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Minnesota Wild About Having A Winning Hockey Team Again

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  The Minnesota Wild are providing a glimmer of hope for the suffering fans of the State of Hockey as winter falls upon us.  After a dramatic shootout win in Edmonton on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Wild now have their best start in the 11 year history of the franchise.  "You're now f-ing with the best in the world" as Minnesota has flirted with the top of the NHL … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild About Having A Winning Hockey Team Again

Toronto Maple Leafs Most Valuable NHL Franchise; Team Rankings Released

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Hockey’s popularity and its profitability are at an all-time high in North America. Both TV ratings and internet hits are up for the Canadian sport. Canada, our neighbors to the immediate north produce a lot of valuable products and commodities: oil, pharmacies, hot women (here's a top ten list of hottest Canadian female celebrities), maple syrup. But hockey is obviously the … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Most Valuable NHL Franchise; Team Rankings Released

NHL Central Division Week in Review

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As the Columbus Blue Jackets are positioning themselves in 242 days for either top amateur prospects Nail Kabulov or Filip Forsberg in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and as I primarily cover the Blue Jackets, I am left with little to write about in a positive manner. Therefore, as part of a continuing series, here is a summary of the NHL Central Division for the first two weeks … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division Week in Review

Too Soon For Columbus Blue Jackets to Push the Panic Button?

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Coming off of another disappointing season, their second season of not making the Stanley Cup playoffs after making it for the first time in their history (2008-2009 season), Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager (GM) Scott Howson realized that the recurring themes of patience, building from within, the status quo and sub-mediocrity had worn completely thin with their fan … [Read more...] about Too Soon For Columbus Blue Jackets to Push the Panic Button?

Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold

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When Stan Bowman assumed the position of Chicago Blackhawks GM in July 2009, it came at a time when the Hawks brass were looking for any excuse at all to jettison then incumbent Dale Tallon. The first day of free agency contract mailing snafus served as the perfect "reason." Stan's been John McDonough and Rocky Wirtz's "boy" ever since they took over in 2008. Dale Tallon … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold

Longtime Dallas Stars, Minnesota Legend Mike Modano Retires

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The NHL will start its regular season this weekend without Mike Modano. Modano, a star forward played 21 (yes 21 seasons) for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He leaves the game as the highest-scoring American born player in history with a total of 1,374 points in 1,499 season games (561 goals, 813 assists). He added another 58 goals and 88 assists for 146 … [Read more...] about Longtime Dallas Stars, Minnesota Legend Mike Modano Retires

Detroit Red Wings Announce Another Round of Cuts

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The Detroit Red Wings today announced another round of cuts. 16 more players have been dismissed from the team’s training camp roster, leaving 39 players remain in camp. Members of both the Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) will hit the ice at Western Michigan University’s Van Andel Arena (see pic of WMU cheerleader below) later today for a Red-White intrasquad game. … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Announce Another Round of Cuts

Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Injures Wrist, Will Have Surgery

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  RECOVERY EXPECTED TO TAKE 6-8 WEEKS Looks like Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane will have trouble lifting his drink for the next six to eight weeks.  The Blackhawks released a statement today announcing that Kane has a fractured left wrist that will require surgery to repair.  The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19.  A full recovery from the injury … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Injures Wrist, Will Have Surgery

Chicago Businessmen And The Future Of The NHL

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WEALTHY CHICAGO INVESTORS AND POTENTIAL NHL TEAM OWNERSHIP Within the last couple weeks, wealthy Chicago area businessmen have been connected to different stories regarding potential ownership of an NHL franchise.  Matthew Hulsizer, CEO of Chicago-based Peak6 Investments LP, has been involved in talks about the Phoenix Coyotes for more than a year.  Don Levin, owner of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Businessmen And The Future Of The NHL