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(all the news that still fits - most recent postings at top of this page)

Josh Brewster: July 8, 2010:
Pedigree Makes Yzerman Good Bet as GM

Josh Brewster: July 5, 2010:
Dudley Moves Fast in Atlanta

MORE KOVALCHUK:
The Crown with Big Time Thorns
by Dennis Bernstein (Special Courtesy The Fourth Period)

League's Top Lawyers Right to Reject Kovalchuk Deal
NHL Quick Shots
by Josh Brewster
Kovalchuk’s deal included a full six seasons close to the League’s minimum salary of $525,000... the deal was, for all intents and purposes, an 11-year pact...If I owned an NHL club, I’d applaud my top lawyers for doing their jobs.

Bob Probert Dead at 45
His most memorable season came in 1987-88, when he led the league with a whopping 398 penalty minutes yet scored 29 goals and 62 points, a career-high.  He also played in the NHL All-Star Game that season. 

Report From Backstage at the NHL Awards (with audio)
Plus: All-Star and All-Rookie teams named

Brind'Amour Retires

NHL Approves Rule re Illegal Checks to the Head

Go Green: Salary Cap $43.4-$59.4

LA, CA (6/24/10) -- The NHLPA and the NHL announced today that the Team Payroll Range...provides for a Lower Limit of $43.4 million, an Adjusted Midpoint of $51.4 million and an Upper Limit of $59.4 million. (Courtesy NHL)

Free Agent Tracker
Who Went Where?

Draft Tracker
ROUND: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
Plus! Draft Audio:
Prospect expert SHANE MALLOY analyzes the 1st round...listen online!

Players from 12 Countries Selected
at Draft

Versteeg Traded to
Maple Leafs

Devils Name Oates Assistant Coach

Marleau and Pavelski Re-Sign with Sharks

Blackhawks Dump Salary, Trade Byfuglien to Atlanta
Also: Craig Ramsay New Thrashers Coach

Niedermayer Retires, Sure Bet for Hall
by Karen Francis
Also: Mike Foligno Named Assistant Coach, Mike Brown Traded to Leafs

Hall of Fame Inductees 2010

Bruins Name Neely Prez

World Championships:
Czechs Stun Russians at Worlds
Ivo Jaschick reports from Germany

STANLEY CUP FINAL
Blackhawks the Stars of
"The Tonight Show"

by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

A Hockey Town Again:
Chicago Blackhawks Win the Stanley Cup

by Josh Brewster
The Blackhawks are number one in Chicago again, and will prove as much on Friday, when they parade the Stanley Cup north on Michigan Boulevard in America's most livable big city, where Hollywood flash means nothing and New York crass earns you a punch in the face. The city of broad shoulders, a beautiful lake and some terrible winters...a hockey town again.

TV Viewership for Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Highest in 36 Years

Game Results

Hockeytalk's Preseason Prediction: Blackhawks for Cup

Free Agency Special:
The Crown Jewel
By Dennis Bernstein Courtesy The 4th Period

Jackets Name Arniel Coach

NHL Award Nominees 2009-10
Las Vegas June 23 with Snoop Dogg
and Mark "Dirk Diggler" Wahlberg

Likely Conn Smythe Trophy Candidates
by Gaby Martinez

Expert Playoff Picks

Cup Final Stat Pack

Game 6 Audio Preview: Listen Online

Flyers Surge, Hawks Hope for Home Turnaround
by Charles Smith

Stanley Cup Final Preview
by Charles Smith

Chris Pronger's Second Act
by Charles Smith

How the Cup Finalists Were Built
by Chris Kober

What a Difference a Generation Makes
Bill, Rocky and the trip from '92 to '10
by Josh Brewster | NHL Quick Shots

Since 1994: Want the Cup? Finish 1-4 in Conference

Yzerman Named Lightning GM

College Hockey Inc's Paul Kelly Responds to WHL

League Says Viewership for Playoffs Up

Russia Sets Standard at World Championships
Ivo Jaschick reports from Germany

USA vs Germany Sets World Record for Attendance: 77,803
Ivo Jaschick reports from Germany

European Playoffs 2010
Compiled by Ivo Jaschick

Hockeytalk's Charles Smith Appears on Kings Roundtable
Courtesy LA Kings: WATCH ONLINE!
4TH PERIOD & HOCKEYTALK'S
DENNIS BERNSTEIN ALSO FEATURED

Battle of the Best as Elites Set for West Clash
Sharks vs. Blackhawks Series Preview by Charles Smith

Funny Stuff: LA Kings Bloopers 2009-10 - Watch Online!

