tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63734842024-03-18T19:52:03.989-07:00HockeyNationCelebrating the great Canadian game. Tracking the NHL, the Canadian teams and a lot more!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-24188292155829531182017-11-04T23:55:00.000-07:002017-11-09T00:58:05.088-08:00HockeyNation Headlines: November 2017Our archive of notes for November<br />
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November 8 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/11/08/so-this-is-game-1-of-life-without-matthews-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">So this is Game 1 of Life Without Matthews</span></a><br />
November 7 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/connor-mcdavid-scores-in-ot-to-lift-edmonton-oilers-past-host-new-york-islanders/wcm/0c111cdf-3bcd-4d23-9780-e9f8a34f984a"><span style="color: red;">McDavid scores in OT to life Oilers past host Islanders</span></a><br />
November 6 -- <a href="http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2017/11/06/predators-gm-david-poiles-cup-obsession-runneth-over/834881001/"><span style="color: red;">Kyle Turris trade shows Predators GM David Poile's Cup obsession runneth over</span></a><br />
November 5 -- <a href="http://ottawacitizen.com/pmn/sports-pmn/hockey-sports-pmn/senators-acquire-matt-duchene-trade-away-kyle-turris-in-three-team-trade/wcm/b91a6c7e-029f-4c7a-83aa-b4f0d921ba4f"><span style="color: red;">Senators acquire Matt Duchene, trade away Kyle Turris in three-team trade</span></a><br />
November 4 -- <a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/khl-may-pull-out-of-olympics-over-russia-doping-cases-could-affect-team-canada/article36837582/"><span style="color: red;">KHL may pull out of Olympics over Russia doping cases, could affect Team Canada</span></a><br />
November 3 -- <a href="http://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/putin-team-idea-just-ovechkin-being-ovechkin-rather-than-politic-stuff"><span style="color: red;">Putin Team idea just Ovechkin being Ovechkin, rather than 'politic stuff'</span></a><br />
November 2 -- <a href="http://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/three-weeks-to-fix-an-nhl-franchise-five-turkeys-that-have-until-u-s-thanksgiving-to-fly-right/wcm/ff375a75-0058-4042-8a11-f730d640399c"><span style="color: red;">Three weeks to fix an NHL franchise: Five turkeys that have until U.S. Thanksgiving to fly right</span></a><br />
November 1 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/11/01/team-canada-olympic-hockey-jerseys-unveiled.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada Olympic hockey jerseys unveiled</span></a><br />
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Dreams of raising Lord Stanley's Mug may seem a ways off just now, what with the playoffs far over the horizon of the Spring of 2018, but as we head towards the end of the first week for the 2017-18 campaign, everyone is a contender for the glory and has a shot to see their name engraved on the fabled trophy.<br />
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Well perhaps almost everyone, some cracks have already appeared in the pre-season planning, with the Winnipeg Jets finding Goals Against once again providing more than a few issues, though they have at least cracked the win column after three outings.<br />
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Not so a number of squads, including the Buffalo Sabres who have had a rough go of it three games into a brand new year. Joining the Sabres in the quest for a first win are the Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes and the San Jose Sharks.<br />
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Now obviously, the first week of the season is hardly the time to be sending out the SOS calls, and head coaches probably don't have to start thinking about who has the best rates when it comes to moving companies.<br />
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After all, for most all it will take is a quick run of a few games to reverse the bad karma and keep the home town fans (and one or two owners) on the bandwagon.<br />
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That task seems to be a lot easier in a few places as the first seven days of the 2017-18 season get close to completion on Wednesday.<br />
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The Leafs fans already have the plans in hand for the parade for Stanley, Washington is out of the gate fast, as are the Blues.<br />
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Chicago is not far off the pace and scoring goals at will, something they have in common with a few of the teams of the Central division who have been active around the net early in the season.<br />
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The defensive division to this point is the Pacific, where no team has yet to hit double digits in the Goals For stats, and the Goals Against markers for the most part tell a story of tight contests over the first few games of the year.<br />
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The young guns as expected are showcasing their stuff, with Connor McDavid, Austin Matthews and Evgeny Kuznetsov all finding their form quickly into the season.<br />
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The veterans are also serving notice that they still have something to say, Alex Ovechkin is off to a torrid pace early on with 7 goals, thanks to back to back hat tricks to open the season.<br />
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Also making some noise in the first week of play, the Vegas Golden Knights a team playing with little of those expansion team struggles, set to host their home opener on Tuesday night as an undefeated squad with a 2-0 record.<br />
