Posts Tagged ‘ Vancouver Canucks ’

SI.com, Jim Kelley: NHL salary cap forces Calgary Flames to play shorthanded

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April 9, 2009

The Flames have been playing shorthanded for several games, including a crucial loss earlier this week to the surging Canucks that may have decided first place in the Northwest Division. Now, there are a number of reasons why that can happen. Penalties incurred during a contest is the one that comes most readily to...
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Kukla’s Korner: WTF? Calgary can’t afford to dress a full roster?

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April 8, 2009

One story that has not been adequately reported is the fact that the Calgary Flames, a team in a tight race for the Northwest Division, has been playing games with less than a full roster.  The problem is that they have so little salary cap room that they have not been able to afford...
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Even with unclear cap future, 2009 free agents should do well – USATODAY.com

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March 27, 2009

1. Right wing Marian Hossa (Detroit): He has said publicly that he will take less money to stay with the Red Wings, and GM Ken Holland clearly would like him back. But the Red Wings have roughly $47 million already committed for next season, and it’s going to be problematic...
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Pro Hockey coming back to L.A.?

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March 28, 1959

I'm not holding my breath. Still mad about the whole Monarchs fiasco.

LA Times, 3/27/59

OFFICIALS SAY HOCKEY WOULD GO BIG HERE

Transfer of franchise in Western League discussed with Coliseum Commission

by Charles Curtis

Growth of the Western Hockey League, which is currently seeking to expand to Los Angeles and San Francisco, into a major league capable of...
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