Flyers make history with comeback
by Josh Brewster

Time for Stanley is Now, Not June
Quick Shots by Josh Brewster

Will Sharks Follow in Opponent's Glorious Footsteps?
by Chris Kober

Capital Punishment, Canadien-Style
by Charles Smith

Carolina Hurricanes to Host 2011 NHL All-Star Game

Series Turning Points are Kings' Toughest Lesson
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Canucks await rematch with Blackhawks
by Joel Bergman
The Vancouver Canucks have waited one year for their playoff rematch against the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, they need to wait only a few days longer. 

Tampa Bay Coach Tocchet, GM Lawton Fired

Alternative Standings
No points for losers!
by Bob Krause

Tkachuk Retires

NHL Says Times are Good: Web Growing, Versus Ratings Up

Selanne, Niedermayer Mum on Future Plans
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Kings' Young Stars Get a Dose of Reality
by Josh Brewster on NHL.com

NHL PLAYOFFS:
RADIO SPECIAL: Hockeytalk's Josh Brewster Appears on the Sports Lodge with
Roger Lodge
on AM830
4/21/10 Show: Listen Online!

Kings' Shutdown Line Can Turn the Tables
by Josh Brewster on NHL.com

Power Play Continues to Carry Kings
by Josh Brewster on NHL.com

Olli Jokin'
Rink Rants by Jason Reed
I was originally going to start this by saying “The joke’s on Olli.”  But the more I thought about it I realized that the joke IS Olli. ..For some reason the Flames were all hot and bothered ...they traded Matthew Lombardi, Brandon Prust AND a conditional first round pick in 2009 or 2010

Stars' Modano at a Career Crossroads
by Josh Brewster on NHL.com
When Mike Modano looks to the future, he sees options branching off in different directions...

Coyotes Rally for 3-2 Shootout Win Over Kings
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Kings Rally for 5-4 Shootout Win Over Ducks
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

NHL's Daly Says "No Deal" In Place Re Winnipeg

NHL 3 Stars of the Week:
4/5: Halak, S. Koivu, Rask

Early Lapses Haunt Ducks
by Karen Francis
...“What happened earlier in the season put us behind the eight ball,” said Teemu Selanne... “That is why we are where we are.  October, November, we lost games we were not supposed to lose.  Those points are killing us now”...

Executive of the Year: Vancouver's Mike Gillis
Quick Shots by Josh Brewster
With the power to remake a franchise (with ownership’s approval of course) at their fingertips, many NHL GM’s would have chosen a different game plan than the one crafted by Mike Gillis. 

2-PART EAST/WEST SERIES:
A View from the East
by Charles Smith
The Washington Capitals are well on their way to the Presidents Trophy for best regular season record. Washington also leads the league in goals scored...Moving in for a closer look, it is clear all that glitters is not goals.  (Photo: Martin Brodeur, G, New Jersey Devils)

A View from the West
by Charles Smith
At a glance, the battle for the Western Conference championship looks like a simple two-horse race...When one moves in for a closer look however, things become a bit cloudier. (Photo: Evgeni Nabokov, G, San Jose Sharks)

Ducks Honor Selanne's 600th Goal, Stellar Career
by Josh Brewster on NHL.com

Wilson Answers Call
by Chris Kober
When Dustin Brown scored in the third period Sunday to give his LA Kings a 2-1 lead over Nashville, it looked dismal for the Predators, but only for 39 seconds...That’s how long it took for rookie Colin Wilson to answer back.  (Photo: Colin Wilson, F, Nashville Predators)

Royal Slip
by Chris Kober
After a shootout loss at Colorado, then a loss at St. Louis and a losing return to Staples Center against Dallas Saturday night, the young Los Angeles Kings are learning that playoff contention can be a slippery slope.
(Photo: Dustin Brown, RW, LA Kings)

Kings Rout Luongo and Canucks, 8-3
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Selanne Scores Goal No. 600
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Ducks Take Desperate Show on the Road
by Karen Francis
(Selanne's)
teammates made sure the puck found its way to him every single time he was on the ice.  It was starting to look ridiculous, but it finally worked.

Highly-Anticipated Head Shot Rule Proposed
by Chris Kober
The NHL’s 30 general managers convened this week in Boca Raton, Florida, for their annual March meetings and emerged with a recommended rule change concerning hits to the head, one of the most compelling issues facing the league this season.

Tough Times for Chicago Defense
Injuries to Seabrook and Campbell diminishes trio of elite defensemen
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Ryan Scores 2 as Ducks Top Blackhawks 4-2
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com
Wisniewski hit on Seabrook angers Quenneville, Blackhawks

Hawks Rebound With 3-0 Victory Over Struggling Kings
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Grit, Goals, Shuffle to Buffalo with Torres
by Jason Reed

Leighton Takes Over in Flyers' Net
by Jason Reed

Miller Earned Hart in Vancouver
Quick Shots by Josh Brewster
They will not count the Olympic matches in the NHL's statistics or standings...however, when the writers vote on the trophies, Ryan Miller's Olympic performance will stand out.

