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Rangers fans discover NHL locked All-Star ballot box from stuffing
In the grand tradition of Vote For Rory and other fan campaigns, New York Rangers fans entered this week cracking their knuckles to Vote For Girardi. The team's stalwart defensive defenseman, Girardi...
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Will the Columbus Blue Jackets start giving away players? Did someone actually offer "a player and 2nd round pick for Franson"? Are goalies in the NHL too overprotected? Please join us beginning at...
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The NHL doesn’t need to further coddle, overprotect its goalies
NFL quarterbacks and NHL goaltenders share several traits — elephantine contracts and impressive dental preservation, for example — but chief among them is the fact that they're less professional...
View ArticleMarek vs. Wyshynski Radio: Goalies, Crosby, John Garrett on VAN/CHI
It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: John Garrett, Sportsnet commentator for the Vancouver Canucks, pimping the Nucks and...
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Puck Headlines: Injuries for Stars, Leafs; what’s wrong with Ovechkin?
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View ArticleWhy Chris Stewart was suspended 3 games for Kronwall boarding
If you want to understand how much responsibility the Brendan Shanahan regime places on the player being hit in a supplemental discipline hearing, look no further than Chris Stewart's three-game...
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Puck Daddy chats with Bobby Ryan about the Ducks’ struggles
It's not been the best three weeks for the Anaheim Ducks, who are 6-8-3 heading into their Battle of California matchup with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. They're 2-5-3 in their last 10...
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Puck Previews: Canucks host Hawks; Habs host Canes
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished....
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Pass or Fail: The Islanders’ new third jersey, now on people
Back in August, we shared a leaked sketch of the New York Islanders' third jersey, set to unveil early in the 2011-12 season. At the time, reception was, shall we say, less than positive. Of course, it...
View ArticleVideo: Tyler Myers hits Danius Zubrus; Shanaban?
Apparently energized by his one-game benching, Tyler Myers made an immediate impact in his return to the Sabres' lineup, scoring twice on 4 shots in the Sabres' 5-3 loss versus the New Jersey Devils....
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Wednesday’s Three Stars: Price stands tall; so does Myers
No. 1 Star: Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens Not only did Price stop all 25 shots he faced versus the Carolina Hurricanes -- he picked up an assist on Michael Cammalleri's game-winner. Everything went...
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It’s time for Paul Maurice to exit the Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes wake up on Thursday morning in the Southeast Division basement, four points ahead of the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference, who have four games in hand. Their team...
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Vancouver police increase heat on riot suspects with wanted poster
Since the riots that broke out following Game 7 between the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks in June, the Vancouver police have asked the citizenry for their assistance in identifying suspects....
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Bike thieves and student sections: Why college hockey rules
The first lesson to be learned from the Northern Michigan University bike stealing scandal is that if you're a dude seeking to pilfer another student's property, it's probably a good idea not to swipe...
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Puck Daddy chats with Jason Garrison about his wicked shot, Florida’s...
As Florida Panthers defenseman Jason Garrison continues to make a name for himself around the league as an offensive provider from the back, he'll never be able to get away from the "late-bloomer" tag...
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Marek vs. Wyshynski Radio: The Hockey Song and Brad May
It's a Thursday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Brad May, former NHL ruffian for the Buffalo Sabres and others, joins us to tell a...
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No police charges for Zdeno Chara; Sanity Day declared in Montreal
After months of intense legal scrutiny, Zdeno Chara is a free man today. OK, he was always a free man, and the police investigation into his hit on Max Pacioretty wasn't really all that intense; but...
View ArticleVideo: Markus Granlund keeps the lacrosse goal in the family
Please recall last May when Minnesota Wild prospect Mikael Granlund wowed the world with a spectacular lacrosse goal during Finland's semifinal game against Russia in the World Championships. The goal...
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Puck Headlines: Steve Yzerman slams VERSUS; Bryzgalov vs. Coyotes
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The 7 great skater vs. goalie collisions that resulted in hilarity, chaos
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree. Due to recent events that may or may not have involved Milan Lucic,...
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