NHL Rumors & News
Dubynk gets the nod in Oilers' tilt in Montreal
Edmonton Journal — The last time Devan Dubnyk was in Montreal, he was 17, sitting in the press box about 200 feet away from the action. Thursday night he’ll get a much closer look at all things Canadien.
Edmonton Oilers 24 mins agoWild's Brent Burns won't play tonight against Detroit
St. Paul Pioneer Press — Defenseman Brent Burns took to the ice during the Minnesota Wild's morning skate at Joe Louis Arena today, but a hip problem forced him to cut it short and will keep him sidelined tonight against the Red Wings in Detroit.
Minnesota Wild 33 mins agoPorter to make Avs debut tonight
Denver Post — Kevin Porter, the other player acquired from Phoenix in a trade involving Wojtek Wolski and Peter Mueller last week, will make his Avalanche debut tonight against the Florida Panthers at the Pepsi Center.
Colorado Avalanche 33 mins agoMorning Skate -- Atlanta
Puck-rakers | Columbus Dispatch — The Blue Jackets will not have captain Rick Nash in the lineup for a second straight game tonight as they face the Thrashers. Nash is dealing with a couple lower-body injuries and general manager Scott Howson considers him day to day. Interim coach Claude Noel did not sound optimistic regarding No. 61's availability for Saturday night, either. As for Kristian Huselius, he will return to the lineup. Huselius will play on a line with Antoine Vermette and Max Mayorov. Mayorov, 20, will likely be the subject of Friday's lead note in the Dispatch. He is an intriguing prospect because of his size a...
Columbus Blue Jackets 33 mins agoBurning issues: Senators at Flames
Calgary Herald — Can the Flames continue padding their playoff push and make it four in a row against the visiting Ottawa Senators? Check in with our game day experts and give us your own Burning Issues for tonight.
Calgary Flames 43 mins agoFlames have no room for error in fight for playoff spot
Inside the Flames | Calgary Herald — Sixteen games to go, but as far as coach Brent Sutter is concerned the post season has already begun. If the Flames want a spot in the top eight, that’s the way it has to be. "I’m treating these games like they’re playoff games," said Sutter. "How we manage our days between games is like playoffs. We want to make sure we’re rested every night to play at their best, make sure they’re fresh. There can’t be any mistakes made by anybody right now." On a three game winning streak heading into tonight’s tilt against Ottawa, Sutter says t...
Calgary Flames 43 mins agoLook for Lalime against Wild
Sabres Edge | Buffalo News — The Sabres had an optional practice today in HSBC Arena with about a dozen players on the ice. Ryan Miller was among those who took a well-deserved rest after Wednesday's...
Buffalo Sabres 43 mins agoEnnis, Dineen back for Portland
Sabres Edge | Buffalo News — The Sabres' minor-league club has welcomed back its best player and coach. Tyler Ennis practiced with Portland on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion Feb. 28. Coach...
Buffalo Sabres 43 mins agoCanucks: Olympic medals on GM Place display … but you’ll need a Canucks ticket first
Vancouver Sun — The gold, silver and bronze medals awarded to three Vancouver Canucks stars at the just-concluded 2010 Winter Olympic Games will be on display this weekend at GM Place during the Canucks’ pair of home games — Saturday vs. the Ottawa Senators and Sunday vs. the Calgary Flames.
Vancouver Canucks 53 mins agoCooke reacts to non-action from NHL, and is Tyler Kennedy in danger of losing his spot?
Chipped Ice | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — THOUGHTS ON COOKE Those Penguins fans who heard my radio appearance Wednesday night on the “The Gregg Gianotti Show” may be surprised to have heard that I supported the NHL’s decision not to suspend LW Matt Cooke for his hit on Bruins C Marc Savard last Sunday. The hit was legal, period and end of story. [...]
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- Marquette-Villanova live blog Golden Eagles Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Hello and welcome to our live blog of the Big East quarterfinal between Marquette and Villanova. No, I am not in New York City, but am blogging off TV. I'll do my best to provide updates, commentary and, of course, the score.
- It's linebacker Thursday Kent Somers' Cardinals Blog | Arizona Republic Reporters just met with inside linebacker Larry Foote and outside linebacker Joey Porter, both free agents. Neither has been made an offer yet. Foote said the Cardinals are his first choice. Porter said he has heard from other teams and might visit. But the Cards can stop him by making him an offer, he said. Here are some comments from Foote, a former Steeler who spent last year with the Lions. "I'm begging. I want to get back to a winner. I feel more comfortable with a 3-4 (defense). Pittsburgh wants me back but I want to be a Cardinal and hopefull we ...read the rest of this post
- A steppingstone for the Bucks Bucks Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Heisler's open letter to Sterling Inside the NBA | Charlotte Observer Ever-flippant Mark Heisler of the Los Angeles Times, in an open letter to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-0311-heisler-clippers-20100311,0,6638681.column
- LAKERS FRIDAY: vs. 40-25 Suns, 6 p.m. Locker Talk | Orange County Register Lakers vs. Suns Time: 6 p.m. Site: US Airways Center TV/radio: KCAL/9; ESPN/710, KWKW/1330 How they match up: Lakers: 102.6 points, 96.6 points allowed, 45.8 FG%, 77.3 FT% Raptors: 109.5 points, 106.1 points allowed, 48.9 FG%, 77.0 FT% Outlook The Lakers have a chance to refocus as they head into road games against three of the Western Conference’s softer teams. After playing Phoenix [...]LAKERS FRIDAY: vs. 40-25 Suns, 6 p.m. is a post from: Lakers blog
- Thursday Kicks: Opportunity knocks for Chivas USA's Michael Lahoud & the Donovan debate 100 Percent Soccer | Los Angeles Daily News Two Three for Thursday: *Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud has the chance to become a regular in the Chivas USA midfield. Also in this piece by reporter Phil Collin, meet the Chivas USA co-captains. *An MLS players strike edges closer....
- In the Crease: Legace heating up late ESPN Tim Kavanagh provides his weekly goalie rankings and wonders if fantasy owners can rely on Manny Legace, who's been on a hot streak of late.
- Thin Blue Line: Whitney finally top dog ESPN Ryan Whitney is finally getting the opportunity to be a No. 1 defenseman, even if only in the short term, and is making the best of it in Edmonton.
- Big Board: Hockey Yahoo! Sports The Caps are on the verge of having three players in the top 10 as Nicklas Backstrom is climbing the NHL Big Board.
- Front Line: Savard out of top 100 in rankings shakeup ESPN Sean Allen has a major shake-up in the rankings, leading with dropping Marc Savard completely, as fewer games are left overall.
- NHL Skinny: After the break Yahoo! Sports No injuries and great hockey – the Olympic break went as well anyone could have hoped.
- Open Ice: Pouliot on major hot streak ESPN Sean Allen says that Bernie Pouliot has been as effective as some of the top players in the game today while healthy, which he is now.