Doughts About Norris?
by Dennis Bernstein
Drew Doughty has exceeded all expectations set for him in less than two seasons toiling for the Kings.

Predators Rebound, Blank Ducks 1-0
Ducks' playoff hopes slipping away; Preds respond after debacle in San Jose
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Olympic Hangover
by Karen Francis

Smackin', Trashin' and Tweetin' the Olympics
Rink Rants by Jason Reed

Blake's Play on the Upswing in Anaheim
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Young Trio Has Been Key to Ducks' Rise in West
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Smyth Bringing a Winning Template to Kings
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Adding Jones Becoming a Big Deal for Kings
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Canada 3 USA 2 (OT) in Memorable Gold Medal Game
Recap by Charles Smith

Olympic Preliminary
Round Results

Hockeytalk's NHL Preview 2009-10
How are we doing?

3 features by HT's Josh Brewster for NHL.com's All-Access Vancouver:

Handzus appreciates all that comes with opportunity

Canada's Doughty more than earned his spot

Johnson brings international experience to Team USA

Jokinen and Prust Eager to Settle in, Move On
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Kings Outlast Rangers 2-1 in Jokinen's Debut
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

The Sox Traded Bullfrog!
The Giguere deal
by Brian Kennedy

Giguere Ready for New Start in Toronto
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Ducks Bid Farewell to Former Playoff Hero
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

NHL to Open 2010-11 w/Record 6 Clubs in Europe

Thrashers trade Kovalchuk to Devils

Vinik to Purchase Lightning

Hitchcock Fired

Team USA Announced:
Ryan Whitney replaces Mike Komisarek, Tim Gleason replaces Paul Martin

Team Canada Announced

READ THE NEWSMAKING SERIES: THE HOCKEYTALK INTERVIEW W/ DEAN LOMBARDI:
Part 5: Can Purcell Build Confidence, Add Grit?
by Gann Matsuda

Part 4: 'Thoroughbred' Johnson Learns Craft Belatedly
by Gann Matsuda

TSN Reports Jack Johnson Upset with Lombardi's Comments to Hockeytalk's Matsuda


Kings GM Blames Blogger for Michigan Hockey Flap - Yahoo! Sports

Olympian Miller One Of NHL's Elite Netminders
by Gaby Martinez

The Almighty Official
Reed at his ranting best...
Rink Rants by Jason Reed

Sacco's Avalanche Rolls Down Hill, Up Standings
by Charles Smith

It's a Man's Game
by Dennis Bernstein

Back off Ovechkin
Rink Rants
by Jason Reed

Perry's Star Continues to Rise with Anaheim
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

Robitaille: Draft Will Showcase Kings and California Hockey
by Josh Brewster for NHL.com

SPECIAL:
Vachon Speaks About Career, Hall Exclusion
by Gann Matsuda

Maloney Navigates Coyotes Through Perilous Waters
Quick Shots
by Josh Brewster

New Netminder, Resurgent Young Stars Propel Avalanche
by Gaby Martinez

Hockeytalk/Ducks Radio's Josh Brewster Featured in New Hockey Book

HOCKEYTALK EXCLUSIVE:
Major Player in Eagleson Case Submitted Letter to NHLPA in Support of Paul Kelly

Hall of Fame Inducts Robitaille, Hull, Yzerman, Leetch, Lamoriello

USDOT Rule Change Complicates Travel for NHL's Canadian Clubs
by Gaby Martinez

Canada Names Babcock 2010 Olympic Coach; Ruff, Lemaire, Hitchcock Associates

Canada Invites 46 to Olympic Orientation Camp

USA Invites 34 to Olympic Orientation Camp

NHL Schedule 2009-10

Winter Classic 2010: Bruins vs. Flyers at Fenway Park

Penguins Win Stanley Cup
Game Recap, Plus Stats & More

Ovechkin Captures 2nd Hart; Chara 1st Norris; Thomas 1st Vezina, more...

All-Star Teams

All-Rookie Team

NHL: 8 Million Watch Game 7
SCF Huge TV Success; Gm 7 Best TV in 36 Yrs.

