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All Maurice "Rocket" Richard

03/13/2024 at 10:39am EDT

What was the hearing like?

"It would be foolish for me to go on record that I wasn't at fault. There's no doubt that I hit Laycoe and had also hit Thompson. The point is that there was a great deal of provocation in both instances. I think my penalty (suspension for the remainder of the season and the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs) wouldn't have been so severe if Lynn Patrick had told the absolute truth to Campbell at the hearing. To this day I can't forgive him."

Explain what you mean?

"Patrick said that I started the fracas and had hit Laycoe first. Everything Patrick said to Campbell was completely different from the way I remembered it or the way the referee, Frank Udvari, recalled. Overall, Laycoe wasn't a bad guy, but his testimony left much to be desired."

What kind of punishment did you expect?

"I probably deserved to be suspended for the final three games of the season or possibly 10 or 15 games in the following season but not for the playoffs. I could see no justification for Campbell punishing my teammates or me by docking me from the Stanley Cup round. I still say that if justice was truly done, I wouldn't have been kept out of any of the Stanley Cup games."

-Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.

This week, Stan presents his popular "Voices from The Past" on the 69th anniversary of "The Richard Riot" in Montreal with a one-on-one interview with Maurice "Rocket" Richard from his book, "The Flying Frenchmen: Hockey's Greatest Dynasty," co-authored with the Hockey Hall of Famer. Richard details the roots of the conflict and opines about his controversial suspension in the spring of 1955.

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Lost In Buffalo

03/13/2024 at 2:06am EDT

from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,

The road hasn't been a kind place, this four-game road trip ending with an absolute thud, a 7-3 loss on Tuesday in Buffalo, stretching the Wings' losing streak to six games.

"Awful start," coach Derek Lalonde said. "We had no legs, no pace, they were playing fast and we give them that easy offense early on and then we just got rattled and got out of our structure.

"It just piled up in the first period."...

"We all know that game was just put out there wasn't what we need at this time of the year," defenseman Jeff Petry said. "Especially with the circumstances we have on hand, and everybody realizes that. We know we have to be better.

"They came out and dictated the pace and we gave them too much space to enter our zone and neutral zone early on."...

"We're running out (of time)," Lalonde said. "Luckily we've had some stretches in our season to keep us in this battle but you'll run out of time. Our focus will be the first period on Thursday, a good start on Thursday."...

"With our six-game win streak and how good we were for a stretch there, our goaltending was outstanding," Lalonde said. "But this is not on the goaltending at all. We let the goalies out to dry."...

"We just need to start off simple, get pucks deep and I know it's cliche but that's what has been working for us," Raymond said. "Skating and getting pucks to the net and play hard defensively. That's what we need to start."

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NHL Short Notes

03/13/2024 at 1:37am EDT

* Connor Bedard became the fifth 18-year-old in NHL history to record five points in a game and did so while he was mic’d up by NBC Sports Chicago.

* The “Comeback Cats” rallied from a multi-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Stars, who they are set to face as part of the 2024 NHL Global Series presented by Fastenal, and increase their lead atop the League standings.

* Wednesday’s four-game slate features an NHL on TNT doubleheader as well as Nashville looking to extend its lengthy point streak and Western Conference-leading Vancouver hosting Colorado on Sportsnet programming.

Quick Recap- Detroit/Buffalo

03/12/2024 at 9:35pm EDT

After 20 minutes it was 4-1 Buffalo. Sabres made it 2-0 quickly, Detroit scored, then Buffalo with two more goals. Lyon pulled after the 4th goal although he could not be faulted for any of the four goals.

In the second, Detroit added a goal, Buffalo added three. It was 7-2 Buffalo after forty minutes.

The Wings with the only goal in the third.

Final score Buffalo 7 Detroit 3

Team Stats

Detroit goals are below.

Put Up Or Shut Up

03/12/2024 at 6:30pm EDT

Good evening and welcome to all. There’s no good way to spin anything that’s been happening on the ice with this Red Wings team. Losers of their last five game, it’s time to put up, or shut up. Yes, sometimes you aren’t so lucky, that’s when you have to make your own good luck, decisions, choices. That’s how winners play.

Derek Lalonde said, “ I wouldn’t say (Tuesday) is a must-win, it’s a must-play-well.”

Really? I don’t think so. Where is the urgency? With only eighteen games(tonight included) remaining in the regular season, it seems to me that every single game has to be approached as a must win. Just saying….

Lyon has the net tonight, Walman is back, Burgers is in as well.

