Archive for May, 2010

31 May

Why fuss about goaltending, the Flyers had more problems than that

Only one man knows for sure. And hes not telling anyone.
Peter Laviolette says, Tough decisions are sometimes good. Like going back to Leighton for Game 2. (Getty Images) But while Flyers coach Peter Laviolette suggested it was nobody’s business about who will start Game 2 for him in goal, he allowed staff members [...]

31 May

Game 1 draws best TV ratings for opener in 11 years

The Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks are already a television hit in the Stanley Cup finals.
Chicagos stirring 6-5 victory Saturday night in Game 1 produced the best overnight rating for a hockey finals opener in 11 years.
The game on NBC garnered a 2.8 overnight rating and 6 share, the best numbers [...]

31 May

Flyers criticize ‘below average’ ice at United Center

If the ice crew at the United Center wants a smoother surface, Philadelphia blast the AC.
Fans might not appreciate that, though.
Choppy ice created some wild bounces as the Chicago Blackhawks raced to a 6-5 victory over the Flyers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night. While some [...]

30 May

Penguins to host Caps in Winter Classic at Heinz Field

Sid the Kid will take his skates outside for a day in Pittsburgh next season, and Calgary will host a game in the elements too.
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Friday that the Penguins will host the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on New Years Day, the fourth installment of the Winter Classic.
Sidney [...]

30 May

State of the NHL: Bettman says franchises are stable

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the leagues franchise situation is stable, and that the “market is not flooded with teams” for sale.
Bettman said Friday that the NHL is “not now dealing with any franchise going out of business or moving” and that he hopes such speculation will stop. Bettman says recent reports that [...]

30 May

Ambassador: ‘Halak’ is French for ‘gigantic contract’

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak gained some diplomatic support in his contract negotiations.
“I dont know a lot of French,” David Jacobson, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, cracked Friday during a luncheon. “But from what I can gather the word Halak means gigantic contract.”
Halak, a restricted free agent, made $800,000 this year [...]

29 May

Finals breakdown: Hard to find an overall edge

Forget about what happened during the regular season. Its misguided to think the playoff seeds have anything to do with where the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers are right now. These are two very good teams coming into the Stanley Cup Finals at the top of their game. Thats what matters.
Neither backed [...]

29 May

Penguins to host Caps in Winter Classic at Heinz Field

Sid the Kid will take his skates outside for a day in Pittsburgh next season, and Calgary will host a game in the elements too.
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Friday that the Penguins will host the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field on New Years Day, the fourth installment of the Winter Classic.
Sidney [...]

29 May

State of the NHL: Bettman says franchises are stable

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the leagues franchise situation is stable, and that the “market is not flooded with teams” for sale.
Bettman said Friday that the NHL is “not now dealing with any franchise going out of business or moving” and that he hopes such speculation will stop. Bettman says recent reports that [...]

27 May

NHL Playoff Betting Lines - Stanley Cup Final (05/29)

 
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