Tippett Fired, Crawford Hired

Goalie Coach Allaire Hops from Ducks to Leafs; Former NHLer Peter Zezel Dead at 44

Konowalchuk, Deadmarsh Join Sacco with New Avs Coaching Staff

Game 7 Wins TV Ratings Battle*

Game 6 Second Only
to NBA Final
*

*News links: TVbythenumbers.com

NHL Scores Ratings Victories for Games
1, 2 and 5

Versus' Games 3 and 4 SCF Highest Rated in Network History

Lemaire Steps Down; Risebrough Also Gone

MacTavish Fired

Draft Lottery: Islanders Pick 1st

GM Giguere Fired (Colorado)

Final Alternative Standings (No Points for Losers)
Final 08/09 Update
by Bob Krause

Malkin wins Art Ross; Ovechkin 2nd Rocket in Row; Thomas/Fernandez Split Best GAA

NHL Posts Record Attendance for 4th Consecutive Season

NHL Awards to Take Place in Las Vegas for First Time

Good News from TV Land: Blackhawks' Ratings Success

Complete Trade Deadline Roundup

NHL Trade Deadline in Review: All 30 teams
NHL QUICK SHOTS by Josh Brewster

Ducks' "Science of Hockey" a Permanent Exhibit at Important SoCal Institution
by Karen Francis

Roy leads Sabres back from 'Summer of Discontent'
By Josh Brewster

Legendary GM Sather Survives in New York Despite Poor Track Record
by Charles Smith

Complete Trade Deadline Roundup

NHL Trade Deadline in Review: All 30 teams
NHL QUICK SHOTS
by Josh Brewster

Blue Jackets Poised for Run at First Postseason Opportunity
by Gaby Martinez

NHL Premiere 2009 Cities, Teams Announced

USA
WORLD JR. CHAMPIONSHIP
USA Eliminated by Slovakia

EYE ON EUROPE: Steve Stirling's Iserlohn Roosters Awake and Crowing
by Ivo Jaschick

AHL: All-Stars

ECHL:
Matt Thomas New Stockton Coach (AHL and ECHL coverage courtesy Prohockeynews.com)

Winter Classic Again Pulls Good TV Rating

Winter Classic: Snapshots from Wrigley

Winter Classic: Original Buffalo Rink Still in Use:   Check out these pix!

Sean Avery: Love to Hate You, Baby
by Catherine Pelonero

On the Ice, "Write-in Candidate" Thomas Outpaces Competition
by Gaby Martinez

Maybe Q is Part of the A
by Dennis Bernstein

Carolina Coaching Change: Laviolette Fired, Maurice Returns

Burke Named Maple Leafs GM

NHL Highlights, Oct 2008: TV Ratings Rise, Web Use Way Up, more

NHL Rule Changes 2008-09
by Gaby Martinez

NHL 2008-09 PREVIEW:
Eastern Conference
Western Conference

by Josh Brewster
and Karen Francis

The Ingredient
What does your team need...and is there a supplier?

by Josh Brewster and Karen Francis

Winter Classic 2009: Blackhawks vs. Red Wings at Wrigley

Naegele, Burke, Housley and Lindsay Win 2008 Lester Patrick Trophy

NHL Announces Salary Cap 2008-09

NHL AWARDS
Ovechkin Wins Hart, Lidstrom 6th Norris

Plus: All-Star and All-Rookie Teams

Black Ice Wins Best Short Film Documentary at Roxbury Film Festival

Audio Special:
Josh Brewster Talking NHL with Matt Ross, Team 990AM Montreal
...Listen Online

NHL Draft: First Round Picks

Cup Final
Detroit Wins 4th since 1997

Cup Final a TV Ratings Success
Best numbers in years

NHL, NBC Announce Extension

Vokoun Kept Panthers Legit, in Race Until End
by Gaby Martinez

Fan Photo Gallery
Send us yours!

EXTRA AUDIO:
Josh Brewster filled in as radio color commentator when the Ducks traveled to Phoenix, Nov. 3rd.  Click here to listen to the audio from the game.

New NHL Schedule Approved

All-Star Musings
Niedermayer for Hart? Nope.  Clueless in Toronto...more.
by Gann Matsuda

Super Value Menu
Big players, small price...want fries wit' dat?

Kings' Robitaille Assistant GM of Canadian Nat's

Four Teams will Open 2008-09 Season in Europe

Schedule Change Welcomed by Most
by Gaby Martinez

Winter Classic Delivers Good TV Rating
Top NHL regular season rating in 10 years

Haili's Hero
Drew Miller Reaches Out as Young Fan Searches for Diagnosis
by Karen Francis

Athletes Performance: Elite Training Facility Draws NHLers Galore

Lindros Named NHLPA Ombudsman

HALL OF FAME:
Mike Emrick wins Ferguson Award; Neil Stevens captures Hewitt

YOUTH HOCKEY SPECIAL:
The
Bowman Cup

By Trevor Dugan

 

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