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Changing The Rules

by Paul on 12/21/05 at 02:47 PM ET
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from NHL.com,

The NHL Competition Committee wanted to ensure that the new NHL emphasizes skill, competition and entertainment. Trevor Linden and Brendan Shanahan, two new members that worked to bring about change, this week evaluated the new rule changes...

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Blog- The Holiday Season Plan

by Paul on 12/21/05 at 02:40 PM ET
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Beginning today and continuing for the next week or so, the pace of posting at KK will be slowed down. The Holiday Season is upon us and it is time to be with family and friends. I will update every morning and here and there throughout the day, but not on the pace many of you are used to.

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Chicago Not Showing Much

by Paul on 12/21/05 at 11:12 AM ET
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from the Chicago Tribune,

Martin Lapointe went to the center of the circle and unleashed a tirade directed at his teammates about their lot in NHL life after 32 games. He asked them if this is how they wanted to practice every day and challenged them to change the pattern that has developed in the first three months of the season. "The coach has to do his job and the GM has to do his job and the players have to do their jobs, and I don't think the players are doing their jobs right now," Lapointe said afterward. "We're not showing up." This was a team many expected to be entrenched in a playoff spot in the Western Conference, perhaps even contending for the Central Division title. Instead, as Christmas approaches, it's having trouble putting together consistent 60-minute efforts, let alone a two- or three-week run.

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The Bottom Line- Devils Get Cap Room

by Paul on 12/21/05 at 11:07 AM ET
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from the Asbury Park Press,

In the latest maneuver in the Vladimir Malakhov saga, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello officially suspended the defenseman, temporarily freeing New Jersey from having to pay his $3.6 million salary. "He has been suspended and is off the roster," Lamoriello said after Tuesday's morning skate at Codey Arena. Lamoriello said he put a call in to Malakhov and Malakhov's agent, Paul Theofanous, but had not heard back from either.

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‘Seven Swedes A Playing’

by Paul on 12/21/05 at 09:32 AM ET
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from the Detroit Free Press,

"Homer's from the North Pole," Draper said, laughing. "The North Pole, and he has seal skin." Technically, nationally and legally, though, Holmstrom is Swedish, which does absolutely nothing to set him apart on the Wings this season. Seemingly seeking to set a record for most Swedes employed by a company not actually in Sweden, the Wings have seven on their roster this season. How did this happen? The phenomenon began 16 years ago, when the Wings selected Nicklas Lidstrom in the third round of the 1989 NHL draft.

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Roenick Breaks Finger

by Paul on 12/20/05 at 06:21 PM ET
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via TSN,

Jeremy Roenick's disappointing season has taken another bad turn. Roenick told TSN on Tuesday that he broke a finger while blocking a shot last night against Vancouver and he expects to miss four to six weeks of action.

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Columbus Makes A Few Moves

by Paul on 12/20/05 at 04:29 PM ET
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from the Columbus Blue Jackets,

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman Rostislav Klesla off Injured Reserve, club President and General Manager Doug MacLean announced today. The Blue Jackets have also recalled defenseman Andy Delmore on an emergency basis from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

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Note To NHLPA

by Paul on 12/20/05 at 01:46 PM ET
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Do you realize we have been looking at this for over four months now!

THE NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE HERE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Are things so bad with the NHLPA site that you can't keep the fans a little more informed?

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Stuck On Stats

by Paul on 12/20/05 at 01:14 PM ET
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Watching the Wings over the years I have learned indidual statistics don't mean much as long as the team is winning and playing together. A perfect example this year are the Sabres, not one player in the top 70 for total points yet the team is 2nd in the NHL in points. Let me make a point out something from Kevin Gibson of 640am in Toronto,

Chris Chelios made the team? The same Chelios that is tied for 171st in defensemen scoring this season. I know there is always second guessing when you choose teams such as Olympic squads, but Chelios at the age of 44 skating after the young guns on the big ice? I don't think so. Brian Leetch or Ken Klee would have been better. I guess Chelios is their there for his leadership.

I wonder if Kevin will say the same about Draper if he is selected to Team Canada? Draper has 1 goal and 6 points this year and is a -5.

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Question Of The Day

by Paul on 12/20/05 at 12:51 PM ET
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How easy is it for you to root for the players on Team USA or for that matter the players on any national team after you despise and can't stand the way they play when they take on your NHL team? For example, will it be difficult to cheer on Chelios during the Olympics if you are a Nashville fan?

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