http://www.thehockeynews.com The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. en 2007 Medias Transcontinental Sun, 11 May 2008 23:26:46 -0400 60 http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://www.thehockeynews.com/ http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15960-Talbot-scores-winner-as-Penguins-edge-Flyers-to-take-20-series-lead.html 2008-05-11 22:40:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins are two wins away from the Stanley Cup final. With the Philadelphia Flyers down their best two defencemen, it seems likely they'll get there. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15959-Flyers-defenceman-Coburn-struck-in-face-by-puck-leaves-game.html 2008-05-11 20:40:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Braydon Coburn was struck in the face with a shot by Pittsburgh's Hal Gill early in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15956-Finland-rallies-for-32-victory-at-IIHF-world-hockey-championship.html 2008-05-11 19:20:00 Headlines HALIFAX - The United States lost its lead Sunday - and then, it lost its cool.Mikko Koivu's goal with 3:50 left in regulation capped a wild comeback as Finland rallied for three third-period goals in a 3-2 win over the U. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15957-Altercation-over-but-feelings-remain-for-Red-Wings-and-Stars.html 2008-05-11 19:20:00 Headlines DALLAS - Really, it's hard to imagine that Chris Osgood is completely correct in his assessment."Just a little altercation that's over with now," the Detroit goalie insisted Sunday, a day after the Red Wings' 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars was marred by an ugly ending. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15954-Gale-and-Nelson-help-Broncos-edge-Kodiaks-10-to-win-RBC-Cup.html 2008-05-11 16:50:00 Headlines CORNWALL, Ont. - The Camrose Kodiaks may have been the stingiest team at the RBC Cup, but Taylor Nelson and the Humboldt Broncos one-upped them when it counted most. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15953-Switzerland-pounds-Denmark-72-at-world-hockey-championship.html 2008-05-11 16:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - The Swiss are starting to look comfortable among the top eight in international hockey.Once a B-pool regular, Switzerland displaced Germany in 2003 as the No. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15951-Therrien-Stevens-have-had-their-runins-before-in-the-AHL-playoffs.html 2008-05-11 14:50:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Before the NHL's Eastern Conference final is over and done with, there's a chance John Stevens and Michel Therrien will rekindle their personal rivalry. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15949-Canadian-coaches-bring-Canuck-grit-work-ethic-to-foreign-hockey-programs.html 2008-05-11 13:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Canadian coaches are becoming a hot commodity on the international hockey scene.At the IIHF World Hockey Championship, six of the 16 coaches are Canadian in addition to Team Canada's Ken Hitchcock. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15945-Detroit-Red-Wings-sign-Ville-Leino-of-Finnish-Elite-League.html 2008-05-11 00:30:00 Headlines DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Ville Leino to a one-year entry level contract on Saturday.The 24-year-old played for Jokerit of Finnish Elite League in 2007-08, leading the team in scoring with 77 points (28 goals and 49 assists) in 55 games. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15944-Red-Wings-defeat-Stars-21-to-take-20-lead-in-NHL-Western-Conference-final.html 2008-05-10 22:00:00 Headlines DETROIT - It was a huge win for the Detroit Red Wings and what surely will turn out to be a costly loss for the Dallas Stars.The Red Wings surprised everybody just before the second game of the NHL's Western Conference final Saturday night by announcing that Johan Franzen, the leading goal scorer of the NHL playoffs, wouldn't play because he's out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms, but the setback didn't stall their drive for the Stanley Cup. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15942-Stars-forward-Lehtinen-leaves-Game-2-vs-Red-Wings-with-leg-injury.html 2008-05-10 21:50:00 Headlines DETROIT - Dallas Stars forward Jere Lehtinen was sent off the ice because of a leg injury in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.Lehtinen started Saturday night's game against the Detroit Red Wings, but didn't finish. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15941-Leading-playoff-goal-scorer-Franzen-sits-out-with-concussionlike-symptoms.html 2008-05-10 19:40:00 Headlines DETROIT - Johan Franzen, who leads all NHL playoff scorers with 12 goals, is out of the Red Wings lineup indefinitely.Franzen sat out Game 2 of the Western Conference final Saturday night with concussion-like symptoms, and his team since he would not make the trip for Dallas and Game 3 Monday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15940-Injured-Penguins-centre-Talbot-could-return-to-Penguins-on-Sunday.html 2008-05-10 18:00:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Penguins centre Maxime Talbot, sidelined with a broken right foot for three games, may play Sunday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against Philadelphia. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15939-Eric-Staal-comes-alive-in-Canadas-101-win-over-Germany.html 2008-05-10 17:50:00 Headlines HALIFAX - When the puck finally started going in for Eric Staal, it simply didn't stop.The big centre broke out in a big way Saturday by scoring his first four goals of the IIHF World Hockey Championship. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15936-Rookie-forward-Darren-Helm-surprise-contributor-in-Red-Wings-playoff-march.html 2008-05-10 13:30:00 Headlines DETROIT - The possibility that he might get his name etched on the Stanley Cup as a member of the Detroit Red Wings this spring blows Darren Helm's mind. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15935-Jacques-Lemaire-to-return-for-eighth-season-behind-Wilds-bench.html 2008-05-10 12:10:00 Headlines MINNEAPOLIS - Jacques Lemaire has 11 Stanley Cup championship rings, 500 victories as a coach and is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NHL. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15937-Vrbata-and-Kotalik-score-in-shootout-as-Czechs-edge-Belarus-32.html 2008-05-10 11:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Radim Vrbata and Ales Kotalik scored in shootout as the Czech Republic survived a scare from plucky Belarus to post a 3-2 victory on Saturday at the IIHF World Hockey Championship. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15938-Defensive-prowess-an-overlooked-facet-of-Pittsburgh-Penguins-game.html 2008-05-10 11:40:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Given the offensive pizzazz on the Pittsburgh Penguins, it's hardly surprising that the most overlooked facet of their game has been their defensive prowess in these NHL playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15930-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-10 00:30:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCOLORADO AVALANCHE-Announced the contract of Joel Quenneville, coach, will not be renewed. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15929-Battaglia-scores-in-OT-as-Marlies-stave-off-elimination-with-win-over-Crunch.html 2008-05-09 23:40:00 Headlines TORONTO - Toronto Marlies left winger Bates Battaglia scored late in the first overtime period to beat the visiting Syracuse Crunch 4-3 in second-round American Hockey League playoff action on Friday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15926-Malkin-scores-twice-as-Penguins-draw-first-blood-in-Eastern-Conference-final.html 2008-05-09 22:20:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - The Philadelphia Flyers took out the Montreal Canadiens in the second round the NHL playoffs with a bend-don't-break style that frustrated the Habs to no end. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15924-Swede-standout-Fabian-Brunnstrom-signs-twoyear-deal-with-Dallas-Stars.html 2008-05-09 21:00:00 Headlines DALLAS - Swedish free agent Fabian Brunnstrom signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on Friday after being wooed by a handful of NHL teams. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15923-Defenceman-Kimmo-Timonen-rejoins-Flyers-resigned-to-not-playing.html 2008-05-09 20:40:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Kimmo Timonen wasn't in the Philadelphia Flyers' lineup Friday night, sidelined by a blood clot on his left ankle that is all but certain to keep him out the rest of the playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15922-Detroits-Johan-Franzen-has-scored-27-goals-in-his-last-27-games.html 2008-05-09 19:40:00 Headlines DETROIT - Johan Franzen is on quite the scoring tear.The Detroit Red Wings winger has 27 goals in 27 games since March 2, including 12 in his team's 11 playoff games. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15921-Veteran-netminder-Kolzig-confirms-he-wont-play-again-for-Capitals.html 2008-05-09 18:40:00 Headlines WASHINGTON - When Olie Kolzig removed his nameplate from the Washington Capitals' locker room after their last playoff game, then skipped a mandatory meeting the next morning, everyone figured his time with the team was over. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15920-German-goalie-survives-brain-tumour-and-plays-at-world-championship.html 2008-05-09 18:20:00 Headlines HALIFAX - During the weeks Robert Mueller laid in a hospital bed, he thought about little other than hockey.He had undergone surgery to remove a malignant brain tumour in November 2006 and was already planning his comeback. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15918-Dany-Heatley-could-be-playing-internationally-for-Germany-instead-of-Canada.html 2008-05-09 16:30:00 Headlines HALIFAX - The year was 1999 and Dany Heatley had a decision to make.He wasn't invited to the evaluation camp for Canada's world junior team when the German federation called and tried to convince him to join their program instead. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15919-Belarus-goalie-Koval-shines-in-narrow-43-SO-loss-against-favoured-Russians.html 2008-05-09 16:30:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Vitali Koval is an unknown no more at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.The Belarusian netminder shed the "little-known" tag with a 52-save performance in which he nearly carried his upstart Belarus team to victory over a heavily favoured Russian squad before narrowly losing 4-3 in a shootout on Friday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15917-Red-Wings-proficiency-on-faceoffs-a-cause-of-concern-for-Stars.html 2008-05-09 16:10:00 Headlines DETROIT - Watching the Detroit Red Wings play, it seems as if they've always got the puck.That was the case Thursday night when they defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1 in the NHL's Western Conference final, and it all started with faceoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15915-Daniel-Briere-hopes-third-time-in-conference-finals-the-charm.html 2008-05-09 15:20:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Daniel Briere is making May hockey a habit. But what he'd really like is to finally play a series in June.The Philadelphia Flyers centre is playing in the NHL's Eastern Conference final for a third straight season. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15914-Leafs-expected-to-meet-with-former-Canucks-general-manager-Dave-Nonis.html 2008-05-09 14:20:00 Headlines TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to meet with former Vancouver Canucks GM Dave Nonis next week, a source confirmed to The Canadian Press on Friday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15913-Joel-Quenneville-will-not-return-as-head-coach-of-Colorado-Avalanche.html 2008-05-09 14:10:00 Headlines DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15911-Blake-Chelios-and-Pisani-named-finalists-for-the-Masterton-Trophy.html 2008-05-09 13:30:00 Headlines NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jason Blake, Edmonton Oilers winger Fernando Pisani and Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios were named finalists for the 2008 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Friday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15901-Thursdays-NHL-scoring-summary.html 2008-05-09 00:20:00 Headlines Scoring summary from Thursday's NHL game:Stars 1 at Red Wings 4First Period1. Detroit, Rafalski 2 (Lidstrom, Holmstrom) 4:28 (pp)2. Detroit, Franzen 12 (Kronwall, Hudler) 15:34 (pp)Penalties - Kronwall Det (hooking) 1:11, Norstrom Dal (hooking) 3:45, Fistric Dal (roughing) 4:19, Holmstrom Det (interference) 7:52, Petersen Dal (holding) 13:56, Modano Dal (hooking) 18:30. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15902-Stars-captain-Morrow-says-his-team-played-on-tilted-ice-against-Red-Wings.html 2008-05-09 00:20:00 Headlines DETROIT - Brenden Morrow says he felt the Joe Louis Arena ice tilt Thursday night.After playing the Detroit Red Wings even for six or seven minutes, the Dallas Stars were overwhelmed and dropped the opener of the NHL's Western Conference final 4-1 Thursday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15903-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-09 00:20:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey League:FLORIDA PANTHERS-Agreed to terms with D Keaton Ellerby.American Hockey LeaguePROVIDENCE BRUINS-Recalled D Kevin Schaeffer from Reading (ECHL). http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15900-Zach-Parises-goahead-goal-gives-US-64-victory-over-Germany.html 2008-05-08 22:50:00 Headlines HALIFAX - The United States needed every bit of its quick start to survive a scare from an opportunistic German team.Zach Parise's power play goal with 8:56 remaining in the third period was the winner as the Americans held on for a 6-4 qualifying round victory over Germany at the IIHF world hockey championship Thursday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15899-Red-Wings-dominant-in-defeating-Dallas-41-in-NHL-Western-final-opener.html 2008-05-08 22:40:00 Headlines DETROIT - The memory of their demise in the NHL's Western Conference final a year ago continues to spur the Detroit Red Wings on to greater things this spring. