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 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:16:00 -0400 60 http://thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://thehockeynews.com/ http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16075-Report-Martin-signs-longterm-extension-with-Florida.html 2008-05-16 13:00:17 Headlines TSN is reporting the Florida Panthers have agreed to a contract extension with GM Jacques Martin that will keep him at the helm through the 2011-12 season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16074-Ottawa-singer-Kathleen-Edwards-teams-up-with-former-NHLers-for-new-video.html 2008-05-16 13:00:00 Headlines TORONTO - Canadian teams may be out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but that hasn't kept Ottawa singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards from creating her own bit of NHL fun. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16073-Rangers-recovery-led-by-former-champion.html 2008-05-16 12:48:21 Special Features BY JOHN GRIGG Steve Bienkowski is the Kitchener Rangers’ chief operating officer and governor. His Rangers odyssey began all the way back in 1979 when, as a 17-year-old goaltender, he moved to Kitchener to play for the team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16072-This-Week-May-27.html 2008-05-16 12:20:42 This week in THN Pick up a copy at your local newsstand, buy it digitally, or subscribe at thehockeynews.com today! In the May 27 issue of The Hockey News: • Our cover story asks how long the dynamic duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin can stay together in Pittsburgh. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16071-Top-Shelf-Belanger-helping-players-move-with-ease.html 2008-05-16 11:59:20 Top Shelf Everything about Ken Belanger’s frame suggests he’s a great candidate to move a house. After all, the former NHL pugilist stands 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, affording him the kind of look that makes you think he could move just about anything he put his mind to. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16070-Fantasy-Pool-Look-Anaheim-and-Atlanta-offseason-report.html 2008-05-16 11:49:44 Fantasy Pool Look Column As keeper league hockey pools increase in number each year, fantasy junkies are becoming more active in the off-season as they prepare their teams for the coming season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16069-Draft-Preview-08.html 2008-05-16 11:21:41 Special Issues In The Hockey News 2008 Draft Preview magazine: • In his editor’s notebook, Brian Costello describes a once in a lifetime experience for any potential draftee. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16068-Crossword-Answers-May-13.html 2008-05-16 11:13:09 Crossword Answers ACROSS 1.ATLANTA, 4. PETER, 7. EAST, 8. THOUSAND, 10. ALES HEMSKY, 12. SHAWN, 13. NEWER, 14. CHRIS SIMON, 18. TERRIFIC, 19. JIRI, 20. DANNY and 21. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16067-May-27-2008-Digital-Edition.html 2008-05-16 09:04:41 Digital Edition Click here to view: In the May 27 issue of The Hockey News: • Our cover story asks how long the dynamic duo of Crosby and Malkin can stay together in Pittsburgh. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16066-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-16.html 2008-05-16 08:19:14 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central Yesterday’s Action… Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 4 (story/highlights/blog) - Joffrey Lupul scored twice and Martin Biron made 36 saves. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16065-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Ducks-owner-charges-could-expedite-Burke-to-Toronto-rumors.html 2008-05-16 00:34:11 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Toronto Star sports business columnist, Rick Westhead, mentioned in the second intermission of the Flyers/Pens affair on Thursday night, that the US Securities and Exchange Commission regulators charged Anaheim Ducks owners Henry Samueli on Wednesday May 15, 2008 with "backdating" employee stock options. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16064-Thursdays-Minor-and-Junior-Hockey-Results.html 2008-05-16 00:30:00 Headlines Results Thursday:IIHF Men's World ChampionshipAt Halifax and Quebec No Games Scheduled.2008 Memorial CupAt Kitchener, Ont.Round-robin begins Friday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16063-Thursdays-NHL-scoring-summary.html 2008-05-16 00:20:00 Headlines Scoring summary from Thursday's NHL game:Penguins 2 at Flyers 4First Period1. Philadelphia, Lupul 3 (Hartnell, Parent) 8:272. Philadelphia, Briere 9 (Jones, Hartnell) 11:48 (pp)3. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16062-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-16 00:10:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Agreed to terms with D Brett Bellemore on a three-year contract. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16061-Balsillie-Canada-should-have-another-NHL-team.html 2008-05-15 23:33:48 Headlines QUEBEC CITY – Would-be NHL owner Jim Balsillie said Thursday night he enjoys pursuing what he believes in and he made it abundantly clear that he firmly believes Canada should have at least one more NHL team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16060-Balsillie-Canada-should-have-another-NHL-team.html 2008-05-15 23:32:00 Special Features QUEBEC CITY – Would-be NHL owner Jim Balsillie said Thursday night he enjoys pursuing what he believes in and he made it abundantly clear that he firmly believes Canada should have at least one more NHL team. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16059-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-37.html 2008-05-15 23:03:37 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 15... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16058-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Flyers-pride-shines-through.html 2008-05-15 22:56:13 Ryan Kennedy's blog At this point in the series for the Flyers, style points mean nothing. Philadelphia defended its home turf for the night and prolonged the Battle of Pennsylvania for at least another two days with a 4-2 win in Game 4 and that's all that really matters right now. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16057-Pens-must-wait-as-Flyers-stave-off-elimination-with-inspired-win-on-home-ice.html 2008-05-15 22:30:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to wait at least a few more days to make their travel plans for the Stanley Cup final. Jeff Carter, Daniel Briere and Joffrey Lupul scored first-period goals and the Philadelphia Flyers refused to die in front of their home fans, hanging on for a 4-2 win Thursday night and forcing a fifth game in the Eastern Conference final. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16056-Flyers-stay-alive-with-42-win-in-roughandtumble-Game-4.html 2008-05-15 22:27:38 Special Features PHILADELPHIA - The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to wait at least a few more days to make their travel plans for the Stanley Cup final. Jeff Carter, Daniel Briere and Joffrey Lupul scored first-period goals and the Philadelphia Flyers refused to die in front of their home fans, hanging on for a 4-2 win Thursday night and forcing a fifth game in the Eastern Conference final. