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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

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

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

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

Cheap head shot in Coyotes-Stars game triggers massive melee (video)

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A headshot like this will probably earn a suspension. Not thinking this is the type of behavior the NHL wants to condone in future hockey games. At 5:54 in the second period Tuesday night, Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars took a nasty shot to the jaw from Phoenix Coyotes Capt. Shane Doan. Benn fell to the ice. This sparked some brawling between the two teams and a whole ton … [Read more...] about Cheap head shot in Coyotes-Stars game triggers massive melee (video)

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