is a battle in that Pacific Division,” said Joe Thornton, the team’s leading scorer. “I believe we’re going real good right now, and it’s a good time to play those good teams and see how good we actually are.”
Three key factors have put San Jose on track. First, Jonathan Cheechoo is healthy. Second, Patrick Marleau rediscovered his game. And last, the addition of defenseman Brian Campbell at the trade deadline added a new dimension to the team.
- Yahoo! Sports
Threatening the Sharks for the Division Title are the Dallas Stars who are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. The Stars made big news recently by acquiring Brad Richards from Tampa Bay in a blockbuster move at the Trade Deadline. The Stars have been leading the Division for the last month, but a few recent losses now see them having to compete hard to win the Division.
4 points back from the Sharks sit the Anaheim Ducks, who have also started to make a push. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. The Ducks have been on again off again however and will need to push harder if they wish to compete with the Sharks and Stars.
The Sharks have 2 games in hand over both the Stars and the Ducks which could put them a few points ahead of their Division Rivals come the end of March.
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Posted by admin on 9th, 2008
Anaheim Ducks have lost their top scorer for up to 6 weeks. Corey Perry, who has 29 Goals & 25 Assists this season is out due to a lacerated tendon in his left knee.
The injury occured during the third period of the Ducks 0-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
“Corey is doing very well this morning, thanks to both clubs’ medical staffs,” Ducks general manager Brian Burke said Friday. “His injury is not career-threatening and we expect him back 100 percent in approximately six weeks.”
-Yahoo! Sports
The Anaheim Ducks, who have begun to gain momentum with the return of Selanne and Neidermayer will no doubt miss Perry’s scoring prowess, and will need to work hard to maintain the pace they have been on.
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Posted by admin on 26th, 2008
According to an NHL Executive, a multi-player trade has been made between Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars.
The trade is rumoured to have Center Brad Richards move to Dallas in exchange for Center Jeff Halpern, Goalie Mike Smith and rookie Defenseman Mark Fistric.
“The Stars have looked to make a splash since Les Jackson and Brett Hull took over in the co-general manager role for the fired Doug Armstrong earlier this season. The source said Dallas is expected to package veteran checking center Jeff Halpern, backup goalie Mike Smith and young defenseman Mark Fistric to the Lightning, who needed to move Richards after signing defenseman Dan Boyle to a six-year, $40 million contract extension late Monday.”
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By landing the 6-foot, 198-pound Richards, the Stars are set to receive a player who can handle loads of ice time, has a Stanley Cup on his resumé and is a centerpiece to build around as Mike Modano and Zubov look to pass the torch.
Richards has 18 goals and 51 points in 62 games, 228 shots and has averaged 24:17 of ice time. He’s durable as well. Richards has appeared in 552 of a possible 554 games since breaking into the league in 2000-01. The pivot is signed for $7.8 million each of the next three seasons.
- NHL @ Yahoo
It was also announced that the Atlanta Thrashers would ship Marian Hossa to the Montreal Canadiens. Details of the trade have not been released at this time.
Expect the Canadiens to send at least a forward (Michael Ryder?) to Atlanta, which insisted it would only trade the 29-year-old Hossa if it could get a current NHL player in return. Hossa is the Thrashers’ second-leading scorer with 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists and a team-high 229 shots). Hossa is a minus-14 averaging 21:55 of ice time in 60 games.
- NHL @ Yahoo
Details of these trades are yet to be confirmed by their respective teams.
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Posted by admin on 21st, 2008
As the February 26 Trade Deadline approaches more and more people will find themselves glued to their TVs, Newspapers, Radios and Computers waiting to hear any news on trades. Not during any other time of the year do we see this kind of absolute mania.
It’s not without reason though. Just look at last year and how, in the closing minutes of the Trade Deadline there was movement galore across the league. This year we don’t expect to be any different.
But the question, before any of this happens, is what position are specific teams in; Buyers or Sellers? Or, in the case of teams with low cap space, both.
Take the top 3 teams in each conference. In the east, Ottawa, New Jersey & Carolina are only holding their spots by 2 points or less. In the West there is a little more space with Detroit, Dallas & Minnesota.
Ottawa Senators: Ottawa have come back to life since the return of Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson. Many believe Ottawa will remain quiet after having already traded away Joe Corvo & Patrick Eaves to the Carolina Hurricanes. If the Senators do make moves, look for them to be buyers.
New Jersey Devils: New Jersey have been strong over their last 10 games (7-1-2). Zack Parise leads the team in Goals, Assists & Points. There are rumours that the Devils are keen to pick up Marian Hossa, however this is to be seen. I don’t personally see them making many moves at the deadline, but if they do they could be buyers for either a solid defenseman or another scorer up front.
