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Predators discover secret to hockey success: Lionel Richie
Locker room celebration songs are one of hockey's most underappreciated traditions. The team wins, files into the room, somebody plugs their iPod into the speakers and cranks up the volume. And there...
View ArticleEric Nystrom feeds homeless, scores epic goal vs. Capitals
WASHINGTON, DC - Last season with the Minnesota Wild, Eric Nystrom scored just four goals in 82 games, which is one reason he's no longer with the Minnesota Wild. After clearing re-entry waivers last...
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Tuesday’s 3 Stars: Mule scores thrice; Backstrom shuts out Flames
No. 1 Star: Johan Franzen, Detroit Red Wings The Mule was at his muliest versus the Colorado Avalanche, picking up a hat trick in the Wings' 5-2 win. His first two goals came on the powerplay with the...
View ArticleVideo: Jarome Iginla claims headbutt; Wild coach says ‘but no’
As we mentioned in Tuesday night's Three Stars, Nick Johnson of the Minnesota Wild was ejected from their game vs. the Calgary Flames at 13:41 of the second period for allegedly headbutting Jarome...
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Tanner Glass bloodies Cody McCormick, gets Gordie Howe hat trick
Tanner Glass is the Hugh Jackman of the NHL, in that he has two very distinct sides. He's a real softie, pretty much incapable of turning down a charity opportunity (such as when he raised nearly...
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Blackhawks have worst power play in NHL? Hey, wha’ happened?
It was probably right around the 11th minute John Scott played last night for the Chicago Blackhawks that one began to wonder what the hell is going on with this team right now. Scott's 11:16 wasn't...
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Interview: YouTube Hockey Names Guy tells (almost) all
Guillaume Latendresse of the Minnesota Wild has, shall we say, a challenge name to pronounce for the layman. The NHL's official pronunciation guide tells us it's GEE-OHM lah-TEHN-drehs. YouTube...
View ArticlePuck Daddy Hockey Rumors Live Chat!
Will Evgeni Nabokov be reunited with Ron Wilson in Toronto, to give the Maple Leafs some goaltending help? We shall debate this and more. Please join us beginning at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT today for our...
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Flyers made Braydon Coburn a $4.5-million-per-year defenseman
There are a few ways of looking at the 4-year, $18-million deal the Philadelphia Flyers handed to Braydon Coburn on Wednesday, which goes into effect next season. First off: He was probably going to...
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Puck Headlines: Pronger back, Konopka pissed, Nabby to Leafs?
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. • The New York Islanders tip...
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As Capitals are punished with bag skate, Knuble backs off ‘clowns’
Battle drills. Suicide skates. Players hunched over, sucking wind. The Washington Capitals earned their bag skate today, according to Coach Bruce Boudreau. "It's not something you do off the cuff. The...
View ArticleVideo: Artie Lange’s surprisingly accurate Don Cherry impression
Formerly of "The Howard Stern Show" and having famously derailed "Joe Buck Live" on HBO, Artie Lange is now doing a podcast with comedian Nick Di Paolo called "The Nick and Artie Show." While we were...
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Getzlaf disses Tootoo, Trotz trolls Ducks, this rivalry is awesome
Whenever someone asks about building rivalries for "non-traditional" markets in the NHL, the answer always comes back to the postseason, which is an incubator of hatred. The Nashville Predators'...
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Puck Previews: Pronger dons a visor; Preds, Ducks seem unfriendly
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 ArticlePass or Fail: Flyers’ controversial stall tactic vs. Lightning trap
If you've ever heard the tale of Guy Boucher's infuriating 1-3-1 defensive system but wondered just what, exactly it looks like, never fear: The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Philadelphia Flyers were...
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Wednesday’s 3 Stars: Lightning win snoozefest; Craig Smith stars
Someone's going for a late-night walk in the park. No. 1 Star: Craig Smith, Nashville Predators It was the Craig Smith show in Anaheim, as the rookie centre scored first, last, and added an assist in...
View ArticleFight Video: Craig Rivet, still livin’ the dream in ECHL with fists
After failing to hook on with an NHL team, veteran defenseman and former Buffalo Sabres captain Craig Rivet surprised many of us by dropping down a few levels and signing with Elmira Jackels of the...
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After Flyers delay breaks Tampa trap, does NHL need shot clock?
No matter what style of trap a hockey team plays — the Guy Boucher 1-3-1, the Detroit Red Wings' left-wing lock, Jacques Lemaire placing a pillow over the mouth and nose of entertainment — the...
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Has the Philadelphia Flyers Winter Classic jersey finally leaked?
Earlier this week, we brought you some speculation and a concept drawing for what the Philadelphia Flyers' 2012 NHL Winter Classic jersey was reported to look like. The Flyers, however, shot down its...
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No Sidney Crosby for Dallas, Carolina games; return vs. Avalanche?
It was supposed to be Friday, right? National media were starting to assemble in Pittsburgh, figuring all the evidence pointed to Sidney Crosby's return for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Dallas...
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