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Franzen Earns His Bucks in the Playoffs

When the Detroit Red Wings signed Johan Franzen to an 11-year contract extension back in April, reactions were mixed. Some folks, like a number of the commenters at the Hockey's Future boards, thought the Red Wings were out of their minds for signing a soon-to-be 30-year-old forward to an 11-year contract. Others, like the...

Can Boston Stop Carolina's Momentum?

The Bruins and Hurricanes enter their Eastern Conference semifinal coming off completely different opening round wins. On one hand, Boston absolutely dominated a hapless Canadiens squad with a clean four-game sweep. On the other hand, Carolina had to go seven games with the Devils, including a nail-biter in the deciding...

Ryder Helps Bruins Push Habs to Brink

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...

Boston Takes Control In Series

Let's just come right out and say it: the Canadiens are in trouble. The Boston Bruins systematically dismantled Montreal on Saturday night, putting on a clinic in their 5-1 win at TD Banknorth Garden to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Marc Savard led the way with two goals and two assists, helping the Bruins...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Wrapping Up the First Half

Wednesday's action across the NHL marked the end of the first half of the season, and there were nine games on the schedule.Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 3: For a while, it appeared as if Toronto had a chance to knock off the top team in the Eastern Conference, jumping out to a 3-1 lead over Boston. The Bruins, however, proved why...

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05/05/12 Makeshift trophy made from solid dreams Source: The Telegram - St. John's - NL - Canada The Stanley Cup may have come to Bonavista last summer, and gone, but what the trophy means to hockey - the spirit of competition, the drive to be the best and the love of the game - remains.
04/05/12 At least two Newfoundlanders bound for NHL post-season Source: The Telegram - St. John's - NL - Canada Two Newfoundlanders are guaranteed to be skating in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they open next week, but there may be a third player from this province in the post season depending on what shakes down in the very tight race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
03/30/12 Stars eye first place in clash with Canucks Source: NBC - KRNV News 4 - Reno NV The Dallas Stars will try to regain sole possession of the top spot in the Pacific Division this evening, when they visit the playoff- bound Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.
03/29/12 #NHL Wednesdays Three Stars: Schneider, Quick pitch... Source: LetsGoKings.com After sitting the red-hot Roberto Luongo, Schneider stepped in and made 43 saves in a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
03/29/12 Ryder leads Stars over Oilers Source: The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada Michael Ryder scored a pair of goals and added an assist as the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Wednesday.