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John Quenneville - 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
He has a recognizable last name, but John Quenneville is trying to make a name for himself as he heads into the 2014 NHL Draft. He's improved a great deal during his last season in the WHL, but should...
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Way Down on the Farm: Coaching Change Leaves ECHL Affiliation in Limbo
The Evansville IceMen have fired their coach after another season without playoffs, leaving Columbus' ECHL affiliation temporarily in limbo.In 2012 when the Evansville IceMen jumped off of the Central...
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2014 Draft Prospect Profile #3 -- Sam Reinhart
A scoring phenom with a wealth of international experience and leadership credentials at the ripe old age of eighteen, Sam Reinhart is impressing as much with his character and intangibles as he is...
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Max Pacioretty stays in game after big hit
He looked hurt after smashing his face into the glass, but kept taking his regular shifts. The Montreal Canadiens received quite a scare early in the first period of Game 3 when leading goal-scorer Max...
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2014 NHL Draft Prospect #5: Michael Dal Colle
Up next is prospect Michael Dal Colle, former linemate of Boone Jenner with the Oshawa Generals.Michael Dal CollePosition: C/LWTeam: Oshawa Generals (OHL)Date of Birth: June 20, 1996Place of Birth:...
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World Championships 2014: Days 1 and 2 Recap
This May on Raw Charge, as we did with coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, we'll bring you (daily?) recaps of the World Championship games featuring Tampa Bay Lightning players and...
View Article2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #6 - William Nylander
A crafty forward with NHL bloodlines, Willie Nylander may be the most creative offensive player in the draft. William NylanderPosition: C/RWTeam: MODO (SHL)Date of Birth: May 1, 1996Place of Birth:...
View Article2014 Draft Prospect Profile #9 - Kevin Fiala
We go back overseas once again to look at yet another young European skater with very good upside in the offensive zone in Kevin Fiala.Kevin FialaPosition: LW/RWCurrent Team: HV 71 (Swedish Hockey...
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2014 NHL Entry Draft: CHL Champions Crowned
With the conclusion of the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL playoffs, we review the draft eligible prospects on the six teams that were in action and preview the upcoming Memorial Cup between the three champions...
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2014 Draft Prospect Profile #11 - Brendan Perlini
Our next prospect is Niagara's Brendan Perlini, a personal favorite of mine that could be there when the Jackets pick.Brendan PerliniPosition: LWCurrent Team: Niagara IceDogs (OHL)Date of Birth: April...
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Stanley Cup playoffs: Marian Gaborik finds the right fit in Los Angeles
After struggling to be a one-man offensive show, Marian Gaborik has found a much better situation with the Kings.It was 2012, and Marian Gaborik and the New York Rangers were where most expected them...
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Jackets Have a Bright Future
The Blue Jackets had their best season ever in 2013/2014, with a boatload of future talent on the way in the near future. It was announced earlier today that the Jackets had come to terms on an...
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2014 Draft Prospect Profile #12 -- Haydn Fleury
Haydn Fleury provides an intriguing option for any club looking for help on the blue line in a year or two. Will the Jackets be among those looking?Haydn FleuryPosition:DCurrent Team: Red Deer Rebels,...
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Blue Jackets will seek trade for R.J. Umberger
The Columbus Dispatch reported this morning that R.J. Umberger has asked the Blue Jackets to explore a trade this offseason.In a bit of an offseason bombshell, Aaron Portzline reported in this...
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Handshake Line: Kudos to the Kings
Fans on both sides will remember this series for a long time to come. The Kings showed up to play in Games Six and Seven, and that was the difference.Anze Kopitar was by far the best player in this...
View Article2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #17 -- Dylan Larkin
A talented, multi-faceted forward who will likely be grooming his skills in the State Which Shall Not Be Named, Dylan Larkin's game is sufficiently balanced to be intriguing. Dylan...
View Article2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #22 - David Pastrnak
Teammate of top 5 prospect William Nylander in the Allsvenskan, David Pastrnak is a big bodied winger from the Czech Republic with excellent hands and exceptional speed who may just end up on the Blue...
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Handshake Line: The Kings Stand Alone
Heigh-ho, the derry-o...It has taken me a week to write this. I've been dreading it. I've been grieving. [Ed. Note: and it took me a couple of days to get to editing it. Grieving as well, what's the...
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Blue Jackets Ink Todd Richards To Two-Year Extension
Head Coach Todd Richards is now under contract to be the head coach through the 2016-2017 season.We'd heard rumors that this was coming, and of course at the press conference right after the season's...
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Wednesday Habs Links: The Habs survive elimination
Your links and open thread for the day, including game highlights, the series turning dirty, post game reactions, and more. Montreal Canadiens LinksThe dirty stuff from last night first: The Derek...
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