2008-11-20 08:57:00
Yesterday at thn.com:
In his Top Shelf column, Ryan Dixon gives kudos to Denis Savard for returning to the Hawks after being fired as head coach.
In his blog, Phoenix Coyotes Viktor Tikhonov writes about life as an NHL rookie.
Ryan Kennedy writes that the NHL should track puck possession time as a stat, in his blog.
In his blog, Ken Campbell writes that despite all the rumors, Brian Burke won’t necessarily trade away all the Europeans on the Leafs if he becomes their next GM.
The THN.com Top 10 counts down the best duos in the NHL.
The Fantasy Mailbag answers your questions Andy McDonald, what to do with slumping players and more.
Player News…
Alexander Ovechkin, LW, Washington Capitals
2008/11/20: Alexander Ovechkin powered the Capitals to a 6-4 win in Anaheim with a season-high four-point game. Out of his goal and three assists, the goal and two of the helpers all came on the power play.
Jonas Hiller, G, Anaheim Ducks
2008/11/20: After a shutout on Sunday, the Ducks started backup goalie Jonas Hiller against the Capitals on Wednesday and he was rocked for three goals on six shots before being replaced in the first period by No. 1 man Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
Ryan Getzlaf, C, Anaheim Ducks
2008/11/20: Ryan Getzlaf can't stop scoring for the Ducks lately. Entering Wednesday's game with 20 points in his last 11 games, he added another goal and an assist in a losing cause.
Bobby Ryan, RW, Anaheim Ducks
2008/11/20: Talented rookie Bobby Ryan had the game of his young career in a losing cause for the Ducks on Wednesday. He scored twice and added an assist against the Capitals.
Corey Perry, RW, Anaheim Ducks
2008/11/20: Young Ducks winger Corey Perry continues to be one of the NHL's hottest players over the past few weeks. With three assists on Wednesday, he has 20 points in his last 12 games.
Injury News…
Kyle Okposo, RW/LW, New York Islanders
2008/11/20: Updating a previous injury situation, New York Islanders rookie winger Kyle Okposo is now expected to miss about one week due to an arm injury. The 20-year-old freshman has five points in 18 games this year.
Jere Lehtinen, RW, Dallas Stars
2008/11/20: Dallas Stars veteran winger Jere Lehtinen is back on the shelf and is expected to miss the next 7-10 days because of an upper body injury. The 35-year-old Finn has only appeared in three regular-season games this season because of his injury woes.
Mike Green, D, Washington Capitals
2008/11/20: After scoring a goal and adding an assist in the first period, Capitals defenseman Mike Green left the game with an undisclosed injury, following a hit by Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger.
Marco Sturm, LW, Boston Bruins
2008/11/19: Veteran winger Marco Sturm sat out Boston's victory Wednesday due to an upper body injury. He had played in each of the Bruins' 18 games this year.
Andrew Ference, D, Boston Bruins
2008/11/19: Nearly a week after fracturing his right tibia, Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference has been placed on injured reserve. After successful surgery this week, he's still expected to be out up to two months.
Rostislav Klesla, D, Columbus Blue Jackets
2008/11/19: The ankle injury that forced defenseman Rostislav Klesla out of the Blue Jackets' last two games has now put him on injured reserve. He was +2 with four points in 13 games this year on the Columbus blue line.
Chris Neil, RW, Ottawa Senators
2008/11/19: The knee injury to Ottawa Senators rugged winger Chris Neil will require surgery, according to various reports. Neil was injured last Saturday night against the New York Islanders and is expected to miss at least two weeks.
by - 2008-11-20 08:57:00
Neil to miss at least two weeks... Green leaves game after Pronger hit... and Ryan notches three points for Ducks.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In his Top Shelf column, Ryan Dixon gives kudos to Denis Savard for returning to the Hawks after being fired as head coach.
by - 2008-11-19 08:57:00
Claude Lemieux on verge of signing AHL deal... Arnott day to day with neck injury... and Rolston back skating.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In From the Point, Sam McCaig runs down some stats to tell the story of the young NHL season so far.
In his blog, Rory Boylen writes about the exciting Blue Jackets and their run to the playoffs.
by - 2008-11-18 09:22:00
Arnott leaves game with scary injury... Setoguchi continues to be hot... and Pisani helped off ice.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In Campbell’s Cuts, Ken Campbell writes about some tough decisions that lie ahead for Ken Holland, Marian Hossa, Brian Lawton and more.
by - 2008-11-17 09:05:00
Roenick scores first goal of season... Barker continues hot streak... McDonald leaves game... and Schneider back skating.
On the weekend at thn.com:
In his blog, Brian Costello writes that Drew Doughty of the Kings is the leader for the Calder Trophy so far this season.
by - 2008-11-15 09:47:00
Leclaire returns to Jackets net... Pock suspended five games... Semin leaves game... and Vokoun returns for relief.
Yesterday at thn.com:
Adam Proteau analyzes the firing of Barry Melrose in Tampa and says it’s time for owners Len Barrie and Oren Koules to show what they are made of.
by - 2008-11-14 09:15:00
Brunnstrom scratched... Pietrangelo sent to junior... Carlson signed... and Vokoun will take time to come back from injury.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In Screen Shots, Adam Proteau writes that the NHL can’t ignore the concussion issue or problems will arise down the road.
by - 2008-11-13 09:10:00
Anderson earns first shutout of year... Semin has five-point night... Moller sits out with flu... Shanahan close to return.
Yesterday at thn.com:
Brian Burke stepped down as GM of the Anaheim Ducks and we analyze what that means for the Maple Leafs.
In his Top Shelf column, Ryan Dixon writes that, while you can’t run a player from behind a player can’t turn his back on the play either.
by - 2008-11-12 09:38:00
Briere scores then leaves game... Comrie goes down, Bailey makes debut... Higgins gets hat trick... and Avery struggling.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In his blog, Rory Boylen gives thanks to Veterans on Remembrance Day.
John Grigg wonders about the Blues new marketing campaign to get crowds in the stands.
by - 2008-11-11 09:09:00
Ovechkin tallies goal... Bailey activated off IR... Kolzig returns to Washington... and Roberts scores first two of season.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In Campbell’s Cuts, Ken Campbell writes that Pavel Bure should be the next player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
by - 2008-11-10 09:02:00
Booth scores first career hat trick... Cheechoo misses second straight game... and Vertseeg continues to impress with two points.
On the weekend at thn.com:
Mark Hartigan writes his second blog entry and updates us on what’s going on in the Kontinental League.
In his blog, Brian Costello writes that after years of stagnant play, Blake Wheeler has exploded on the NHL scene.
by - 2008-11-09 08:30:00
Luongo earns third straight shutout... Crosby plays injured... and Flyers-Lightning meet after making trade.
Player News…
Roberto Luongo, G, Vancouver Canucks
2008/11/09: Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo recorded his third straight shutout in Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
by - 2008-11-08 09:22:00
Crosby day-to-day... Little notches three more points... Parrish earns hat trick in debut... and Saic could return.
Yesterday at thn.com:
In The Straight Edge, Ryan Kennedy writes about the comeback of Nate Hagemo.
In his blog, Jason Kay writes about the Buffalo Sabres and why they will not go away this season.
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