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Here are the 32 hockey teams asking to be a part of 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
Let's begin by stating the obvious: The Israeli national team hockey jersey makes us so excited we could plotz, bubbala. Israel is one of 32 teams that have formally applied for the 2014 Winter...
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Hockey Hugs: Grumpy Dion; Perrault’s surprise party; creepy Taylor Hall
Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn't love a good hug now and then? Seen a particularly good hug photo lately? Send it to...
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How dare the Boston media ask Claude Julien for Nathan Horton health updates
Great news for the Boston Bruins this week: Nathan Horton, who hasn't played since being (mildly) concussed by Philadelphia Flyers forward Tom Sestito on Jan. 22, resumed skating on Sunday and is...
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Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Sharks’ Drew Remenda, Owen Nolan tributes,...
It's a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: San Jose Sharks color man Drew Remenda joins us to...
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The building challenges for Seattle, Quebec City as NHL markets
News that Seattle was in talks for a new arena sent hearts aflutter over the weekend, considering that was a major obstacle for the NHL in considering the Pacific Northwest city as a potential hockey...
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Puck Headlines: Canucks split Sedins; Ovechkin’s $4M house; Coyotes booster...
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Theo Fleury on "rocket...
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Tribute to Owen Nolan: 10 moments that best celebrate his hockey legacy (Video)
Owen Nolan is retiring as a member of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, a fitting end to a storied NHL career. If you play the Jersey Game — clear your head, say "Owen Nolan" and what sweater is he...
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Puck Previews: Capitals, Panthers in Southeast showdown; Winter Classic...
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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Snow building up: Isles sign Frans Nielsen to 4-year deal, avoid free agency
Frans Nielsen of the New York Islanders finished sixth in the Selke voting last season (even with the New York area boycott over the Chris Botta issue); a considerable distance behind the top 5, but...
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Capitals’ Vokoun shuts out Panthers: ‘We don’t want to be a bubble team’
WASHINGTON, DC — Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun doesn't watch the standings. "I don't," he said. "For me it doesn't matter if I'm last or first, every game I do the same." Of course, there are...
View ArticleRangers’ game-tying goal waved off due to interference; was it the right...
For the first time in a calendar year, the New Jersey Devils won their 5th straight game, knocking off the New York Rangers 1-0 Tuesday. Martin Brodeur picked up the shutout, his first of the season...
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Tuesday’s Three Stars: Avs’ Jones pots two; Shutouts for all, even a guy who...
Lil' Jon cheats on the Thrashers/Jets franchise with the Montreal Canadiens. Not sure what he sees in Montreal, especially since it's clearly tough to find a diamond-encrusted goblet there. No. 1...
View ArticleGoofy KHL goal celebration alert: Andrey Stepanov scores, slides and poses...
The Russian Kontinental Hockey League may not have the best players in the world, and definitely doesn't have the best goalies in the world. But gosh darn it, they know how to celebrate a goal over...
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Max Pacioretty’s bond with formerly comatose teen changes outlook on life
When Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens was stretchered off the ice following that Zdeno Chara stanchion run, his life changed. Not only because of the injury and the controversy, but also...
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Rangers, Devils remind us why NHL coaches’ challenges are a necessity
There's an inherent conflict between my New Jersey Devils fandom and my dogma/world view/philosophical bull[crap] about the National Hockey League. I'm an advocate for personality and flair; the...
View ArticlePuck Daddy Hockey Rumors Live Chat!
Will Rick Nash be asked to leave? Will Jeff Carter be shipped out? Do the Blackhawks have to do something dramatic? Will the Red Wings add a goalie? Please join us beginning at NOON ET/9 a.m. PT today...
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2013 Winter Classic plan revealed; college, OHL games included
If the 2012 NHL Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers was the worst-kept secret of 2011, then we already have this year's winner in the announcement of the 2013 outdoor...
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Lindy Ruff’s broken ribs turn James Patrick into head coach vs. Bruins
According to the Internet Hockey Database, James Patrick has never been a head coach, spending six years under Buffalo Sabres' bench boss Lindy Ruff as an assistant concentrating on defense. So let's...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Staged fights, Winter Classic and Dave Lozo from...
It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Dave Lozo, NHL.com writer and Twitter jester,...
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Booze and bucks: How NHL, Michigan secured The Big House for 2013 Winter Classic
So just how big does the NHL have to go to secure The Big House for its annual Winter Classic in 2013? The League has offered the University of Michigan $3 million to lease its football stadium for a...
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