Bryan Murray announces next season is last as Ottawa GM Every time I see Bryan Murray talking into a reporter’s microphone, I’m thankful. Thankful that he’s battled through 21 chemotherapy treatments for Stage 4 colon cancer and is able to do the thing that’s defined him for nearly five decades. Thankful that his class and his wisdom remain a part of the Ottawa Senators and, in turn, the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane crush Ducks in Game 6 win
NHL Three Stars: Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane crush Ducks in Game 6 win No. 1 Star: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks The star blueliner of the Blackhawks wrecked the Ducks with three assists in a 5-2 Game 6 win over Anaheim. He controlled the speed and tempo of the play during his 28:35 of ice-time. First, check out this absurd 'save' in the third period. Also, just look at this pass to … [Read more...]
Blackhawks top Ducks, force Game 7 in West
Blackhawks top Ducks, force Game 7 in West The Chicago Blackhawks kept their season alive with a big win in Game 6.(USATSI) Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Game 6 Blackhawks 5, Ducks 2 | Series tied 3-3 | Game 7 Saturday Game 6 in a nutshell: The Chicago Blackhawks are still alive thanks to a dramatic sequence in the second period and finding a way to hold onto their lead. After a scoreless … [Read more...]
Duncan Keith goes assist crazy to give Chicago Game 6 lead
Duncan Keith goes assist crazy to give Chicago Game 6 lead The tenseness of Game 6 of the Western Conference Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks was broken … by the incredible passing ability of Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith. First, Keith led Brandon Saad perfectly up the middle of the ice – and was helped a little by Kane to give Saad a breakaway and Chicago a 1-0 … [Read more...]
Clayton Stoner goal caused by Jakob Silfverberg contact with Corey Crawford (Video)
Clayton Stoner goal caused by Jakob Silfverberg contact with Corey Crawford (Video) Clayton Stoner scored a goal for the Ducks. Jakob Silfverberg had the screen. The puck went past Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford. Should have been a simple goal that put Game 6 of the Western Conference Final at 3-2, right? Not really. Apparently Silfverberg impeded Crawford from making the save with his … [Read more...]
Blackhawks defeat Ducks, force Game 7 in West
Blackhawks defeat Ducks, force Game 7 in West '); HTML.push('') HTML.push(''); HTML.push(''); HTML.push(''); HTML.push('' + jersey + '' + playerData.firstName + " " + playerData.lastName); if (position) { HTML.push(', ' + position); } HTML.push(''); HTML.push('' + … [Read more...]
Timonen could be out of lineup for Blackhawks
Timonen could be out of lineup for Blackhawks Kimmo Timonen could be out of the lineup for Game 6. (USATSI) Even though Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville did not confirm it, it seems likely that the team could be making a change on defense for Game 6 of the Western Conference Final against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. Veteran defenseman Kimmo Timonen was not skating alongside … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: blowing leads, Bylsma’s future, scoring Stamkos
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: blowing leads, Bylsma's future, scoring Stamkos [Author's note: Power rankings are usually three things: Bad, wrong, and boring. You typically know just as well as the authors which teams won what games against who and what it all means, so our moving the Red Wings up four spots or whatever really doesn't tell you anything you didn't know. Who's hot, who's not, who … [Read more...]
Report: Sharks set to hire DeBoer as coach
Report: Sharks set to hire DeBoer as coach Peter DeBoer could be the new coach of the San Jose Sharks this week. (USATSI) The San Jose Sharks appear to be closing in on a new coach, and according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com it is going to be former New Jersey Devils coach Peter DeBoer. LeBrun reports on Wednesday that the Sharks are expected to name DeBoer as their newest coach before the end of … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Brassard’s five leads to Seven
NHL Three Stars: Brassard's five leads to Seven No. 1 Star: Derick Brassard, New York Rangers The Rangers center had a five-point night in their 7-3 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. He tallied a hat trick, including an empty netter, and assisted on goals by J.T. Miller and Keith Yandle. No. 2 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers Not a dominating … [Read more...]