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NHL Playoffs - Round 1 Players to Watch
2007-04-11 14:44:00
The 2007 Stanley Cup Play offs are under way this evening with 4 games on tap.Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators @ 7:00 pmSan Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators @ 8:00 pmDallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks @ 10:00 pmMinnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks @ 10:30 pmIn round 1 of the NHL playoffs there are several tough matchup's which should produce some great games and some great scoring. I already went over my 1st round predictions here, today I will take a look at who I think will be the top 5 performers at each position as well as the disappointments, surprises and players/teams to stay away from in round 1.Centers: I see the Penguins and Senators series as the one which will produce the most points. Sidney Crosby and Jason Spezza will probably lead all centers in scoring through round 1.My top 5 Center Picks:Sidney CrosbyJason SpezzaDaniel BriereVincent LecavalierChris DruryDisapointments: Demitra almost completely disappeared through the last few weeks of the regular season, expect ...
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Sports Blogs go to War with ESPN Radio Host
2007-04-10 16:43:00
In case you missed it an ESPN radio host named Colin Cowherd (is that really his name or a description of his dating preferences?) may have made a wee mistake in the past week.Colin Nerfherder apparently stole a story idea from a wee little sports blog. The Real Wonderlic Test was a comedic spoof written by the guys over at The M Zone that this ESPN Shrutebag (who the hell came up with that nickname?) passed off as his own on his radio show.Bad enough eh? Nope, it gets worse.Mr. "I am a respected Sport s Broadcaster DAMMIT" Cowherd got upset when he was called on his blatant plagiarism and called for a DDOS attack on The Big Lead.The Big Lead is a blog that occasionally regulary criticizes ESPN and other traditional Sports reports when they screw up a story and for some reason they took the brunt of Colin "I was in a hurry!" Cowherd's wrath.The Big Lead was knocked out of service for approximately 48 hours but has come back online (after having to upgrade to a new hosting service). ...
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Stanley Cup Playoffs - My Predictions
2007-04-10 14:25:00
Buffalo Sabres win the Stanley Cup Play offs over the Nashville Predators in 6 games.So today I am going to take a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs and lay out my predictions for the outcome of every round and who will win the cup this year. Let's see how far off I can be.Tomorrow I will review Round 1 of the playoff's and pick who I see as the top performers at each position in relation to their first round opponents. I will do the same thing as each round ends until the finals.Western Conference MatchupsRound 1: one upset with Forsberg and the Predators ousting the Sharks in 7 games.Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames - Detroit in 6 games, Hasek outduels KiprusoffAnaheim Mighty Ducks vs Minnestota Wild - Ducks in 7 games, front lines from Anaheim wear down BackstromVancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars - Vancouver in 6, Luongo is just too goodNashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks - Nashville in 7, Vokoun and Mason combine to pull this one outRound 2: the Predators remind the Red Win...
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NHL Weekly Wrapup - Who's Hot and Who's Not
2007-04-09 14:03:00
Well the regular season is over and the playoff match ups are set and now you are thinking about how to set your rosters for your upcoming Playoff Pool. So this weeks Hot or Not will only focus on the teams that made the playoffs. So what if Joe Sakic leads all centers with 2 goals, 7 assists and 2 game winners in the last week, the Avalanche missed the playoffs so we won't matter in your upcoming pool. In fact, of the top 3 scoring centers in the last week of the NHL regular season (Sakic, Koivu and Stastny) none of them will be going on to play in the post season.Stanley Cup Final Prediction: Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville PredatorsCenters: Derek Roy is on a 6 game point streak with 4 goals and 3 assists in that span including two game winners. The Sabres and Senators have to be favorites coming out of the Eastern conference and you might do well stocking up on a few of their roster players.My top picks: Daniel Briere and Peter ForsbergDerek Roy: 4 goals, 1 assist, 2 GWGJoe Thornton...
