Markov glad to be back at Habs practice (The Canadian Press)

MONTREAL – Andrei Markov is smiling again.
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Hockey Hugs: leaping superhugs; Bobby Ryan, counselor (Yahoo! Sports)

Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn’t love a good hug now and then? Seen a particularly good hug photo lately? Send it to puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. Despite hockey’s reputation as … Continue reading →
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Oh dear, St. Louis Blues really did go with ‘Don’t Stop Believin” (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s an odd time for the NHL and music. You have Winnipeg Jets fans begging the League not to inflict the scourge of Nickelback on them. You have Boyz II Men, Darryl Hall and G. Love waiting to submit their … Continue reading →
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Czechs mourn 3 killed in Russia plane crash (The Canadian Press)

PRAGUE – Thousands packed a central square in Prague on Sunday to honour the memory of the three Czech hockey players who died in a plane crash that killed 43 people and wiped out a club in the top Russian league.
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Stillman retires, takes job with Panthers (PA SportsTicker)

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Cory Stillman announced his retirement Saturday to become a player development assistant with the Florida Panthers.
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Czechs mourn players killed in Russian crash (AP)

Hundreds of mourners gathered in the center of Prague on Thursday to honor the three Czech hockey players who died in the plane crash that killed 43 people and wiped out a top Russian club. People lit candles around a impromptu monument in the Old Town Square formed by two ice hockey sticks, with some [...]

Reaction to Russian plane crash (PA SportsTicker)

Reaction to the plane crash in Russia that killed at least 43 people, including members of the top Russian ice hockey team Lokomotiv:
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Reaction to Russian plane crash (AP)

Reaction to the plane crash in Russia that killed at least 43 people, including members of the top Russian ice hockey team Lokomotiv: “This is the darkest day in the history of our sport. This is not only a Russian tragedy, the Lokomotiv roster included players and coaches from 10 nations. This is a terrible [...]

Tales from the future: 20 storylines for the NHL’s first quarter (Yahoo! Sports)

The NHL regular season begins in just under a month, and it will bring with it a great many twist, turns, and tales. But if, like me, you’re far too impatient to let the future come to you naturally — if … Continue reading →
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Sharks sign Couture to 2-year, $5.75 M extension (PA SportsTicker)

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer
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Gallery: Every NHL team jersey re-imagined as soccer kits (Yahoo! Sports)

Last week, we brought you several NHL sweaters that had been re-imagined as soccer kits. We loved them. You loved them. And now Matt Pratt, a.k.a. Majupra from reddit hockey, has completed his extreme makeover for all 30 NHL teams. … Continue reading →
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