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As the teams move towards Halloween, the distances will begin to grow between the contenders and those that will quickly learn that there is still much work ahead should they hope to be part of the long haul story of the 2017-18 season.<br />
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That's our goal as well as we return to the blog for a new season, holding through for the long haul, chronicling the high profile stories, the side interest items and previewing the upcoming tournament season, including an Olympic Games without NHLers.<br />
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We hope you'll come along for the ride.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-7792367181898393572017-10-07T01:56:00.003-07:002017-11-05T00:02:55.252-07:00HockeyNation Headlines: October 2017Our archives of notes for October<br />
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October 31 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/10/31/nhl-relocation-game-heating-up-over-the-boards.html"><span style="color: red;">NHL relocation game heating up: Over the Boards</span></a><br />
October 30 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/10/30/why-the-buffalo-bills-success-might-be-a-good-thing-for-the-sabres-cox.html"><span style="color: red;">Why the Buffalo Bills' success might be a good thing for the Sabres</span></a><br />
October 29 -- <a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/at-the-moment-the-leafs-just-need-good-not-great-goaltending/article36763278/"><span style="color: red;">At the moment, the Leafs just need good, not great goaltending from Andersen</span></a><br />
October 28 -- <a href="http://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/alex-ovechkin-helps-out-homeless-man-in-downtown-edmonton/wcm/b885f8bd-b2ee-45fa-89fe-cc4950e51907"><span style="color: red;">Alex Ovechkin helps out homeless man in downtown Edmonton</span></a><br />
October 27 -- <a href="http://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/gaudreaus-scoring-but-wants-to-be-better-in-both-ends"><span style="color: red;">Gaudreau's scoring but wants to be better in both ends</span></a><br />
October 26 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/10/26/shane-doan-brings-new-perspective-to-nhl-office.html"><span style="color: red;">Shane Doan brings new perspective to NHL office</span></a><br />
October 25 -- <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/power-play-lifts-blues-to-victory/article_6748c362-14aa-5f05-b9ef-09f490cd4fe0.html#tncms-source=home-top-story-1"><span style="color: red;">Power Play lifts Blues to Victory</span></a><br />
October 24 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/10/24/who-are-the-vegas-golden-knights-and-how-are-they-off-to-such-a-good-start.html"><span style="color: red;">Who are the Vegas Golden Nights and how are they off to such a good start?</span></a><br />
October 23 -- <a href="http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/jagr-could-be-back-by-sunday"><span style="color: red;">Jagr could be back by Sunday</span></a><br />
October 22 -- <a href="http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/10/22/report-golden-knights-subban-probably-out-weeks-after-injury-versus-blues/"><span style="color: red;">Golden Knights' Subban 'probably out weeks' after injury versus Blues</span></a><br />
October 21 -- <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golden-knights-nhl/william-karlssons-heroics-lift-knights-to-3-2-ot-win/"><span style="color: red;">Williams Karlsson's heroics lift Knights to 3-2 OT win</span></a><br />
October 20 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-admits-avalanche-robbed-offside-challenge-1.4365031"><span style="color: red;">NHL admits Avalanche wuz robbed by video review</span></a><br />
October 19 -- <a href="http://www.edmontonsun.com/2017/10/19/oilers-end-four-game-losing-skid-with-win-in-chicago"><span style="color: red;">Oilers end four-game losing skid with win in Chicago</span></a><br />
October 18 -- <a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/hayley-wickenheiser-says-downies-death-feels-like-we-lost-a-teammate/article36641265/"><span style="color: red;">Hayley Wickenheiser says Downie's death feels like 'we lost a teammate'</span></a><br />
October 17 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-still-show-few-signs-theyve-arrived-to-play-in-loss-to-hurricanes"><span style="color: red;">Edmonton Oilers fail to show up again in loss to Carolina Hurricanes</span></a><br />
October 16 -- <a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/calgary-man-makes-multimillion-dollar-donation-to-bc-junior-hockey-team/article36610402/"><span style="color: red;">Calgary man makes multimillion dollar donation to B.C. Junior Hockey Team</span></a><br />
October 15 -- <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golden-knights-nhl/golden-knights-beat-boston-3-1-behind-backup-goalie-malcolm-subban/"><span style="color: red;">Golden Knights beat Boston 3-1 behind backup goaltenders Malcolm Subban</span></a><br />
October 14 -- <a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/philadelphia-flyers-washington-capitals-laughton-couturier-giroux-20171014.html"><span style="color: red;">Flyers rout Capitals as Laughton, Couturier, Giroux net two goals each</span></a><br />
October 13 -- <a href="http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/senatorsextra/shutout-goaltending-and-power-play-goals-lift-senators-past-flames"><span style="color: red;">Shutout goaltending and power play goals lift Senators past Flames</span></a><br />
October 12 -- <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article178613266.html"><span style="color: red;">Luongo ties for 4th on wins list, Panthers beat Blues 5-2</span></a><br />