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Leaf fans pray for Brodeur's swollen head
2007-04-08 17:11:00
Last night I posted a story about the upcoming New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils game today and the implications that it has for the continuation of the Toronto Maple Leaf s season into the playoffs.I had heard and read hints that the New Jersey Devils were planning to sit many of their star players today in order to give them some extra rest prior to the playoffs since the game against the Islanders meant nothing in respect to either the regular or post season.Well, things have changed.Martin Brodeur holds the record for the most goaltender wins in a single season at 48, but as of last night he holds that record in tandem with Roberto Luongo. Who incidentally grew up a mere stones throw from the Brodeur home in St-Leonard, Quebec. Luongo and the Canucks play Phoenix tonight and I am sure that everyone is willing to bet that Vancouver will get Luongo the win.That means Brodeur will lose his record to Luongo later today.So Leaf fans, pray today and pray hard that Marty Brodeur'...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Sunday, April 8
2007-04-08 15:50:00
Below are the reported starters for Sunday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Tonight is a tough night as few teams are left with meaningful games. The Islanders are trying to bull their way into the playoffs and both Roberto Luongo and Martin Brodeur have chances to singlehandedly own the record for most wins in a season (they are currently tied at 48). Bad news for the Islanders.Blackhawks - Nikolai Khabibulin vs Stars - Mike SmithSabres - Ty Conklin vs Flyers - Martin BironIslanders - Wade Dubielewicz vs Devils - Martin BironCanucks - Roberto Luongo vs Coyotes - Mikael TellqvistFlames - Jamie McLennan vs Avalanche - Jose TheodoreHow did I do last night?20-28 for starters, 10-14 on winnersOuch, horrible night on starters, it is tough to figure out who starts at the end of the year as players get rested for the playoffs.Islanders - Wade Dubielewicz vs Flyers - Martin Biron Antero NiittymakiBlackhawks - Nikola Khabibulin Patrick Lalime vs Red Wings - ...
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Maple Leafs make the playoffs? Don't be too sure
2007-04-08 04:01:00
So the Toronto Maple Leaf s pull off a miracle tonight and win their final game of the season against the Montreal Canadiens. Woohoo! The Leafs make the playoffs... wait a sec. Not yet.I am a Leaf fan, have been since I was I wee nipper. If you look at my picture at the top of the page you will notice my Mike Palmateer jersey. Anyone who was a fan of those Leaf teams is a die hard fan. So I know exactly where I come from when I tell you that at least 80% of the Leaf fans in this city now think that the Leaf's are in the playoffs.I hate to be the one to break it to you Leaf fans, but if the Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils tomorrow we will be eliminated from the playoffs. Sounds like a good deal doesn't it?I mean, what are the odds of the New York Islanders beating Martin Brodeur, Patrick Elias, Brian Gionta and the rest of the Atlantic leading New Jersey Devils.There is only one problem with that, rumors around town are saying that Lou Lamoriello is planning on sitting as many ...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Saturday, April 7
2007-04-07 14:21:00
Below are the reported starters for Saturday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Islanders - Wade Dubielewicz vs Flyers - Martin BironBlackhawks - Nikola Khabibulin vs Red Wings - Domink HasekSabres - Ryan Miller vs Capitals - Olaf KolzigCoyotes - Curtis Joseph vs Kings - Mathieu GaronCanucks - Roberto Luongo vs Sharks - Evgeni NabokovLightning - Marc Denis vs Thrashers - Kari LehtonenPanthers - Mikael Tellqvist vs Hurricanes - John GrahameCanadiens - Jaroslav Halak vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftSenators - Ray Emery vs Bruins - Tim ThomasDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaRangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Penguins - Marc-Andre FleuryBlues - Jason Bacashihua - Wild - Niklas BackstromPredators - Tomas Vokoun vs Avalanche - Peter BudajOilers - Dwayne Roloson vs Flames - Miikka KiprusoffHow did I do last night?5-6 for starters, 1-3 on winnersThrashers - Johan Hedberg vs Hurricanes - Cam WardPanthers - Ed Belfour vs Lightning - Johan Holmq...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Friday, April 6
2007-04-06 15:36:00
