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Defenseman Hedman from Sweden is likely No. 1 draft pick
usatoday.com — Although Swedish talent long has been an NHL staple, nearly two decades have passed since Mats Sundin became the only Swedish No. 1 overall draft pick. He might lose that distinction next summer because Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman is expected to be chosen first in June. More… (Hockey)
BEARS PLAYING HOCKEY watch!
Paul Stastny Signs 5-Year, 33M Deal With Avalanche
thepuckdrop.com — Well folks, we will now see Avalanche fans finally stop saying "WELL WHO IS GOING TO REPLACE SAKIC???", because at 6.6M, there's no way he isn't the answer to this question.More… (Hockey)
NHL: Penguins get Boucher, give up Sydor
sports.espn.go.com — Darryl Sydor returned to the Dallas Stars in a trade of veteran defensemen that sent Philippe Boucher to the Pittsburgh Penguins.More… (Hockey)
$1 million haul - Stanley Cup rings among items stolen
cp24.com — Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup rings are among the $1 million haul from a Toronto mansion belonging to the Bronfman family.More… (Hockey)
DIY Backyard Hockey Rink view!
Bigger Hockey Players Causing More Concussions
livescience.com — One painful lesson every National Hockey League rookie learns is to keep your head up when skating through the neutral zone. If you don't, you will not see the 4,700 joules of kinetic energy skating at you with bad intentions. More… (Hockey)
Questionable Hit Sends Van Ryn Out For 1 Month [w/Hit VID]
thepuckdrop.com — Thankfully for the Leafs, we still have Kubina, Kaberle, Schenn, Finger, Colaiacovo, Stralman, Frogren, and White. In fact, I think we can afford to lose two more defencemen without major hassle. Hopefully it doesn’t happen, but I’m just saying…it won’t really hurt unless those two are one of the “big two” and Schenn.More… (Hockey)
Mother, Daughter die at Blackhawks games 22 years apart
thepuckdrop.com — As living beings, of which the notion of life itself still remains mysterious, we are aware that with each coming day, we inch closer to the coffin. Death, as mysterious as life itself, strikes at the most unlikely and unplausible times for most. It did for Marguerite Kuhlman, and in 1986, her mother Mildred.More… (Hockey)
Avs' Sakic scratched due back injury, length unknown
tsn.ca — Colorado Avalanche centerman Joe Sakic was scratched from Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild with a strained back. Sakic was third on the Avalanche with 12 points (2 G, 10 A) entering Thursday's action through 12 games. Hopefully he isn't out too long.More… (Hockey)
Brodeur's Surgery Is Sucessful, 3-4 Months Now Confirmed
tsn.ca — "According to the doctors, his surgery was 100 percent successful," Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said in a statement. "The timetable for his return remains three to four months."More… (Hockey)
New Jersey Devils have a chance to reach diverse fan base
nj.com — Even in their second season in downtown Newark, the Devils sometimes feel like they were dropped in from another planet. Would it be any different if residents found out that new goalie was black?More… (Hockey)
The 10 Guys You'd Want Most in a Playoff Overtime [VID] watch!
Rozsival says he let Rangers down
lohud.com — Rangers defenseman Michal Rozsival took the blame after his failures led to a pair of short-handed goals in a 2-1 loss to the Islanders. More… (Hockey)
Martin Brodeur out 3-4 Months, to undergo Elbow Surgery
sportsnet.ca — Brodeur will undergo surgery to repair the distal bicep in his left elbow, an operation which could cost the ironman goaltender significant time on the sidelines.More… (Hockey)