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Blue Jackets Make Historic Hire of Jarmo Kekalainen as New GM

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On February 12th at approximately 8:00 P.M., the Columbus Blue Jackets relieved General Manager (GM) Scott Howson of his duties.  Although word leaked shortly thereafter, new Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson announced the very next morning at 9:30 A.M. that Jarmo Kekalainen would be the new General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The struggles … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Make Historic Hire of Jarmo Kekalainen as New GM

Notre Dame hockey prepares for Soldier Field showdown with Miami

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On Sunday at noon, Soldier Field hosts NCAA outdoor hockey action in the Hockey City Classic.  #12 Notre Dame hockey vs. #3 Miami-Ohio. Here's more videos, pics from the rink. The Fighting Irish are the only team that could be considered "local" of the four playing. The Badgers and Gophers will meet in the night cap. The last time Notre Dame played Miami at Soldier Field the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame hockey prepares for Soldier Field showdown with Miami

Flashback: Coyotes Raffi Torres hit on Blackhawks Hossa (video)

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The Chicago Blackhawks Marian Hossa took a nasty illegal hit from the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres in last year's NHL playoffs. The brutal  that left him motionless on the ice. As you can see after the jump, Torres left his feet for the hit so he’s likely going to face a suspension. He's a repeat offender, so he could face 10 games. Brendan Shanahan suspended Torres before … [Read more...] about Flashback: Coyotes Raffi Torres hit on Blackhawks Hossa (video)

2013 NHL Eastern Conference Predictions

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This is the third year in which I’ve offered predictions as to how the Eastern Conference will sort out although it’s the first year I’ve done so with a shortened National Hockey League (NHL) season. And it’s those variables of a 48-game versus the traditional 82-game season that makes traditional predictions much trickier: a condensed schedule, player conditioning, injuries … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Eastern Conference Predictions

2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections

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    Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Season Predictions and Projections

2013 NHL Western Conference Preview And Projections

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    Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Western Conference Preview And Projections

2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections

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    Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL Eastern Conference Preview and Projections

NHL: shortened season, big expectations

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The hockey lockout is finally over. The teams are back and ready for a season even if it is shortened. The big question is, who will come out on top and who will fall flat? Well, here are some predictions. The TOP Two Contenders for the Cup: The Los Angeles Kings: It is tough for teams to have a repeat win in the Stanly Cup Finals. No team has been able to do it since the … [Read more...] about NHL: shortened season, big expectations

2013 NHL PREVIEW: NORTHWEST DIVISION

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  Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!"  The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19.  Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: NORTHWEST DIVISION