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Updated: 35 weeks 5 days ago
The 10 oddest places the Stanley Cup has ever visited (Yahoo! Sports)
The first team to win the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893. The silver chalice has been handed to the National Hockey League's champion each since 1927. The number of players who have touched, hugged, lifted, dropped, … Continue reading →
What We Learned: Old Man Mark Recchi’s astonishing longevity (Yahoo! Sports)
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Devils Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Stanley Cup Final was just days from starting, and the Devils were where they often are at this time of year.
Without a coach.
The rumor mill was quiet, with the predictable list of names—Ken Hitchcock, Marc Crawford, Kirk Muller, Mike Keenan, Craig MacTavish, to name some—still floating around. But there was nothing in terms of news on that front.
The same could be said of the Zach Parise contract possibilities. May was about to turn to June and Parise was approaching restricted free agency.
Ken Hitchcock, believed in many circles to be the favorite for the coaching job after the second retirement of Jacques Lemaire, returned from coaching Canada at the IIHF world championships and told the New York Post he was more than interested.
...Brian Rafalski calls it career with 3 Stanley Cups (PA SportsTicker)
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer
Rafalski retires with three Stanley Cups (The Canadian Press)
DETROIT - Brian Rafalski chose quality time with his wife and three kids over making US$6-million next season with the Detroit Red Wings.
President's Trophy winners in Stanley Cup Finals (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Canucks also won the President's Trophy with the best record in the NHL. Since the Detroit Red Wings lost the in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals, the Canucks are the fifth trophy...
Report: Red Wings' Rafalski expected to retire this week (Yahoo! Sports)
Sportsnet in Canada is reporting that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski will likely announce his retirement this week. Rafalski, 37, just finished his 11th season in the NHL and his fourth with Detroit. Rafalski took an atypical route to the NHL after failing to be drafted...
Report: Brian Rafalski expected to retire after 11 NHL seasons (Yahoo! Sports)
Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reported late Monday afternoon that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski is set to announce his retirement from the NHL as early as this week. According to Kypreos, injuries are why Rafalski will move on, and he … Continue reading →
0' Canada: Stanley Cup finalists from Canada since 1991 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980-1983. They were the only blemish on the Canadian dominance that transpired from 1976-1990. The Montreal Canadians, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames won every other Stanley Cup during this era.
What We Learned: 3-0 leads shows difference between favorites (Yahoo! Sports)
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Jersey Fouls: Canadiens confusion, Flyer tributes, dirty Oil (Yahoo! Sports)
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion … Continue reading →
Puck Headlines: Samuelsson, Ebersol out; Ben Eager Wiki-vandal (Yahoo! Sports)
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Saint John Sea Dogs like life on the road (The Canadian Press)
At this point, the Saint John Sea Dogs would rather play on the road.
What We Learned: NHL conference finals will blow your mind (Yahoo! Sports)
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Puck Headlines: Boston Bruins hockey fever; Sharks vs. Canucks (Yahoo! Sports)
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Hitchcock hopes next step is NHL job (The Canadian Press)
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Ken Hitchcock is ready to step behind a NHL bench again.
With Bergeron out, Seguin ready to take advantage of opportunity (Yahoo! Sports)
Last June's No. 2 overall pick Tyler Seguin has not seen the ice for the Boston Bruins since their season-ending game against the New Jersey Devils on April 10. Since then, instead of tossing on a black and gold jersey, … Continue reading →
What We Learned: Who are the NHL playoffs’ greatest role players? (Yahoo! Sports)
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Who are the favorites for NHL’s coaching vacancies? (Yahoo! Sports)
As the Tampa Bay Lightning showed this season, a new coach with the right philosophy can turn a franchise around in a hurry. Yet scanning the latest scuttlebutt for the NHL's five current coaching vacancies, the early favorites aren't AHL … Continue reading →
Puck Headlines: Praise for Sharks; ESPN on Crosby’s absence (Yahoo! Sports)
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