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US Looks for Repeat Performance Against Rival Canadians

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- USA forward Jerry D'Amigo couldn't bring himself to say "hate" when he talked about Canada's national junior team. "I am in Toronto now so I can't say I hate them,'' D'Amigo, a Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick who plays for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, said about the bitter rivalry...

Will We See a 100-Point Defenseman In The NHL Again?

Before Bobby Orr entered the NHL way back in 1966, the idea of a defenseman scoring 100 points would have been considered lunacy. After all, forwards were rarely coming within spitting distance of the century mark, and defensemen were never really used as offensive weapons. Orr, of course, changed all of that, and not only...

A Look at Day 2 of the NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens, host team for this year's NHL draft, made the final pick on Saturday afternoon, selecting Finnish goalie Petteri Simila 211th overall, bringing the first part of the offseason to a close. The second day may not have the appeal or star-power of the first round, but there's always the possibility of...

An Idea for the YoungStars Game: Bring in the Old Guys!

Unlike my esteemed colleague, Kevin Schultz, I found the YoungStars game to be the least interesting aspect of yesterday's All-Star festivities. Not that I don't enjoy seeing today's youngest stars display their l33t skills, but, as my girlfriend pointed out, the YoungStars game was basically 'like a weak game of...

Chris Campoli on Defending the Islanders, Hating the Rangers

A few things occurred to me after I spoke with New York Islanders defenseman Chris Campoli last night. First, the kid bears an unmistakable resemblance to Shia LaBeouf, which made me wonder if the Islanders' team bus was actually a giant robot. But more importantly, watching Campoli play against the Capitals -- to the tune...

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05/27/12 Boston Bruins trade Zach Hamill for Chris Bourque Source: Telegram & Gazette - Worcester MA After five frustrating years, the Bruins finally gave up on first-round draft pick Zach Hamill yesterday, trading the disappointing center to the Washington Capitals for former Cushing Academy star Chris Bourque, who just happens to be the son of legendary B's defenseman Ray Bourque.
05/10/12 Jeff Jacobs: Whale Draw Legends (Mess, Bourque And Mr.... Source: The Hartford Courant - Hartford CT Three of the 15 greatest players in hockey history found their way to Webster Bank Arena Wednesday night for Game 5 of the AHL Eastern Conference Semifinals.