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Puck Headlines: Heritage Classic in Winnipeg?; Prospal re-signs; hockey stick...
• More awesome hockey stick furniture. This homemade DVD rack comes to us courtesy of Red Wings fan Mike Scarlett: "The stick blade on top is autographed by Eddie Bruneteau and the middle stick blade...
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Why do we still care what Tim Thomas is complaining about on Facebook?
On January 6, 2012, weeks before he unofficially became a political pundit, Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas went on his Facebook page and wrote the following: My generation and my social class grew up...
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Where hockey and nerdity combine: introducing Dave’s geeky hockey sweaters
Yes, that is a Battlestar Galactica hockey jersey, and if you're frothing at the mouth like we are right now, keep reading. The jersey is the brainchild of Vancouver-based graphic artist Dave Delisle,...
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Puck Previews: Bruins vs. Sabres; Sedin streak in jeopardy; Doan talks trade
Back by popular demand, 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...
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Does the Columbus, Vinny Prospal ‘gentleman’s agreement’ violate NHL CBA?
On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets made a surprising announcement: Veteran winger Vinny Prospal had signed a 1-year, $2.5 million contract extension that both took him off the trade market and...
View ArticleRyan Miller admits he ‘got the benefit’ on Boston’s goalie interference call
Boston Bruins announcer Andy Brickley called it "the worst call of the year." Before you label that partisan griping, take a look at the goalie interference call on Rich Peverley that negated a...
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Wednesday’s Three Stars: Jokinen’s trick; Kiprusoff’s scorpion save; Red...
No. 1 Star: Olli Jokinen, Calgary Flames It's gotta be the burgers. Jokinen now has seven points in his last four games, tallying a hat trick and an assist in the Flames' 4-3 win over the San Jose...
View ArticleWorst blown call of season? Corey Perry scores OT goal after tripping Jokinen
Just over two minutes into overtime on Wednesday night, Jussi Jokinen of the Carolina Hurricanes carried the puck behind his own net while Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks hounded him. Instead of the...
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‘Why This Cammalleri Leave’: The snarky musical valentine to Canadiens trade...
This Sunday marks the 1-month anniversary of perhaps the season's most shocking trade: When the Montreal Canadiens dealt forward (and candid critic) Michael Cammalleri to the Calgary Flames during a...
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Wild captain Mikko Koivu expected back from injury to save Setoguchi’s season
When discussing the criteria for a Most Valuable Player award, someone will inevitably offer this theory: That you can measure a player's worth by theorizing how terrible his team would be without him...
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Bettman: Over 115,000 tickets available for 2013 Red Wings, Maple Leafs...
That the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs would meet in The Big House at the University of Michigan for the 2013 NHL Winter Classic was common knowledge for about the last month. The NHL's...
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The 7 defensemen that could make an NHL trade deadline impact
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree. Tim Gleason? Off the market. Francois Beauchemin? Ditto. Ryan Suter?...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Winter Classic alumni game; Perry’s nice trip
It's a Thursday 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: Forward and great looking Chicagoan Patrick Sharp...
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Brian Burke believes Maple Leaf Nation will conquer The Big House for NHL...
DETROIT — When the NHL approached Brian Burke about a spot in the 2013 Winter Classic, the invitation came with a stipulation. "Can you sell 40,000 tickets?" league officials inquired. "Give me 48...
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Montreal’s Catholic Church urges Canadiens fans to pray for a miracle
It's been a tough year for the Montreal Canadiens. Pegged at the beginning of the season as a second-tier contender in the Eastern Conference, they've struggled with injuries and consistency, and...
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Puck Headlines: Tim Thomas talks Facebook; Jimmy Howard’s health; Make It...
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. • Here's Donna Karan CEO...
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Mike Babcock wary of Red Wings on HBO’s ’24/7,’ earning YouTube infamy
DETROIT — Mike Babcock can be surly at times, and drift into downright cantankerous if the mood strikes. The veteran Detroit Red Wings coach has his own way of drawing the best from his players, and...
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Three theories on why Hurricanes might pull Tuomo Ruutu off trading block
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN spoke with Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford and heard something somewhat unexpected about forward/trade bait Tuomo Ruutu: "Our priority now is to try and re-sign him." What...
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Puck Previews: Leafs meet Flyers; Steve Yzerman not playing in 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....
View ArticleScott Hartnell’s goal celebration now includes fighting Dion Phaneuf (Video)
Please recall during the 2012 NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa last month when Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell helped set up a goal with the Sedin twins and on his way back to the Team Alfredsson...
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