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Let the Spending Begin: Scott Gomez Traded to Montreal

By Adam GretzJun 30th 2009 – 5:30PM

Give Rangers general manager Glen Sather credit; he found somebody to take on one of the team's ugly contracts when he sent Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens for Chris Higgins, Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko on Tuesday afternoon. Gomez, 29, signed a seven-year, $51 million deal with the Rangers prior to...

Offseason Roadmap: Northeast Division

By Adam GretzJun 19th 2009 – 2:00PM

It's officially the offseason, meaning the time is right to look into the future. We begin our division-by-division preview of the potential wheeling and dealing with the Northeast Division. Brian Burke begins his rebuild of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dany Heatley wants out of Ottawa and just what is Boston going to do with...

Ryder Helps Bruins Push Habs to Brink

By Kevin SchultzApr 20th 2009 – 9:55PM

What a difference a year makes. This time last year, the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins faced off in the first round of the playoffs and Michael Ryder helped the Habs win the series in seven. This year, Ryder is a Bruin and is doing damage to his former team.Through three playoff games, Ryder has four points...

Yesterday's Top Newsmakers in the NHL: Jordan Staal's Coming Out Party

By Adam GretzNov 12th 2008 – 12:30AM

A quick recap of yesterday's action from around the National Hockey League.Today's post will be primarily dedicated to that epic Stanley Cup Finals rematch in Motown because, well, that's the type of game the NHL should be dreaming about. The Penguins overcame third period deficits of 5-2 and 6-4 as they won their fourth...

The Ice Sheet: Emperor of an Ice Creaming

By Tom LuongoDec 7th 2007 – 7:00AM

The Ice Sheet will take a look at the biggest stories in the league that happened on the ice and elsewhere the night before.Call the roller of big cigars, The muscular one, and bid him whip In kitchen cups concupiscent curds. Let the wenches dawdle in such dress As they are used to wear, and let the boys Bring flowers in...

ChrisHiggins News From the Web

  • 05/01/12 University targets the cream of the crop as it aims... Source: JournalLive - Newcastle - Northumberland - UK A NORTH East university is planning to recruit "the world's most brilliant minds" as it aims to become a world leader in education.
  • 04/25/12 Chris Higgins' YouTube kick-off: ‘I love Albany... Source: Local Politics County Legislator Christopher Higgins of Albany said Saturday he'd be running in the Democratic primary for the 109th Assembly District whether he won the party's endorsement or not.
  • 04/21/12 NHL Playoffs: Canucks' cautious approach on defensive... Source: The Province - Vancouver - BC - Canada If the Vancouver Canucks are ever going to dig out of this deep pit, they will need all manner of contribution from just about every player, every line, not just the Kesler and Sedin units.
  • 04/21/12 Queen of the South 0-4 Livingston Source: BBC Sport Queen of the South's hopes of surviving in the First Division nosedived following a heavy home defeat by Livingston.
  • 04/21/12 Historic church unveils new window Source: Romsey Advertiser - Romsey - Hampshire - UK A Winchester church has a new look in an effort to stand out more in the city centre.

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