NHL headshot rule closer: Hotstove (CBC.ca)
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:26:16 PDT)
The NHL is moving quickly on whether to implement a blindside headshot rule this season, reported hockey analyst Pierre LeBrun on Saturday during the Hotstove segment of Hockey Night in Canada.
Canucks Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:35:48 PDT)
Ryan Kesler appeared to be building a pretty good case as a restricted free agent this summer. But in the midst of a career season and less than two months after breaking off contract talks, Kesler surprised most people by accepting a six-year, $30 million contract extension.
The deal, announced Friday, seemed to come out of nowhere—there were reports the two sides were $1 million apart before the Olympics. But Kesler's agent, Kurt Overhardt, contacted the team early last week and the two sides agreed to a short negotiating window. Less than one day later, they met in the middle, and Kesler's $5 million average apparently was a good enough deal for both sides.
"Obviously, it happened real quick, within 24 hours, and I'm extremely happy to get it done now," Kesler...
Saturday's Three Stars: Wings beat clock again; Rinne blanks Jackets
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:12:31 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings A night after waiting until the very last moment to send their...
Zetterberg beats the OT clock, lifts Wings to win
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:13:15 PDT)
Down by a couple of goals, missing a couple of forwards and playing for the second straight night, the Detroit Red Wings never stopped coming at the Vancouver Canucks. If they want to make the playoffs for a 19th straight season, they will have to repeat that night after night. Henrik Zetterberg scored as the overtime buzzer sounded to lift the Red Wings to a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Canucks.
NHL.com ready to open the Vault for classic games online
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:09:42 PDT)
The evolution of the NHL's GameCenter Live subscription-based online viewing platform has been impressive...
Flames hang on to sink Sharks (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:33:00 PDT)
The Calgary Flames started strong but had to hang on late Friday as they eked out a 4-3 win over the reeling San Jose Sharks at the Saddledome.
Canucks give Kesler 6-year extension (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:49:09 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks have announced the signing of gritty forward Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension.
Canucks sign F Kesler to 6-year contract extension
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:53:23 PDT)
Canucks center Ryan Kesler signed a six-year, $30 million contract extension on Friday that will keep him in Vancouver through the 2015-16 season. In his sixth season with the Canucks, the 25-year-old Kesler has already set a new career high with 66 points in 71 games, exceeding the 59 points he recorded last season, when he was a Selke Trophy finalist as the NHL's top defensive forward.
Canucks ink Kesler for 6 more years of agitation, budding offense
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:51:26 PDT)
When we spoke with Ryan Kesler last summer, he made it clear that staying with the Vancouver Canucks via a...
Canucks beat Sharks 3-2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:05:33 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks didn't have any problems getting focused and motivated for this opponent. The Canucks bounced back from a lopsided loss to the lowly New York Islanders two nights earlier with a 3-2 victory over San Jose on Thursday, beating the Sharks for just the second time in 10 games over three seasons.
Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:20 PDT)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Thursday's top NHL performers.
Thursday's Three Stars: Pominville hits for three; Vokoun's blunder
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:14 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres During a 6-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pominville recorded a...
Puck Previews: Orr says Cooke focus 'silly'; Sharks face Canucks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:08:47 PDT)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Puck Headlines: Wisniewski fallout; NHL sells the Millercle
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:55:39 PDT)
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...
Maple Leafs look to spoil Devils' visit (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:53:25 PDT)
The New Jersey Devils are jockeying for top spot in a hotly contested divisional race and visit Toronto looking for an elusive late-season road win while the Maple Leafs try to play spoiler for the fifth straight season.
Puck Previews: Surprise goalie starters; blindside ban doubtful
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:06:03 PDT)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
How much would Crosby's golden puck fetch from collectors?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:29:32 PDT)
In 2004, Lelands auction house on Long Island guaranteed $1 million to anyone who could produce Bobby...
Canucks winger Samuelsson to miss up to 3 weeks
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:04:23 PDT)
Canucks winger Mikael Samuelsson will be out up to three weeks with an undisclosed upper body injury during Tuesday night's 5-2 loss to the Islanders. Samuelsson left during the third period of a contest that also saw his seven-game point streak come to an end. The 33-year-old had seven of his nine goals during that span in the five games since being moved onto the Canucks' No.
Devils have a hold on Penguins (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:27:30 PDT)
The Pittsburgh Penguins don't have a win against the New Jersey Devils in five tries this season, but just one at the right time could see them off and running for the Atlantic Division title.
Flickering Flames need scoring spark (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:57 PDT)
Struggling to score once again, the Calgary Flames are trying to avoid falling farther out of the Western Conference playoff picture as they visit another tough opponent Wednesday in the Colorado Avalanche.
Plekanec, Habs suspend talks: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:54:37 PDT)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world, including the latest on Tomas Plekanec's contract talks with the Canadiens, and Washington's success without Alex Ovechkin.
Tavares, Roloson lead Islanders past Canucks
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:18:28 PDT)
New York Islanders rookie John Tavares spent the morning fielding questions about his recent scoring slump. His best answers came later against the Canucks. Tavares broke out with a career-best two goals and three assists, Dwayne Roloson made 35 saves, and New York beat Vancouver 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Puck Previews: Avs look for St. Louis sweep; Malkin day-to-day
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:16 PDT)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Can the Blackhawks compete for the Cup without Campbell?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:58:14 PDT)
As the smoke clears from battles over supplemental discipline, reality sets in: One of the favorites to win the...
Canadiens look for separation (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:49:45 PDT)
The Montreal Canadiens can go a long way toward ensuring a playoff spot on Tuesday when they visit the New York Rangers.
Jersey Fouls: Borrowed Legends, Olympic fouls and Sea Bass
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:19:13 PDT)
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and...
