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Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

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  Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers made a monster offer sheet to restricted free agent Shea Weber for 14 years and $110 million.  After a week of speculation of will they or won't they, the Nashville Predators decided to match the offer sheet, which means Weber will stay with the only team he has known through his entire NHL career.  After losing unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

Rick Nash is traded to the New York Rangers – Analysis

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After a five-month dizzying ordeal, forward Rick Nash has been traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the New York Rangers in exchange for forwards Artem Anisimov and Brandon Dubinsky, defenseman Tim Erixon and the Rangers’ first pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.  The Blue Jackets also send to the Rangers a conditional 3rd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft as well as … [Read more...] about Rick Nash is traded to the New York Rangers – Analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers

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  After months of will he or won't he, the Columbus Blue Jackets have finally pulled the trigger on a Rick Nash trade, sending him to the New York Rangers.  The Blue Jackets will get forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov, defenseman Tim Erixon, and a the Rangers' 2013 first round pick.  For more info about the trade, and how this will affect both teams going … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash To New York Rangers

Denis Savard flourishing as Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador

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Denis Savard may not have been the perfect coach for the Chicago Blackhawks (but he was a decent bench boss at the time for the team), but he is currently flourishing as the team's ambassador. The former center was the biggest star on the team in the 1980s, and his stint as coach in the late 2000s helped revive interest in the team. He just wasn't the guy to bring them the … [Read more...] about Denis Savard flourishing as Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador

Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Outdoor hockey is coming to Soldier Field for the first time in the venue’s legendary history.  On Feb. 17, 2013, Soldier Field will play host to the inaugural Hockey City Classic - an outdoor college hockey doubleheader featuring premier programs: University of Notre Dame vs. Miami University and University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin.  Game times will be … [Read more...] about Hockey City Classic at Soldier Field: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Outdoor hockey, Hockey City Classic, coming to Soldier Field (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Outdoor hockey is coming to Soldier Field for the first time in the venue’s legendary history.  On Feb. 17, 2013, Soldier Field will play host to the inaugural Hockey City Classic - an outdoor college hockey doubleheader featuring premier programs: University of Notre Dame vs. Miami University and University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin.  Game times will be … [Read more...] about Outdoor hockey, Hockey City Classic, coming to Soldier Field (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Minnesota Wild Sign Zach Parise AND Ryan Suter

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  Happy birthday America!  The Minnesota Wild started the fireworks early on the Fourth of July by announcing matching contracts for free agent forward Zach Parise, and free agent defenseman Ryan Suter.  Both players were clearly the best available at their position in the free agent market, and in the end decided to join forces and come to the State of Hockey.  Each … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Sign Zach Parise AND Ryan Suter

CSN, NBC’s Sarah Kustok joins Twitter, 3,000 followers in 3 days

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It's not often that an individual joining Twitter is news-worthy, but when that individual obtains about 3,000 followers in just three days, it's more than worthy of some online media attention. Such is the case with Comcast Sports Net Chicago's Sarah Kustok (you've seen her on NBC 5 Sports Sunday too). Kustok (@sarahkustok) made her first tweet on NBA Draft night: "Hi … [Read more...] about CSN, NBC’s Sarah Kustok joins Twitter, 3,000 followers in 3 days