Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN, The NHL doesn’t hand out its awards until after the season but we here at ESPN.com like to dole out the hardware every quarter: Hart Trophy (MVP) Our candidates: Alex Ovechkin, Washington; Rick Nash, Columbus; Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles; Marian Gaborik, N.Y. Rangers; Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh; Chris Pronger, Philadelphia; Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit. Norris Trophy (Top...
Wild Puck Banter (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
What is going on with Brent Burns ? Not that long ago he was considered to be among the better young defensemen in the game, mentioned in the same breath with Dion Phaneuf , Jay Bouwmeester and Mike Green . Two years ago he had an All-Star caliber season and was thought to be on the brink of greatness. Last season he faltered a bit. Between being moved to forward and suffering a concussion, his 2008-09...
The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Most of the Rangers on the bench didn’t see the hit, but the ones who did - and some of them were upstairs - were incensed by Curtis Glencross’ blindside, away-from-the-puck hit on a helpless Chris Drury that left the Ranger captain laid out with a concussion and out of action for who knows how long. John Tortorella wouldn’t get into it when asked if the league should step in, but...
From The Rink (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Browse more photos » Rather than take a look at the usual suspects for Team Canada at the Olympics, I figured it might be worthwhile to simply look at which Canadian players are impressing in the early going this season. I'll try and get a similar look at some of the other teams up here in the next week or so. Goal Player Team GP GS W L OT GAA Sv% 1...
Fox News (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
A move from Florida to Calgary didn't take any ice time away from Jay Bouwmeester. But not everyone can log the minutes he does.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
Marian Gaborik, Dany Heatley and Jay Bouwmeester are doing what was expected -- making an impact. But Wes Goldstein offers 10 smaller signees who are producing big-time so far.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
Marian Gaborik, Dany Heatley and Jay Bouwmeester are doing what was expected -- making an impact. But Wes Goldstein offers 10 smaller signees who are producing big-time so far.
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Jay Bouwmeester may not have known what he's gotten himself in for.
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Jay Bouwmeester may not have known what he's gotten himself in for. The star defenceman – a lock for a spot on Team Canada – left the travel-friendly confines of the Eastern Conference for the wearisome world of the Western Conference when he left the Florida Panthers for the Calgary Flames over the summer.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Nigel Dawes and Olli Jokinen scored in the shootout to give the Calgary Flames their second comeback victory in Edmonton this season, a 4-3 victory over the Oilers on Thursday night. With Edmonton holding a 3-2 lead, Calgary pulled goalie Miikka Kiprusoff and scored with 1.5 seconds left in regulation when Jay Bouwmeester's shot from the point was tipped in by Rene Bourque. Daymond Langkow and Dawes...
Down Goes Brown (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
As we count down the final days leading up to the 2009-10 regular season, let's take a look at each of the 30 teams with the official DGB Season Preview . Today, we look at the Northwest Division. Edmonton Oilers The good: At last count there were still at least 20 players in the NHL who don't have no-trade clauses, meaning Oilers can still field a complete roster. The bad: The leaking of the names...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
from Chris Johnston & Bill Beacon of the CP via the Hamilton Spectator, How about a Stanley Cup parade down Robson St.? Or maybe a championship celebration on the Red Mile? The Canadian Press’ hockey writers have pulled out a crystal ball to make some predictions about the upcoming NHL season and see Vancouver and Calgary as the teams most likely to end the country’s 17-year Stanley...
Down Goes Brown (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
As we count down the final days leading up to the 2009-10 regular season, let's take a look at each of the 30 teams with the official DGB Season Preview . Today, we look at the Southeast Division. Atlanta Thrashers The good: The team does, in the strictest technical sense, still exist. The bad: Their plan to finally make it back to the post-season seems to involve building around former Maple Leafs....
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail at CTV Olympics, A projection of how the Canadian men’s 2010 Olympic hockey team could line up: Forwards (LW-C-RW) Eric Staal-Sidney Crosby-Jarome Iginla Rick Nash-Ryan Getzlaf-Corey Perry Dany Heatley-Joe Thornton-Jeff Carter Brenden Morrow-Mike Richards-Shane Doan Jonathan Toews Defence Scott Niedermayer-Shea Weber Chris Pronger-Dan Boyle Jay Bouwmeester-Robyn...
It's Just Sports (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
The 2009-10 NHL season kicks off Oct. 1. As part of previewing the upcoming year, we'll take a look at all six league divisions. Today we take a glance at the Northwest Division in the NHL's Western Conference and how the Jay Bouwmeester acquisition will help Calgary.
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