That's a stock photo of CCR's drinking glass, I think. At any rate, congratulations to CrossCheckRaise for his winning video entry of a classic Brendan Shanahan interview. Most would agree that anything "Shanny" is good around these parts, excluding Craig Janney. Thanks to RFJCC and Answer Man for their worthy entries, as well. You'll be able to mingle with CCR, myself, and other Game Time...
There's a video extravaganza after the jump for my spare ticket to tonight's festivities against Florida. For now, you're on board for the usual morning links. Blues News: Power Play units: Score, dammit! Panthers are in town tonight . Bring on Randy Moller and his goal calls! Rutherford and friends have a discussion over how good David Perron can be. NHL News: Friday's final scores. Tonight's schedule...
from Damien Cox of the Toronto Star, If the Maple Leafs are smart, they might want to get to Brendan Shanahan before the NHL Players’ Association does. Could Shanahan fix all that ails the Leafs? No, not even close, unless he’s got a mask and some pads lying around his garage that he knows how to use. But even after 21 seasons, with a lot of miles on his chassis, Shanahan surely could add...
from Elliotte Friedman of CBC, According to several sources, Chris Chelios has a plan. The future Hall of Famer wants change and will propose an enormous one. Over the past few weeks, he has been reaching out to several highly respected former players, asking them to join a kind of “leadership council” that will run the union until a new executive director is found. It’s why Chelios...
from Stan Fischler at MSG.com, . KOMISAREK IS KOMIS-A-WRECK: Through six games, high-priced newcomer (five years at $4.5 million per season) Mike Komisarek has ZERO points for the Leafs, who are winless in those six games. Maybe that’s because he’s already spent 23 minutes in the penalty box! When he’s on the ice, Komisarek has a minus-4 rating, and even put a puck in his own net....
Screw the Devils for their treatment of Brendan Shanahan. Disgusting. Sure, it’s from the NY Post, but it rings true, does it not? (via Kukla’s Korner) Tangentially-related: “Stop the Shanny Talk” from A2Y.
from Mark Everson of the NY Post, In order to avoid paying Brendan Shanahan his $1 million salary, and to wipe it off their books for salary cap purposes, the Devils assigned the NHL’s leading active goal-scorer to the minors, The Post has learned. When Shanahan, who has never played a game in the minors in 21 pro seasons, did not report, the Devils were free to terminate the deal they signed...
via Tom Gulitti’s Twitter, Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said Brendan Shanahan’s contract has been terminated and he is now an unrestricted free agent. added 8:07pm, More on this at Tom’s blog, Fire & Ice.
He’s not coming back. Not for free, not for twenty bucks, or a million or a six pack of Busch. It’s not happening. Go ahead and talk about it if you want. But know this: Brendan Shanahan will never play for the Red Wings again.
Penguins -Dave Molinari's recap from last night's game ( above, with Phoenix captain Shane Doan driving on net against Brent Johnson ). Were the Penguins looking ahead to the Flyers? -The Associated Press' recap . The obvious "Coyote Ugly" reference makes an appearance in the second paragraph. - NHL.com's recap . What off-ice problems? -Highlights (so to speak): -Dan Bylsma, Sidney Crosby...
from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice, Devils left wing Brendan Shanahan cleared waivers at noon today without being claimed by another team. There is no word from the Devils yet on whether they will assign him to Lowell of the AHL or what the next step will be. If the Devils do assign Shanahan to Lowell, his $1 million salary will come of their cap. more on the Devils and make sure to check out the new-look...
Penguins -The Penguins are using Alex Goligoski ( above ) in more situations . -With Ruslan Fedotenko taking a rest, Chris Bourque got some practice time on Evgeni Malkin's wing in practice yesterday (PG+). -The Penguins will lose go blue on Wednesday (PG+). -How will the Penguins replace Petr Sykora ? -Despite that evil big screen out in front of Gate 3 Friday, FSN Pittsburgh set a ratings record...
It's finally here. No more fake games. No more predictions. No more unimportant stuff. Finally, real hockey. I haven't been this excited for a season since Pierre Turgeon was the No. 1 center. Blues news Might I interest you in a preview?[ Blues ] Paul Kariya and his new hips are ready to rock. [ Blues ] The Blues have won back fans. Best quote of the article from native son Ben Bishop : "Detroit...
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