Archive for July, 2008

Q&A with P.K. Subban

| July 26, 2008 | Reply
Q&A with P.K. Subban

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Bruins buy-out final year of Murray contract

| July 26, 2008 | Reply
Bruins buy-out final year of Murray contract

From TSN: The Boston Bruins announced on Saturday that they have bought out the final year of right winger Glen Murray‘s contract. Following the buyout, Murray becomes an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any other NHL team. Murray … Continue reading

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Bouchard, Wild agree to 5 year/$20.4 million deal

| July 26, 2008 | Reply
Bouchard, Wild agree to 5 year/$20.4 million deal

An excerpt from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Michael Russo):Pierre-Marc Bouchard, the supremely talented Wild winger who used and abused Nikolai Khabibulin and Evgeni Nabokov the past two seasons with a pair of sweet shootout moves, avoided a Monday arbitration hearing by … Continue reading

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NHL Summer Power Rankings: Habs ranked to finish 2nd in Eastern Conference

| July 26, 2008 | Reply
NHL Summer Power Rankings: Habs ranked to finish 2nd in Eastern Conference

An excerpt from SI.com (Allan Muir):2. Montreal CanadiensMany folks will pick the Habs to win the East next season, but Carey Price will have to prove he’s over this spring’s playoff meltdown before we hop on that train. Sundin will … Continue reading

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Yanick Lehoux- The Forgotten Prospect

| July 26, 2008 | Reply
Yanick Lehoux- The Forgotten Prospect

An excerpt from the above Hockey’s Future article While the excitement about other prospects is certainly warranted, Lehoux is an enormous talent. His hockey sense is evidenced by his knack for the shorthanded goal. He knows how to score, how … Continue reading

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Canadiens sign forward Yanick Lehoux to 1 year /two way contract

| July 26, 2008 | Reply
Canadiens sign forward Yanick Lehoux to 1 year /two way contract

From Canadiens.com: Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the signing of centreman Yanick Lehoux to a one-year contract for the 2008-09 season. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Lehoux, 26, split the … Continue reading

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B’s should have Boston fans buzzing

| July 25, 2008 | Reply
B’s should have Boston fans buzzing

An excerpt from The Hockey News (Ryan Dixon):The Boston Bruins surprised just about everyone by making the playoffs last year and nearly upped the ante to astonishment when they fell just short of upsetting the heavily favored Montreal Canadiens in … Continue reading

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Little Ryder back in the saddle with the Falmes

| July 25, 2008 | Reply
Little Ryder back in the saddle with the Falmes

An excerpt from the Calgary Herald (Scott Cruickshank) concerning the return of Daniel Ryder to the Flames organization after a one year hiatus from hockey: What’s up with this kid? Nothing a winter’s breather couldn’t cure, apparently. Talking to reporters … Continue reading

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Are the Habs Gearing Up for #13?

| July 25, 2008 | Reply
Are the Habs Gearing Up for #13?

From Hockeybuzz.com (Eklund):Some quotes from various sources who have emailed me this evening.An Assistant GM:“They (the Canadiens) finally feel they are going to get him (Mats). They are dying to make an announcement soon.”A Scout:“People have stopped buying that the … Continue reading

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Kelly: Canada, Revenue sharing key to NHL stability

| July 24, 2008 | Reply
Kelly: Canada, Revenue sharing key to NHL stability

An excerpt from TSN:“I mean the Canadian fans are like no others,” he continued. “They’re passionate, they come out and support it, they buy the merchandise, and they’re knowledgeable about the sport. And it seems to us a no-brainer that … Continue reading

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