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How will Alex Radulov affect the Western Conference playoff race? Which bubble teams are in, and which won't make the cut? Please join us beginning at NOON ET/9 a.m. PT today for our weekly chat that...
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In praise of the Florida Panthers’ shameless late-game defense
The annual talk about rules changes to juice scoring in the NHL always amuses us, because in the end coaches are going to find a way to subvert them. You think the ringette line will be like catnip for...
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Predators GM David Poile: Alex Radulov reunion ‘absolutely’ about enticing...
Alex Radulov officially rejoined the Nashville Predators on Wednesday: Meeting the media, rocking his yellow sweater with a familiar No. 47 and skating with his new teammates. But his return to...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Cheering for players you hate; Radulov’s return;...
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 Stars: Helen Elliott of the LA Times joins us to talk...
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Hockey Hugs: Jakub loves Danny; Troy Brouwer, grumpypants; Big guy, little guy
Welcome to the penultimate Hockey Hugs of the regular season. What a year it's been, both for fans of the NHL, and for fans of NHL players hugging. Yessir, hug aficionados have been spoiled. And so...
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Puck Headlines: Nabokov returns to the Island; Koivu, Pitkanen back in action
• Randy Carlyle going over some tactics with his players. • Evgeni Nabokov has signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the New York Islanders. Hey, remember when this guy refused to report after...
View ArticleAndrei Zubarev’s ‘Crazy FacePuck’ own-goal during KHL playoffs (VIDEO)
Based on the available evidence, we have deduced that Atlant defenseman (and 2005 Atlanta Thrashers draft pick) Andrei Zubarev may in fact have telekinetic powers that have yet to be harnessed. How...
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How do Nashville Predators veterans feel about Alex Radulov’s return to NHL?
Alex Radulov returned to the Nashville Predators' ice on Wednesday, with Coach Barry Trotz saying the winger might play on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, potentially on a line with...
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Puck Previews: Red Wings visit Rangers; Bernier gets ‘Hollywood’ OK; Benn...
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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Is Duncan Keith’s elbow to the head of Daniel Sedin worthy of a Shanaban?...
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith has never been fined or suspended in his seven seasons in the NHL. That, along with the fact that Daniel Sedin didn't return in the second period after a...
View ArticleElbow to head of Jamie Benn earns Shane Doan 3-game suspension
There was no doubt about whether or not Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan was going to be suspended for his elbow to the head of Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. He'd previously been...
View ArticleSteven Stamkos, Brian Campbell latest NHLers to join You Can Play campaign...
The You Can Play campaign is "dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation," and it continues to add NHL players to its cause. The latest...
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Wednesday’s Three Stars: Miller blanks Habs; Shaw, birthday boy Callahan net...
No. 1 Star: Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres The Sabres netminder made 34 saves during Buffalo's 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens to earn his career-high sixth shutout of the season and 28th of his...
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Puck Daddy’s Guide to the 2012 NCAA Hockey Tournament: Can anyone stop Boston...
The NCAA hockey tournament begins tomorrow afternoon, so why not do a bit of studying first? The Boston College Eagles had to be more than a little unsatisfied with their performance last year. BC had...
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Duncan Keith’s elbow meets Daniel Sedin’s head, and the controversy rages
"Premeditated" is a hell of a term. We're all familiar with it because it's usually the difference between life in prison and your name on the waiting list for a date with Mr. Death Needle. In hockey,...
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Puck Daddy chats with Red Wings’ Pavel Datsyuk about NHL playoffs, using...
Whenever we have a chance to speak with Pavel Datsyuk, the star center of the Detroit Red Wings, it's an honor. Not only because he's one of our favorite players to watch, but because he's one of the...
View Article‘Because The Cup Belongs in Canada’: NHL Stanley Cup ad campaign expands to...
Last week we told you about the NHL's new ad campaign for the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs called "Because It's The Cup." The initial phase played to casual fans and general audiences — the somewhat...
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Alex Radulov returns for Predators vs. Penguins, but on which line?
Alex Radulov will make his second debut with the Nashville Predators against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, giving an offense that's eighth in the NHL in goals per game (2.81) and first in...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Daryl Reaugh, Keith on Sedin, Doan’s apology and...
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 Stars: Daryl Reaugh, Dallas Stars color man and all...
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Drink up the official NHL Stanley Cup Playoff beer tap handles and brew cans...
Like other protectors of trademarks, the National Hockey League has been "protective" in the past when it comes to how sponsors and licensees can use the Stanley Cup. But for the 2012 NHL Playoffs, the...
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