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Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs

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It's quite possible that former Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville could be back in the NHL this season, given that he was officially reinstated by the league on July 1. "Coach Q." is the second winningest coach in NHL history, behind only the legendary Scotty Bowman. Quenneville infamously feuded with Scotty's kid, who was his General Manager in Chicago, Stan … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs

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 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

Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft

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  While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season.  The top priority of these teams:  the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.  The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.  With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Final 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft

2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0

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  While the Los Angeles Kings, and their millions of fans who just jumped on the bandwagon, celebrate the team's first Stanley Cup championship, the other 29 teams in the league are gearing up for next season.  The top priority of these teams:  the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.  The draft takes place June 22 and 23 from Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.  With the Edmonton … [Read more...] about 2012 Mock NHL Entry Draft 1.0

Montreal Canadiens History is Hockey History

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In each sport there's a certain team or two that stands out from the rest. In MLB you have the New York Yankees, the NFL has the Dalllas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. In the NBA it's the Boston Celtics and L.A. Lakers. When I was on vacation in Montreal, I had a chance to tour the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame/statue plaza at the Bell Centre. You quickly realize that … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens History is Hockey History

Chicago Blackhawks Still in Contention After OT Loss

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With three games remaining, the Hawks barely hang on to 8th in the Western Conference, only two points ahead of 9th place Calgary. Thirty-seven seconds into OT, Hawks’ Captain, Jonathon Toews, gets called for a tripping penalty on rookie defenseman, Subban, and the Canadiens went on a 4-on-3 advantage. Incidentally, 33 seconds later, Subban scores the game winning power play … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Still in Contention After OT Loss

NHL Eastern Conference Finals Scorecard

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by Peter Christian and Bryan Vickroy It's not often we delve into the Eastern Conference of the NHL. We figure since most major media outlets ONLY give the Eastern Conference coverage that we don't need to waste our bandwidth. However, with the #7 Seed Philadelphia Flyers taking on the #8 Seed Montreal Canadiens for the chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, our … [Read more...] about NHL Eastern Conference Finals Scorecard

2010 NHL Playoff Study Guide

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by Bryan Vickroy Game on!!!  The greatness that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs has arrived for everyone to revel in.  The most exciting hockey of the year, coupled with the most intense drama in sports allows us to enjoy hockey well into the summer.  This  years cast of characters include some regulars, along with some new stars looking to shine for the first time on the big … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL Playoff Study Guide