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16054-Stars-Turco-092-versus-Red-Wings-at-Joe-Louis-Arena.html 2008-05-15 19:40:00 Headlines DETROIT - Marty Turco has quite an opportunity in front of him.The Dallas goalie is 0-9-2 in the NHL at Joe Louis Arena, where he will have a chance to stop nagging questions and extend the Western Conference final against the Detroit Red Wings. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16055-Nothing-but-respect-among-Canadians-and-Swedes-ahead-of-semifinal.html 2008-05-15 19:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Canada and Sweden haven't had a chance to develop much of a rivalry at this year's IIHF World Hockey Championship.The two teams were separated by 1,000 kilometres for the first two weeks of the tournament and could only find nice things to say about each other after finally skating on the same ice surface here Thursday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16053-THN-at-the-World-Championship-Second-chances-all-around.html 2008-05-15 18:13:32 Special Features QUEBEC CITY – Russian winger Ilya Kovalchuk will receive no further suspension than his current one-game ban resulting from his hit on Swiss defenseman Julien Vauclair in a quarterfinal game Wednesday night, meaning he’ll be available either for the bronze or gold medal game this weekend. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16052-THN-at-the-World-Championship-Semifinals-preview.html 2008-05-15 17:59:13 Special Features QUEBEC CITY – It’s beginning to look a lot like 2007 for the Finnish team at the World Championship. As was the case last year, they defeated USA in overtime in a hard-fought quarterfinal and entered the semifinal hopelessly overmatched on paper against a powerful and favored Russian squad. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16051-Kovalchuk-suspension-shouldnt-change-classic-RussiaFinland-matchup.html 2008-05-15 17:00:00 Headlines QUEBEC - As Russia and Finland got ready on Thursday for their second semifinal meeting in as many years at the IIHF World Hockey Championship, most of the talk was about a skater who won't even play. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16050-Canadiens-Blog-The-Myth-of-the-backup-goalie.html 2008-05-15 16:56:36 Montreal Canadiens Blog One of my favourite off-season pastimes is taking a closer look at all the blogs and message boards that deal with all things Montreal Canadien. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16049-Pittsburgh-native-Ryan-Malone-living-out-childhood-dream-with-Penguins.html 2008-05-15 16:20:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - Wayne Gretzky never got to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mario Lemieux never skated for the Montreal Canadiens. Jarome Iginla ended up on the enemy side of his childhood Alberta heroes. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16048-Rand-Simons-Blog-Explaining-qualifying-offers-and-arbitration-rights.html 2008-05-15 15:05:48 Rand Simon's Blog The summer 2008 negotiating season is officially underway as NHL teams have started to submit qualifying offers to their Group 2 free agents. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16047-AHL-Blog-The-road-to-the-conference-finals.html 2008-05-15 14:48:49 American Hockey League Blog CHICAGO Round 1 (Milwaukee): Lane Lambert's Admirals perhaps put up a better fight than might have been anticipated. But the Wolves were expected to capture this series, and they did just that. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16046-Year-of-the-Ram-Down-the-road-to-Fargo.html 2008-05-15 14:31:42 Year of the Ram When the Roseau Rams began thinking about their quest for another state title next season, they knew they would be doing so without their best player, NHL draft-eligible defenseman Aaron Ness. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16045-Hockey-artist-raises-funds-after-stepdaughter-diagnosed-with-cancer.html 2008-05-15 14:20:00 Headlines TORONTO - Murray Henderson has created numerous paintings over the years that combined his passion for hockey and aiding charities, including the NHL's Hockey Fights Cancer campaign. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16044-Flyers-defenceman-Coburn-out-for-Game-4-Pens-Roberts-also-out.html 2008-05-15 14:10:00 Headlines VOORHEES, N.J. - Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Brandon Coburn was ruled out Thursday for a second straight game after his swollen left eye didn't show enough improvement. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16043-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Coyotes-smartly-using-golf-to-grow-hockey.html 2008-05-15 14:06:01 Edward Fraser's blog Let’s face facts, Phoenix is hardly a hotbed of hockey, so any way you can draw local attention to the sport – even if that attention comes from golf fans – you have to go for it. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16042-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-36.html 2008-05-15 13:39:57 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 14... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16041-Detroit-Red-Wings-forward-Johan-Franzen-to-miss-Game-5-against-Dallas.html 2008-05-15 11:40:00 Headlines DETROIT - Detroit centre Johan Franzen will miss his fourth straight game when the Red Wings face Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference final Saturday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16040-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-15.html 2008-05-15 10:12:21 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central Yesterday’s Action… Detroit 1, Dallas 3 (story/highlights/blog) - Mike Modano scored the game-winner and Marty Turco stopped 33 shots. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16039-Loose-Change-Fast-forward-fast-forward.html 2008-05-15 09:43:42 Loose Change Excited about the playoffs yet? Go ahead. Be honest. Admitting you’ve been flipping over to watch The Iron Chef or something to do with gaudy home makeovers doesn’t make you any less of a hockey fan (actually it does – I can’t believe you’re so gullible). http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16036-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-15 00:10:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueVANCOUVER CANUCKS-Named Scott Mellanby consultant to the general manager and hockey operations department. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16037-Wednesdays-NHL-scoring-summary.html 2008-05-15 00:10:00 Headlines Scoring summary from Wednesday's NHL game:Red Wings 1 at Stars 3First PeriodNo Scoring.Penalties - Kronwall Det (tripping) 6:16, Lidstrom Det (interference) 9:43, McCarty Det (holding stick) 13:12. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16038-Wednesdays-Minor-and-Junior-Hockey-Results.html 2008-05-15 00:10:00 Headlines Results Wednesday:IIHF Men's World ChampionshipQuarter-finals At Halifax Canada 8 Norway 2Finland 3 U.S. 2 (OT)At Quebec Russia 6 Switzerlan. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16035-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Stars-use-all-their-ammo-to-beat-Wings.html 2008-05-14 23:27:31 Sam McCaig's blog So that's what it takes to beat the Red Wings in these playoffs: Dallas' best effort, certainly of the series and perhaps of the post-season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16034-THN-at-the-World-Championship-Kovalchuk-to-miss-semifinal.html 2008-05-14 22:55:47 Special Features QUEBEC CITY – In case you haven’t noticed, the Russian bear has spent the past 15 years hibernating in a cave of mediocrity. And if it’s ever going to stretch its legs and come out into the light, it will have to do so without one of its superstar players. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16033-Modanos-scores-tiebreaker-as-Stars-beat-Wings-31-to-force-Game-5.html 2008-05-14 22:46:08 Special Features DALLAS - Detroit's goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn't count. Dallas' goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that's what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16032-Mike-Modano-scores-tiebreaker-as-Stars-beat-Wings-31-to-force-Game-5.html 2008-05-14 22:40:00 Headlines DALLAS - Maybe it was payback, maybe it was just good fortune. The Dallas Stars aren't going to quibble.All that matters is Tomas Holmstrom's rear end - and possibly his reputation - cost the Detroit Red Wings a goal and the Stars took full advantage, avoiding the humiliation of getting swept out of the Western Conference finals. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16031-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Marlies-to-face-Chicago-in-next-round.html 2008-05-14 22:16:53 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog A note of thanks to the Home of the Leafs, AM640 brass for addressing the missing Toronto Marlies updates quickly and efficiently after the blog about missing the Marlies Game 6 win. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16030-Finland-survives-late-US-rally-to-win-32-in-overtime-and-reach-semifinal.html 2008-05-14 22:10:00 Headlines HALIFAX - The United States enjoyed a big high, then suffered an even bigger low.Sami Lepisto's goal at 3:59 of overtime gave Finland a 3-2 win over the Americans in quarter-final action at the IIHF World Hockey Championship Wednesday before 9,176 fans. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16029-Russians-trounce-Swiss-60-to-reach-semis-at-world-championship.html 2008-05-14 22:00:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Russia has too good a team to hand over easy goals, but the Swiss on the other hand were in a giving mood on Wednesday night.Swiss defencemen Raphael Diaz and Philippe Furrer put pucks into their own net past a startled Martin Gerber in the opening seven minutes to help Russia to a 6-0 victory in the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Hockey Championship. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16028-Rangers-Blog-Who-wants-to-coach.html 2008-05-14 20:58:20 New York Rangers Blog I Another week, another NHL coaching casualty as Doug Wilson, general manager of the San Jose Sharks, fired Ron Wilson, the team’s head coach. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16027-Recently-resigned-Bruins-forward-Chuck-Kobasew-makes-rehab-progress.html 2008-05-14 19:30:00 Headlines BOSTON - Chuck Kobasew has a new three-year contract, a nearly healed leg and an optimistic outlook for the Boston Bruins next season.Kobasew, the team's second-leading goal scorer in 2007-08, missed the playoffs with a broken left leg but thinks he could start working out again in about a week. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16026-Canada-moves-into-world-championship-semifinals-with-82-win-over-Norway.html 2008-05-14 18:00:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Ken Hitchcock knew he was leaving Halifax. He just didn't know what mode of transportation he'd be taking.The Canadian coach went through some nervous moments during an 8-2 quarter-final win over Norway at the IIHF World Hockey Championship on Wednesday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16024-The-Penguins-have-come-a-long-way-since-coach-Therriens-famous-rant.html 2008-05-14 17:00:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - One win away from their first Stanley Cup final berth in 16 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins are far removed from Michel Therrien's famous tirade just two and a half seasons ago. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16025-EA-simulation-projects-Chicago-Wolves-to-win-AHLs-Calder-Cup.html 2008-05-14 17:00:00 Headlines A simulation by EA Sports predicts the Chicago Wolves will beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in seven games to win the American Hockey League's Calder Cup. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16022-Craig-Leipold-sells-lacrosse-team-Swarm-will-stay-in-St-Paul.html 2008-05-14 16:20:00 Headlines ST. PAUL, Minn. - New Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold held his breath while coach Jacques Lemaire weighed his hunger to return against a desire to retire. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16023-Weinhandl-scores-in-OT-to-lift-Swedes-over-Czechs-in-hockey-quarterfinal.html 2008-05-14 16:20:00 Headlines QUEBEC - The no-name Swedes are starting to look familiar at the IIHF World Hockey Championships.Mattias Weinhandl scored 3:15 into overtime Wednesday to give Sweden a 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic and a berth in the semifinals, where it will face Canada on Friday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16021-THNcom-Top-10-Alltime-salary-earners.html 2008-05-14 16:14:57 THN.com Top 10 Jaromir Jagr is poised to become the game’s first-ever $100 million salary earner should he decide to continue his NHL career next season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16020-Double-OT-Musings-from-around-the-NHL.html 2008-05-14 15:53:08 Double OT So much going on in the hockey world these days, it’s hard to settle on one topic for a column. So why bother? Here are a few things catching my eye: • It has been said time and time again the style the Stanley Cup-winning team plays dictates the way other teams will build the following season – there is no doubt Anaheim’s rough and tumble approach influenced many teams in the Western Conference to get bigger and stronger this season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16019-Former-player-Scott-Mellanby-hired-by-Vancouver-Canucks-as-consultant.html 2008-05-14 14:50:00 Headlines VANCOUVER - Driving his kids to school and spending time with the family was great, but NHL veteran Scott Mellanby was anxious to get back into the game where he'd spent 20 years of his life. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16018-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-35.html 2008-05-14 09:58:14 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 13... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16017-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-14.html 2008-05-14 09:45:39 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central Yesterday’s Action… Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 (story/highlights/blog) - Marian Hossa notched two goals and Marc-Andre Fleury made 17 saves. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16016-Tuesdays-Minor-and-Junior-Hockey-Results.html 2008-05-14 04:00:00 Headlines Results Tuesday:IIHF Men's World ChampionshipAt Quebec and HalifaxNo Games Scheduled.AHLCalder Cup Playoffs Division Finals (Best-of-7)Weste. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16014-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-14 00:50:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueBOSTON BRUINS-Signed F Chuck Kobasew to a multiyear contract extension.COLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed F T. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16015-Tuesdays-NHL-scoring-summary.html 2008-05-14 00:50:00 Headlines Scoring summary from Tuesday's NHL game:Penguins 4 at Flyers 1First Period1. Pittsburgh, Whitney 1 (Crosby, Gonchar) 5:03 (pp)2. Pittsburgh, Hossa 7 (Crosby) 7:413. