The Canucks are looking to prevent elimination tonight in game 4 at the Staples Centre, while the Kings are trying for their first ever sweep in a best-of-7 series.
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Jeff Carter off to Los Angeles in Exchange for Jack Johnson
Early Thursday night, the big deal was official. Blue Jackets centre Jeff Carter was heading to the Kings in exchange for defenceman Jack Johnson and a first round pick in either 2012 or 2013.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
St. Louis and San Jose: Game Two
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| Dilip Vishwanat - Getty Images San Jose's Goalie Antti Niemi |
Tonight at 6:30 ET game two of the Blues vs. Sharks series
will be under way.
The Sharks are coming off from a 3-2, 2OT win Thursday night,
which will have to contribute to tonight’s play as they will be returning back
to Scottrade Center for game two in the first round of playoffs. A less than anticipated win for the Sharks
left the favorable Blues with a sour taste in their mouth, a win that had the
potential to have gone either way, as it was stretched out to a second over
time. Needless to say, the on road win definitely added some much needed
momentum for the Sharks, but will that be enough for them to hold on for game
two?
Niemi’s goaltending in game one was a huge aspect of their
win Thursday, stopping 40 of 42 shots on net. However, will the sharks be able
to rely on their net minder for another win tonight? The Blues outshot the
sharks in all periods (with the exception of the third period) which does not help in making it any easier for Niemi. Most of St. Louis’ shots could be chalked up to their quite effective offence, and shot chances
provided by the SJ defence.
Allowing the fewest shots per game in the league, the Blues
defence has done an effective job in reducing the chances on net, and taking
some work off of Halak. This being said, the 26 year old goaltender let in 3
for 34 shots, a lower than average save percentage than he is used to (his average being .926).
Tonight’s game is expected to be just as close as game one,
but regardless of the outcome in game one, the Blues are still favored to take game two.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Leafs Ron Wilson fired: Randy Carlyle named new Head Coach
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| Leafs former head coach, Ron Wilson. |
Since Wilson was hired in summer 2008, he had not led the Leafs to the playoffs. His record this year was 29-28-7. Toronto hopes that their new coach will help them make the playoffs for the first time in over 6 years.
Randy Carlyle was an obvious candidate, seeing as how he played with Brian Burke in the late 2000's, and played with the Leafs for a number of years. Carlyle was fired by the Ducks earlier this year after having a not-so-impressive start to the season, 7-13-4. Although the Ducks didn't do well this year under Carlyle, he did lead them to five playoff runs in six years, and posted an impressive record of 273-182-61. Burke may be hoping that Carlyle's playoff and Stanley Cup experience will rub off on the team.
Despite a strong start to the season, the Leafs are struggling to make their way to 8th in the East, after being passed by Winnipeg and Washington. They won their last game over two weeks ago against the struggling Oilers. In their last 10 games, they have only been able to achieve 1 win, allowing 42 goals against and scoring only 23. After a horrific 1-8-1 streak during a crucial part of the season, the Leafs decided it was time for Wilson to go.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Over 40 Interesting Sports Facts
We recently put up a new page full of interesting sports facts which you can view here. Check out just a few of the facts we added!
- The first Olympic race ever held (in 776 BC) was won by a cook.
- More than 100 million people hold hunting licenses.
- Muhammad Ali lost to more amateur boxers than he did professional.
- Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in a record five different weight classes.
- Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under his cap every game to keep cool, and changed it every two innings.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Top 20 Funniest Hockey Pictures
A compilation 20 of the funniest hockey pictures from around the net (in no particular order)...
1. Dustin Brown's Backwards Water Bottle
2. I'm the Biggest Idiot Ever
3. Strange Defence
12. What We're Going as for Halloween
3. Strange Defence
4. ...F*** YOU!
