Long overdue, NHL set to eliminate hits to head
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:23 PDT)
The dazed and distant look on Brent Seabrook's face after the Chicago Blackhawks defenseman got crushed against the boards cried out for a head shot ban -- in time for the third period. The sight of Boston Bruins star Marc Savard out cold on the ice after a vicious hit March 7 sent a message about the need for attention to player safety, too.
Red Wings could loom large in West (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:45 PDT)
It seems strange to contemplate the mighty Detroit Red Wings being without a four-game winning streak with the end of March in sight, but that's where the team finds itself as it plays in Edmonton on Friday night.
Puck Headlines: New NHL playoff slogan; Ducks GM rips Chicago
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:10:01 PDT)
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Ducks Team Report
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:30:47 PDT)
A crushing hit Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski delivered on Chicago Blackhawks counterpart Brent Seabrook during the second period of Wednesday night's 4-2 Anaheim victory at Honda Center drew plenty of attention and a eight-game suspension for Wisniewski.
Shortly after Seabrook had put a big hit on Ducks right wing Corey Perry behind the Chicago net, Wisniewski received a minor penalty for charging Seabrook. The Blackhawks defenseman appeared to briefly lose consciousness as he fell to the ice. He left the game and did not return.
A livid Chicago coach Joel Quenneville called it "the most dangerous hit in the history of the game," and accused Wisniewski, a former Blackhawk, of trying to hurt Seabrook.
Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith immediately engaged Wisniewski...
Ducks' Wisniewski suspended for 8 games
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:38:33 PDT)
Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski was suspended for eight games without pay Thursday for knocking Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook out of a game at Anaheim. The incident occurred at 2:22 of the second period during the Blackhawks' 4-2 loss on Wednesday. Seabrook's head struck the glass with such force that it left him with a dazed expression a couple of seconds before he...
Bruins get revenge on Cooke, but shutout by Penguins
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:42:19 PDT)
After a week and a half of build up to what, in some corners, was expected to be an alternate main event at...
Wisniewski suspended 8 more games than he anticipated
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:17:32 PDT)
After witnessing a series of situations where the line between unprovoked cheap shots and hockey plays was a...
Puck Headlines: Wisniewski fallout; NHL sells the Millercle
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:55:39 PDT)
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Luongo, Nabokov both struggling (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:31:01 PDT)
Roberto Luongo is expected to get the call on Thursday night as the Vancouver Canucks host the San Jose Sharks, another team with a struggling Olympic goalie.
Koivu's goal gives Ducks win over Blackhawks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:09:24 PDT)
For the second straight game, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a key member of their defense because of a vicious check against the boards behind the net. To add insult to injury, Anaheim's Saku Koivu scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period -- just seconds after a blind-side cross-check by Corey Perry against defenseman Brent Sopel that easily could have been called interference.
Wednesday's Three Stars: Bourque ignites Flames; Devs sweep
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:55:24 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Rene Bourque, Calgary Flames The Flames had lost two straight while chasing the Detroit Red Wings...
Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:24:40 PDT)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Wednesday's top NHL performers.
Video: Down goes Seabrook, out goes Wisniewski?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:40:28 PDT)
One of these weeks we'll go without a controversial hit in the NHL and spend more time talking puck and less...
Puck Previews: Surprise goalie starters; blindside ban doubtful
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:06:03 PDT)
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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.
Trio of Anaheim Ducks are injured
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:49:12 PDT)
Teemu Selanne of the Anaheim Ducks has a slight left shoulder sprain and teammate Ryan Getzlaf has inflammation in his sprained left ankle. The team says both players underwent MRIs Monday. They're both listed as day-to-day and questionable for Wednesday's home game against Chicago. Selanne, who has 599 career NHl goals, will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
Who should the Oilers draft? (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:18:13 PDT)
Each week, CBCSports.ca's senior hockey writers conduct (mostly) friendly banter on the latest hot-button issues in the NHL. Tim Wharnsby and Jeff Marek square off in this edition.
Puck Headlines: Life without Campbell; Devs Christmas sweaters
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:01:43 PDT)
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What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...
Selanne scores 599th goal, Ducks beat Sharks
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:15:33 PDT)
The Anaheim Ducks haven't had much to pat themselves on the back about. A great deal of their misery has been caused by the San Jose Sharks. But Anaheim's 4-2 victory over the Western Conference leaders Sunday night salvaged a shred of dignity for the Ducks, who avoided getting swept by their Pacific Division rivals in a six-game season series for the third time.
Rinne, Predators beat Ducks 1-0
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:46:44 PST)
The Nashville Predators are the NHL's most disciplined team when it comes to staying out of the penalty box. The Anaheim Ducks are one of the most penalized clubs, and that disparity is reflected in the Western Conference standings. Pekka Rinne made 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Shea Weber scored during a 5-on-3 power-play, and the Predators strengthened their hold on a playoff...
Friday's Three Stars: Bernier best Stars; Prospal leads Rangers
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:41 PST)
No. 1 Star: Jonathan Bernier, Los Angeles Kings Bernier last played in the NHL in October of 2007 and was once...
Stunning Numbers: Sacrificing the body and shootout failure
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:28 PST)
Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. 7 The number of shootout goals...
Puck Previews: B's, Leafs battle; Milbury sees no Cooke discipline
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:09:15 PST)
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Puck Headlines: GMs to present blindside ban; 'Yotes to lose $20M
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:22:44 PST)
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Marty Turco on Stars' playoff chances, Semin's shootout fail
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:09:50 PST)
The goal cam on NHL broadcasts has given fans a goalie's-eye view of remarkable saves and thrilling...
Versus has seen 'Stankos' and he looks a lot like Corey Perry
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:42:41 PST)
Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning is having an incredible offensive season . But he is no match for the...
