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Crowning Acheivement: Lombardi building Kings into a winner

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NHLHS Los Angeles Kings Correspondent Mike Murangi takes a look at the progress of the Los Angeles Kings with most, if not all, of the work and thanks being given to Dean Lombardi. The teams GM has put them into the perfect position.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Mike Murangi - September 2, 2010 at 5:48 am

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Antti Niemi signs with the Sharks, solidifies netminding

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Alexander Monaghan explains why the Sharks will be better off with Antti Niemi between the pipes.

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Chelios to Wings’ front office, Kronwall to surgery

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Detroit Red Wings correspondent Christina Roberts gives a brief review of Chris Chelios's long NHL career and his future role with the Red Wings, and also discusses Niklas Kronwall's knee injury.

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1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Christina Roberts - August 31, 2010 at 8:33 pm

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“Super-Pests” taking place of true enforcers

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NHLHS writers Anthony Curatolo and David Strehle take a look at the NHL's vanishing true enforcer, and the new breed that is taking their place.

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Canucks season preview: Line combinations

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With the recent signing of the gritty and versatile Raffi Torres, the Canucks have a full compliment of NHL level forwards for the upcoming season. Aside from Cody Hodgson, who needs to have a fantastic camp, players like Jordan Schroeder, Alexandre Bolduc, Sergei Shirokov, Mario Bliznak, and Viktor Oreskevich are long-shots to make the opening day roster.

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Stempniak re-signs with the Coyotes for two years

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NHLHS Phoenix Coyotes Correspondent Katlyn Gambill takes a look at the Coyotes' recent signing of Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Katlyn Gambill - August 30, 2010 at 11:14 pm

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Sam Gagner inks two-year deal with the Oilers

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Sam Gagner received his just deserves today in accepting a 2 year deal worth $4.55 million dollars. Gagner, son of ex-Nhler Dave Gagner, had a decent season last year tallying 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points matching his production from the 2008/2009 season albeit playing 8 less games.

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Khabibulin stands trial, guilty as charged.

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Trent Kondo takes a look at the Khabibulin trial and verdict.

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One down, Two to go: Nicklas Grossman signs contract

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The Stars announced today that Nicklas Grossman has signed a 2 year deal worth $3.25 million, Kevin Nevarre breaks it down

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Full scale Red Wings offseason round-up

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With training camp just a few weeks away, Detroit Red Wings correspondent Christina Roberts looks at all the gains and losses of the Red Wings' off-season.

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Mitchell joins the Kings’ royal family

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Defensemen Willie Mitchell has agreed to a 2 year deal worth 3.5 million per season with the Los Angeles Kings. Mitchell is a 9 year veteran who played with Vancouver last season. He missed 34 games and all of the post season with a serious concussion.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Mike Murangi - August 26, 2010 at 12:03 pm

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Top 5 St. Louis Blues Prospect Defensemen

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Last week Jeff Quirin took a look at the Top 5 Forward Prospects. This week he delves in to the world of puck lugging, shot blocking, and who can log 20 minutes a night. Today, its all about defensemen.

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Blackhawks get creative; send Huet to Switzerland

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Goaltender Cristobal Huet's cap hit for his remaining two seasons is going be a hefty $5.625MM, and it was apparent that his role going forward would be, at best, as a backup.

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Red Wings round off roster, sign Justin Abdelkader

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After a long wait for news on free agent signings, the Detroit Red Wings finally agreed to terms with RFA and Michigan native Justin Abdelkader.

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Christina Roberts - August 24, 2010 at 10:58 am

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Player movement in Edmonton may not be done yet

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Training camps and exhibition games are approaching quickly and there are a lot of questions with the Edmonton Oilers roster and if they will be adding more pieces to the mix to open the season.

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