Lombardi Declared Free of Concussion Symptoms
According to a story in Wednesday’s Toronto Star, Maple Leafs centre Matthew Lombardi has been declared symptom-free from the concussion he suffered early on in the 2010-11 season, although it remains unclear at this point if he will be ready in time when training camp breaks on September 16th. “(Lombardi) is cleared for full activity [...]
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Flyers Lock up van Riemsdyk with Six Year Extension
With many clubs around the NHL experiencing their share of difficulties inking their restricted free agents to new deals, Philadelphia Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren avoided any potential stand-off with James van Riemsdyk next summer by signing the 22-year-old winger to a 6-year, $25.5 million contract extension.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers
Is Bryzgalov Missing Ingredient in Flyers’ Cup Formula?
There is much to question heading into the upcoming season, but the Flyers take on an increased appearance of a Cup contender with Bryzgalov between the pipes.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Brayden Schenn, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Joffrey Lupul, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Peter Luukko, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, R.J.Umberger, Scottie Upshall, sergei bobrovsky, Simon Gagne, Steve Downie, Ville Leino, Wayne Simmonds
Youth From the Oil Can Bring the Heat
The Oilers are on the verge of another season with a roster full of youthful talent, with little to no experience in the NHL.
Categories: Calder Profiles, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Prospects, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Calder trophy, Edmonton Oilers, hockey, Jeff Skinner, Jordan Eberle, Logan Couture, michael graber, National Hockey League, NHL, Rookie, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Smyth, Taylor Hall, Wayne Gretzky
Stars Take a New Approach with Gulutzan
After the Dallas Stars had missed the playoffs for a third year in a row, General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk decided to make a change in the coaching staff.
Categories: Dallas Stars, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brenden Morrow, Dallas Stars, Dave Tippett, Glen Gulutzan, Jamie Benn, Joe Nieuwendyk, Mark Crawford
Kings find bargain in Moreau
It may not have been the signing that everyone was waiting to hear about, but the Los Angeles Kings made another smart move by signing unrestricted free agent winger Ethan Moreau.
Categories: Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexei Ponikarovsky, Brad Richardson, Drew Doughty, Ethan Moreau, Kevin Westgarth, Los Angeles Kings, Michal Handzus, Terry Murray
Dallas Stars making big changes in the roster during the off season
The Dallas Stars are going into the 2011-2012 season with a new-look roster and one goal: to make the playoffs and win Lord's Stanley Cup.
Categories: Dallas Stars, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brad Richards, Brenden Morrow, Dallas Stars, Eric Goddard, Jake Dowell, Jamie Benn, Joe Nieuwendyk, Loui Eriksson, Michael Ryder, Radek Dvorak, Sheldon Souray, Stephane Robidas, Vernon Fiddler
Upshall welcomes change, opportunity with Panthers
By Bill Whitehead New Florida Panthers right winger Scottie Upshall has a reputation that he carries well. Outgoing, good-natured and vocal, Upshall appears to be living the dream daily. When it was announced he was going to play for the Panthers, TSN joked that Upshall acts as though he’s never had a bad day in [...]
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Changes Emerge from Research and Development Camp
By Danny DiNicolantonio Over the past week at the research and development camp, there have been many discussions of change that could take effective for the upcoming 2011-12 season. The (RDC) was organized by league vice-president Brendan Shanahan for the second year in a row. Safety First: Come October, all 30 arenas around the National [...]
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Doughty Should Look at Hextall to See Potential Damage of Holdout
The contract standoff does not appear close to being resolved any time soon. Doughty needs to look no further than Kings Asst. GM Ron Hextall for what can happen if he chooses to become a holdout.
Categories: Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Brayden Schenn, Conn Smythe Trophy, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Eric Lindros, Jack Ferreira, Jay Snider, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Guy, Mark Howe, Mike Richards, Ritch Winter, Ron Hextall, Simon Gagne, stanley cup, Tim Kerr, Wayne Gretzky, Wayne Simmonds
Changes to Power Play Rules Could Make Biggest Impact
The NHL's second annual Research and Development camp commenced this morning in Toronto, and one way to make a marked improvement in the game would be to revamp the rules for the power play.
Categories: NHL Talk Tags: Bob Dailey, Brendan Shanahan, Gino Reda, Jonathan Toews, Kurtis Foster, Marian Hossa, National Hockey League, NHL, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Research and Development, That's Hockey, Tim Thomas, Zdeno Chara
Flyers Will Host Capitals in Mid-September Rookie Game
Hockey fans in the Delaware Valley who have been struggling through a long, hot summer won't have to wait too much longer for a fix of their favorite team.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Prospects, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brayden Schenn, Colin Suellentrop, Derek Mathers, Eric Wellwood, Jason Akeson, Marcel Noebels, Nick Cousins, Oliver Lauridsen, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier, Washington Capitals, Zac Rinaldo
Scott Hannan joins the Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames announced the signing of defenceman Scott Hannan today. NHLHS Calgary Flames correspondent takes a look at the trade, and how the Flames defensive core shapes up this offseason.
Categories: Calgary Flames, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anton Babchuk, Brendan Mikkelson, Brett Carson, Calgary Flames, Chris Butler, Cory Sarich, Jay Bouwmeester, Jay Feaster, Mark Giordano, NHL, Robyn Regehr, Scott Hannan, Sutter, trades, Washington Capitals, Western Conference