They can permit opponents to dictate their fate, as Calgary did in a 5-2 victory at Staples Center, or they can learn to ignore distractions and disadvantages and consistently play hard and tough. It was an early start. They've played more games than most teams and traveled twice to the East Coast. Ryan Smyth and Rob Scuderi are injured. Their dog ate their homework.
That's right, it's a regular feature! You can also see our rankings at: http://www.fadoo.ca/hockey . The Blackhawks, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Predators climb, as the Penguins, Rangers and Leafs fall. Last week's ranking in parenthesis. 1. (2) San Jose Sharks San Jose just keeps looking better overall each week. They are the regular season Sharks we are used to seeing. Free of the Captaincy, Patrick...
from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail, • The St. Louis Blues’ Paul Kariya, coming off surgery on both his hips last season, scored two goals in his first game of the season – over in Sweden, against the Detroit Red Wings – and had a respectable five points in his first six games, but has been in a dismal slump ever since and thus far has managed zero points in November....
From friend of the blog Jim Cerny at Rink Rap: I am not sure if it’s a black cloud or a full moon, but there’s something wreaking havoc on the National Hockey League so far this season. As discussed here before, the amount of injuries to star players is off the charts. Plus there have been a string of strange incidents that add to the question: what the heck is going on here? Two more stories...
Cats are fighting outside my apartment. They need to shut the hell up so I can watch T.V. Reason No. 1452345 why I love dogs more. Blues news Blues vs. Coyotes tonight at the Scottrade Center. Here's a preview. [ Blues ] Good news Blues fans, now you can text the DrinkScotch personnel to complain about the escalators not working. [ Blues ] Patrik Berglund is playing "too safe." Huh, I thought...
The absence of injured Ryan Smyth is noticeable in a game that is a dud offensively, and not much defensively either. The challenge will be for L.A. to prove it's not a one-man team. The absence of injured Ryan Smyth is noticeable in a game that is a dud offensively, and not much defensively either. The challenge will be for L.A. to prove it's not a one-man team.
The Kings have been dealt their first big dose of adversity, learning Wednesday that they will be without first-line winger Ryan Smyth for up to a month.
via Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider, Ryan Smyth will be out of the lineup for up to one month, Terry Murray said after practice today. Murray would not detail what Smyth’s “upper-body” injury is. As expected, Alexander Frolov will skate on the first line. Teddy Purcell will skate with Handzus and Simmonds. Murray said Rob Scuderi continues to be day to day with his lower-body injury....
via Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider, The Kings’ injury updates are not good. Ryan Smyth will not play tomorrow night and will be out “longer than that, for sure,” according to Terry Murray. Smyth, still officially listed with an upper-body injury, is scheduled to see a team doctor tomorrow for an evaluation. Hopefully we’ll know more after that. Murray said Rob Scuderi came...
A preview of the Kings. When and where: 10:30 p.m. Staples Center. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, FSN West. Internet: Yahoo is scheduled to provide a broadcast feed for folks within the United States and outside the Pittsburgh and Los Angeles markets. Click here to watch . Record: 9-4-2, 20 points. The Kings are in fourth place in the Western Conference and second place in the Pacific Division. Leading Scorer:...
- Don't look now, but the Flyers suddenly have even more good young talent. James van Riemsdyk and David Laliberte are playing on the top line with Jeff Carter and looking very impressive. While Laliberte has only played in two games, he has three points (2 goals) while highly touted winger van Riemsdyk has 2 goals and 11 assists in 10 games. Its too early to tell if these two will continue this hot...
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