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Danger Ahead For Buffalo

by Paul on 11/06/07 at 10:15 PM ET
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from Stan Fischler at the Hockey Journal,

Thomas Vanek has yet to show signs that he can live up to his big payday, while second-year man Drew Stafford, who played so well in his rookie season, has been a disappointment as a sophomore.

When you add the depleted blue line missing regulars Teppo Numminen, Dimitri Kalinin and the previously rejuvenated Jaro Spacek, it’s evident that head coach Lindy Ruff hasn’t faced this level of trouble since the pre-lockout days – and those battles were fought with Drury and Briere.

much more on the NHL and one bit we covered yesterday…

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Al MacInnis Interview and Video Highlights

by Alanah McGinley on 11/06/07 at 07:30 PM ET
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Al MacInnis, along with fellow inductees, Ron Francis, Mark Messier, Scott Stevens and Jim Gregory, will be honored at the 2007 Induction Celebration on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. 

Below is the transcript from a media conference call with MacInnis earlier today.  A video of his career highlights is also provided.

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Can Canada Support More NHL Teams?

by Alanah McGinley on 11/06/07 at 06:05 PM ET
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From TSN,

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk thinks Canada could support more NHL teams.  Speaking at a press conference in regards to the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship, Melnyk shared his thoughts, citing Winnipeg as an example.

“I’m a big fan of the province of Manitoba… and I know there are some really great fans there. The problem is; what do you do?” Melnyk said. “Do you build a 15,000 seat stadium and fill it, which is a success, or do you build a 20,000 (seat) stadium that has 10,000 people?

“It’s a shame to see Quebec City have to move and then go on to Colorado and if you recall, that was one of the reasons I was really upset when I heard the Senators may leave Ottawa.”

“I think there’s more room.”

continued…

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Checking out the Future

by Alanah McGinley on 11/06/07 at 03:02 PM ET
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From Ryan Kennedy at The Hockey News, their weekly look at players of the future to keep an eye on:

1. John Tavares, C – Oshawa Generals (OHL): The phenom continues his dominant ways, notching 18 goals and 41 points in just 17 games.

2. Steven Stamkos, C – Sarnia Sting (OHL): Excuse the pun, but until further notice, it’s Stammer Time.

While John Tavares may get all the publicity, it’s Sarnia’s Stamkos who is the front-runner to be drafted No. 1 overall at the NHL entry draft this year.

And why not?

continued… with 15 picks total, including a sleeper pick each week

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Important Stats

by Paul on 11/06/07 at 01:55 PM ET
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from Ken Campbell of the Hockey News,

At thehockeynews.com, we don’t ask how or even how many. We ask: How many of them were important?

That’s the crux behind Campbellnomics, a statistic unique to THN.com that measures meaningful goals. We’re not concerned with who scores the sixth goal in a 6-1 game. We’re more concerned with the players who can be counted on to contribute when it matters most.

continue to see why Crosby leads the league in this stats breakdown…

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Report- Lindros About To Announce Retirement

by Paul on 11/06/07 at 12:06 PM ET
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from Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail,

This is not an out-of-the-blue development, but all indications are Eric Lindros will finally get around to announcing his retirement in his hometown of London, Ont., when he will be part of a news conference with University of Western Ontario sports injury guru, Dr. Peter Fowler, on Thursday afternoon.

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The NHL Gets It Right

by Paul on 11/05/07 at 11:48 PM ET
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from Al Strachan at Fox Sports,

Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen very often. But every once in a while, the National Hockey League does something that deserves praise rather than the usual deluge of criticism that rains down day after day.

Needless to say, it involves commissioner Gary Bettman only peripherally. There’s not much that Bettman does that is worthy of praise.

But in allowing Colin Campbell, his director of hockey operations, a fairly free hand to try to reshape the game, Bettman stayed out of the picture long enough to do something to improve the league.

continued

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HNIC Host Saying Zero Tolerance Not Working

by Paul on 11/05/07 at 11:17 PM ET
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from William Houston of the Globe and Mail,

The product that MacLean knocks was in full view on Saturday. Seen in most markets, the Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens game, in which five goals were scored, was fast-paced, never dull and produced plenty of scoring chances.

Before the crackdown started in 2005-06, MacLean predicted the players would never adjust. Well, despite the officials continuing to call the game closely — too closely, many would say — restraining fouls are down 21 per cent from last year.

Even if MacLean isn’t getting it, the players seem to be.

more

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On the Radio

by Alanah McGinley on 11/05/07 at 10:10 PM ET
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Paul will be joining “Around the Boards” at TPS radio tonight, the show starting at 10pm ET.

Around the Boards is a one-hour hockey talk show hosted by David Oleksy (from Buffalo Beat). 

It will incorporate the NHL as well as the biggest news in the minor leagues.

TPS Radio.net - Live video and chat

Update November 6: the mp3 from last night’s broadcast

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Ankle Bothering Forsberg

by Paul on 11/05/07 at 05:56 PM ET
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from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail,

It looks as if the much-anticipated Peter Forsberg comeback has hit a bump in the road.

According to two independent Swedish ice hockey sources, Forsberg left the first day of practice for Sweden’s national team that will compete later this week in the Karjala Cup after about an hour, saying his problematic ankle wasn’t holding up.

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