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.
Blues Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:36:32 PST)
Blues assistant coach Rick Wamsley must have felt relieved that his team put up as many goals as it did in a 5-2 win Columbus on Saturday.
After all, Wamsley was responsible for Columbus selecting goaltender Steve Mason in the 2006 NHL draft, when Wamsley was the goaltending coach with the Blue Jackets.
Mason has torn up the league recently, posting three consecutive shutouts before his streak was snapped at 199 minutes, 19 seconds Friday night in Colorado.
"I didn't think he was going to be this good this early," Wamsley said. "I thought he had a chance to be a good goalie in his league because of his size and his skill, but so far he's ahead of schedule.
"Scouting is like being a major league hitter.
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.
Blues' Paul Kariya has hip surgery
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:03:13 PST)
Blues left wing Paul Kariya had left hip surgery on Monday and could miss the rest of the regular season. "We haven't ruled him out, but what's the sense of rushing something as serious as this?" team president John Davidson said Tuesday. "I think he'll be back to 110 percent, whether it's late this season or next season.
Blues LW Kariya undergoes surgery
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:10:02 PST)
St. Louis Blues left wing Paul Kariya underwent successful surgery on his left hip Tuesday.
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...
Blues recall, assign D Wagner
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:49:01 PST)
The St. Louis Blues on Saturday recalled defenseman Steve Wagner from Peoria of the American Hockey League before assigning him back to the Rivermen later in the day.
St. Louis goalies continue to suffer from the blues
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:07:05 PST)
Forced to choose between two struggling goaltenders, the St. Louis Blues called on Chris Mason on Friday night...
Blues D Colaiacovo injured
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:45:04 PST)
St. Louis Blues defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo left Friday's 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury.
Video: Counting down the top 10 goals of 2008
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:17:11 PST)
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Reminder: Don't judge a hockey fan by his seat location
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:28:37 PST)
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Tuesday's three stars: Savard, Conklin come up big in showdowns
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:26:49 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins Savard was a difference-maker in the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh...
Puck Headlines: Will an octopus hit the Wrigley Field rink?
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:49:58 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Attempting to rain on the Blackhawks love-fest
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:33:54 PST)
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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.
NHL reveals top-selling third jerseys entering holiday season
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:15:21 PST)
When we bugged the NHL about how Winter Classic jerseys for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings were...
Puck Headlines: Could Evgeni Malkin break the 140-point barrier?
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:35:22 PST)
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