“What’s the Pittsburgh model?” Brian Burke snapped that question back to the media during a postseason press conference on Tuesday [...]. The [...] question had been about preaching patience to the fan base and [the idea of collecting] high draft choices…
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From Mirtle: The Flyers goaltending: Not as bad as you think (and other netminding myths) [ME: Ah, but the Kings' goaltending is worse than you think!]
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There’s something about goaltending that, when it’s bad, it can hang on a franchise like an odour, weighing on fans and netminders alike. Pre-Luongo, for example, Vancouver was always pegged as a goalie graveyard (although some would argue a few…
Down Goes Brown: The NHL’s secret plan to regain its popularity – Toronto Maple Leafs Blog – Humor. Commentary. Despair.
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Hilarious: To better attract southern US fans, zambonis will now travel 190 mph, only turn left, and occasionally crash into the end boards and explode. via Down Goes Brown: The NHL’s secret plan to regain its popularity – Toronto Maple…
Team Canada 2010
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Team Canada Summer Training Camp Invitees: Goaltenders: Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils), Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Marc-André Fleury (Pittsburgh Penguins), Steve Mason (Columbus Blue Jackets), Cam Ward (Carolina Hurricanes). Defense: Jay Bouwmeester (Calgary Flames), Dan Boyle (San Jose Sharks), Scott…
Russia invites Frolov to Olympic Camp
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The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has named 38 players for their Olympic Summer Camp from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Moscow. The KHL and the NHL contribute with 19 players each. Goalkeepers: Ilya Bryzgalov (Phoenix Coyotes, NHL), Simeon Varlamov…
2009 NHL Free Agency: What The Toronto Maple Leafs Might Do – Pension Plan Puppets
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Mike Cammalleri turns his back on the Flames for the last time. Will he walk all of the way to Toronto? via 2009 NHL Free Agency: What The Toronto Maple Leafs Might Do – Pension Plan Puppets. TOLD. YOU. SO.
Via Faceoff.com: Tough, skilled Kassian has caught Burke’s eye
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“He’s big, tough, skilled, hostile and belligerent. Naw, I don’t like him,” said Burke with tongue firmly tucked in cheek. “Why would I want a player like that?” Indeed, if there’s a player in this Friday’s NHL entry draft who…
Is A Matt Gilroy Decision Imminent? | Toronto Sports Media Blog
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The championship game in the NCAA tourney is tonight. How long thereafter will Matt Gilroy sign his first NHL contract? Everyone and their mother has an opinion and thought as to where he is going to land. I have it…
How Does Burke Get Tavares? | Toronto Sports Media Blog
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So what needs to happen for the Leafs to end up in 26th? First, they need Los Angeles to beat San Jose on Saturday afternoon. Then, they need to lose to Ottawa at home a few hours later. Finally, they…