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Flames Name New Head Coach
The Calgary Flames ended their search for a new Head Coach Thursday Afternoon, after announcing that they had hired Bob Hartley, as per TSN. Hartley was rumored to be the favorite to become the new Montreal Canadiens Head Coach but he called newly appointed General Manager Marc Bergevin and told him that he [...]
Nicklas Lidstrom Announces His Retirement
Nicklas Lidstrom made an announcement today that didn’t shock anybody…but saddened lots of Detroit fans. He announced his retirement today in a press conference. Speculation of his retirement started yesterday when, after announcing the press conference, Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland told reporters, ”I’ll let him make his announcement. He’s earned that right.” Lidström has [...]
2012 NHL Draft \ Beaulieu \ Forsberg \ Galchenyuk \ Grigorenko \ Montreal Canadiens
Habs at 3rd Overall
The Montreal Canadiens have the 3rd pick in the 1st round at this summer’s draft. There are a numerous amount of questions that people have that will not be answered until draft day. Will the Canadiens trade up to draft a player like Nail Yakupov? Maybe, I don’t think that is a definite no at [...]
Emelin \ Montreal Canadiens \ Staubitz
The Game Has Changed: Montreal Canadiens
You might have noticed that the Montreal Canadiens have become a bigger, more physical team over the last season. Having Emelin finally come over from the KHL and adding a guy like Staubitz made the Habs more of a tough group of guys to play. We are aware that Emelin would like to have a [...]
Kopitar’s Overtime Goal Downs Devils in Game 1
They did it again. Before I start, how awesome is that Stanley Cup Final patch on the Kings jerseys? Oh, and uh, I hear the Kings have nine straight wins on the road to start this postseason. Yes, 13-2 in these playoffs, 9-0 on the road, and 11 straight playoff wins on the road, dating [...]
Colorado Avalanche \ Downie \ Duchene \ Johnson \ McGinn \ Mueller
Busy Road Ahead for Avs
When I was looking at Capgeek the last few days, I realized that certain teams have big off-seasons ahead of them in terms of signing players or deciding to part ways with them. I stumbled upon the Colorado Avalanche because they only have 9 players signed for their big squad next season and 14 non-roster [...]
Roberto Luongo To The Leafs, Done Deal?
Luongo to the Leafs confirmed? Could be so according to a popular Vancouver rumor monger. Samir Javir, AKA @samjam99 on twitter, tweeted: BREAKING: can confirm Luongo will be traded to the Leafs. Deal will be completed by draft, if not July 1. Who is this guy? Is he credible? While he doesn’t work for [...]