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upcoming season, predictions
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Here's my predictions for best records (points total):
1. San Jose
2. Anaheim
3. Tampa Bay
4. Detroit
5. Ottawa
6. New Jersey
7. Calgary
8. Dallas
9. Philadelphia
10. Vancouver
11. Minnesota
12. Montreal
13. Carolina
14. Buffalo
15. Florida
16. Nashville
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Canadiens training camp opens Sept. 14
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Canadiens training camp opens Sept. 14 (09/12/2006)
Mike Komisarek and the Canadiens will be back at the Bell Centre on Sept. 14 when the 2006-07 training camp opens.
PRESS RELEASE
MONTREAL – The Canadiens released Tuesday the schedule for the 2006-07 training camp....
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Luongo aims to change Canucks culture
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Canadian Press
9/14/2006 6:31:14 PM
VANCOUVER (CP) - Roberto Luongo has read some of the names etched on the tombstones in the Vancouver Canucks goaltender graveyard.
The list includes Dan Cloutier, Alex Auld, Kevin Weekes, Johan Hedberg, Bob Essensa, Garth Snow and Felix Potvin.
These...
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'Canes looking for D; may deal Johnson
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TSN.ca Staff
9/14/2006 12:48:06 PM
Now that Frantisek Kaberle will miss most of this season because of shoulder surgery, the Carolina Hurricanes are in desperate need of a defenceman.
But it won't be Jack Johnson of the University of Michigan, who was Carolina's third overall pick in the 200...
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Report: Primeau to retire
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TSN.ca Staff
9/12/2006 7:59:36 PM
Keith Primeau expects to announce his retirement by the end of the week according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday.
"I've had those discussions with my wife and I will have something more to say about it either Wednesday or Thursday," Prime...
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Which team will do better, the Habs or the Devils?
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One of Barry's posts had me thinking, which team will do better, the Habs or the Devils. I would have to guess the Devils since they have Brodeur and a pretty solid team in front of him.
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Devils' Salary Cap Woes, Or Lack Thereof
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According to Bill Watters (former assistant GM of Maple Leafs), the New Jersey Devils or rather Lou Lamoriello has a trick up his sleeve for the apparent salary cap troubles that he is facing. One is to drop Malakhov's salary commitment by using the disabled clause, where they aren't bound und...
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GM Egos and Mistakes made
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I remember following the Fredericton Canadiens in the mid 90's. The 2 gaolies in 1996-1998 were Jose Theodore and Thomas Vokoun. Theodore was French Canadien and chosen in the second round. He was being touted as the fans replacement for Patrick Roy. Vokoun was a 9th round pick from the Czeck Republi...
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shooting at dawson college in montreal
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http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/09/13/shots-dawson.html
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Off topic but.... Holy Crap!!!!
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I'm sure some of you have heard of "MySpace.com".... (We have a page on there as well as Johab) Well this mornin' I heard on the news about this site.... http://www.mycrimespace.com/ it has to do with crimes that take place online, mostly involvin' myspace or craig's list. There are "news stor...
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Our Defense
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One positive is that Komi will be more consistant and log more minutes this season as he had the emotional distraction of losing his Mom last season.
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Jackets sign Carter
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Sounds like a 2.5 per contract. Good deal for a 33 goal and 55 point man.
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Leafs and Stajan agree to two-year deal
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TSN.ca Staff
9/13/2006 8:14:13 PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Matt Stajan have agreed on a two-year deal worth $1.75 million.
The deal will pay Stajan $800,000 this season and $950,000 in 2007-08.
Stajan, who was Toronto's last restricted free agent, tallied 15 goals and 12 assist...
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Off topic but still hockey related.
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I got the unfortunate news that my mother had been admitted into the hospital this mornin' (she is fine but has many health issues that all flared up at the same time) & they've decided to keep her in. Once she got admitted & was assigned her room she called me to "come visit!!!" the first chanc...
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will it happen in montreal again
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will we ever see a young superstar in a habs suit again, someone who will strike fear in the hearts of the opposing players night in and night out(like crosby). will we draft him, or will he be a sleeper who excels in the NHL or will the habs not have the chance to ever having a player like this again?
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Flyers sign Kesler to offer sheet
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TSN.ca Staff
9/12/2006 4:48:58 PM
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Vancouver Canucks restricted free agent forward Ryan Kesler to an offer sheet. Sources tell TSN the deal is worth $1.9 million for one season.
The Vancouver Canucks have seven days to match this offer, but if they c...
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Isles Dipetrio signs for 15 years
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According to The Fan Radio in Toronto - The Islanders Rick Dipetrio has signed a playing contract for 15 years @ 67.5 million.....
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Carey Price
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From all reports coming from the Habs rookie camp, undrafted Cedric Desjardins has been vastly outplaying number 5 overall pick Carey Price. Even though Desjardins is a tiny guy and the nets are oversized in this tournament (another Gary Bettman brainstorm). Price even complained about the size o...
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rookie tourney final on Internet
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http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3376384
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Keenan and Panthers agree on settlement
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TSN.ca Staff
9/12/2006 6:45:30 PM
Mike Keenan and the Florida Panthers have found a way to part peacefully, although it took several days for the two sides to get to this point.
''I am pleased to report that I have resolved all outstanding issues with the Florida Panthers relating to my e...
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Vokoun inks four-year deal with Predators
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Canadian Press
9/11/2006 5:15:34 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators made sure goaltender Tomas Vokoun knows exactly how much they appreciate him.
A franchise that lost in the opening round of the playoffs last spring with Vokoun out because of blood clots announced Monday t...
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Oilers sign Lupul to three-year deal
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TSN.ca Staff
9/12/2006 4:20:23 PM
The Edmonton Oilers have signed restricted free agent forward Joffrey Lupul to a three-year deal worth $6.935 million.
Lupul had totals of 28 goals and 25 assists in 81 games with the Anaheim Ducks last season. He added nine goals and two assists in 16 p...
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Canes' Kaberle out for up to 6 months
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TSN.ca Staff
9/12/2006 9:51:20 AM
Frantisek Kaberle, the older brother of Leafs defensemen Tomas Kaberle, could be out of the Hurricane line-up for up to six months. The 32 year old underwent surgery in Chicago Monday to repair a torn labrum.
Kaberle was a major contribu...
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Flyers sign Gagne to 5-year deal
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TSN.ca Staff (with files from CP)
9/11/2006 10:23:07 PM
The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to a five-year deal with forward Simon Gagne worth $5.25 million a season.
Gagne was excited about signing, "it's a pretty good day for myself and my family for sure," he said. "(Philade...
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Give the kids a break!
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And-o is quickly becoming more-and-more convinced that Gainey/Carbo need to inject some serious youth into this line-up...perhaps including a couple of totally raw rookies.
Doing so would send a direct message to all regulars that there is no longer going to be any more fre...
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