Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 12/01/2008
“Forget about the notion of fighting as part of hockey’s in trinsic nature. Forget about fighting acting as a safety valve for the athletes,” protests the New York Post’s Larry Brooks. As long we don’t have to forget about Hockey Fights.com, I’m willing to consider Brooks’ charge that “watching heavyweight fights such as the one [...]
New York Post (Free subscription) | 11/30/2008
FORGET about the notion of fighting as part of hockey's in trinsic nature. Forget about fighting acting as a safety valve for the athletes. The players have become too big. Their punches pack too strong of a wallop. Those noble athletes who...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
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TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
The rash of injuries in the Lightning locker room continues to break out. The latest to join the list is LW David Koci, who will be out two to four weeks after breaking his hand during a second-period fight with the Rangers' Colton Orr during Wednesday's game.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
from Erik Erlendsson of the Bolts Report, David Koci apparently broke his hand during his fight with Colton Orr Wednesday night and is out 2-4 weeks with what the team is calling an upper-body injury (does it become lower body when his hands are at his side?). Also, Matt Pettinger has been listed as out 2-4 weeks which suggests he suffered a sprained ligament in his knee. Marek Malik is questionable...
Lightning Strikes (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
So it appears David Koci hit New York's Colton Orr so hard with a couple punches Wednesday night, he broke a hand and is out two to four weeks. Wing Matt Pettinger sprainedd a ligament in his right knee and...
Lightning Strikes (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Before we get into this, just a note. I will not be on the road trip that goes through Minnesota, Colorado and Philly. Brant James will be with the team while I take Thanksgiving off. You are in good hands....
TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Coach Rick Tocchet wanted to see more grit and tenacity from his team Wednesday night against the Rangers after Sunday's lethargic no-show against the Devils.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
TAMPA, Fla. - Despite a late comeback by Tampa Bay to force overtime, the Rangers stopped the Lightning, 3-2, in a shootout last night.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
TAMPA, Fla. - Before the game, Tom Renney hinted that Tampa Bay might be looking to exact some revenge.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Before the game, Tom Renney hinted that Tampa Bay might be looking to exact some revenge.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
Maybe the sultry sea breezes are the culprit. Holiday trips haven't been totally celebratory for the Rangers recently.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008
GREENBURGH, N.Y. - As the rest of the Rangers went through their regular paces yesterday, Colton Orr had a special task: to see if Scott Gomez's injured ankle could hold up to contact.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/20/2008
Adam Proteau at The Hockey News comes up with some “lighter fare” entertainment shows for the NHL Network. A sample: Dirty Sexy Money: Featuring Ryan Hollweg, Carrie Milbank and the Maple Leafs’ profits. Mad Men: Noted goons Andre Roy, Colton Orr and Ben Eager reveal the secret methods that help them turn frothy-mouthed seething into hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in salaries. Read on for...
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/20/2008
With 5:33 gone in the second period last night and having allowed five goals on 16 Canucks shots, goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was done.
