Often injured DiPietro likely gone for year (Yahoo! Sports)

If there was an NHL version of the legendary board game “Operation,” New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro’s face would be on it. Another year basically has come and gone for the always injured former All-Star, who is not likely to play again this season after…
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Puck Daddy NHL Season Preview 2011-12: Buffalo Sabres (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s going to be another year of blockbusters and huge flops in the NHL. Which teams blew out their budgets for big name stars and gigantic special effects to score Michael Bay-levels of box office gold? Which teams are bloated … Continue reading →
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Luc Robitaille vs. Kansas City’s desire for an NHL team (Yahoo! Sports)

While other municipalities debate about how to fund new arena projects, Kansas City remains in the NHL expansion/relocation conversation because they already have a viable one: Sprint Center. The 18,000-seat barn (with a smaller capacity for hockey) is managed by … Continue reading →
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Shanahan prepares for role as NHL disciplinarian (PA SportsTicker)

Brendan Shanahan knows exactly what he’s getting in to.
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Shanahan prepares for role as NHL disciplinarian (AP)

Brendan Shanahan knows exactly what he’s getting in to. Without ever overseeing a discipline hearing or handing out a suspension, the NHL’s new sheriff is already familiar with the ins and outs of hockey justice. “I played this sport, I understand the passion that’s involved,” Shanahan said during the NHL’s recent research and development camp.
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Puck Headlines: Brad Marchand update; NHL 12 goalie fight (Yahoo! Sports)

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Ladies, here is a ferocious bit of rink-inspired fashion for you. … Continue reading →
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Jersey Fouls: Blackhawks baffler, Hawaii foul, Howe bunny (Yahoo! Sports)

Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion in … Continue reading →
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Sheriff Shanahan steps into new role (The Canadian Press)

TORONTO – Brendan Shanahan knows exactly what he’s getting in to.
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Edmonton Oilers hire Duane Sutter as a scout (The Edmonton Journal)

Duane Sutter’s hockey career has taken him all over North America.
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Dave Scatchard retires from NHL via Twitter, citing concussions (Yahoo! Sports)

Is this the first time an NHL player retired via Twitter? Or that one broke the news on Twitter and then issued an explanation for it, tweet by tweet? Dave Scatchard, who played for six teams in 11 NHL seasons, … Continue reading →
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Formers Sharks CEO looks into Coyotes (CBC.ca)

The former CEO of the company that owns the San Jose Sharks is taking a look at the Phoenix Coyotes, according to a report.
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Islanders, MSG decide not to celebrate Penguins brawl (Yahoo! Sports)

Despite the fact that MSG Network has been running replays of New York Islanders games all summer with the team planning viewing parties for fans around them, it appears as though the controversy surrounding the next scheduled get-together for this … Continue reading →
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Puck Headlines: Dan Carcillo vs. Philly media; Rypien’s legacy (Yahoo! Sports)

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • J.S. Giguere’s new goalie mask. It’s subtle, but see if you … Continue reading →
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Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Sid, Isles party, bust teams (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s a Monday edition of Puck Daddy Radio — which, as you know, is now weekly for the summer — and we’re chatting about the following and much more: • Special Guest Stars: Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and … Continue reading →
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In defense of Islanders’ viewing party of violence vs. Penguins (Yahoo! Sports)

What if we told you there was an NHL game recently that had 12 goals scored between the two teams; a combined 346 penalty minutes with two line brawls; a combined 23 games in suspensions handed out; an NHL owner … Continue reading →
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Happy anniversary, Ilya Kovalchuk contract rejection fiasco (Yahoo! Sports)

The New Jersey Devils held a press conference yesterday to announce a high-profile signing. We can only assume that, one year later, they double-checked to make sure new coach Peter DeBoer’s contract was square with the NHL. No sense in … Continue reading →
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NHL Notebook: Stamkos re-signs, DeBoer new coach of Devils (Yahoo! Sports)

Center Steven Stamkos isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s star center, who was a restricted free agent, on Tuesday signed a new contract that will keep him with the Lightning for the next five seasons. Terms of the deal were not announced.
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Video: Islanders’ Ryan Strome takes it to new level in shootout (Yahoo! Sports)

Anyone that’s attended summer camp knows it’s a place for exploration and experimentation. The same goes for summer camp in the National Hockey League, as New York Islanders rookie sensation Ryan Strome showed in pulled off this inventive move in … Continue reading →
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Japanese player battles nerves, language barrier in NHL camp (Yahoo! Sports)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Of the almost 50 players that attended the New York Islanders’ developmental camp last week, there was one invitee that really stood out — for geographic reasons. Mei Ushu, a 20-year old, 6-foot, 196-pound defenseman from Japan … Continue reading →
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Isles’ Kirill Kabanov making strides to erase past lapses (Yahoo! Sports)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Being on time wasn’t really New York Islanders prospect Kirill Kabanov’s forte last season. After being selected No. 65 overall at the 2010 NHL Draft (during which he gave us one of the top 10 post-Draft photos … Continue reading →
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