After almost a year off to recoup from a concussion, Sidney Crosby was greeted by an energetic packed house at Consol Energy Center when he skated onto the ice during warm-ups to the song, “Back in the Saddle Again.”
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KHL plane crash kills most on board
Posted on September 07 2011 by J. Donetelli.
According to reports from Moscow, a Russian jet carrying the Lokomotiv ice hockey team took off on a runway and crashed; killing most of the 45 people on board.
Wade Belak death continues bizarre trend
Posted on September 03 2011 by J. Donetelli.
Belak is the third NHL enforcer who has died since May and that has raised concerns over the health and mental state of these types of players.
Rick Rypien found dead, second NHL death
Posted on August 16 2011 by J. Donetelli.
Canadian police said the death “was sudden” and “not suspicious” but the timing does seem odd since the player just inked a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Winnipeg Jets.
Winnipeg Jets new logo inspired by Molson?
Posted on July 24 2011 by J. Donetelli.
The logo was said to be inspired by the Canadian Air Force but by the looks of it, Molson Brewery may have contributed a subliminal effect as well.
Osgood bids farewell to lynch mob in Detroit
Posted on July 20 2011 by Tom Ferda.
Osgood has been topic of heated debate in Detroit throughout his career. Has talent gotten him to 400 wins or is it due to the fact he played with an elite line-up in front of him?
Biggest NHL free agent chooses hugest pond
Posted on July 03 2011 by J. Donetelli.
The biggest fish in the 2011 NHL free agent market has chosen the hugest pond. Brad Richards will be exchanging his Dallas Stars jersey for an Original Six sweater to play with the New York Rangers.
Leino signs 6-year $27 million deal
Posted on July 02 2011 by J. Donetelli.
The Buffalo Sabres dropped out of the Brad Richards sweepstakes and instead jumped on the opportunity to sign Philadelphia Flyers UFA forward Ville Leino, inking him to a six-year, $27 million deal. Although Richards is considered by many to be the prize catch of the 2011 NHL free agent market, the Sabres GM Darcy Regier [...]
2011 NHL free agency signings
Posted on July 02 2011 by J. Donetelli.
While Brad Richards and his agent ponder the slew of offers put on the table yesterday, several other players inked deals in the first day of 2011 NHL free agency.
Phoenix Coyotes buyer bails out
Posted on June 28 2011 by J. Donetelli.
It appears that the financial savior for the nearly defunct Phoenix Coyotes has taken his ball of cash and is going home, no longer willing to play.
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