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Remembering Don Gibson for $1 Million

Hey Canuck fans, have I got a great deal for you! How would you like to relive the magical days of Don Gibson, from the monumental moment he was drafted in the third round in 1986 to his epic 14-game call-up during the 1990-91 season? You would? Well, how about settling for a hockey card that lists his three career NHL...

NHL Draft Preview: Best Player Available vs. Drafting for Need

While talking to Jeff Kealty, chief amateur scout of the Nashville Predators, and Tod Button, Calgary Flames director of scouting, about the NCAA vs. Major Junior debate a couple of weeks ago, we also briefly discussed the mindset behind taking the best available player in the draft vs. drafting for a specific need. Unlike...

Darryl Sutter Nominates Darryl Sutter for Flames Coaching Vacancy

On the same day his team's main rival in Alberta named two familiar and formidable names to their coaching staff, the Calgary Flames may have taken a step toward filling their opening.Last week, Mike Keenan was axed after two years, with general manager Darryl Sutter saying that the team wanted to move in a different...

Are Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Ward Franchise Goalies?

If Pittsburgh's Marc-Andre Fleury and Carolina's Cam Ward can repeat their Game 1 performances, when the two youngsters matched each other save-for-save in the Penguins 3-2 win, this series likely won't be decided until a seventh game. Ward, 25, and Fleury, 24, have already helped lead teams to the Stanley Cup Final,...

Vezina Nominees Announced, Steve Mason Makes Cut

Aside from helping lead his team to the postseason for the first time in franchise history, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason has an opportunity to take home some serious hardware at the NHL's award ceremony in June. After being named as one of the finalists for the Calder Trophy as the top rookie, the 20-year-old...

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04/19/12 Flyers, Penguins Show Why NHL Teams Shouldn't Pay For... Source: Forbes If someone told me that Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia by a score of 10-3 last night, I would normally say that it was impossible; the Steelers don't play the Eagles until October.
04/10/12 Calgary Flames: Top 4 Reasons They Didn't Make the... Source: Bleacher Report Miikka Kiprusoff is one of the top goalies in the league.