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15897-Czech-Republic-scorers-solve-undefeated-Switzerland-in-50-shutout-win.html 2008-05-08 21:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC CITY, Que. - The Czech Republic put an end to Switzerland's undefeated streak at the IIHF World Hockey Championship with a 5-0 win Thursday night at Le Pepsi Colisee. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15895-Flyers-defenceman-Timonen-likely-out-of-East-final-with-blood-clot.html 2008-05-08 19:40:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Flyers all-star defenceman Kimmo Timonen will likely miss the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins because of a blood clot in his left ankle. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15894-Lundqvist-solid-in-debut-as-Sweden-skates-to-81-win-over-Denmark.html 2008-05-08 19:30:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Henrik Lundqvist was solid in his first game of the tournament and Sweden bounced back from a disappointing loss to hammer Denmark 8-1 Thursday afternoon. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15893-Detroit-Red-Wings-won-all-three-previous-playoffs-against-Dallas-Stars.html 2008-05-08 18:50:00 Headlines DETROIT - Detroit and Dallas, opponents in the NHL's Western Conference final, have met only three times previously in the playoffs, and the Red Wings won every time. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15892-Hot-state-of-hockey-as-Flyers-Penguins-meet-in-East-finals.html 2008-05-08 18:40:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Some NHL rivalries evolve from a big game, a major trade or a short-lived scuffle, then fade after a few years. Not the Philadelphia Flyers versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15891-Rick-Nash-scores-late-winner-as-Canada-edges-upstart-Norway-21.html 2008-05-08 18:00:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Any team looking to beat Canada at the IIHF World Hockey Championship should study tape of this game.Norway entered as a heavy underdog against the unbeaten hosts but found itself with a chance for an upset after clogging the neutral zone and playing a tight-checking game. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15890-Retired-Buffalo-Sabres-enforcer-Rob-Ray-sues-NHLPA-again.html 2008-05-08 17:30:00 Headlines BUFFALO, N.Y. - Former Sabres enforcer Rob Ray is suing the NHL Players' Association for a second time over money owed him during the NHL lockout, accusing the union of deceiving him into settling his initial suit two years ago. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15889-Dallas-Stars-win-Fabian-Brunnstrom-sweepstakes-sign-Swede-to-twoyear-deal.html 2008-05-08 16:40:00 Headlines DALLAS - The Dallas Stars have won the Fabian Brunnstrom sweepstakes, agreeing to terms on a two-year, entry-level deal with the Swedish forward. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15888-Some-surprises-and-disappointments-at-the-world-hockey-championship.html 2008-05-08 15:30:00 Headlines With the preliminary round of the IIHF World Hockey Championship in the books, here's a look at some of the surprises and disappointments so far:HalifaxIt was just six years ago that Slovakia won its first world championship and solidified its permanent place among the top contenders at this event - or so we thought. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15880-Paul-Maurice-says-he-enjoyed-his-twoyear-run-as-head-coach-of-Maple-Leafs.html 2008-05-08 12:40:00 Headlines TORONTO - On a couple of occasions, it looked like emotion was going to get the best of Paul Maurice during his final news conference with the Toronto Maple Leafs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15879-McCreary-Devorski-among-16-refs-and-linesman-to-officiate-conference-finals.html 2008-05-08 12:38:01 Headlines Veteran referee Bill McCreary leads a cast of 16 refs and linesmen into the third round of playoffs. The other seven referees are Paul Devorski, Mike Hasenfratz, Marc Joanette, Dan O’Halloran, Kevin Pollock, Kelly Sutherland and Brad Watson. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15877-Report-Maple-Leafs-denied-permission-to-speak-with-Doug-Wilson.html 2008-05-08 12:04:52 Headlines The Maple Leafs have officially begun their search for a new GM. Reports on Wednesday stated the Leafs asked and were granted permission to speak with former Canucks GM Dave Nonis. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15872-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-08 02:20:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueBUFFALO SABRES-Signed F Felix Schutz to a three-year contract.NEW YORK ISLANDERS-Signed LW Robin Figren to a three-year contract. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15871-Lidstrom-scores-in-overtime-Crunch-push-Marlies-to-brink-of-elimination.html 2008-05-07 23:50:00 Headlines SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Joakim Lindstrom scored in overtime as the Syracuse Crunch beat Toronto 5-4 Wednesday, pushing the Marlies to the brink of elimination from the American Hockey League playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15869-Public-memorial-honours-Columbus-Blue-Jackets-owner-McConnell.html 2008-05-07 22:20:00 Headlines COLUMBUS, Ohio - There were captains of industry, professional athletes, famous coaches, celebrities and even little kids wearing Blue Jackets jerseys quietly filing into Nationwide Arena on Wednesday night. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15868-Lightning-lose-Halpern-for-6to8-months-with-ruptured-knee-ligament.html 2008-05-07 20:50:00 Headlines TAMPA BAY - Tampa Bay centre Jeff Halpern is expected to miss the next six to eight months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament at the IIHF World Hockey Championship, the Lightning announced Wednesday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15867-Goalies-Biron-Fleury-have-answered-the-questions-so-far-in-the-playoffs.html 2008-05-07 20:10:00 Headlines When the NHL playoffs started a month ago, there were plenty of questions about goalies Martin Biron and Marc-Andre Fleury.The 30-year-old Biron had never started an NHL playoff game before taking to the ice with the Philadelphia Flyers in early April. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15865-Sidney-Crosby-content-to-be-a-playmaker-if-Penguins-keep-winning.html 2008-05-07 19:00:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby always has been No. 1.The No. 1 most-watched youth player in Canada. A No. 1 draft pick. No. 1 in scoring in his second NHL season. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15866-Newcomers-Briere-Biron-turn-Flyers-around-following-dismal-200607-season.html 2008-05-07 19:00:00 Headlines VOORHEES, N.J. - Winning the Eastern Conference final would be icing on the cake for the Philadelphia Flyers.Actually, it would mean another cake. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15863-Switzerland-dictates-game-as-checking-units-shut-down-Sweden-in-42-win.html 2008-05-07 18:10:00 Headlines QUEBEC - The sluggish Swedes know they need step it up at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.Sweden got off to another slow start Wednesday against Switzerland, but unlike their last two games when they rallied to score 15 goals in a pair of wins, the Swedes were unable to kickstart their attack in a 4-2 loss. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15864-Hockey-legend-Darryl-Sittlers-10point-game-becomes-work-of-art.html 2008-05-07 18:10:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Many Canadians might consider hockey an art form and its best players scarred Picassos on skates.But artist Graeme Patterson is literally pushing the connection between art and hockey. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15862-German-player-Holland-ruled-ineligible-at-IIHF-World-Hockey-Championship.html 2008-05-07 17:30:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Germany has lost defenceman Jason Holland at the IIHF World Hockey Championship but not its upset victory over Slovakia.The former Canadian world junior player appeared in the first two games for Germany at this tournament before being deemed ineligible. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15861-Quebec-publisher-says-Habs-should-spin-more-French-tunes-for-its-fans.html 2008-05-07 16:20:00 Headlines MONTREAL - A prominent Quebec publisher is calling on governments to force the Montreal Canadiens to spin more French-language tunes for the Bell Centre crowd. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15859-Canadian-coaches-have-to-push-different-buttons-at-world-championship.html 2008-05-07 16:00:00 Headlines HALIFAX - This is a different coaching assignment for Ken Hitchcock.Only half of his Canadians players at the IIHF World Hockey Championship have worked themselves into a permanent role on the team, leaving everyone else in a state of flux while Hitchcock moves them around and looks for the magic mix. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15860-Red-Wings-Chris-Osgood-in-spotlight-because-he-reinvented-himself.html 2008-05-07 16:00:00 Headlines DETROIT - Chris Osgood is the Red Wings' unsung hero going into the NHL's Western Conference final.Johan Franzen's scoring exploits have captured much of the attention during Detroit's quest for the Stanley Cup, but Osgood's goaltending contributions should not be ignored. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15857-Halpern-injures-knee-at-world-championship-expected-to-need-surgery.html 2008-05-07 15:17:36 Headlines Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff Halpern has suffered a right knee injury that is expected to require surgery. Halpern sustained the injury during the third period of Team USA’s 5-4 loss against Canada at the IIHF World Championships in Halifax Tuesday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15856-German-player-Florian-Busch-remains-eligible-to-play-at-world-championship.html 2008-05-07 15:00:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Florian Busch remains eligible to play for Germany at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.The World Anti-Doping Agency had requested that he be suspended from the event after refusing a doping test two months ago but the IIHF decided Wednesday that it would not take that action. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15851-Kitcheners-Pete-DeBoer-interested-in-Maple-Leafs-head-coaching-position.html 2008-05-07 13:43:47 Headlines BY JORDAN SAMERY With Wednesday’s news the Maple Leafs had fired head coach Paul Maurice after two seasons, the search now begins for a coach who can return the team to winning ways. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15846-Leafs-fire-coach-Paul-Maurice-after-another-disappointing-season.html 2008-05-07 11:40:00 Headlines TORONTO - The face-lift has begun for the Toronto Maple Leafs."You're going to have new management, you're going to have new coaching, and you're going to have a number of new players," interim GM Cliff Fletcher said Wednesday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15843-After-playoff-exit-San-Jose-Sharks-campaign-to-keep-core-together.html 2008-05-07 10:20:00 Headlines SAN JOSE, Calif. - Before Jeremy Roenick led a group of Sharks on a season-ending vacation to parts undisclosed, he all but confirmed he'll return to San Jose next season for another run at the Stanley Cup. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15841-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-07 00:10:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueBUFFALO SABRES-Signed F Nathan Gerbe to a three-year contract.NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Signed F Ian McKenzie. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15840-Mitchell-has-two-goals-assist-and-Marlies-defeat-Syracuse-82.html 2008-05-06 22:20:00 Headlines SYRACUSE, N.Y. - John Mitchell had two goals and an assist and the Toronto Marlies climbed back into their AHL playoff series with the Syracuse Crunch with an 8-2 win on Tuesday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15838-Jaromir-Jagr-says-Rangers-are-his-No-1-option-for-next-season.html 2008-05-06 21:10:00 Headlines GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Jaromir Jagr entered his season-ending exit interview not knowing if it would be his last act with the New York Rangers.Two days after the Rangers were eliminated with an overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the playoffs, Jagr stood in front of his stall Tuesday and did his best to explain what the future holds. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15837-Habs-coach-Carbonneau-to-auction-off-lucky-tie-for-Kids-charities.html 2008-05-06 20:40:00 Headlines MONTREAL - Guy Carbonneau's lucky tie is going up for auction.The Montreal Canadiens coach said the multi-coloured tie he wore when his team won key games this season will be put up for bids in the next couple of weeks, with proceeds going to children's charities. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15836-Turco-drags-072-record-at-The-Joe-into-conference-finals.html 2008-05-06 19:30:00 Headlines DALLAS - Throughout the shellings, blown leads and other indignations he's endured at Joe Louis Arena, Dallas Stars goaltender Marty Turco has pacified himself with one thought: "At least it's not the playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15835-Philadelphia-Flyers-relish-their-role-as-postseason-underdogs.html 2008-05-06 19:30:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - First, Philadelphia was compared to those old Broad Street Bullies. Now, the Flyers are fighting the idea they can't beat the Penguins. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15834-Former-Flyers-fan-Ray-Sheros-bold-moves-transformed-Penguins.html 2008-05-06 18:20:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - If Ray Shero has displayed nothing else during his nearly two-year run as the Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager, it's that he is not afraid to make a potentially risky move. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15833-Heatley-scores-late-winner-as-Canada-survives-scare-in-54-win-over-US.html 2008-05-06 18:00:00 Headlines HALIFAX - It was a win so typically Canadian that it could be part of a patriotic beer ad.The U.S. team outplayed the hosts for good stretches of Tuesday night's game but it was O Canada that was played over the Metro Centre speakers when it was over. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15832-1976-Canada-Cup-team-honoured-at-IIHF-World-Hockey-Championship.html 2008-05-06 17:20:00 Headlines HALIFAX - It took almost 32 years for someone to honour the team that won the 1976 Canada Cup but Bobby Hull never doubted that it was remembered fondly. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15831-Sabres-sign-Boston-College-forward-Nathan-Gerbe-to-3year-deal.html 2008-05-06 17:10:00 Headlines BUFFALO, N.Y. - Forward Nathan Gerbe has signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres, electing to forgo his senior year at Boston College. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15829-Moral-victory-for-Denmark-as-Russia-dominates-in-41-victory.html 2008-05-06 16:50:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Jannik Hansen was quick to see the positive side of Denmark's 4-1 loss to powerhouse Russia at the IIHF World Hockey Championship on Tuesday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15830-It-doesnt-get-any-easier-for-Stars-with-top-seed-Detroit-in-West-final.html 2008-05-06 16:50:00 Headlines Picture mid-March in Dallas, the Stars struggling to find their game, and someone approaches head coach Dave Tippett with a scary proposition. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15827-Help-at-forward-signing-potential-free-agents-Gaineys-offseason-jobs.html 2008-05-06 15:50:00 Headlines MONTREAL - Having a big, tough team suits some NHL clubs, but isn't the top priority of the Montreal Canadiens.So don't look for general manager Bob Gainey to dismantle his smooth-skating club after their playoff defeat to the bruising Philadelphia Flyers. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15817-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-06 00:30:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS - Agreed to terms with G Antti Niemi.FLORIDA PANTHERS-Agreed to terms with C Kamil Kreps and RW Wade Belak on two-year contracts. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15815-Red-Wings-back-to-work-hoping-rest-will-pay-off-versus-Stars.html 2008-05-05 21:20:00 Headlines DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings earned a long weekend off after sweeping Colorado, making at least one child very happy. "My eight-year-old daughter, Kennedi, told me we had to win Game 4 so that I could go to her figure-skating performances because I rarely can go," forward Kris Draper said Monday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15814-After-4OT-loss-Sharks-lament-another-year-of-missed-chances.html 2008-05-05 19:50:00 Headlines SAN JOSE, Calif. - While the NHL's top four teams began preparations for the conference finals Monday, the San Jose Sharks had the day off to get ready for one more summer they'll spend feeling like hockey's fifth wheel. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15813-Turco-and-Dallas-Stars-move-on-after-marathon-victory-over-San-Jose-Sharks.html 2008-05-05 18:50:00 Headlines DALLAS - As the third overtime turned to a fourth, more than an hour after Sunday night became Monday morning, Stars goaltender Marty Turco could think back to the other two NHL playoff marathons he played and what it was like afterward. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15808-Flyers-forward-Umberger-wants-happy-homecoming-in-Pittsburgh.html 2008-05-05 18:40:00 Headlines VOORHEES, N.J. - R.J. Umberger was a Pittsburgh Penguin at heart.He rooted for his hometown Penguins, was thrilled when he nabbed an errant puck off Paul Coffey's stick, and sat heartbroken in the stands when Keith Primeau and the Flyers used five overtime periods to beat Pittsburgh in the 2000 playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15809-Habs-goalie-Price-looks-forward-to-rest-after-pressurepacked-rookie-season.html 2008-05-05 18:40:00 Headlines MONTREAL - Carey Price is looking for peace and quiet after a pressure-packed rookie season in the Montreal Canadiens net."It seems like I've been playing for two years straight," the 20-year-old said Monday as the Canadiens got together for a last team meeting before going their separate ways for the summer. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15810-AHL-Penguins-captain-Nathan-Smith-to-stand-trial-for-streaking.html 2008-05-05 18:40:00 Headlines SCRANTON, Pa. - The captain of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey team was ordered to stand trial following his streaking arrest.Nathan Smith didn't show for his preliminary hearing Monday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15811-Sweden-boss-Naslund-takes-waitandsee-approach-to-IIHF-World-Championship.html 2008-05-05 18:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - No general manager at the IIHF World Hockey Championship has had as much bad luck as Sweden's Mats Naslund.The former Montreal Canadiens star watched in disbelief as one-by-one, Sweden's star players began to fall by the wayside leading up to the tournament. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15812-Sprunger-scores-two-powerplay-goals-as-Switzerland-defeats-Belarus-21.html 2008-05-05 18:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Even though Belarus added a dose of NHL-talent to their roster, the final product lacked offensive zing.Julien Sprunger scored two power-play goals to lead Switzerland to a 2-1 win over Belarus at the IIHF World Hockey Championship on Monday. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15806-Flyers-Penguins-have-no-shortage-of-dislike-for-each-other-heading-into-series.html 2008-05-05 17:50:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins' Russian-born star, remains a man of few words as he learns English and its tricky nuances. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15807-Trade-deadline-deals-helped-all-four-NHL-conference-finalists.html 2008-05-05 17:50:00 Headlines The Anaheim Ducks didn't make a notable move at the trade deadline last season but still captured the Stanley Cup.It made many ponder whether the trade deadline was more hype than actually about helping teams get better. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15802-New-York-Rangers-now-face-questions-after-losing-in-second-round.html 2008-05-05 14:40:00 Headlines NEW YORK - Once the New York Rangers figure out if captain Jaromir Jagr is in their plans, they will either regroup or reload.Jagr will be a key figure in the coming weeks as the Rangers head into an uncertain future following a disappointing second-round exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15800-Veteran-tough-guy-Wade-Belak-agrees-to-twoyear-deal-with-Florida-Panthers.html 2008-05-05 13:20:00 Headlines SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers agreed to terms on a US$1.3-million, two-year contract with tough guy Wade Belak on Monday.The veteran winger was acquired by Florida from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15792-Morrow-scores-in-fourth-overtime-as-Stars-beat-Sharks-to-clinch-series.html 2008-05-05 02:40:00 Headlines DALLAS - The Dallas Stars have finally made it back to the Western Conference finals. It took the eighth longest game in NHL history to do it. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15789-Jagr-cloudy-on-Rangers-future-but-expects-to-keep-playing.html 2008-05-04 20:20:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - Maybe it was Jaromir Jagr's last game with the New York Rangers. It almost certainly wasn't Jagr's last hockey game.Jagr, a five-time NHL scoring champion, is facing an uncertain future following the Rangers' season-ending 3-2 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15788-Flyers-moving-on-to-East-finals-year-after-leagueworst-record.html 2008-05-04 19:20:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - In three weeks, Philadelphia will mark 25 empty years without a championship.That's a demoralizing 0-for-Flyers, Phillies, Eagles and 76ers. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15784-Hossas-overtime-goal-gives-Penguins-32-win-ends-Rangers-season.html 2008-05-04 17:20:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - So much for the talk a team as young as the Pittsburgh Penguins couldn't advance this far in the playoffs. So much for the speculation Marian Hossa couldn't score big post-season goals. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15783-Russia-edges-Czech-Republic-54-on-Morozovs-overtime-winner.html 2008-05-04 16:30:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Alexei Morozov bailed Ilya Kovalchuk out Sunday.Morozov scored twice, including the overtime-winner, as Russia edged the Czech Republic 5-4 at the IIHF World Hockey Championships in action. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15782-Playoff-exit-dashes-high-hopes-of-Habs-fans-but-many-say-future-looks-bright.html 2008-05-04 12:30:00 Headlines MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens may have been booted from the second round of the playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers, but the Habs' surprising season lasted long enough to leave a mark on the city.