Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesSteve Stamkos 2nd in Goal Scoring in OHL
February 28th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Canada Juniors | No CommentsSteve Stamkos continues to play like an animal in his final season of junior hockey in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League). Steve Stamkos is in 2nd place for goal scoring in the OHL, despite playing on one of the weaker overall teams. Steve Stamkos who is predicted to be drafted #1 overall in the 2008 [...]
Sidney Crosby Return from Injury Very Close
February 28th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Pittsburgh Penguins | No CommentsSidney Crosby will likely return from his injury next week. The high ankle sprain has kept Crosby out for over a month now, with his last game coming January 18. Crosby is definitely missed on the ice and in the Penguin’s locker room, but since he has been out Evgeni Malkin has picked up his [...]
Toronto Maple Leafs are Foolish for Trying to Make Playoffs
February 28th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Toronto Maple Leafs | No CommentsThe Toronto Maple Leafs are playing better as of late, giving themselves a chance to make the 2008 NHL Playoffs … but what is the point? Even if there were to close the gap and make the NHL playoffs, they are getting to get smoked and they will lose out on a top draft pick. [...]
Peter Forsberg will Likely play Saturday against Kings
February 27th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Colorado Avalanche | No CommentsPeter Forsberg skated with the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since being re-signed by his former club. Forsberg’s return will likely be against the Los Angeles Kings this Saturday. Adam Foote is the other main signing by the Colorado Avalanche yesterday before the trade deadline, and he played 18 total minutes for the Avalanche [...]
Senators Fire Coach John Paddock, Murray Takes over as Coach
February 27th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: Ottawa Senators | No CommentsThe Ottawa Senators fired their coach John Paddock in a surprising move on Wednesday, and GM Bryan Murray named himself head coach. Paddock has led the Senators in 1st place in the Eastern Conference for most of the year, but the Senators have played horrible as of late and have fallen out of 1st place. [...]
Atlanta Thrashers Trade Marian Hossa to the Pittsburgh Penguins
February 26th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: NHL trade rumors | No CommentsHuge update on NHL trade deadline day. The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for Angelo Esposito, Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen and 1st round pick. This is biggest trade so far this year. Hossa will give the Penguins a very strong team going into the playoffs. [...]
NHL 2008 Trade Deadline Day Trade Updates
February 26th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: NHL trade rumors | No CommentsThere has been a lot of activity today in the trade mill in the last few hours before the NHL 2008 Trade Deadline. There have been a number of big trades happening on 2008 Trade Deadline Day. Here is a list as of 1:50 pm of the trades occurring before the trade deadline: Devils Traded [...]
Brian Campbell Traded to the San Jose Sharks
February 26th, 2008 | Posted by Wicked | Category: NHL trade rumors | No CommentsThe first major trade of the day on NHL trade deadline day. Brian Campbell has been traded to the San Jose Sharks from the Buffalo Sabers, tsn.ca reports. Steve Bernier and a 2008 1st round pick went to Buffalo. Brian Campbell will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year. Related PostsBrian [...]