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Nash rumours becoming reality?
With the Blue Jackets occupying last place in the NHL, the possibility of Rick Nash being shipped out of Columbus is a growing reality.
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Board of Governors tidbits
As the NHL was in Ottawa for the all-star weekend, some interesting news came out of the Board of Governors meeting.
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Shannon on NHL: Please, not another showdown
Opinions from the NHL and the NHLPA seem to indicate that the two sides are poised to engage in an all-too-familiar Cold War.
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Shannon on NHL: Feeling the holiday cheer
The best of the season to a few hockey people who should be beaming from ear to ear this holiday break.
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Shannon on NHL: All things related
This season has seen its fair share of coaching changes and concussion discussions.
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Realignment winners & losers
The modified conferences will accentuate the regional rivalries that already exist, but history has already proven the format's injustice.
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Realignment on the way?
Many league officials believe that out of the annual Board of Governors' meeting will come the new realignment plan.
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Nothing to lose
If Teachers' Pension Plan is not going to get what they think is full value for their MLSE shares, there's no reason to sell ... for now.
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Shannon on NHL: Igniting the Flames
With the Flames falling into a familiar pattern, the franchise is looking for a quick turnaround before it's too late.
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Top of the list
John Shannon checks in from the NHL GM meetings with news on rule changes, CBA talks and what city is the front-runner for relocation.
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Shannon on NHL notes: Adding to the debate
The final part of the Phil Kessel trade has the Boston Bruins very excited. Also, more details on what a realigned NHL might look like.
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Time to honour Slats
It's time for Edmonton to pay tribute to the man who built a dynasty for their team.
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Shannon on NHL: Masking concussions?
Are NHL teams skirting true diagnosis with the tell-nothing phrase "concussion-like symptoms"?
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Making realignment work
One would suggest the biggest talk of the new season won't be Rules 48 and 41 or Shanahan TV, but it will be realignment.
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It's the term
The most contentious issue with new contracts like R.J. Umberger’s isn’t the dollar figure.
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Shannon on hockey: Testing, testing
The NHL's research and development camp allows the league to try some new things, but rule changes take time.
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Shannon on NHL: Young coaches the trend
NHL teams are going with young, less-experienced coaches who cost a lot less to employ.
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Abandon ship
There is an option for the future of the Islanders worth considering, even if the NHL likely won't.
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Shannon on NHL: Darkness and light
There has been a balance of positive and negative stories for the NHL this summer.
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The tale of two Steves
The Stamkos signing was just another great move by Stevie Y down in Tampa.
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Shannon on NHL: Free agents prove costly
A couple of Canadian teams miss out on Richards on a day when a whole lot of money was handed out.
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Four of a kind
A more-deserving group of Hall of Fame entrants would be tough to find.
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Winner-Peg
Many had written off Winnipeg’s NHL chances but True North pulled it off the improbable.
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Teams on the move
It appears that last Tuesday's Glendale City Council meeting put an end to all discussions about the Coyotes moving to Winnipeg and put all eyes on the next franchise in crisis, the Atlanta Thrashers.
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Shannon on NHL: Ongoing ownership drama
Despite being in the middle of the Stanley Cup playoffs, there seems to be just as much action off the ice as there is on it.
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Silly season starts
With the playoff race being so close in the West, there could be the suggestion of changing the format.
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Around the league
Taking a look at Lemieux's comments after the Pens-Islanders fiasco in Long Island.
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Star stalking
With Mark Cuban lurking around the Dallas Stars sale, you can bet it's putting a smile on Gary Bettman's face.
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In no particular order
A big week for the Hockey Hall of Fame as it welcomes its first two female inductees.
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Devils shockingly scratch Kovalchuk
The Shocking hockey news of Saturday night, was the announcement in Newark that Ilya Kovalchuk was a healthy scratch for the New Jersey Devils in their game against the Buffalo Sabres.
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In no particular order
I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that the pre-season has become too long.
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In no particular order
Alex Ovechkin's recent comments suggest the Capitals sniper has grown up this past off-season.
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Critical issues
Weighing in on critical issues surrounding the National Hockey League.
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In no particular order
As we prepare for the Stanley Cup final the signing of Steve Yzerman in Tampa Bay is a great reminder that this business is 24/7/365.
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In no particular order
Playoff hockey has been great, some TV ratings are up and a Sid-Ovie Winter Classic on tap in 2011.
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Wounded warriors
There's a simple reason why another Penguins vs. Red Wings final wouldn't surprise me.
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In no particular order
Donald Fehr could be a prime candidate to take over the NHLPA and the Coyotes saga continues.
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In no particular order
Beware the Leafs of March and Dave Tippett is one of many outstanding bench bosses.
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In no particular order
Looking ahead and looking behind at the world of hockey this winter.
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Quick thoughts
The Leafs should mothball a jersey and Gainey surprised few who knew him by his exit strategy.
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Quick thoughts
No hope for middle manager coaches, the NHLPA search continues, and the Oilers' positive attitude.
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Quick thoughts
The Patrice Cormier verdict is in and maybe it's time to start holding team management respsonsible as well.
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Quick thoughts
Whiny GMs are par for the course, ugly hits are embarrassing hockey, and Kovalchuk could be out the door.
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Quick thoughts
Danton's back, Cujo's gone, Burrows whines, and the NHL blood lines are set to flow at the 2010 draft.
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Shannon on NHL: Quick thoughts
Two-thirds of the Olympic team play in the West. Better hockey or biased management?
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It takes a village
The US-based NHL teams need to work together in order to grow the game nationally in America.
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A Christmas story
It is that time of year to be thankful for friends and family.
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Too many men on the ice
Multi-purpose arenas, a contracted schedule and poor travel schedules are causing stress for players.
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Straight to shootout
With more and more games being decided in a shootout, is it time the NHL got rid of the overtime period?
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Tretiak playing Games?
Vladislav Tretiak will likely name a mix of both NHL and KHl players to the Russia Olympic team, but will he do it by the January 1 deadline?
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Shannon: While you were sleeping
Many of the NHL's top stars are toiling in anonymity because by the time they hit the ice half the continent is hitting their pillow.
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Don't ruin Winter Classic
The NHL must resist the temptation to dilute the allure of the Winter Classic.
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NHL gets it right
Please Mr. Selig, Mr. Goodell and Mr. Stern, tell me why the trophies are presented to people who don't play the games?
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JD set the standard
John Davidson set the standard for hockey analysts and is deserving of the Foster Hewitt Award.
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Shannon: Turning up the heat
We might just be on the verge of a return of the Battle of Alberta in its most competitive form.
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Year of the backup goalie
With the stud goalies expected to win roughly the same amount of games, playoff positioning will fall on the backups.
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