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Stralman Traded to the Blue Jackets

Anton Stralman didn't last too long in a Calgary Flames jersey, as he was shipped to Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2010 3rd round pick. Columbus has been searching for a puck moving defenseman, and Stralman could be a good…

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TSN vs GlobeSports Projected Scoring Leaders

In keeping with the projected scoring leaders for this season, we compared TSN's Scott Cullen's Top 40 projections with GlobeSports.com's Eric Duhatschek's. 31 players appear on both lists. Players who only appear on 1 list as top 40 potential scorers:…

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TSN Releases Projected Scoring Leaders

Scott Cullen of TSN has put out a Top 250 projected scoring for the upcoming season. We've posted below the Top 40.  He has only Alex Ovechkin as the only 50 goal scorer, and only 3 players (Ovechkin, Malkin, and…

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Theo Fleury Released by the Flames

Theo Fleury was released by the Calgary Flames friday morning. Fleury in attempting a comeback after 6 years out the NHL, recorded 4 points in 4 games and was a +4. He will hold a press conference on Monday to…

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Gretzky Out in Phoenix

Not wanted by the NHL, not wanting to go Hamilton, Wayne Gretzky steps down as the Phoenix Coyotes head coach and director of hockey operations. Here is the entire statement that was released on Gretzky.com. (Phoenix, Ariz.)–Wayne Gretzky announced today…

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New Number 2 in Ottawa, and Forsberg Again

Add the name 'Peter Regin' to your list of potential sleeper picks for your fantasy hockey draft. There is a good chance that he'll be the number 2 center for the Ottawa Senators between Alex Kovalev and Mike Fisher. Fisher,…

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Northeast Division Player Movement

The Northeast Division was probably the most talked about division this off-season. The Phil Kessel and Dany Heatley rumors and stories dragged on for months, and thankfully both have been resolved. The Canadiens have completely revamped their roster, for the…

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Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Phil Kessel

According to TSN, the Maple Leafs have reached an agreement with the Bruins to acquire Phil Kessel, pending a contract be worked out. They are apparently negotiating a deal now. I'm sure they must have known the ballpark figure and…

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Niedermayer to KHL, Sykora Signs

Rob Niedermayer is still without a NHL contract, so he might be heading to the KHL on a 1 year deal. I'm not sure when the KHL season ends, but if it's around the NHL trade deadline (or date in…

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The Preds Tabled an Offer for Kessel

The Nashville Predators have reportedly put forth an offer to the Boston Bruins for Phil Kessel. According to NESN.com, the Preds have offered a 1st round pick, the rights to Alexander Radulov, and a top defensive prospect. It's hard to…

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Theo Fleury Starts his Comeback Tonight

Theo Fleury will make his pre-season debut for the Calgary Flames tonight. The 41 year old Fleury has been sober for 4 years, and will not face any sanctions by the NHL for his past substance abuse issues. I am…

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Kessel and the Coyotes Situation

It sounds like the Phil Kessel trade rumors could come to end by next week. October 1st is a key date, as each team much be under the salary cap by then. The Bruins are supposedly around $1.7 under the…

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