Carolina Hurricanes: Having already made a 2 player trade with Ottawa, giving up Mike Commodore & Cory Stillman, the Hurricanes may not be very active come the deadline. If they do, i see them making picking up a 2-way scorer up front.
Detroit Red Wings: Detroit have recently come off a 6 game losing skid, which revealed to the rest of the league that they are not unbeatable. It became clear during that skid that the Red Wings could do with both another scorer up front and another solid defenseman at the blue line. A potential buy/sell trade scenario could be possible here.
Dallas Stars: Co-GMs Brett Hull & Les Jackson have been 2 of the busiest GMs in the league over the last few weeks, having scouted almost every team looking for that special person. Initially it was believed the Stars would be looking for a scoring winger to play with Mike Modano, but it’s possible the Stars could be looking for a solid scoring 2nd line center instead. Modano has been playing solid defensive hockey and would make a killer scoring checking line center, a role the Stars currently have as the 2nd line. If they do pick up a center, look for Modano to keep the Powerplay minutes, and remain an 18min average ice time guy.
Minnesota Wild: Minnesota have a solid forward pack, with the only concern being Marian Gaborik being prone to injuries. The Wild may look to pick up a scoring winger just in case Gaborik goes down.
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Phoenix Coyotes: The Yotes have been making a run for the playoffs all season and currently hold a very unstable 8th spot in the West. The Coyotes rely on youth rather than big names, so it’s really hard to say what Wayne Gretzky’s team will do come the Trade Deadline. I do see the Yotes making moves to buy both a reliable scorer and also another solid blueliner. They do have a LOT of cap space, so it’s possible they could be a big player in the coming days.
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins sniffed the playoffs last year and liked what they smelt. Malkin has stepped up with Crosby out due to injury, so it’s hard to say what they might do. They have a lot of cap space to work with, so maybe strengthening their blueline could be the way they go.
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Posted by admin on 14th, 2008
40 New Videos Added Today
Total Videos: 1113 (in 13 categories)
Todays featured video highlights the LA Kings Ice Bike, a custom 2008 Yamaha Star Raider Chopper motorcycle the LA Kings Hockey Club will auction off for the annual Tip-A-King Charity Fund raiser, which benefits the Kings Care Foundation.
LA Kings Ice Bike - Donated by D.I.S.C. and Yamaha 99
Inspired by the custom chopper movement, the 2008 Yamaha Star RAIDER, the LA Kings “Ice Bike,” is a custom performance cruiser loaded with horsepower, superior rider comfort and lots of chrome. The Ice Bike will be the featured live auction item for the annual Tip-A-King charity fundraiser benefiting the Kings Care Foundation that will be held Feb. 24, 2008 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The custom-designed motorcycle sports an ice sheet look overlaying the purple and black. Various LA Kings graphics will be displayed throughout the paint including hockey pucks streaking across the ice. Team players from the Kings have further personalized the Ice Bike by autographing the fuel tank and side panels. The Ice Bike has been graciously donated by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr., D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., the Official Medical Center of the LA Kings and Yamaha99 in Madera, Calif. More information is available at: www.lakings.com/tipaking www.yamaha99 www.discmdgroup.com
Category: Shows & Commercials
Mario Lemieux goal VS Nordiques
Mario Lemieux scores on the powerplay against the Quebec Nordiques, Feb 9th 1989
Category: Goals
Canadiens @ Tampa Bay 12/2/08- Big Goal,big hit
http://www.hockeycanadiens.net/ Encore une défaite du Canadien 3-2 contre le Lightning Lecavalier 2 points
Category: Game Recaps
Guy Lafleur scores against Pittsburgh in 1989
Guy Lafleur came back from retirement in the late 80s after a great career with the Montreal Canadiens, playing with the Rangers and the Nordiques. The Rangers won this game 5-3, with Lafleur scoring the winning goal.
Category: Goals
Zamboni
Princeton arena has the sickest zamboni
Category: Other
Crosby And Oveckin Best Rookie Goals
Crosby And Oveckin Best Rookie Goals!!!
Category: Goals
hockey fight gallant vs bernard
fight on the ice between gallant of st-john and bernardof shawinigan
Category: Hockey Fights
Michel Bergeron prediction: Brian Savage a 40 goal scorer?
During a game in 1995, Michel Bergeron predicts that Brian Savage will become a 40-goal scorer in the NHL.
Category: Goals
Ryan Miller Commercial Amp
ryan miller commercial
Category: Shows & Commercials
Montreal Canadiens / Canadiens de Montréal
Little video about my favorite NHL hockey team. Petit video sur mon équipe d’hockey préféré.
