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Brendan Shanahan Talks Olympics and Curling/Hockey Invading America

The Olympics coverage (even if tape-delayed) have resulted in a surge in popularity for both curling and hockey in America. it doesn't hurt that the US is having tremendous success on the ice during its run at Vancouver, but either way, it's interesting to see such a cultural shift in the sports landscape. FanHouse caught...

Sergei Fedorov's Career In Commercials

Great commercials in NHL history: A look back at the absurdity and hilarity of NHL advertising campaigns.The news that Sergei Fedorov is, reportedly, leaving the NHL after 18 years to join Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL is somewhat disappointing to me, seeing as how he was always one of my favorite players growing up in...

Sean Avery a Ranger Once Again

In news that is sure to delight the rest of the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers have claimed forward Sean Avery on re-entry waivers, as reported by TSN. There was some speculation leading up to the announcement that a number of teams might consider a claim before the Rangers, but the Avery-to-New York reunion was...

Brodeur Continues Trek Towards NHL Records, Top Form

Here's a scary thought as the NHL heads towards the home stretch -- Martin Brodeur still isn't in top form. After three games back from a torn triceps, including Sunday's 3-0 win over Philadelphia, there are still aspects to Brodeur's game -- recovery speed, conditioning -- that need the sort of work that will only come...

Don Cherry Not a Fan of Ovechkin

Lately, it's become all the rage for fans and players around the NHL to pile on Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. The latest player to jump on the pile was Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk, who responded to Crosby's criticism of Alex Ovechkin for his often times over-the-top goal celebrations. On Saturday night,...

BrendanShanahan News From the Web

05/23/12 The State of the NHL Officiating Corps. Source: Goon's World I have to be the guy to agree with a lot of what has been said regarding officiating but I also am going to be the guy to pose a theory to the masses for public consumption.
05/23/12 Dustin Brown hit on Michal Rozsival Source: Goon's World I think this is the next hit that will probably get a look from the NHL Department of Player Safety.
05/21/12 NHL delivers Prust a one-game suspension - Brandon... Source: Rotoworld.com The incident occurred in the second period of Game 3.
05/19/12 2012 Hall Of Fame Picks Source: Kukla's Korner At some point during the Stanley Cup playoffs I like to make my picks for who will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame after the playoffs complete.
05/18/12 NHL Playoffs 2012: A Look at All the Suspensions in... Source: Bleacher Report This year the postseason has been bogged down with a number of penalties, yet it's the number of penalties that have resulted in suspensions that is so staggering.