Below are the reported starters for Friday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Thrashers - Johan Hedberg vs Hurricanes - Cam WardPanthers - Ed Belfour vs Lightning - Johan HolmqvistDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Stars - Marty TurcoHow did I do last night?21-24 for starters, 6-12 on winnersStars - Marty Turco Mike Smith vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Flyers - Martin BironCanadiens - Jaroslav Halak vs Rangers - Henrik LundqvistBruins - Hannu Toivonen vs Sabres - Ryan MillerPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Senators - Ray EmeryMaple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Islanders - Wade DubielewiczOilers - Jussi Markannen vs Wild - Niklas BackstromBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Predators - Tomas VokounRed Wings - Chris Osgood vs Blackhawks - Nikolai KhabibulinAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Canucks - Roberto LuongoKings - Mathieu Garon Sean Burke vs Coyotes - Curtis JosephFlames - Miikka Kiprusoff vs Sharks - Vesa Toskala Evgeni Nabokov
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Oilers and Hurricanes go from top to slop
2007-04-05 09:34:00
Back at the end of February I wrote a post about Parity in the NHL and how the Carolina Hurricane s and the Edmonton Oilers are making a case for it this season.Well lo and behold! I make a prediction that actually comes through. The Hurricanes and Oilers will miss the playoffs this year marking the first time in the history of the NHL that the two teams who contended for the Stanley Cup both missed the playoffs the following year.In fact, if I remember this correctly, the last Stanley Cup winning team that missed the playoff's the following year was the 1996 New Jersey Devils. (Okay, so I looked it up on the 'net to make sure I was right).The Oilers have been pretty much horrible all year long but considering that they were a last minute add-in to the playoffs last year AND the first 8 seed to ever make it to the Stanley Cup final it is not too surprising that they ended up missing the dance this year.The Carolina Hurricanes came out of the gate strong this season and for a time w...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Thursday, April 5: Updated
2007-04-05 09:19:00
Below are the reported starters for Thursday night:NOTE: Life intruded yesterday and I was unable to post last night's starters, since there were only two games I figure you were able to work it our for yourselves.More Notes: Updated Boston and Detroit starters... oh yeah and today's date!I will continue to update today as more news is available.(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Stars - Marty Turco vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Flyers - Martin BironCanadiens - Jaroslav Halak vs Rangers - Henrik LundqvistBruins - Hannu Toivonen vs Sabres - Ryan MillerPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Senators - Ray EmeryMaple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Islanders - Wade DubielewiczOilers - Jussi Markannen vs Wild - Niklas BackstromBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Predators - Tomas VokounRed Wings - Chris Osgood vs Blackhawks - Nikolai KhabibulinAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Canucks - Roberto LuongoKings - Mathieu Garon vs Coyotes - Curtis JosephFlames ...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Tuesday, April 3: UPDATED
2007-04-03 13:38:00
Below are the reported starters for Tuesday night:NOTE: Ed Belfour has been replaced by Craig Anderson(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Panthers - Craig Anderson vs Capitals - Olaf KolzigSabres - Ryan Miller vs Penguins - Marc-Andre FleurySenators - Ray Emery vs Devils - Martin BrodeurHurricanes - Cam Ward vs Lightning - Johan HolmqvistFlyers - Martin Biron vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftRangers - Henrik Lundqvist - Islanders - Wade DubielewiczBruins - Hannu Toivonen vs Canadiens - Jaroslav HalakBlue Jackets - Frederik Norrena vs Red Wings - Dominik HasekOilers - Jussi Markkanen vs Wild - Niklas BackstromBlackhawks - Nikolai Khabibulin vs Predators - Chris MasonAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Flames - Miikka KirprusoffKings - Mathieu Garon vs Canucks - Roberto LuongoBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Coyotes - Curtis JosephHow did I do last night?2-2 for starters, 0-1 on winnersBlues - Curtis Sanford vs Stars - Marty Turco
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NHL Weekly Wrapup - Who's Hot and Who's Not
2007-04-02 14:08:00
