I’ve gotten a few requests to look at Sharks GM Doug Wilson’s statement in support of Raffi Torres. In the meantime, Gann Matsuda took on the task, covering Wilson’s hypocrisy here. As I said when it happened, I thought the hit was on the edge, but, given Torres’s history, suspendible. At least, I think that’s what I said. I’ll have to check.
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Shoulder pads don’t have to be weapons
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With regard to dangerous hits, we often hear that “respect” has gone out of the game. I doubt it. It’s the risk of injury for the checker that’s gone out of the game. And — for some reason — it’s easier to get players to respect (read: protect) themselves than it is to get them to respect their opponents.
Shanahan corrupt: wants Kings to win series
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How do I know this?
Kings skate update « LA Kings Insider
The Kings did hear from Brendan Shanahan regarding Dwight King’s hit on Alex Pietrangelo, and they were told that the on-ice call — a two-minute boarding penalty — was correct.
The History of 50 Goal Scorers After Age 26
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Before you read this post, I want you to play the following thought experiment. We’ve all heard the various hypothetical/rumored long-term deals bandied about for Ilya Kovalchuk, everything from a (now considered shortish) seven years to an unimaginable 15 years. It’s generally assumed that any deal cap-friendly enough for the Kings (or Devils) would have to be in the…
Ken Campbell: Best the Wings will ever be?
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The link failed to import for some reason, but this is from Ken Campbell’s blog at The Hockey News: Ask Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland about it and you get a terse, “I’m not going there.” Ask Red Wings veteran Kris Draper and you get the death stare.(Trust me, I got it when I…