It’s the Red Wings vs the Sabers. The puck is set to drop at around 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on Bally Sports Detroit, and on the Red Wings Radio Network 97.1(The Ticket in Detroit) for your listening pleasure. Also available on ESPN+/NHLPP, MSG-B, and SPORTSNET+.

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Four Games For Matt Rempe

03/12/2024 at 4:39pm EDT


Watch the hit below.

A Third Try For Atlanta

03/12/2024 at 2:45pm EDT

from Sportsnet,

A group led by former NHL player Anson Carter says it wants to bring a team to the Atlanta area.
Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment put out a statement Tuesday saying it has started a process aiming at bringing an expansion team to Alpharetta, Ga., about 40 minutes north of Atlanta.
Carter, who also does work as an NHL analyst for Sportsnet and TNT, says his partners include Neil Leibman of Top Tier Sports, Peter Simon of Simon Sports and Aaron Zeigler of Zeigler Entertainment Group.
"I've lived in Atlanta since 2009, and I have no doubt that the best league in the world will thrive in its return to Metro Atlanta," Carter said in a statement. "... I have been in dialogue with commissioner (Gary) Bettman since 2019 about an expansion team returning to the Fulton County Metro Atlanta market, knowing that NHL franchise decisions are exclusively decided by the NHL Board of Governors."

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Video- Another Weird Week

03/12/2024 at 12:23pm EDT

via the NHL's YouTube page,

Wacky, wild and unique moments from the NHL including a pair of unreal overtime moments, Edmonton Oilers reporter Gene Principe pulling out all the tricks and the Patrick Roy whistle heard 'round the world!

The Morning Skate In Buffalo

03/12/2024 at 11:34am EDT

Pre-Game Notes From The Other Side

03/12/2024 at 10:19am EDT

2024 NHL Global Series Will Be Played In Czechia And Finland

03/12/2024 at 9:18am EDT

NEW YORK/TORONTO (March 12, 2024) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), together with Live Nation, today announced that the 2024 NHL Global Seriespresented by Fastenal will be headlined by the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers.

The Sabres and Devils will begin the 2024-25 regular season by facing off in a pair of games in Prague, Czechia, at O2 Arena, Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5. The Stars and Panthers will then meet at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland, on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.

NHL Short Notes

03/12/2024 at 5:05am EDT

* Mika Zibanejad became one of just six Swedish-born players in NHL history with nine 20-goal seasons as the Rangers strengthened their grip on first place in the Metropolitan Division.

* Connor Hellebuyck shut out the Capitals and set a Jets/Thrashers benchmark for fewest games to 30 wins in a season by a goaltender.

* The Wild, Kraken and Flames will all look to gain ground on the Golden Knights for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference during Tuesday’s 10-game slate.

Video- How Many Games For Matt Rempe?

03/11/2024 at 9:51pm EDT

He actually raised his elbow to make head contact.

Blame Everyone

03/11/2024 at 6:36pm EDT

from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now,

Everyone had a hand in the wrongdoing.

The Red Wings were on a six-game points streak (5-0-1) on Jan. 14 when they beat the Maple Leafs in Toronto 5-3 to move into the first Eastern Conference wild card. The Red Wings were on a five-game losing streak last night when the New York Islanders downed the Anaheim Ducks to move past them for the final wild card spot.

Everyone’s fingerprints are on the losing streak. The Red Wings go into Tuesday’s game in Buffalo looking to avoid an 0-4 road trip.

“Can’t get frustrated, just got to keep getting hungrier,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said after Saturday’s 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Total System Failure

The team has been outscored 25-8 in the five losses. The Red Wings were shut out twice in the five losses, including once by the Arizona Coyotes who rank 27th out of 32 teams in the NHL overall standings. They have scored five or more goals in 19 games this season, and yet have only managed to net more than three goals once in the past seven games.

Lucas Raymond had raised his game to another level over the past several weeks, but has no points during the losing streak and is minus-8 in those five games.

Patrick Kane has played brilliantly this season, but has gone four games without a point. He’s minus-4 in those games. Alex DeBrincat is minus-6 in the losing streak. Captain Dylan Larkin’s injury has undermined the team’s offensive production.

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Michael Rasmussen Is On The ice At Practice

03/11/2024 at 1:18pm EDT

Stars Of The Week

03/11/2024 at 1:02pm EDT

NEW YORK (March 11, 2024) – Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 10.