This week the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers have been hot lately and are getting production from their 2nd and 3rd lines. Scan the waiver wires for guys like Mike Comrie, Sean Avery and Brendan Shanahan for some key additions in the last week of the regular season.Centers: Mike Comrie snapped a 5 game pointless streak on Friday by contributing a goal and two assists and followed it up on Saturday with 2 goals. He potted the game winners on both nights.Ollie Jokinen: 1 goal, 6 assists, 1 GWGSaku Koivu: 1 goal, 5 assists, 1 GWGVincent Lecavalier: 2 goals, 4 assistsSidney Crosby: 2 goals, 4 assistsMichael Nylander: 2 goals, 4 assistsWho's Not: Other than my entire center corps? How about Pavol Demitra, and yes he is on my roster. Demitra is pointless in 4 games, at this point in the season drop him for a hot replacement... or a bag of pucks.Wingers: Peter Schaefer had back to back multi-point games and managed 5 assists last week.Jaromir Jagr: 3 goals, 3 assistsDaniel Sedin: 3 ...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Monday, April 2
2007-04-02 14:00:00
Below are the reported starters for Monday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Blues - Curtis Sanford vs Stars - Marty TurcoHow did I do last night?10-12 for starters, 4-6 on winnersRed Wings - Dominik Hasek vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaOilers - Jussi Markkanen Dwayne Roloson vs Blackhawks - Nikolai KhabibulinBruins - Tim Thomas vs Devils - Martin BrodeurHurricanes - John Grahame Cam Ward vs Panthers - Ed BelfourKings - Mathieu Garon vs Sharks - Evgeni NabokovMaple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Rangers - Henrik Lundqvist
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Sunday, April 1
2007-04-01 16:46:00
Below are the reported starters for Sunday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Red Wings - Dominik Hasek vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaOilers - Jussi Markkanen vs Blackhawks - Nikolai KhabibulinBruins - Tim Thomas vs Devils - Martin BrodeurHurricanes - John Grahame vs Panthers - Ed BelfourKings - Mathieu Garon vs Sharks - Evgeni NabokovMaple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Rangers - Henrik LundqvistHow did I do last night?15-20 for starters, 7-10 on winnersThrashers - Kari Lehtonen vs Bruins - Joey MacDonaldWild - Niklas Backstrom Josh Harding vs Avalanche - Peter BudajPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftRangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Flyers - Martin BironSabres - Ryan Miller Ty Conklin vs Canadiens - Cristobal Huet Jaroslav HalakSenators - Martin Gerber vs Islanders - Wade DubielewiczCapitals - Olaf Kolzig vs Lightning - Johan HolmqvistDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Blues - Curtis Sanford Jason BacashihuaStars - Marty Turco vs Predator...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Saturday, March 31
2007-03-31 16:07:00
Below are the reported starters for Saturday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Thrashers - Kari Lehtonen vs Bruins - Joey MacDonaldWild - Niklas Backstrom vs Avalanche - Peter BudajPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftRangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Flyers - Martin BironSabres - Ryan Miller vs Canadiens - Cristobal HuetSenators - Martin Gerber vs Islanders - Wade DubielewiczCapitals - Olaf Kolzig vs Lightning - Johan HolmqvistDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Blues - Curtis SanfordStars - Marty Turco vs Predators - Tomas VokounFlames - Miikka Kiprusoff vs Canucks - Roberto LuongoHow did I do last night?13-16 for starters, 6-8 on winnersCanadiens - Jaroslav Halak vs Senators - Ray EmeryFlyers - Martin Biron vs Devils - Martin BrodeurLightning - Johan Holmqvist vs Hurricanes - Cam WardCapitals - Olaf Kolzig Brent Johnson vs Panthers - Ed BelfourStars - Mike Smith vs Red Wings - Domink HasekIslanders - Mike Dunham vs Sabres - Ryan MillerBlue...
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NHL East: Leafs, Hurricanes, Islanders miss playoffs
2007-03-30 14:35:00
Earlier this week I wrote a post about the tight East ern conference playoff race that broke down as follows: 3 playoff spots + 5 points + 6 teams = pricelessWell 4 days later, and 6 out of the 39 games remaining for these teams, the race has become tighter than a devout nun.3 playoff spots + 3 points + 6 teams = even more pricelessIn fact you could argue that there are now 8 teams fighting for 4 playoff spots if you include Atlanta, which could conceivably be caught by Tampa Bay, and Florida who are only 6 points out of that final playoff spot.As of today there are 31 games remaining for the 6 teams, 14 of which are head to head matchups between the contenders for the final three spots.Rangers - 87 points in 6th - 5 remaining, 3 head to head, a possible 16 point swingLightning - 86 points in 7th - 5 remaining, 2 head to head, a possible 12 point swingCanadiens - 86 points in 8th - 5 remaining, 2 head to head, a possible 12 point swing Maple Leafs - 85 points in 9th - 5 remainin...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Friday, March 30: UPDATED
2007-03-30 14:08:00