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16013-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Briere-disappears-when-it-matters-most-while-Hossa-finally-finds-second-gear.html 2008-05-13 22:50:05 Ryan Dixon's blog Maybe Daniel Briere should have a little chat with fictional Philadelphia legend Rocky Balboa about how to rally in late rounds. Briere soared through two playoff series this year, posting eight goals and 14 points in 12 games. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16012-Penguins-use-defensive-game-to-take-commanding-30-series-lead-in-East-final.html 2008-05-13 22:28:08 Special Features PHILADELPHIA - Mario Lemieux walked over to Michel Therrien in the hallway at Wachovia Center with a smile as big as Pennsylvania. The Hall of Famer and minority owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins shook his head coach's hand and mumbled something to the effect of great job. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16011-Penguins-use-defensive-game-to-take-commanding-30-series-lead-in-East-final.html 2008-05-13 22:10:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - Mario Lemieux walked over to Michel Therrien in the hallway at Wachovia Center with a smile as big as Pennsylvania.The Hall of Famer and minority owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins shook his head coach's hand and mumbled something to the effect of great job. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16010-Playoff-Campbellnomics-May-13.html 2008-05-13 21:45:57 Special Features At thehockeynews.com, we don't ask how or even how many. We ask: How many of them were important? That's the crux behind Campbellnomics, a statistic unique to THN. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16008-St-Louis-Blues-sign-firstround-picks-TJ-Oshie-and-Lars-Eller.html 2008-05-13 21:20:00 Headlines ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues on Tuesday signed a pair of first-round picks from recent drafts, forwards T.J. Oshie and Lars Eller.Oshie, 21, was the 24th overall selection of the 2005 draft. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16009-Sick-Gary-Roberts-sits-out-for-Penguins-in-Game-3-against-Flyers.html 2008-05-13 21:20:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Gary Roberts sat out Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night because he was sick. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16006-Boston-Bruins-resign-forward-Chuck-Kobasew-to-a-multiyear-deal.html 2008-05-13 19:50:00 Headlines BOSTON - The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Chuck Kobasew to a US$7 million, three-year contract extension Tuesday.Kobasew will make $2 million next season and $2. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16007-Detroit-a-win-away-from-playing-for-Cup-with-30-lead-over-Stars.html 2008-05-13 19:50:00 Headlines DALLAS - Being down 3-0 in the Western Conference final isn't even the worst part for the Dallas Stars.This is: Dallas has yet to lead the Detroit Red Wings for a single second in any game this series. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16005-Canada-gets-ready-for-quarterfinal-with-Norway-at-world-championship.html 2008-05-13 17:00:00 Headlines HALIFAX - One by one, they filed onto the ice with huge smiles - kids in replica Team Canada jerseys, wives clutching cameras, grandparents simply taking it all in. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16004-Switzerland-Norway-look-for-upsets-in-world-championship-quarterfinals.html 2008-05-13 16:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Miracle upsets are on the minds of Norway and Switzerland going into the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Hockey Championship on Wednesday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16003-Halifax-Quebec-City-expected-to-draw-450000-fans-for-world-hockey.html 2008-05-13 16:30:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Although still much in the hunt for gold on the ice, Canada will likely be out of the medals when it comes to putting bums in seats. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16002-Pittsburgh-Penguins-backup-netminder-Ty-Conklin-helped-save-season.html 2008-05-13 16:10:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - Much has been said and written about Evgeni Malkin's superb play when Sidney Crosby went down with injury this season.But it also should not be forgotten that the Pittsburgh Penguins, nearing a Stanley Cup final berth, may not even be here had it not been for how Ty Conklin stepped in for the injured Marc-Andre Fleury this season. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16001-Flyers-defenceman-Braydon-Coburn-out-for-Game-3-against-Penguins.html 2008-05-13 15:30:00 Headlines VOORHEES, N.J. - Braydon Coburn's swollen and battered face looked much worse than the young Philadelphia Flyers defenceman said it felt.Just two days after a deflected puck caught him near his left eye, Coburn sat in front of reporters and television cameras Tuesday morning to discuss his status and what happened in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/16000-Ask-Adam-Godzilla-and-Las-Vegas.html 2008-05-13 13:57:31 Ask Adam On account of a mini-vacation, this here is the last mailbag column I’ll be doing until next Tuesday. You can keep sending questions to the usual spot (askadam@thehockeynews. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15999-Islanders-Blog-Could-Blake-still-be-missing-LI-Here-we-go-again.html 2008-05-13 12:35:01 New York Islanders Blog As recently reported per TSN, Blake is open to the possibility of being traded this summer. There's no question that the Leafs had a very poor season and have spent too much money on players that were not worth the cash, Blake being one of them. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15998-The-Hot-List-Ready-for-the-Memorial-Cup.html 2008-05-13 12:17:04 The Hot List We’re gearing up for the Memorial Cup, but the field is already set: Belleville, Gatineau, Spokane and the host Kitchener will be squaring off in Southern Ontario. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15997-Mark-Moores-Blog-What-do-the-final-four-have-in-common.html 2008-05-13 10:41:09 Mark Moore's Blog From 30 self-proclaimed contenders in September, we’re down to the Final Four. We’ve reached the official point where the few teams still playing have earned the credit of all those that are not. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15996-Pens-centre-Staal-to-go-to-Thunder-Bay-on-Wednesday-for-grandfathers-funeral.html 2008-05-13 10:40:00 Headlines PHILADELPHIA - Penguins centre Jordan Staal will fly home to Thunder Bay, Ont., on Wednesday morning to attend his grandfather's funeral. The Pittsburgh player is expected to return to Philadelphia the same night. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15995-Canadiens-Blog-A-second-chance-at-Brendan-Shanahan.html 2008-05-13 10:01:31 Montreal Canadiens Blog It's rare in life that we're given second chances. It's even rarer when an NHL general manager gets a second chance at a player he's long coveted. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15994-Analysis-Writing-was-on-the-wall-for-Wilson.html 2008-05-13 09:54:34 THN Analysis When the San Jose Sharks went out in the second round of the playoffs, you just knew Ron Wilson was done as coach of the team. Fact of the matter is, not even a trip to the Western Conference final would likely have been enough to save his job. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15993-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-34.html 2008-05-13 09:38:49 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 12... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15992-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-13.html 2008-05-13 06:58:24 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central Yesterday’s Action… Detroit 5, Dallas 2 (story/highlights /blog) - Pavel Datsyuk notched a hat trick and Chris Osgood made 16 saves. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15991-Sharks-Blog-San-Jose-Sharks-head-coach-Ron-Wilson-fired-after-four-and-a-half-seasons-behind-the-bench.html 2008-05-13 03:43:08 San Jose Sharks Blog Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced late this afternoon that Ron Wilson was fired after four and a half years behind the bench in San Jose. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15989-Mondays-NHL-scoring-summary.html 2008-05-13 00:40:00 Headlines Scoring summary from Monday's NHL game:Red Wings 5 at Stars 2First Period1. Detroit, Datsyuk 6 (Zetterberg, Rafalski) 9:272. Dallas, Grossman 1 (Modano, Morrow) 15:133. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15990-Hockey-transactions.html 2008-05-13 00:40:00 Headlines Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Agreed to terms with D Bryan Rodney on a one-year contract. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15988-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Wings-running-on-all-cylinders-as-Stars-special-teams-falter.html 2008-05-12 23:01:55 Adam Proteau's Blog For me and a few other people I’ve spoken with who work in the hockey business, the true test of the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings was never really going to begin until the Western Conference final did. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15986-Datsyuks-hat-trick-leads-Red-Wings-to-30-Western-Final-lead-over-Stars.html 2008-05-12 22:50:00 Headlines DALLAS - Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro and the Dallas Stars - a record-setting victory. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15987-Montreal-Canadiens-sign-prospect-Ryan-White-to-threeyear-deal.html 2008-05-12 22:50:00 Headlines MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed Calgary Hitmen forward Ryan White to a three-year contract.White, 20, recorded 28 goals and 44 assists with the Hitmen during the 2007-08 season and led the team in scoring the past three seasons. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15985-Datsyuks-hat-trick-gives-Red-Wings-30-series-lead-over-Stars.html 2008-05-12 22:33:36 Special Features DALLAS - Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro and the Dallas Stars - a record-setting victory. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15984-Marlies-advance-to-Calder-Cup-semifinals-with-32-win-over-Crunch.html 2008-05-12 22:20:00 Headlines TORONTO - The comeback is complete.Brent Aubin doubled his playoff output with a pair of goals as the Toronto Marlies became the 14th team in American Hockey League history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit, dropping the Syracuse Crunch 3-2 in Game 7 of the North Division final. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15983-Fitter-Georges-Laraque-making-key-contribution-to-Penguins-success.html 2008-05-12 20:50:00 Headlines PITTSBURGH - A year ago Georges Laraque would have never been on the ice with two minutes left in a big playoff game. In fact, he probably would have been in the press box. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15982-San-Jose-Sharks-fire-head-coach-Ron-Wilson-after-secondround-exit.html 2008-05-12 20:40:00 Headlines SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15981-Ron-Wilson-fired-as-head-coach-of-San-Jose-Sharks.html 2008-05-12 19:57:28 Special Features SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15980-Flyers-defenceman-Coburn-likely-out-for-Game-3-after-taking-puck-in-the-face.html 2008-05-12 19:50:00 Headlines VOORHEES, N.J. - Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Braydon Coburn is doubtful for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals after taking a puck in the face on Sunday night. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15979-Hockey-Notes-Americans-satisfied-after-goal-judge-gets-fired-for-mistaken-goal.html 2008-05-12 19:10:00 Headlines American coach John Tortorella thinks the IIHF did the right thing when it suspended the video judge who mistakenly allowed a goal that never went in. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15978-Rangers-Blog-Disappointing.html 2008-05-12 18:32:19 New York Rangers Blog I For the New York Rangers, a five-game second round loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins can be described in one word: disappointing. The Rangers were given every chance to win this series as they had a countless number of power plays, a three-goal lead in Game 1 and even managed to play solid defense against the Penguins’ high-powered offense throughout the series. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15977-Doan-Heatley-score-twice-as-Canada-remains-unbeaten-with-win-over-Finland.html 2008-05-12 17:50:00 Headlines HALIFAX - Team Canada has passed its most significant test at this year's IIHF World Hockey Championship with flying colours.Shane Doan and Dany Heatley each scored twice Monday as the Canadians defeated Finland 6-3 in a matchup of unbeaten teams. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15975-Nashville-Predators-sign-forward-Martin-Erat-to-7year-contract.html 2008-05-12 16:50:00 Headlines NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators are locking up forward Martin Erat to a long-term deal.The NHL team says it has signed the restricted free agent to a US$31. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15974-Russia-defeats-Switzerland-53-to-set-up-quarterfinal-rematch.html 2008-05-12 15:40:00 Headlines QUEBEC - Unbeaten Russia got first-period goals from Dmitry Kalinin, Alexander Ovechkin and Maxim Sushinsky and went on to defeat Switzerland 5-3 on Monday at the IIHF World Hockey Championship. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15973-THNcom-World-Championship-Central.html 2008-05-12 14:42:20 Special Features If you are not automatically redirected, click HERE.. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15972-Rumor-Roundup-Streit-Huet-in-for-big-raises.html 2008-05-12 14:39:08 Rumor Roundup The Montreal Canadiens had a disappointing end to their surprisingly strong season with a five-game elimination at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers, but in the end-of-season press conference, GM Bob Gainey said he was pleased with his club’s overall performance. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15971-United-States-wraps-up-qualifying-round-with-91-rout-of-Norway.html 2008-05-12 14:30:00 Headlines HALIFAX - The Americans weren't a happy lot Monday and they took their frustration out on an overmatched Norwegian team.One day removed from a tough 3-2 loss to Finland, the United States wrapped up its qualifying round schedule by scoring three times in each period for a 9-1 pounding of Norway at the IIHF World Hockey Championship. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15970-Brian-Duffs-Blog-Osgood-deserves-better.html 2008-05-12 13:45:22 Brian Duff's Blog What did Chris Osgood do to warrant this lack of respect? Is it possible that in three short weeks he’ll be hoisting the Cup for a third time, perhaps with a record of 14-0, and there will still be a significant collection of fans and media alike suggesting he is only a winner by association? Look, I’m the first to admit there were many times when the Osgood/No Good punch line seemed to roll off the tongue with great regularity, but isn’t it time we all got over some of the past long-range shots and bad goals that are part of every goaltender’s career? The 1995-96 season was a long time ago. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15969-Canadiens-Watch-Price-will-be-better-for-playoff-loss.html 2008-05-12 13:27:25 Special Features Professional athletes lead charmed lives, but even they aren’t above the odd harsh – and necessary – lesson. Carey Price may not have joined the ranks of Montreal’s goaltending gods this spring, but he’s better positioned today to be one of them in the future based on what happened in this year’s playoffs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15968-Dont-forget-Conklin-is-a-UFA-too.html 2008-05-12 12:17:46 Letters to the Editor The free agent goalie talks usually center around three goalies: Cristobal Huet, Jose Theodore and Dan Ellis. But what about Ty Conklin? Conklin was one of the biggest reasons Pittsburgh stayed in it through the injury of Marc-Andre Fleury and proved he could be quite successful at a high level. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15967-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Dont-count-out-Big-D-yet.html 2008-05-12 11:54:03 Adam Proteau's Blog Another great weekend of playoff hockey wrapped up in Pittsburgh Sunday, with the Red Wings and Penguins both staking out 2-0 series leads in the Western and Eastern Conference finals. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15966-Player-of-the-Week-May-12.html 2008-05-12 11:21:22 Player of the week The Hockey News player of the week for the period of May 5 to 11 is Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards. Though his team fell behind 2-0 to its cross-state rivals, Richards did his best in Pittsburgh by scoring two goals in Game 1 and notching a shorthanded marker in Game 2. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15965-Whats-so-special-about-Brunnstrom.html 2008-05-12 11:04:45 Letters to the Editor How did Fabian Brunnstrom gain so much attention from teams for his services? A year ago, no one really knew who he was and now all of a sudden he is the hottest free agent on the market. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15964-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-33.html 2008-05-12 09:39:55 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 11... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15963-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-12.html 2008-05-12 07:37:34 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central On the weekend at thn.com… The once one-sided debate on who you’d rather have, Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby, is no longer an outlandish one, writes Jason Kay in his blog. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15962-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Orange-and-black-look-black-and-blue.html 2008-05-12 06:48:16 Mike Brophy's blog Talk about worst case scenario. With Kimmo Timonen already out, the last thing the Philadelphia Flyers needed was to lose Braydon Coburn, their last defenseman with a hint of an offensive upside standing. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15961-Talbot-scores-winner-as-Penguins-edge-Flyers-to-take-20-series-lead.html 2008-05-11 22:48:00 Special Features 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://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 - Maxime Talbot's pre-game nap Sunday afternoon included a wishful thought. The Pittsburgh Penguins checker was back in the lineup after missing three games with a foot injury and wanted to return with a splash. http://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15952-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Home-of-the-Leafs-neglect-Marlies.html 2008-05-11 15:48:48 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Its sad when AM640 the radio station that prides itself as being the 'home of the Leafs' schedules the NHL playoffs to be broadcast, bypassing the Toronto Marlies who were fighting for their playoff lives. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15950-Rangers-Blog-NHL-happenings.html 2008-05-11 13:51:41 New York Rangers Blog I I know that all of you New York Ranger fans out there are upset that the Blueshirts are no longer playing hockey. However, you must remember that there is still lots of exciting hockey left to be played and as such, you should sit back and enjoy what precious hockey we have left. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15948-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-11.html 2008-05-11 08:58:40 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com's Playoff Central Yesterday’s action… Dallas 1, Detroit 2 (story/highlights/blog) - Chris Osgood made 17 saves and Henrik Zetterberg notched the game-winner. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15947-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-32.html 2008-05-11 01:28:08 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 10... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15946-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Stars-not-aligning-for-Dallas-against-Detroit.html 2008-05-11 01:05:55 Sam McCaig's blog Bad Star-t You started to get the feeling it wasn't going to be Dallas' night midway through the first period when the Stars had a 4-on-1 rush - ever seen one of those before? - and they couldn't even get a shot on net. http://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15943-Zetterberg-scores-winner-as-Red-Wings-top-Stars-21-in-Game-2.html 2008-05-10 21:53:33 Special Features DETROIT - It was a huge win for the Detroit Red Wings and a 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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15934-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Crosby-vs-Malkin-still-ludicrous.html 2008-05-10 10:09:23 Jason Kay's blog As recently as a few months back, the notion was preposterous: nobody in his right mind would take Evgeni Malkin over Sidney Crosby. But after ‘The Kid’ succumbed to an ankle sprain and endured a lengthy recovery, and Malkin emerged as a Hart Trophy finalist, the concept has nudged its way to “not as whacky as we first thought” on the credibility meter. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15933-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-10.html 2008-05-10 09:09:02 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central   Yesterday’s action…   Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 4 (story/highlights/blog) - Evgeni Malkin scored twice and added an assist, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15932-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-31.html 2008-05-10 08:54:12 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 9... http://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15928-From-The-Point-Spokes-of-Winged-Wheel-come-from-high-and-low.html 2008-05-09 23:19:47 From The Point The NHL entry draft is in Ottawa this year, on June 20th and 21st. But don’t expect to see any Red Wings representatives on the first day, because they probably won’t even show up. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15927-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Planet-Geno-eclipses-Flyers-in-Game-1.html 2008-05-09 22:54:22 Ryan Kennedy's blog So one thing became very apparent as Pittsburgh took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final: This is Evgeni Malkin's world, we just live here. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15925-Malkin-scores-twice-as-Penguins-draw-first-blood-in-Eastern-Conference-final.html 2008-05-09 22:18:02 Special Features 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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15916-Canadiens-Blog-The-Value-of-Mark-Streit.html 2008-05-09 15:42:33 Montreal Canadiens Blog Mark Streit is a top four defensemen with the Montreal Canadiens. Mark Streit is a fourth line forward with the Montreal Canadiens. Mark Streit is on the top power play unit of the Montreal Canadiens. http://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15912-Analysis-Dont-expect-Quenneville-to-be-unemployed-long.html 2008-05-09 13:58:53 THN Analysis The questions about Joel Quenneville’s tenure as Avalanche coach first began early in the 2006-07 campaign, but were quickly quieted by Colorado’s admirable late-season run that ultimately ended with the team achingly short of a playoff berth. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15910-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Flyers-need-to-avoid-penalties-especially-without-Timonen.html 2008-05-09 12:49:56 Ken Campbell's blog If the Philadelphia Flyers plan to intimidate the Pittsburgh Penguins and set a physical tone for the Eastern Conference final in Game 1 tonight, they do so at their own peril. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15909-Ask-Adam-Habing-a-sarcastic-Friday.html 2008-05-09 12:37:03 Ask Adam I’ll knock off another mailbag Tuesday, but as revealed EXCLUSIVELY in this space on Tuesday, my brief Las Vegas vacation will prevent me from completing (or even starting) my mailbag next Friday. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15908-Fantasy-Pool-Look-Sharks-lacked-bite.html 2008-05-09 11:30:45 Fantasy Pool Look Column The San Jose Sharks actually had some people, myself included, convinced they could be the first team in decades to come back from a 3-0 series deficit when they took Dallas to Game 6 and pushed it to overtime. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15907-NHL-Team-Depth-Charts-May-9.html 2008-05-09 10:47:10 Downloads & Wallpapers A .pdf of each remaining NHL team's depth chart, including first power play unit (one page, 1MB).. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15906-Playoff-Photo-Gallery-Day-30.html 2008-05-09 08:56:44 Photo galleries A selection of the best images from May 8... http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15905-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-9.html 2008-05-09 08:31:12 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central Yesterday’s Action… Dallas 1, Detroit 4 (story/highlights) - Tomas Holmstrom scored a goal and added an assist, while Chris Osgood made 20 saves. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15904-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Tired-Dallas-no-match-for-fresh-Detroit-in-Game-1.html 2008-05-09 07:42:08 Mike Brophy's blog It will get better. Hopefully, that is. Game 1 of the Western Conference final was just about as lousy as one could have imagined, given Detroit’s long layoff and Dallas’ four-OT game Sunday. http://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15898-Red-Wings-dominant-in-defeating-Dallas-41-in-NHL-Western-final-opener.html 2008-05-08 22:18:57 Special Features 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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15896-Flyers-blueliner-Timonen-likely-out-of-East-final-with-blood-clot.html 2008-05-08 20:08:00 Special Features 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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15886-Screen-Shots-Welcome-to-Toronto-the-NHLs-confusion-capital.html 2008-05-08 14:34:41 Screen Shots At Wednesday’s press conference announcing Paul Maurice’s dismissal as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the prevailing sentiment interim GM Cliff Fletcher attempted to sell to the media and general public was simple: all systems are normal and the team’s legion of fans shouldn’t worry themselves sick over the laborious process of putting a new management team in place. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15885-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Spin-me-baby-spin-me.html 2008-05-08 14:30:57 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog If the spin coming out of Bay Front gains any more momentum, the cyclone effect it produces may turn downtown Toronto into the Canadian version of the Windy City. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15884-Time-for-notouch-icing.html 2008-05-08 13:40:35 Letters to the Editor It's time to go to no touch icing. Let’s face it, the game has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. The speed is much greater so injuries are far more likely. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15883-Loose-Change-Poor-little-suckers.html 2008-05-08 13:38:37 Loose Change Lost in all the media hullabaloo surrounding the re-birth of the Flyers; Malkin and Crosby’s Coming Out Party (not that kind of coming out, mind you. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15882-All-ready-to-go-but-wheres-the-hockey.html 2008-05-08 13:36:13 Letters to the Editor Here I sit in Hockeytown on the verge of entering round three tonight. I've got my drinks, my snacks and my favorite Red Wings jersey. But wait, I have no game. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15881-The-Hockey-News-staff-predictions.html 2008-05-08 13:06:56 Special Features The Hockey News staff returns for the third round of our 2008 playoff predictions. As always, please note we do not encourage readers to wager a significant amount of money on any writer or editor’s suggestions; they’re for entertainment purposes only, so bear that in mind before you decide to (legally) pony up some cash on one of the final four teams still playing. http://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15878-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-The-best-Stanley-Cup-final-imaginable.html 2008-05-08 12:05:07 Rory Boylen's Blog Let’s build the ultimate 2008 Stanley Cup final. Like Dr. Frankenstein building a glorious marvel of scientific achievement with parts gathered, based on these playoffs, we’ll build a fantastic display of sporting competition with what we’ve seen so far. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15876-Islanders-Blog-Outsiders-looking-in-Part-III.html 2008-05-08 11:13:22 New York Islanders Blog We're down to the final round before the Stanley Cup. The remaining two teams after the Conference Finals will own some minor bragging rights to the East and the West, but the Cup is what defines it all. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15875-Jamie-McLennans-Blog-Top-10-moments-from-the-Japanese-experience.html 2008-05-08 11:07:27 Jamie McLennan's Blog 10. Battling customs to allow Tyson Nash through in his cage and watching the horror on the guards’ faces as they witnessed, firsthand, Nasher rolling over and attempting a smile through all the leather skin and matted hair. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15874-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Second-round-awards.html 2008-05-08 11:00:02 Edward Fraser's blog Even though the drama dipped in the second round – save for Dallas-San Jose Game 6 – the quality of hockey has remained incredibly high. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15873-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-8.html 2008-05-08 08:17:48 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central News and Views… Buffalo: Signed Felix Schutz. Calgary: Signed Mark Giordano. Chicago: Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune writes that Blackhawks tickets will be raised in price by an average of about 16 percent, and up to as much as 80 percent,  next season. http://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15870-Canadiens-Blog-The-need-for-speed.html 2008-05-07 22:33:12 Montreal Canadiens Blog For the past few season's it's been a rallying cry for the fans of the Montreal Canadiens. At this time of the year, with summer on the brink, thoughts of the draft and free agency begin to dominate the talk show airwaves and newspaper columns. http://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15858-Rangers-Blog-What-to-do-with-the-elder-statesmen.html 2008-05-07 15:44:39 New York Rangers Blog I When the New York Rangers were knocked out of the playoffs last Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, many hockey pundits and fans alike thought that they had seen the last of NHL greats Jaromir Jagr and Brendan Shanahan. http://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15854-Power-shift-in-the-NHL.html 2008-05-07 14:30:04 Letters to the Editor I think we are seeing a changing of the guard in the NHL with some of the recent bottom feeders starting to look a lot stronger, mostly due to an influx of young talent. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15853-Call-penalties-like-its-the-regular-season.html 2008-05-07 14:14:13 Letters to the Editor The state of refereeing in the NHL is laughable. Penalties are not penalties anymore once the playoffs hit. People are hit head first into the boards and everyone cheers like it's a good check. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15852-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-07-deadline-deal-paying-dividends-for-Stars-in-08.html 2008-05-07 14:06:25 Ryan Dixon's blog Trade deadline deals often take time to play out, usually because it’s a waiting game to see how prospects involved in swaps develop. But in the case of the Dallas Stars, a move they made to acquire a veteran defenseman at the 2007 deadline is paying dividends this spring. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15850-Double-OT-Blueline-youth-bolstering-Stars.html 2008-05-07 13:25:22 Double OT Watching the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks go toe-to-toe through three complete overtime periods and into a fourth, it was hard to take your eyes off of star performers like Marty Turco, Brenden Morrow, Evgeni Nabokov and Jonathan Cheechoo. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15849-THNcom-Top-10-Hot-List-graduates.html 2008-05-07 12:25:36 THN.com Top 10 When The Hot List began this year, the one rule that governed the selections was no player who had played a shift in the NHL was eligible. The concept was to follow these prospects until they ‘graduated’ to the big leagues. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15848-Analysis-Maurice-firing-came-three-months-too-late.html 2008-05-07 12:11:38 THN Analysis From the moment John Ferguson was fired in late January as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Paul Maurice was a dead man walking. So why did it take nearly four months for the coroner to show up and declare him a goner? According to Leafs interim GM Cliff Fletcher, it was all about timing – specifically, the chance to give Maurice and now-former Toronto assistant coach Randy Ladouceur the chance to find another job as early as possible. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15847-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Relationships-good-and-bad.html 2008-05-07 11:45:16 Adam Proteau's Blog What’s this? Actress Elisha Cuthbert is seen in the arms of another famous NHLer? The lucky s.o.b. this time is Flames star Dion Phaneuf, who I was hoping would be saving himself – I’ll give you a few seconds to stop snickering – for that chest-beating, Vegas-inhabiting, cheesy Canadian music star. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15845-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Leafs-fire-Maurice-Brunnstrom-and-Marlies.html 2008-05-07 11:08:35 Toronto Maple Leafs Blog Leafs Fire Paul Maurice TSN is reporting on the website that the Maple Leafs have fired head coach Paul Maurice.  In addition, Randy Ladoucer has been let go. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15842-The-Hockey-News-Daily-Dish-May-7.html 2008-05-07 08:13:50 Daily Dish Click HERE for THN.com’s Playoff Central News and Views… Buffalo: John Vogl of the Buffalo News writes about newly-signed Boston College alum Nathan Gerbe. http://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15839-Senators-Blog-A-case-for-the-defense.html 2008-05-06 21:22:22 Ottawa Senators Blog The topic of last week’s blog was the state of the Senators goaltending situation. It is good to see that Martin Gerber has continued his stellar play of the past few weeks at the IIHF World Championships. http://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15828-Canadiens-Blog-Gainey-does-it-his-way.html 2008-05-06 16:48:08 Montreal Canadiens Blog Listening to the season ending press conference held today at the Bell Centre with Guy Carbonneau and Bob Gainey, one couldn't help but get the sense that Gainey isn't a big listener of talk radio or a big reader of the local paper's. http://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://thehockeynews.com/articles/15826-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-History-says-PensWings-final-in-the-offing.html 2008-05-06 15:25:25 Ken Campbell's blog The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings have positioned themselves best for the heavy lifting that will come, largely because they’ve managed to avoid a lot of heavy lifting through the first half of the playoffs. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15825-Tip-of-the-cap-to-Tippett.html 2008-05-06 14:55:55 Letters to the Editor I couldn't believe it when I heard Dave Tippett was not named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s best coach. Mike Babcock and Bruce Boudreau - one with an all-star lineup and the other with, likely, the MVP - are finalists? How much coaching did they have to do? Let's look at the evidence for Tippett. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15824-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Dont-look-back-in-anger.html 2008-05-06 14:19:13 Sam McCaig's blog (IM)PERFECT PREDICTIONS With three full days off between the second and third rounds of the NHL playoffs, there’s time for a little reflection. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15823-Ask-Adam-Eyes-and-ears.html 2008-05-06 13:51:25 Ask Adam A little advance warning – I’ll be putting together a mailbag feature this Friday and next Tuesday, but Friday the 16th, I’ll be recovering from my first night in Las Vegas and thus unwilling to work. http://thehockeynews.com/articles/15822-The-Hot-List-Northern-exposure.html 2008-05-06 12:35:48 The Hot List With the Canadian League finals all in mid-swing, there are plenty of great performances to speak of and with t