5. I Hate Her
6. Brotherly Love
7. Cloutier Ball
8. I smell...
9. Yet Another Crosby Sign
10. All I want for Christmas
11. Welcome Back Cindy
13. Pricele$$
14. I'd Give a Kidney
15. Let's Drop Some Coilers
16. More distracting than the Green Men
17. Hey Chelios!
18. One Passionate Fan
19. Gary Bettman's Career
20. Funny Fans
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Jeff Carter Traded to Kings for Jack Johnson
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| Columbus Blue Jackets Centre Jeff Carter |
Just earlier tonight, a major trade was made between the Los Angeles King and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus' centre Jeff Carter made his way to LA in return for defenceman Jack Johnson and a first round pick in 2012 or 2013.
The Kings are hoping that their latest edition to the team will not only supply some offence, but also help them secure a playoff position. The Kings have only scored 129 goals this season, but are still hanging on to that eighth playoff position in the West. Carter has scored 14 goals and 25 points in 39 games so far this season, missing 20 due to a separated shoulder and broken foot.
On the other side of the deal, the Blue Jackets find themselves with veteran defenceman Jack Johnson, who moves to Columbus after being with the Kings for six years; ever since the 2006-07 season. Johnson has 8 goals and 24 points in 61 games so far this year with the Kings.
The Blue jackets also received a first round pick in either 2012 or 2013. It appears as though they are looking to rebuild for the future, seeing as how they won't be competing in the playoffs this year. They also wanted a first round pick in exchange for Rick Nash, as well as a goalie and first line defenceman.
So after this big deal, do you still think that Rick Nash will be gone before the trade deadline?
Friday, December 2, 2011
Tampa Bay Lightning trade James Wright and Mike Vernace
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Anaheim Ducks fire Carlyle, and acquire ex Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau
Late Wednesday night, after Anaheim's 4-1 victory over the Canadiens, the Ducks made their sudden move, firing their Cup-winning head coach Randy Carlyle. Carlyle had been with the Ducks for six seasons, leading them to a Stanley Cup and many playoff runs. Despite having many talented players on their roster, the Ducks are only 7-13-4; fifth in their division. Anaheim has only recorded three wins in their last 19 games.
Anaheim GM Bob Murray said that "At this time, we simply felt a new voice was needed. Bruce is a proven winner with a great track record, and we are optimistic we can turn this season around under his leadership.”
Boudreau says in an interview that he plans on restoring the Ducks' confidence, and hopes that he will be able to help in assisting the Ducks turn their season around.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Aaron Rome suspended 4 games, Horton out with concussion
Aaron Rome ended up getting a 4 game suspension (the rest of the Stanley Cup Finals) for his hit on Bruins Nathan Horton early in game 3, the longest suspension ever handed out in Stanley Cup Finals history. Mike Murphy, senior vice president of hockey operations in the NHL, answered a few questions about the suspension,
Monday, June 6, 2011
Tim Thomas lays big hit on Henrik Sedin
Halfway through the third, Tim Thomas shows that the players aren't the only ones that can throw big checks. Boston ended up winning the game 8-1.
Big Blowout in Boston
"He never ceases to amaze me," said
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Sports Facts of the Day
Did you know that tug-of-war was an olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
Also, a Formula One race car generates so much downforce going at 120 miles per hour, that it's actually able to drive upside down on the roof of a tunnel. (They've actually tested it, too)
Boston Going Home Hungry
Last nights overtime loss was a painful way to end the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals, but the Bruins are confident that this series is far from over.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Game 2 Stanley Cup Finals - Canucks looking to make it two in a row
After Wednesday's close game that Vancouver stole with 19 seconds remaining, the Canucks are looking to win both games at home. But there are some setbacks.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Canucks Steal the Game with the One (and only) Goal
With 70 shots and almost 30 penalty minutes, you'd think that this would be a high scoring game, but there ended up only being one goal Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Random Sports Fact of the Day
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
After 15 Years, Hockey Comes Back to Winnipeg!
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| The Jets team over 15 years ago. |
Sunday, May 15, 2011
NHL Playoff Games Tonight
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| Sharks VS Canucks in the 2011 Western Conference Finals |