Below are the reported starters for Friday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Canadiens - Jaroslav Halak vs Senators - Ray EmeryFlyers - Martin Biron vs Devils - Martin BrodeurLightning - Johan Holmqvist vs Hurricanes - Cam WardCapitals - Olaf Kolzig vs Panthers - Ed BelfourStar s - Mike Smith vs Red Wings - Domink HasekIslanders - Mike Dunham vs Sabres - Ryan MillerBlue Jackets - Brian Boucher vs Black Hawks - Nikolai KhabibulinCoyotes - Mikael Tellqvist vs Sharks - Evgeni NabokovHow did I do last night?14-16 for starters, 6-8 on winnersMaple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Thrashers - Johan HedbergPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Bruins - Tim ThomasDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaRed Wings - Chris Osgood vs Predators - Tomas VokounFlames - Miikka Kirprusoff vs Wild - Niklas BackstromOilers - Jussi Markkanen vs Blues - Curtis Sanford Jason BacashihuaAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Coyotes - Curtis JosephCanucks - Roberto Luongo vs Kings - ...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Thursday, March 29 : UPDATED
2007-03-29 14:33:00
Below are the reported starters for Thursday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Maple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Thrashers - Johan HedbergPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Bruins - Tim ThomasDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaRed Wings - Chris Osgood vs Predators - Tomas VokounFlames - Miikka Kirprusoff vs Wild - Niklas BackstromOilers - Jussi Markkanen vs Blues - Curtis SanfordAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Coyotes - Curtis JosephCanucks - Roberto Luongo vs Kings - Mathieu GaronHow did I do last night?6-8 for starters, 2-4 on winnersDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Sabres - Ryan MillerHurricanes - John Grahame vs Flyers - Martin BironThrashers - Kari Lehtonen vs Panthers - Ed Belfour Craig AndersonDucks - J.S. Giguere Ilya Bryzgalov vs Black Hawks - Nikolai Khabibulin
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Hockey Goaltenders make good short stops - Video
2007-03-28 17:23:00
Well, except for hitting and running the bases anyway.Thanks to Dave Smith a dedicated reader of Eric McErlain's Offwing Opinion I just spit coffee all over my double LCD monitor and wireless keyboard setup.Eric provides a link to perhaps the greatest hockey movie (or greatest short movie anyway) since Slapshot (ok, maybe Slapshot 2).Clark, the Canadian Hockey Goa lie is a short video about Clark (a Canadian Hockey Goalie strangely enough) who decides to give up hockey to take a shot at Major League Baseball... as a short stop. Watch the video here.This video is well worth the couple of minutes it will take you to watch it. But be warned, go to the john just before watching it and DO NOT under any circumstances drink anything while watching.My favorite moment from the video? When Clark jersey's his 3rd baseman for calling him a 'hoser'.P.S. For Eric McErlain and other sports/hockey bloggers out there, I tried to link this directly to the post on OffWing Opinion but he seems to be...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Wednesday, March 28
2007-03-28 14:23:00
Below are the reported starters for Wednesday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Devils - Martin Brodeur vs Sabres - Ryan MillerHurricanes - John Grahame vs Flyers - Martin BironThrashers - Kari Lehtonen vs Panthers - Ed BelfourDucks - J.S. Giguere vs Black Hawks - Nikolai KhabibulinHow did I do last night?18-28 for starters, 7-12 on winnersSorry about the horrible predictions on starting goalies, that's what I get for writing the post at 6am and not being able to update throughout the day.(Bold is the actual winner, Italic is my predicted winner)Penguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Capitals - Olaf KolzigPanthers - Ed Belfour vs Lightning - Marc DenisDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Islanders - Rick DiPietro Mike DunhamBruins - Tim Thomas Joey MacDonald vs Senators - Ray EmeryRangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Canadiens - Jaroslav HalakHurricanes - Cam Ward vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftFlames - Miikka Kiprusoff vs Wild - Niklas BackstromOilers - Dwayne Roloson v...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Tuesday, March 27
2007-03-27 12:32:00
