Archive for January, 2008
« Previous EntriesOvechkin Breaks Nose & Scores 4 Goals in Win
January 31st, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Washington Capitals | No CommentsOvehckin broke his nose and scored 4 goals and added an assist in a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadians. Ovechkin is a stud … what else can you say. He is the most dynamic scorer in the NHL since Pavel Bure in my opinion.
He is the leader of a mediocre team and when he [...]
Nik Antropov Throws his Stick at Referee – Suspended
January 31st, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Toronto Maple Leafs | No CommentsNik Antropov earned 2 game misconduct penalties which carries a minimum of a 3 game suspension. People at the game say that after the Hurricanes scored the game-winning goal in overtime, Antropov threw his stick at the referee.
The Maple Leafs lost 3-2 to the Hurricanes, and now they have lost one of their better [...]
Peter Forsberg Gives Permission for Agent to Talk Contract
January 31st, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: NHL All Star Game | No CommentsPeter Forsberg told his former team, Modo, in Sweden that he will not be playing for them this season. Instead Forsberg has his eye on returning to the NHL.
Forsberg’s NHL return means that his agent can now talk to NHL teams about a potential contract for the rest of the season. The Forsberg [...]
Dion Phaneuf Close to Sign Long-Term Contract w/ Flames
January 30th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Calgary Flames | No CommentsThere are rumors circulating in Canada that Dion Phaneuf may be very close to signing a long-term deal with the Calgary Flames. Phaneuf is a stud of a defenseman and will be for many years to come. The Calgary Flames have a chance to lock up a potential Norris Trophy winner for many years to [...]
Forsberg’s NHL Return with Rangers or Flyers
January 30th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: NHL trade rumors | 4 CommentsNew sources are reporting that the three most likely teams that Peter Forsberg would play for when Forsberg returns to the NHL are the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers or Detroit Red Wings. I personally would count the Red Wings out because they were a former rival and I think that Forsberg probably hates [...]
Team Canada Wins AHL All Star Game
January 28th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: AHL | No CommentsTeam Canada won the 2008 AHL All Star Game in Binghamton, NY 9-8 in a shootout. Teddy Purcell who was recently called up by the LA Kings had a hat trick for Team Canada and TJ Hensick had 2 goals and 2 assists for Planet USA.
The score was 7-5 Planet USA after the second [...]
Teemu Selanne Signs Contract with Anaheim Ducks
January 28th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Anaheim Ducks | No CommentsTeemu Selanne has agreed to return to the NHL ending speculation about his situation. Selanne has agreed to return to the Anaheim Ducks with a contract only for the rest of this season.
Selanne lead the team in goals last year with 48 goals. The Ducks hope Selanne’s return will help them make a strong [...]
2008 AHL All Star Game Team Canada Roster
January 28th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: AHL | No CommentsPlanetUSA won the AHL All Star Games Super Skills competition, but the Team Canada roster looks to win the AHL All Star Game. The AHL Team Canada Roster for the All Star Game features many talented players, many of who can make a splash in the NHL in the future. Here is the [...]