Dallas Stars Daily Links: Fabian Brunnstrom Heads Back To Europe
When the Dallas Stars landed coveted European free-agent Fabian Brunnstrom in 2008, Stars fans celebrated. After all, Dallas had beat out offers from teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red...
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Rick Nash Trade: Q&A With Jackets Cannon
One of the biggest benefits of writing for SB Nation is the fantastic hockey network we have. Especially after big moves and trades, it's even better when you can have access to other people who...
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What Happened In "Clockgate"? NHL Contradicts Itself, Now Seems To Blame Own...
The National Post is reporting a new development in the infamous "Clockgate" case. Controversy arose after a game on February 1st where the clock paused too long, allowing Drew Doughty to score in the...
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2012 NHL Rumors: New York Rangers Are Interested In Joe Thornton? Probably not.
According to Kevin Paul Dupont, the New York Rangers might take a look at San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton to pair up with Rick Nash. Here's the clip from the full story: Now that Rick Nash is a...
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The consequences of the Shea Weber contract: Monday's notes
Today's hockey notes consider the broader impact of Shea Weber's contract on the future of the Nashville Predators, and the league at large. Will this usher in a new era for the Preds as a destination...
View ArticleRick Nash Trade: Q&A W/ Blueshirt Banter Part Four
We continue the Q&A series that started on Friday Morning with some discussion of old teammates, new cities, and the systems and responsibilities between the two teams. Be sure to check out the...
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2012 NHL Free Agency: Winners & Losers in the Central Division
The latest OTF on YouTube (you are a subscriber, aren't you?) takes a look around the division... LinkedTube So what do you think about how the various teams in the Central have done this summer? St....
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Cliff Ronning's Notes on "NHL Team Finances, Part 1"
News broke on Monday that a 76,000-page packet of financial documents was delivered by the NHL to the Players' Association during the latest round of CBA negotiations. That's a lot of dollar signs and...
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Silver Nuggets: Which is More Likely Series: Rangers vs Blue Jackets
Well, here it is; WIML has finally grown up and burst out of its cocoon. It is into the wild now, and I intend to use scenarios from all over the league as well as a few more with Senator ties....
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Secrets Revealed! An In Depth Breakdown of the NHL's 76,000 Page Financial...
If you haven't heard, the NHL turned over a 76,000(!) page financial report to the NHLPA earlier this week. It's easy to speculate what actually went into the report, but then again, Donald Fehr said...
View ArticleA lot can happen in 14 years: Thursday's notes
One of the lingering questions coming out of the Shea Weber drama is whether this team and this player will truly see things all the way through their new 14-year commitment. Our (belated) hockey...
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So That Rick Nash, He's A Really Classy Guy
The New York Rangers newest sniper said his final goodbye to Columbus today, taking a full-page ad in The Dispatch to thank the Blue Jackets fans for their years of support. It's a classy move by a...
View ArticlePredators fan hates Shea Weber, writes gloriously vulgar country song
Ever since the Nashville Predators matched Shea Weber's 14-year, $110 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, the defenseman has said all the right things: He's always loved Nashville, is...
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Best Canucks Masks, Round I: Curtis Sanford vs. Corey Hirsch
Welcome to the Smyl Conference folks. Where it's an ideal 70 degrees (21 Celsius) with a light breeze all year long. A loving land where you'll never hear Miley Cyrus. Where Damian Cox isn't allowed...
View ArticleNew Feature: Dan P.'s Mailbag
Well, if you scroll down the front page, you know that this time of year--especially with some pending potential labor strife--is a bit sloowwwww. Rick Nash is gone. Training camp is still almost a...
View ArticleAlmost Famous: The One Where Basic English Falls Prey to Number Love
Editor's Note: Before you jump down this particular rabbit hole, please know that it is about the advanced stats debate. It is written for an audience of one, though all are welcome. Enjoy. Apparently...
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Silver Nuggets: Which is More Likely Series: Malkin vs Stamkos
As was discussed yesterday, I will try to alternate Ottawa Senators themed WIMLs with league wide WIMLs for the next little while. Yesterday I asked whether you thought the Ottawa Senators would win...
View ArticleThe Hockey News Picks Jackets 30th overall
It probably won't shock you to hear that The Hockey News has little faith in what, if anything, Columbus might do next season. Their yearbook predictions put the team in 15th in the West, and they...
View ArticleCan We Benefit From The Worst Case Scenario?
If you haven't heard by now, the gloves appear to be heading towards the ice in the NHL CBA negotiations. With the PA still working on their counteroffer, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stated that he...
View ArticleShrapnel - 8/10/12
It's Friday, and time to get a little Shrapnel on. Awww, yeah. Over at Full Mental Jackets, Greg takes a look at the recent ownership changes in Cleveland, and suggests the Blue Jackets should take...
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