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Archive for the ‘Eastern Conference’ Category

November 16th, 2008

Tampa Bay Coach Barry Melrose Fired!

Aw come on!  Already!?  I’m reading reports that the Tampa Bay Lightning have fired their new head coach, Barry Melrose.  I’m sad that it has ended this way because I was so excited when he returned to coaching after a 15 year (?) absence.  In the meantime, associate coach, Rick Tocchet, will be filling […]

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November 16th, 2008

Boston Bruins Lose Ference to Broken Leg

The Boston Bruins will be playing for about 8 weeks without defenceman, Andrew Ference, after he fractured his right tibia after bearing the brunt of Andrei Markov’s (Montreal Canadiens) slap shot last Thursday. 
This is really unfortunate since the 29-year-old was playing quite well this season posting 7 assists and a plus-9 rating (a team […]

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November 16th, 2008

Pens and Stars Swap Blueliners

TSN is reporting a presto change-o between the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins.  Apparently, Dallas sent Philippe Boucher to the Pittsburgh while Darryl Sydor joined the Stars roster.
I was mildly surprised by the sudden swap of these veteran blueliners.  Boucher was in the final year of his contract and 3 points so far this […]

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November 12th, 2008

Devils Put Sixth Player on Injured Reserve

Wow.  The New Jersey Devils are shaping up to look like the contestants on this season of Dancing with the Stars since everyone keeps getting injured.
So, with the addition of defenseman, Paul Martin (upper back soreness), the Devils have 6 men on the IR list. 
He joins goalie Martin Brodeur (surgery on biceps), centers […]

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November 11th, 2008

Wings Take on Penguins on Versus Tonight

Tonight’s match up between the 2008 Stanley Cup winners, the Detroit Red Wings, and the team they defeated in their victory, the Pittsburgh Penguins, will be aired on Versus and I’m looking forward to it.  I’m hoping it’s an emotional, gritty game so I hope they deliver!

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November 4th, 2008

Brodeur Needs Surgery, Out 3-4 Months!!!

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  THIS IS AWFUL!!!  The New Jersey Devils were dealt some terrible news today - star goaltender, Martin Brodeur, needs surgery to repair a torn bicep and will be out of the lineup for 3-4 months while he recuperates! 
He was hurt during the second period of the game against the Atlanta Thrashers […]

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November 3rd, 2008

Alexander Ovechkin Returns to the Capitals

Washington Capitals star, Alexander Ovechkin, has returned to his team after taking time off to rush to the bedside of his ailing grandfather back in Russia.  He has started practicing with the team and said “I just want to go right now on the ice and play hockey. I’m so happy right now I’m […]

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November 3rd, 2008

Bruised Elbow Knocks Brodeur Out of Lineup

New Jersey Devils goaltender, Martin Brodeur, will be scratched from the lineup after he bruised his elbow this past Saturday in a game against the Atlanta Thrashers (Devils won 6-1). 
I’m not sure if there is anything more serious going on (I don’t think so) so I hope he is able to return to play […]

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October 31st, 2008

Crosby Undisclosed Injury May be Sore Hip

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar, Sidney Crosby, raised questions after leaving during the game against the Phoenix Coyotes yesterday.
When asked about it afterwards he replied, “Honestly, I don’t even know what happened; I’d have to look at the tape. I just had some discomfort. I just decided in the third period I couldn’t do much.”
Spokesperson, Frank Buonomo, […]

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October 30th, 2008

Maple Leafs Beat Devils in Shootout

The New Jersey Devils were defeated at home by the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 6-5 loss yesterday, with Niklas Hagman scoring the game winning goal.
Andy Greene of the NJ Devlis made third star of the night, gaining three assists and Maple Leafs player, Matt Stajan made second star by scoring two goals last […]

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