Category: Compilations
Fresno Falcons at Victoria Salmon Kings Feb 11/08
Recap “A” Channel
Category: Game Recaps
Hockey Comedy
Comedy
Category: Hockey Humour
Hockey Star Tallies Awards
A University of Nebraska-Omaha senior forward quietly racks up awards.
Category: Goals
zednik gets cut (graphic)
ZEDNIK CUT (GRAPHIC)#1 THIS IS ONLY HERE TO REMIND EVERYBODY OUT THERE TO PLAY SAFE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN . AND ANY HOCKEY FAN WILL TELL YOU WERE GLAD THIS MISHAP DID NOT TURN OUT WORSE ZEDNIK IS DOING FINE
Category: Hits & Checks
Lightning Goal Call- 2/12/08 vs. Canadiens
Paul Porter announces the Lightning goal.
Category: Goals
What Canuck Fans Really Believe About Luongo.. ITS TRUE!!!!
Need I Say More.. Naaaaaaa
Category: Hockey Humour
Canisius vs. RIT hockey fight 2/9/08 Part 1
canisius and rit hockey teams fighting at rit. even the goalies get into it
Category: Hockey Fights
Vincent Fréchette vs Yannick Dallaire
Vincent Fréchette vs Yannick Dallaire lch combat
Category: Hockey Fights
Blake Bosum vs Vincent Grondin
Blake Bosum vs Vincent Grondin lch combat
Category: Hockey Fights
Vincent Fréchette vs Marc-André Roy
Vincent Fréchette vs Marc-André Roy lch combat
Category: Hockey Fights
Royals Vs. Kodiaks 02/12/2008
Calgary Royal’s vs. Kodiak’s 02/12/2008. Highlights from the game and game review by Stacey Budziak and Kari Siegfried
Category: Game Recaps
Leafs@Sens Video Goal Review, No Overhead Angle
Leafs @ Sens Feb. 3rd, 2007. No overhead camera view available on replay. For my friends on Sportsnet Forums.
Category: Disputed Goals
U of Alaska Anchorage Disallowed Goal
A goal that was reviewed and disallowed in the Saturday night game between U of Alaska Anchorage and U of North Dakota Fighting Sioux.
Category: Disputed Goals
1995 Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 Broten Goal 1
Just over a minute into the game, Stephane Richer bankhands the puck in front, Broten tips it and the puck is knocked in somehow. The referees went to the video review, and didn’t find conclusive evidence that Broten kicked it in intentionally, thus: 1-0 NJ!
Category: Disputed Goals
Wild at Blackhawks - Jan 11 08 - Bourque’s Goal Disallowed
Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks. Friday, January 11, 2008. Rene Bourque’s goal is disallowed, as video review showed that it did not cross the line behind Harding; Foster swept it off the line.
Category: Disputed Goals
McRae vs Peluso (Peluso’s 1st fight) 89-90
Clip starts w/ an interview about the pre-game brawl earlier that night. Watch Basil knee Peluso in the head when they go to the ice.
Category: Hockey Fights
Kings - Flames brawl 88-89 playoffs
Keep your hands off Wayne Gretzky!! Watch for the headbutts.
Category: Hockey Fights
St. Louis Blue coming out
its pretty sweet
Category: Other
Flames - Blackhawks brawl 88-89 playoffs
Huge.
Category: Hockey Fights
Commodore hit clips vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
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.
Category: Hits & Checks
Murray interview vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
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.
Category: Interviews
Robitaille’s goal vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
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.
Category: Goals
Commodore interview vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
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. 1st first intermission
Category: Interviews
Clint Malarchuk Neck Cut by Skate
WARNING THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FOOTAGE NOT SUITABLE FOR SOME VIEWERS. VIEWERS DESCRETION IS ADVISED. Worst Hockey Incident Ever. blood squirts from Malarchuk’s Neck after a main artery gets severed by a skate
Category: Hits & Checks
Derek Brochu vs Blake Parlett
Guelph Storm at Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors Feb 13, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Ryan Shannon Shootout Goal against Khabibulin
Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks Feburary 12,2008 Ryan Shannon spin-o-ramma against Chicago’s goalie Khabibulin who punches Shannon in the back of the head with frustration.
Category: Goals
Nik Antropov for hooking in OT - Is this a penalty?
Nik Antropov for hooking in OT - Is this a penalty?
Category: Other
Colton Orr vs Riley Cote (Nov. 15, 2007)
nhl hockey fight
Category: Hockey Fights
Al Arbour vs Pete Conacher 1957 hockey fight
nhl hockey fight
Category: Hockey Fights
Bullet For Hockey
Crazy ASS VID
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