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NHL Power Rankings: Who Has the Best Home-Ice Advantage?
Although all three division winners in the Eastern Conference failed to take advantage of their home ice in the playoffs, playing in front of a rabid fan base gives teams an edge. Late last season, the Atlanta Thrashers were facing the Boston Bruins on ...
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Report: NHL OKs revised Kovalchuk deal
Kovalchuk's deal with come with a $6.67-million annual salary cap hit, which will put the team about $3 million over the cap ($59.4 million), but they only have 21 players under contract (two under the league limit).
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Winter Classic: Top 15 Holiday Games on the 2010-11 NHL Calendar
In an epic showdown between two of the NHL's biggest stars, this year's Winter Classic will pit Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hosted in the Steelers' Heinz Field, this will be the ...
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Leaf Talk: With Kovalchuk Signed, Who Are The Leafs' Top Five Devil Targets?
With the Ilya Kovalchuk contract finally behind us, the Devils now move forward in their pursuit for the Cup. Unfortunately, the signing of Ilya Kovalchuk put the Devils approximately $3.0 million dollars over the cap . So what does this all mean in ...
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Maple Leafs Preseason Debate: Is the NHL Putting Teams Through Too Much?
There has been a long-standing debate in the NHL on how long the preseason should be, and how many games need to be played before starting the regular season. Now, more than ever, the question needs to be raised on how important these games really are. ...
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2010 WPS Power Rankings: Week 21
The race for the final Women's Professional Soccer playoff berth will go down to the final week of regular-season action.The Washington Freedom had their chance to secure a postseason berth; however, that will have to wait until Sept. 11. Meanwhile, ...
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Labor Day Discord: Is the Cap Killing Quality in the NHL?
It's the dawn of another beautiful Labour Day in North America. The NHL and the NHLPA seem to have agreed on a contract for Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. Instead of a front loaded 102 million dollar contract over 17 years they've agreed on ...
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Divers pull body from Quebec lake
Quebec provincial police divers have pulled a body out of the lake where they were searching for the co-owner of a major junior hockey team after he went missing Saturday.
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Thrashers sign Fredrik Modin
Veteran forward split last season between Kings and Blue jackets
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Bill Guerin a Good Fit for the Philadelphia Flyers?
Free agent forward Bill Guerin skated at the Flyers' practice facility on Wednesday, an appearance that set off a firestorm of rumors and speculation.The Flyers have long had interest in acquiring Guerin. In addition, Guerin has expressed a desire to ...
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Major League Soccer and Canada: The Odd Couple, Part Deux
Can two uninterested nations share a soccer league without driving each other crazy? Canada - Sport - Soccer - CONCACAF - United States
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Florida Panthers: Can Dale Tallon Bring The Panthers Out Of Mediocrity?
Around most hockey circles, when the Florida Panthers are mentioned, the reaction you usually get is well, not much of one actually.The team has been mediocre over the past decade and if memory serves me correct, have not reached the playoffs since ...
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BT's 10 Bold 2010-11 NHL Predictions: The Calgary Flames
Alright, so based on some prior confusion, I suppose we need a few ground rules, or at least outline a few things: 1) The stretch is just thata stretch. It's not a real prediction folks, so just calm down. Also, Armageddon was not a biopic nor some ...
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Chicago Blackhawks: A Bold Insight On a Critic's Failure To Spark Doubt
Recently sparking doubt in many Chicago Blackhawks fans, were comments made by ESPN Chicago blogger , Jesse Rogers.In an article titled "Niemi's Moves Makes Things Interesting", Rogers made statements regarding fans undervaluing the loss of Antti ...
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Gordie Howe Hat Trick: 10 Players Most Likely to Achieve the Trick
Most hockey fans have heard of the Gordie Howe Hat-trick, but have they actually seen one? It's a rare feat to accomplish and there is a lot of myth and legend surrounding it. To refresh your memory, the trick includes notching a goal, assist, and ...
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Mario Lemieux honoured in Order of Canada ceremony
Retired hockey star invested as an officer, the second-highest grade
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Allan Muir: NHL, NHLPA bargaining session a win-win
In time, the resolution from the Ilya Kovalchuk deal dispute may prove pivotal. Allan Muir looks at the win-win results of negotiations between the league and the players association.
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Sharks CEO Greg Jamison stepping down
Jamison unexpectedly announced Wednesday that he was stepping down as president and CEO of Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment, the parent group for San Jose's only major pro sports team and a significant presence on the South Bay concert scene as ...
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2010-2011 NHL Season: Edmonton Oilers Have an Optimistic Outlook
One year ago, the Edmonton Oilers announced a new coaching staff, a new way of evaluating roles, and eventually a total clear out of players who had hung on too long. One year and one last place finish later, the Oilers are about one word. ...
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Penguins add Mike Comrie
Veteran centre will likely shift to play the wing in Pittsburgh
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Pens ink Comrie to one-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Mike Comrie to a $500,000, one-year contract, giving them a proven scorer who might be capable of playing on one of their top three lines.
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Thrashers sign veteran forward Fredrik Modin
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent forward Fredrik Modin, giving the team another veteran with experience in the Stanley Cup playo ...
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