Puck Daddy hockey rumors live chat
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:52:49 PST)
While our focus today will be on the Pittsburgh Penguins and their various ills, there are plenty of other...

Lidstrom an All-Star for 10th straight time
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:17 PST)
Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion. The six-time Norris Trophy winner, as the league's best defenseman, and Detroit Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk were among 15 players chosen Wednesday to fill out the Western Conference roster for the midseason classic to be played Jan.

Puck Headlines: Phaneuf, Nabokov among West all-star snubs
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:24:58 PST)
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(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:40:22 PST)


Avalanche Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:36:32 PST)

When the Avalanche signed goalie Andrew Raycroft last summer, it gave the former Calder Trophy winner a fresh start and a chance to get some spot starts behind No. 1 goalie Peter Budaj.

It's starting to look like one of the most underrated moves of the offseason.

After sitting on the bench for most of October and November, Raycroft has won five straight starts and could get the call again Thursday when the Avalanche plays the high-scoring Chicago Blackhawks.

"There was a bit of a gap between starts here and there where you have to stay sharp, but the more you play and the more confidence you have, the easier it gets out there and the more comfortable I am," Raycroft said.

Bruins' Zdeno Chara has that Norris Trophy look
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:36:16 PST)
It's fair to say the Norris Trophy short list always starts with Nicklas Lidstrom. But the Bruins believe Zdeno Chara will offer serious competition this season.

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:44:46 PST)
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Avs place Foote on injured reserve with arm injury
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:23:10 PST)
The Colorado Avalanche have placed defenseman Adam Foote on injured reserve with a triceps injury. The move is retroactive to Sunday, when Foote left in the second period of a 2-0 loss to Minnesota. Avalanche coach Tony Granato said Tuesday Foote was apparently hurt in a collision or when he finished off a check.

Avalanche place D Foote on IR
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:55:01 PST)
The Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday placed defenseman Adam Foote on injured reserve with a triceps injury. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Avalanche recall D Cumiskey
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:31:02 PST)
The Colorado Avalanche on Monday recalled defenseman Kyle Cumiskey from Lake Erie of the American Hockey League.

Puck Headlines: Ilya Kovalchuk, king of Russian athletes
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:23:55 PST)
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Foote, Laperriere won't make trip to Nashville
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:53:38 PST)
The injury-riddled Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Ian Laperriere and defenseman Adam Foote when they travel to Nashville for a game against the Predators on Tuesday night. Foote sustained a triceps injury Sunday night in a game against Minnesota. He'll be re-evaluated later this week. Laperriere has a stiff back and is listed as day-to-day.

NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...

Puck Headlines: After tragedy, fight debate reaches critical mass
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:25 PST)
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From ratings to reviews, the NHL's epic Winter Classic victory
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:10:56 PST)
The concept of "overwhelming success" and Wrigley Field are usually diametrically opposed' but the...

Video: Counting down the top 10 goals of 2008
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:17:11 PST)
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Avalanche C Stastny has successful surgery
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:34:01 PST)
Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny had successful surgery on Tuesday to repair his fractured right forearm.

Avalanche recall C Durno
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:41:02 PST)
The Colorado Avalanche recalled center Chris Durno from Erie of the American Hockey League on Tuesday.

Video: Tootoo flips into Colorado bench, makes Avs coach angry
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:27:08 PST)
Don't you hate it when you're watching your teammates skate to an emphatic victory over the Nashville Predators...

Monday's three stars: Nystrom's shorthanded speed tops Wild
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:38:35 PST)
No. 1 star: Eric Nystrom, Calgary Flames With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, a Calgary shorthanded...

McLeod paces Avalanche with two goals in 5-1 win
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:12:24 PST)
Cody McLeod insists he is not a goal scorer. He sure fooled everyone Monday night, getting his first two-goal game and helping lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators. "I need a great pass and a bit of luck to get my goals," McLeod said Monday night after his first two-goal game.

Puck Headlines: Could Detroit get shut out of all-star starters?
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:55 PST)
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Avs' Stastny to undergo surgery Tuesday
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:29:10 PST)
Avalanche center Paul Stastny will have surgery Tuesday to repair his right forearm fractured in last week's game against Phoenix. Stastny broke the arm after blocking a shot by the Coyotes' Olli Jokinen in a 5-4 overtime win Dec. 23 and is expected to be out six to eight weeks. Team spokesman Damen Zier said coach Tony Granato spoke about Stastny's surgery and status at Sunday's practice.

NHL Power Poll: Bruins take over top spot
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:26:36 PST)
The best story of the week might be the Boston Bruins, who have won eight straight games to catch San Jose at the top of the NHL standings.