Audio- 32 Thoughts Today

03/11/2024 at 12:56pm EDT

The video will start at the VGK topic of LTIR.

via Sportsnet's YouTube page,

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte begin by revisiting John Tortorella's outburst on the bench while refusing to leave after an ejection. Then, the guys unpack the Golden Knights' use of LTIR, and the hockey world's reaction following the acquisition of Tomas Hertl.

What are the Benefits of Watching Football Live Score?

03/11/2024 at 12:52pm EDT

Globally, football is a highly favored game. Many will always be connected to the game in one way or another—as spectators, participants, or alumni of the sport. Although not all games need to get watched on television, supporters follow every match. Nonetheless, there are more spectators for the key tournaments, such as the derbies, knockout stages, and match finals. What matters most is to watch the game.

The most appealing aspect of live soccer streaming is the level of involvement. Many fans can attend the spectacular soccer match because they cannot go to the stadium. However, connecting with others might be facilitated by using an online live soccer streaming service. When viewing the game, soccer fans from everywhere can hear about your emotions.

Advancing Inclusion In Hockey

03/11/2024 at 10:05am EDT

NEW YORK/TORONTO (March 11, 2024) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced the completion of a Leaguewide educational tour led by members of the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition (NHL PIC). Beginning at the start of the 2023-24 season, NHL PIC members hosted one-hour guided conversations with active Players in all 32 locker rooms where discussions focused on diversity and inclusion, emphasizing how inclusion builds the foundation for stronger and higher-performing teams.

Points Needed Now

03/11/2024 at 4:34am EDT

from Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now,

A little over a week ago, they were eight points clear of any team in the chase for an Eastern Conference wild card playoff spot. Today, thanks to the New York Islanders beating the Anaheim Ducks 6-1 on Sunday, they are now deadlocked, each with 72 points. And the Isles are holding a game in hand.

The Islanders have won six in a row. Heading to Buffalo for a Tuesday showdown with the Sabres that will complete a four-game road trip, the Red Wings are losers of five in succession. They fell 5-3 on Saturday to the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Wings need wins. And they need them right now.

“We’re not in the taking the positives mood,” Copp said. “We need points.

This week is launching a five-game run for Detroit against clubs that are currently not part of the playoff picture. After Buffalo, the Red Wings come home to face the Arizona Coyotes and then a rematch with the Sabres. Next, they go to Pittsburgh, before returning for a home date against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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NHL Short Notes

03/11/2024 at 12:53am EDT

* Sebastian Aho factored on three of seven Hurricanes goals to help Carolina move within two points of the top spot in the Metropolitan Division while Mathew Barzal picked up multiple assists to help the Islanders grab a playoff spot for the first time in nearly two months.

* Matt Boldy scored the game-winning goal for the Wild, who benefited from an unconventional play in overtime to gain ground in the Western Conference Wild Card race.

* Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard posted three points apiece Sunday while Colin Blackwell scored his first career hat trick to bump AstraZeneca’s donation to the Hockey Fights Cancer Fund of the V Foundation to $455,000.

* Three teams in the running for the Presidents’ Trophy are in action Monday, including the Bruins (38-13-15, 91 points) who can claim first place in the League standings from the idle Panthers (44-17-4, 92 points).

John Tortorella Suspended And Fined

03/10/2024 at 7:04pm EDT

NEW YORK (March 10, 2024) – Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has been suspended for two games and fined $50,000 for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials by refusing to leave the bench area after being assessed a game misconduct at 10:49 of the first period of NHL Game No. 1,016 on Saturday, March 9, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell announced today.

Tortorella will miss the Flyers’ next two games — March 12 versus the Sharks and March 14 versus the Maple Leafs.

The fine money goes to the NHL Foundation.

Video- A Gutsy Move By The Minnesota Wild

03/10/2024 at 6:54pm EDT

Lou Nanne Retiring After Calling Minnesota High School Hockey For 60 Years

03/10/2024 at 11:01am EDT

from Ian Russell of KARE 11,

Lou Nanne has been calling the Minnesota High School Boys Hockey Tournament longer than many of us have been alive. 60 years behind the mic is an incredible feat – and you don't have to go far to find those saying "thanks."

As thousands packed the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul to watch Saturday's AA championship game between Chanhassen and Edina, thousands more packed the bars along 7th Street. At Grand Seven, it wasn't hard to find kind words about the man behind the mic.

"I think it's tradition," Marsha Scott said.

"I recognize Lou every year at the state tournament," Nick Anderson said. "I don't think anybody has been more impactful than Lou Nanne."

"He's almost the face of Minnesota Hockey!" Mike Woltars said.

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