Below are the reported starters for Tuesday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Penguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Capitals - Olaf KolzigPanthers - Ed Belfour vs Lightning - Marc DenisDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Islanders - Rick DiPietroBruins - Tim Thomas vs Senators - Ray EmeryRangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Canadiens - Jaroslav HalakHurricanes - Cam Ward vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftFlames - Miikka Kiprusoff vs Wild - Niklas BackstromOilers - Dwayne Roloson vs Tomas VokounBlue Jackets - Frederik Norrena vs Blues - Jason BacashihuaCoyotes - Curtis Joseph vs Star s - Marty TurcoCanucks - Roberto Luongo vs Avalanche - Peter BudajKings - Mathieu Garon vs Sharks - Evgeni NabokovHow did I do last night?2-2 for starters, 0-1 on winners(Bold is the actual winner, Italic is my predicted winner)Ducks - J.S. Giguere vs Red Wings - Domink Hasek
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NHL Weekly Wrapup - Who's Hot and Who's Not
2007-03-26 14:29:00
It's all about the hot line combo's. The San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton, Jonathan Cheechoo and Milan Michalek are redhot and all 3 appear in the top 5 lists for their positions. In Minnesota it is the combo of Marian Gaborik and Pavol Demitra have combined for 66 points in the Wild's last 24 games. These two are centered alternately by Mikko Koivu or Pierre-Marc Bouchard, if you look at the center rankings Demitra, Koivu and Bouchard are all in the top 5 for the week. If any of these players are on your waiver wire, now is the time to pick them up.Centers: Joe Thornton led all centers with 1 goal and 7 assists in the past week and is currently on a 10 game point streak to challenge Sidney Crosby for the NHL points race.Joe Thornton: 1 goal, 7 assistsPavol Demitra: 2 goals, 3 assistsMikko Koivu: 2 goals, 3 assistsPierre-Marc Bouchard: 1 goal, 4 assistsTyler Arnason: 5 assistsWho's Not: Rod Brind'Amour was blanked in the Hurricanes two games last week and has been on a steady decli...
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3 Spots open in the East for 6 teams
2007-03-26 14:05:00
This week in the NHL: The East ern conference playoff race is tightening up as 6 teams are within 5 points of the final three playoff spots in the East. The Rangers, Lightning and Montreal have 6 games remaining while the Hurricanes, Islanders and Leafs each have 7 games remaining. It should be an interesting week in the NHL as these teams face each other frequently over the remainder of the season.The Rangers play 4 of their remaining 6 games against the 6 teams in the playoff raceThe Lightning play only 2 of their remaining 6 games against teams in the raceThe Hurricanes play 3 of their remaining 7 games against teams in the raceThe Islanders play only 2 of their remaining 7 games against teams in the raceThe Canadiens play 3 of their remaining 6 games against teams in the raceThe Maple Leafs play 4 of their remaining 7 games against teams in the raceLooking at the schedule we can see that the Rangers and the Maple Leafs hold their playoff destiny in their hands. Winning the remain...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Monday, March 26
2007-03-26 13:59:00
Below are the reported starters for Monday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Ducks - J.S. Giguere vs Red Wings - Domink HasekHow did I do last night?10-10 for starters, 4-5 on winners(Bold is the actual winner, Italic is my predicted winner)Rangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Islanders - Rick DiPietroBruins - Tim Thomas vs Penguins - Marc-Andre FleuryFlames - Miikka Kiprusoff vs Black Hawks - Nikolai KhabibulinBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Canucks - Roberto LuongoNOTE: Tim Thomas was pulled at the beginning of the 2nd period in favor of Joey MacDonald and Peter Budaj was pulled in the first period in favor of Jose Theodore
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Sunday, March 25
2007-03-25 17:31:00
Below are the reported starters for Sunday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Rangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Islanders - Rick DiPietroBruins - Tim Thomas vs Penguins - Marc-Andre FleuryFlames - Miikka Kiprusoff vs Black Hawks - Nikolai KhabibulinBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Blue Jackets - Frederik NorrenaAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Canucks - Roberto LuongoHow did I do last night?20-24 for starters, 6-12 on winners (maybe I should have warned you I was hung over when I wrote this yesterday? Take note, I am hung over again today)(Bold is the actual winner, Italic is my predicted winner)Rangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Bruins - Joey MacDonaldIslanders - Rick DiPietro vs Flyers - Martin BironThrashers - Kari Lehtonen vs Penguins - Jocelyn ThibaultBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Red Wings - Domink HasekSharks - Evgeni Nabokov vs Hurricanes - Cam WardCapitals - Olaf Kolzig vs Canadiens - Jaroslav HalakSabres - Ty Conklin Ryan Miller vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftD...
