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Not So Fast - NHL Rejects Kovalchuk's Contract

by ONE95

on 07/20/2010 - 20:33

The National Hockey League has said not so fast to both the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk. The NHL has rejected Kovalchuk's 17-year contract worth $102 million on the grounds that it circumvents the league salary cap.

No further details have been released yet.

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Bob Probert Dies at 45

by ONE95

on 07/05/2010 - 16:32

Bob Probert has died at the age of 45. The former Detroit Red Wing and Chicago Blackhawks collapsed in a boat on Lake St. Clair before being rushed to Windsor Regional Hospital. Medical staff were unable to revive him.

Probert was one of the most feared enforcers of his time. He played in 935 career NHL games picking up 163 goals, 221 assists and 3,300 penalty minutes.

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2010 Stanley Cup Final Begins Saturday

by ONE95

on 05/25/2010 - 00:53

And then there were two...

Over a month ago sixteen teams began the quest to hoist Lord Stanley, now just two teams have that chance. The Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers will meet in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals.

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NHL Sets Conference Finals Schedule

by ONE95

on 05/14/2010 - 21:38

The NHL's Final Four are set after the Philadelphia Flyers capped off their historical come back this evening when they defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 to move into the Eastern Conference Final. Not only did the Flyers battle back from 0-3 down in the series, they were down 0-3 early in the game as well. Philadelphia will now face the 'Giant Slayers' from Montreal.

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NHL Schedules Second Round Series

by ONE95

on 04/28/2010 - 21:06

The Montreal Canadiens were the eight and final team to advance into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs following their stunning first round upset of the President's Trophy winners, Washington Capitals. Montreal will now face the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Boston Bruins will take on the Philadelphia Flyers.

Out west, the San Jose Sharks will have their hands full against the veteran filled Detroit Red Wings.

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Canucks vs Hawks in Round 2 Again

by ONE95

on 04/27/2010 - 02:33

For the second consecutive season, the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks will meet in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last year was a thrilling and hard fought series that saw the young Blackhawks team prevail in six games. The Canucks will no doubt be looking for vengeance particularly because of how they were eliminated.

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Canucks Move On

by ONE95

on 04/26/2010 - 12:06

It was not easy by any means, but the Vancouver Canucks are moving on to the second round of the NHL Playoffs for the third time in four years. The young Los Angeles Kings, spearheaded by stud defenseman Drew Doughty, threw everything the could at the Canucks and came close to pulling off the upset.

Vancouver opened the series with a 3-2 overtime win at G.M. Place. It was a see saw affair that the Canucks managed to pull off. Game two started well for Vancouver who jumped to an early 2-0 lead only to give that up in the second.

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OOPS

by ONE95

on 04/19/2010 - 02:04

Craig Anderson gave the Colorado Avalanche a chance to win and the San Jose Sharks did the rest.

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Pulling No Punches - Souray Wants Out

by ONE95

on 04/12/2010 - 10:28

Sheldon Souray had some harsh words for the Edmonton Oilers management and has requested a trade. The defenseman has been injury riddled since joining Edmonton and now joins the growing list of players who have either refused to sign a contract in Edmonton or has demanded a trade. Souray, who spoke with Sportsnet, expressed that his discontent was strictly on the management in Edmonton and not the city nor its fans.

[QUOTE]"I want a trade."

"I do," Souray repeated, sounding a little disappointed at the admission. "Yes, I do want a trade."

"It’s not a players thing.

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2009-10 Playoffs Schedule Announced

by ONE95

on 04/12/2010 - 01:06

With the 2009-2010 NHL regular season coming to a close, it is time to look ahead to the playoffs. Plenty remained at stake on the final day, notably between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. The stakes were simple, win and you're in. And the Flyers did just that in dramatic fashion. The game ended up going to a shootout with Philadelphia prevailed. The win jumped the Flyers into 7th overall while Montreal fell to 8th.

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