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Len Barrie Strikes Back at Barry Melrose

There were plenty of wonderful sound bites during Barry Melrose's marvelous appearance on Toronto's Fan590 this week, chief among them was Melrose, essentially, saying that he hated co-owner Len Barrie's guts, without actually saying it. If you'll recall, when the former Tampa Bay coach was asked how he felt about Barrie,...

Radim Vrbata, Chris Gratton Placed on Waivers By Tampa Bay

The revolving door that is the Tampa Bay Lightning organization took a few more turns on Monday, as they placed forwards Radim Vrbata and Chris Gratton on waivers, as reported by TSN. Once Vrbata clears waivers, he's going back to the Czech Republic for the remainder of this season, supposedly, because he's lost confidence...

Yesterday's Newsmakers in the NHL: Dainius Zubrus Scores 4 Goals In Win

New Jersey's Dainius Zubrus entered play on Sunday with just two goals in his first 19 games this season. He had no trouble blowing that total out of the water during the Devils' 7-3 win over Tampa Bay, as he scored four goals on eight shots, while New Jersey won its fourth straight game. During the current winning streak,...

Yesterday's Newsmakers in the NHL: Pascal Leclaire's Rough Night in Columbus

Tuesday night's game against Edmonton is probably one that Columbus goalie Pascal Leclaire would like to permanently erase from his memory, seeing as how it's probably the worst game he's ever played in the NHL. Leclaire gave up seven goals on just 19 shots, as the Oilers rolled to a 7-2 victory, snapping a three-game...

Tampa Bay Fires Barry Melrose After 16 Games, Rick Tocchet Takes Over

Well that didn't take long. The Tampa Lightning, off to a disappointing start -- disappointing considering the absurd amount of money they spent this offseason -- have already decided to part ways with head coach Barry Melrose. Assistant coach Rick Tocchet will take over behind the bench, as reported by TSN. General...

RadimVrbata News From the Web

05/23/12 Radim Vrbata ends drought but gets eliminated - Radim... Source: Rotoworld.com He posted an assist on Taylor Pyatt's power-play goal to open the scoring in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5.
05/23/12 Phoenix Coyotes early lost chances proved to be costly Source: The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ The Coyotes had plenty of them in a 4-3 overtime defeat at Jobing.com Arena on Tuesday that sent the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup finals.
05/23/12 Coyotes early lost chances proved to be costly in loss Source: NBC - KPNX TV 12 - Phoenix AZ The Coyotes had plenty of them in a 4-3 overtime defeat at Jobing.com Arena on Tuesday that sent the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup finals.
05/22/12 Radim Vrbata struggling in the postseason - Radim... Source: Rotoworld.com Vrbata led the Phoenix Coyotes with 35 goals in the regular season, however he has just two in 15 postseason contests.
05/22/12 Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata neutralized by Los... Source: The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ Radim Vrbata led the Coyotes with 35 goals in the regular season, but he has just two goals in 15 postseason games and doesn't have a point in Phoenix's past seven contests.