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Islanders vs Rangers: The Throwdown
2007-03-24 18:41:00
This is it, what they have been waiting for. The Island ers and the Rangers play Sunday for the first time since the Chris Simon stick swinging incident.This was the first incident in recent memory (followed quickly by the Jordin Tootoo sucker punch) that occured outside of Vancouver. Both the Marty McSorley and Donald Brashear attach and the Todd Bertuzzi ambush on Steve Moore both occured in Vancouver.Why is this important? For a few reasons:1) If you own or can grab Aaron Asham, Brendan Witt, Colton Orr or Ryan Hollweg off of your leagues waiver wire you are likely to get a few PIMs out of tomorrow's game2) The NHL and the entire hockey world will be watching to see what happens.In case you missed it, Chris Simon is out for the rest of the season so the remaining tough guys on both teams are Aaron Asham and Brendan Witt for the Islanders and Colton Orr and Ryan Hollweg for the Rangers. After Colton Orr's demolition of Todd Fedoruk and Ben Eager last week I pity anyone who steps ...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Saturday, March 24
2007-03-24 18:16:00
Below are the reported starters for Saturday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Rangers - Henrik Lundqvist vs Bruins - Joey MacDonaldIslanders - Rick DiPietro vs Flyers - Martin BironThrashers - Kari Lehtonen vs Penguins - Jocelyn ThibaultBlues - Jason Bacashihua vs Red Wings - Domink HasekSharks - Evgeni Nabokov vs Hurricanes - Cam WardCapitals - Olaf Kolzig vs Canadiens - Jaroslav HalakSabres - Ty Conklin vs Maple Leafs - Andrew RaycroftDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Panthers - Ed BelfourSenators - Ray Emery vs Lightning - Marc DenisKings - Sean Burke vs Wild - Josh HardingPredators - Tomas Vokoun vs Oilers - Jussi MarkkanenStars - Mike Smith vs Coyotes - Mikael TellqvistHow did I do last night?8-8 for starters, 2-4 on winners(Bold is the actual winner, Italic is my predicted winner)Maple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Sabres - Ryan MillerKings - Mathieu Garon vs Black Hawks - Nikolai KhabibulinAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Oilers - Dwayne RolosonStars - Marty...
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Starting Goalies in the NHL tonight Friday, March 23
2007-03-23 13:35:00
Below are the reported starters for Friday night:(Bold is my predicted winner, Italic is an uncertain starter)Maple Leafs - Andrew Raycroft vs Sabres - Ryan MillerKings - Mathieu Garon vs Black Hawks - Nikolai KhabibulinAvalanche - Peter Budaj vs Oilers - Dwayne RolosonStar s - Marty Turco vs Ducks - J.S. GiguereHow did I do last night?18-20 for starters, 5-9 on winners(Bold is the actual winner, Italic is my predicted winner)Capitals - Brent Johnson vs Hurricanes - John GrahameSharks - Vesa Toskala vs Thrashers - Kari LehtonenSenators - Ray Emery vs Panthers - Ed BelfourBlue Jackets - Frederik Norrena vs Red Wings - Chris OsgoodPenguins - Marc-Andre Fleury vs Islanders - Rick DiPietroCanadiens - Jaroslav Halak vs Bruins - Tim ThomasDevils - Martin Brodeur vs Lightning - Johan Holmqvist Marc DenisBlues - Curtis Sanford vs Wild - Niklas BackstromPredators - Chris Mason vs Flames - Miikka KiprusoffDucks - Ilya Bryzgalov vs Coyotes - Mikael Tellqvist Curtis Joseph
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Does Ray Emery wear women's shoes
2007-03-22 17:02:00
This is a bit of a strange trip, but trust me and follow along.For some strange reason I decided to type the words 'puck bunnies' into Google and see what happened. I am at the office today so I wasn't trying to find pornographic pictures of amorous hockey females.Oh, wait, for those of you who don't know what a puck bunny is...According to Wikipedia: "A puck bunny is a female ice hockey fan, often one whose interest in the sport is primarily motivated by sexual attraction to the players rather than enjoyment of the game itself."So, back to my original train of thought.. a naked blonde walks into a bar with a foot long salami under one arm and a poodle under the... wait, wrong conversation.I type puck bunnies into Google and the first result I get is to an online forum for puck bunnies... no really this actually happened. (Check out http://www.voy.com/193541/)So I get sucked in and start to troll around reading posts from various puck bunnies, puck bunny haters and puck bunny wa...
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