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Archive for the ‘Central’ Category

September 22nd, 2008

Red Wings Extend McCarty’s Contract

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed veteran defenceman, Darren McCarty, with a one-year contract extension. 
I’m happy to hear this because I came to like McCarty while he was playing with the Calgary Flames.  I know he’s had some personal struggles and kinda disappeared for a bit but last season with the Wings seemed to […]

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September 19th, 2008

Erik Johnson Hurts Knee While Golfing

Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues defenseman, reportedly injured his knee - on a golf cart. Johnson slammed his foot between the accelerator and brake petal while trying to stop the cart, and started feeling pain in his right knee. Regardless of the pain, he continued with his golf game, only to notice the swollen […]

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September 10th, 2008

Chris Chelios Staying for 25th NHL Season

Come on, now.  You knew Chris Chelios couldn’t resist coming back for more.  This is going to be his 25th NHL season.  Why not go out on a nice, round number? 
The 46-year-old veteran defenceman will be dressing for the Detroit Red Wings - again - and I’m sure he’s hoping to cap the year […]

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September 3rd, 2008

Predators Suspended Radulov Without Pay

I really hope we don’t see more like this situation with Alexander Radulov and the Nashville Predators.  During the off-season he says he let the Preds know that he wanted to go and play in the Russian league (he actually signed a one-year deal with UFA of the Russian super league KHL) even though […]

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July 31st, 2008

Leclaire Inks 3-Year Contract with Columbus

Pascal Leclaire is staying put - he has agreed to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets for another three years after signing an $11.4 million contract extension.
”We’re very happy to have signed Pascal to a new contract that will keep him with the Blue Jackets for the next three seasons,” general manager Scott Howson said. […]

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July 30th, 2008

Filppula Signs 5-Year Deal with Red Wings

Valtteri Filppula has signed a 5-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings worth $15 million.  Wings GM, Ken Holland, had some nice things to say about the forward: “We love everything about him because he’s a complete player with great character, and we think he can get even better.  He plays hard, he plays […]

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July 19th, 2008

Blackhawks Name Toews New Captain!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The Chicago Blackhawks have named Jonathan Toews their captain for the upcoming season.  This would make the centre (who just finished his rookie season) the third-younges player to ever be named the leader of an NHL team!  The two other baby cap’ns have been Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh) and Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay).
”Jonathan deserves […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Huselius Leaves Flames for Blue Jackets

Kristian Huselius has traded one “c” for another - he’s gone from Calgary to Columbus.  I think this is a good thing for Juice who, for whatever reason, seems to lose his edge and ability to play right around the time his team needs him the most.  For these past few seasons with the […]

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July 2nd, 2008

Hossa Signs 1-Year Deal with Red Wings

Wow!  Talk about an interesting trade (for many reasons).  Marian Hossa, who battled for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has signed with the team that defeated the Pens in the finals - the Detroit Red Wings.  The Wings have extended a 1-year contract to the star which is reportedly worth $7.4 million!  […]

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July 1st, 2008

Chicago Blackhawks 2007-2008 Highlights

The Chicago Blackhawks finished the season in 20th place with 88 points and just barely missed making it into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  It was a good year for the team, regardless, and I thought rookie, Patrick Kane, and goaltender, Nikolai Khabibulin, made a real difference!  I hope this season just makes them even more […]

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