Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal via Faceoff.com, • Take this to the bank: The Chicago Blackhawks will move Cam Barker’s $3-million US salary this summer because fellow defenceman Bryan Campbell and his $7 million salary is staying put. The Blackhawks also have hugely underrated Swede Niklas Hjalmarsson playing 20 minutes a game. Barker plays 14 minutes a night and teams are always...
HockeyNation (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
A pretty impressive combination took to the ice this week as Markus Naslund and Peter Forsberg combined to bring success for the home side. However, don't go looking for the summaries on the NHL's website. The Naslund to Forsberg connection were taking their talents to the ice for Modo of the Swedish League, helping to propel their hometown team to a 4-1 victory over rival Rogle . For the two former...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Markus Naslund came out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo on Saturday, getting an assist in a 4-1 win over Rogle in the Swedish league.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Markus Naslund is coming out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo in the Swedish league.
Steve Warne's TGOR Nation Blog (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
The attitude of today’s NHL star is beautifully summed up by the late Patrick Swayze in the horrible, mullet-filled 1986 hockey film Youngblood. Swayze’s character Derek Sutton says, “I don't give a s**t where I play as long as I go number one in the draft and I sign the biggest contract I can. I've been busting my ass in this league for four years, and I'm gonna get what's coming...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
A preview of the Thrashers. When and where: 7 p.m., Philips Arena. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, SouthSport. Record: 10-6-2, 22 points, The Thrashers are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and third place in the Southeast Division. Leading Scorer: Rich Peverly, 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists). Last Game: 4-3 home shootout loss to the Bruins, Thursday . Ilya Kovalchuk ( right ) had a goal and two assists...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
from Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver Sun, (Daniel) Sedin and his brother Henrik are both pleased to see what’s happening back home in Ornskoldsvik, where their hometown Swedish Elite League team, MoDo, has been revitalized by the addition of Peter Forsberg and the impending return of former Canuck captain Markus Naslund. “They are struggling right now,” Daniel said of MoDo. “There...
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Do the Blues still play hockey? I sure do miss them. Blues news You know those big books your parents used to use to look up "home" phone numbers? The Blues are on the cover of one. [ Blues ] The Blues have eight healthy d-men. Don't think for one second that the team won't stay that way for a few games. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch] Kelly Chase talks about playing with Brendan Shanahan . I'm...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Penguins -Meet the "Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Three. " ( Note: We're determined to make that name stick like the "Muskegon Line ." ) -Will the Penguins' rash of injuries prompt Ray Shero to look for talent outside of the organization ? -If you happen to be on Brunswick Streek in Halifax, N.S. tonight around 6:50 p.m., Atlantic Standard Time ( They're an hour ahead of us ), annnnddd...
The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
From the Caps’ morning skate today: Alex Ovechkin has tested the ice and the body at the Garden this morning and everything appears set for the superstar’s return to the Capitals’ lineup for tonight’s game, even if no one wants to make it official. For a guy who plays the game with as much enthusiasm as anyone in the sport, he may begin tonight’s game as if he’s...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
from TSN, Markus Naslund has decided to reunite with former teammate Peter Forsberg in their former club in Modo. The former NHL player, who retired in early May, announced in a news release that he hopes to be able to skate with the team in a few weeks after he gets his conditioning up. “I will do anything to get in shape and hope I can add something on the ice, but as everybody understands...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Penguins -Has the Penguins' slump hurt Marc-Andre Fleury's ( above, with Jordan Staal ) chances to make the Canadian Olympic roster ? -KDKA-TV has a solid piece on Mike Lange and how he prepares for games . -We talked to Bruce Ciskie of Fanhouse about the Penguins and other NHL related items. Click here to listen . -A goal and an assist from Luca Caputi helped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
from Tim Wharnsby of CBC, Markus Naslund believes his long-time friend Peter Forsberg will continue his hockey career this season and should play for their hometown club in Sweden, Modo.... “There is definitely a chance that he might stay here and, in my opinion, it might be better for him,” Naslund said in a phone interview on Friday. “He could play regularly — there are less...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
"Mellon Arena Memories" is a semi-regular feature that will appear in this forum from time to time during the remainder of the Penguins' final season at Mellon Arena. We will attempt to interview several individuals inside and outside of the Penguins about the arena which has served as the franchise's home facility since the its inception. Today's subject is Greg Malone. Greg Malone ( right...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Penguins -The Penguins hate clocks . (PG+) -From the " Completely Awesomely Ironic " department, Flyers broadcaster Keith Jones and executive Bobby Clarke each said Sidney Crosby should be the captain Canada's Olympic team . Mike Richards punched a nine-year-old in response. -Someone over at LetsGoPens.com spotted this image from a recent Penguins broadcast. It's a list of individual skates...
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