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Via Dennis-Kane.com: McSorley’s Stick

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November 7, 2009

I have mixed feelings about this. No, wait — I don’t. It just makes me hate Montreal more. I guess I’m not surprised. But it is kind of disgusting. “There’s been a lot of water under the bridge, and I know for a fact it wasn’t blind,” says Robitaiile now, meaning the Habs already...
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How Often and Does It Matter 2.0

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October 12, 2009

Kings are 4-1. At 3-1, we determined that the Kings actually make the playoffs less frequently when they are at 3-1 or better after four games. But what about after being 4-1 after five games? Are the odds any better? (The list shows season/record/yes-no-playoffs?) 1970-71 4-1 no 1980-81 4-1 yes 1988-89 4-1 yes 1992-93...
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Edmonton Oilers penalty kill was doomed by errors of aggression. – Cult of Hockey

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September 2, 2009

Edmonton Oilers penalty kill was doomed by errors of aggression. – Cult of Hockey . Evernote lets you save all the interesting things you see online into a single place. Access all those saved pages from your computer, phone or the web. Sign up now or learn more. It's free!  
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Kings Franchise All-Jersey-Number Hall of Shame Squad

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August 18, 2009

Even more subjective than the last post, but a kind of obvious companion to it. I did not consider anyone pre-black-silver-Chevron era, because my memory is not good enough to recall people I disliked pre-…(um)…Mikko Makela. And it wouldn’t be fair. Again, the rules are: to qualify, you have to be, according to me,...
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Via Greatest Hockey Legends: Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne

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June 24, 2009

Lafleur was not eligible for the NHL draft until 1971, but Montreal wanted him badly. In May 1970 they made their first move to secure the 1st overall pick in ’71. They traded Ernie Hicke and their own 1st rounder to lowly Oakland. As the 1970-71 season progressed, the Habs gamble was working well...
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Via Habslegends: Ralph Backstrom and the Super Street Skate

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June 24, 2009

After 13 seasons and 6 Stanley Cup championships in Montreal, Backstrom went to GM Sam Pollock and requested a trade in 1970. The Habs sent Backstrom to Los Angeles, one of his requested destinations, in exchange for Gord Labossiere and Ray Fortin. “It was very refreshing for me to play in Los Angeles. It...
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My only regret when the Kings win the cup is that they won’t get to skate around with this version…

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June 16, 2009

The Stovepipe Cup! Evernote lets you save all the interesting things you see online into a single place. Access all those saved pages from your computer, phone or the web. Sign up now or learn more. It's free!  
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