October 11 -- <a href="http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/12827217-74/patric-hornqvists-return-fuels-penguins-to-win-over-capitals"><span style="color: red;">Patric Hornqvist's return fuels Penguins to win over Capitals</span></a><br />
October 10 -- <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golden-knights-nhl/james-neal-golden-knights-roll-to-5-2-win-in-home-opener/"><span style="color: red;">James Neal, Golden Knights roll to 5-2 win in home opener</span></a><br />
October 9 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/10/09/be-like-kane-part-of-leaf-matthews-mantra.html"><span style="color: red;">Matthews sparks Leafs past Blackhawks in OT</span></a><br />
October 8 -- <a href="http://nypost.com/2017/10/08/henrik-lundqvist-backs-rangers-to-first-win-after-shaky-start/"><span style="color: red;">Henrik Lundqvist backs Rangers to first win after shaky start</span></a><br />
October 7 -- <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/7/alex-ovechkin-has-second-consecutive-hat-trick/"><span style="color: red;">Alex Ovechkin has second consecutive hat trick</span></a><br />
October 6 -- <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golden-knights-nhl/golden-knights-win-inaugural-nhl-game-2-1/"><span style="color: red;">Golden Knights win inaugural NHL game, 2-1</span></a><br />
October 5 -- <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-brandon-saad-blackhawks-penguins-20171006-story.html"><span style="color: red;">Brandon Saad becomes second Blackhawks player to score hat trick in season opener</span></a><br />
October 4 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/battle-of-alberta-finally-matters-again-2"><span style="color: red;">McDavid runs wild on Flames with opening night hat-trick</span></a><br />
October 3 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/10/03/stinson-hockey-fans-deserve-to-be-upset-about-nhls-olympic-decision"><span style="color: red;">As season starts, hockey fans deserve to be mad about NHL's Olympic decision</span></a><br />
October 2 -- <a href="http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/nhl-star-jaromir-jagr-to-join-calgary-flames-1.3615128"><span style="color: red;">Reports say NHL Star Jaromir Jagr to join Calgary Flames</span></a><br />
October 1 -- <a href="https://www.si.com/nhl/2017/10/01/dave-strader-passes-hockey-world-reacts#"><span style="color: red;">Longtime NHL Broadcaster Dave Strader Passes at 62</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>2017</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://hockeynation.blogspot.ca/2017/11/hockeynation-headlines-november-2017.html"><span style="color: red;"><b>November</b></span></a> </span><br />
<a href="http://hockeynation.blogspot.ca/2017/10/hockeynation-headlines-october-2017.html"><span style="color: red;"><b>October</b></span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-5218445455164203822017-10-07T01:25:00.000-07:002017-10-17T00:50:56.860-07:00NHL Suspensions 2017-18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the new season begins, so to will the need for a watchful eye on nightly action for play beyond the rules and that puts player safety at risk through.<br />
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The task of NHL Justice <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/george-parros-to-head-department-of-player-safety-focus-on-slashing/c-290910754?tid=277549076"><span style="color: red;"><b>falls to George Parros in 2017-18</b></span></a> the latest of former NHL enforcers tasked to oversee the day to day needs of Justice in the NHL<br />
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They will be reviewing on ice incidents and assessing what punishment, if any will be required on a nightly basis.<br />
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As they have in past years, video is becoming key to the league announcements when it comes to punishment delivered by league officials, a helpful way of explaining to fans just what has been taken into consideration with each infraction.<br />
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Our listings of his deliberations can be found below, outlining those that have been summoned to the tribunal.<br />
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Offenders may now approach the bench, the court is now in session. Chief Justice Parros presiding.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Cases up to date as of October 16, 2017</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/newsindex.htm?location=/news/playersafety&view=headline"><span style="color: red;"><b>The Case files of George Parros</b></span></a><br />
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October 4 -- <span style="color: red;"><b>Washington</b></span> -- <a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tom-wilson-8476880"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Tom Wilson</b></span></a> <span style="color: red;">suspended for four games for boarding</span> (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/capitals-tom-wilson-suspended-for-boarding/c-291551448?tid=277549076"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">details</span></b></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Total Regular Season Games suspended (by team)</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Anaheim -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Arizona --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Boston -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Buffalo --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Calgary -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Carolina --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Chicago -- </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Colorado --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Columbus -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Dallas -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Detroit --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Edmonton -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Florida --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Los Angeles --</span><span style="color: blue;"><b></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Minnesota --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Montreal --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Nashville --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">New Jersey -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">New York Islanders --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">New York Rangers --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Ottawa -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Philadelphia -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Pittsburgh --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">San Jose -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">St. Louis -- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Tampa Bay</span> <span style="color: red;">-- </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Toronto --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Vancouver --</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Washington -- </span><b><span style="color: blue;">4</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Winnipeg --</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Total Regular Game Suspensions to date -- </span><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: #b45f06;">4</span></b></span><br />
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September 25 -- <span style="color: red;"><b>New York Rangers</b></span> -- <a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrew-desjardins-8471956"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Andrew Desjardins</b></span></a>, suspended two games for illegal check to the head (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-andrew-desjardins-suspended-two-preseason-games/c-291346004?tid=277549076"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>details</b></span></a>)<br />
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September 23 -- <span style="color: red;"><b>Washington</b></span> -- <a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tom-wilson-8476880"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Tom Wilson</b></span></a>, suspended two pre-season games for interference (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/capitals-tom-wilson-suspended-two-preseason-games/c-291294308?tid=277549076"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>details</b></span></a>)<br />
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October 9 -- <span style="color: red;"><b>St. Louis</b></span> -- <a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/robert-bortuzzo-8474145"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Robert Bortuzzo</b></span></a> -- <span style="color: red;"><i>fined $3,091.40 for cross checking</i></span> (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/blues-defenseman-robert-bortuzzo-fined-by-nhl/c-291766024?tid=277549076"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>details</b></span></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Other Notes related to the Department of Player Safety</b></span><br />
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October 4 -- <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/ray-whitney-ready-for-role-with-nhl-player-safety/c-291572028?tid=277549076"><span style="color: blue;">Whitney happy to have 'hand in the game' with Player Safety</span></a><br />
October 4 -- <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/ray-whitney-joins-nhl-department-of-player-safety/c-291562332?tid=277549076"><span style="color: blue;">Ray Whitney joins NHL Department of Player Safety</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/player-safety-questions/c-738846?tid=277549076"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Department of Player Safety background</b></span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nhl.com/nhl/en/v3/ext/rules/2017-2018-NHL-rulebook.pdf"><span style="color: blue;"><b>NHL Rule Book 2017-18</b></span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.nhl.com/video/t-277440360"><span style="color: blue;"><b>NHL Rules videos and explanations</b></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.nhl.com/video/zac-rinaldo-suspended-5-games/t-277440360/c-42003803"><span style="color: blue;"><b>News from the Department of Player Safety</b></span></a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-6055648031322925512017-10-06T13:02:00.000-07:002017-10-15T00:43:51.870-07:00The Expandables: Kansas City Archive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our notes on developments from Missouri, where talk continues of a potential return for Kansas City to the NHL.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Kansas City</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>October</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>September</b></span><br />
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September 29 --<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/lamar-hunt-jr-talks-future-of-kc-as-possible-nhl-expansion-market"><span style="color: red;">Lamar Hunt Jr. talks future of KC as possible NHL expansion market</span></a></span><br />
September 27 -- <a href="http://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-sojourn-to-quebec-city-brings-up-all-sorts-of-bittersweet-hockey-memories"><span style="color: red;">Toronto Maple Leaf's sojourn to Quebec City brings up all sorts of bittersweet hockey memories</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>August</b></span><br />
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August 16 -- <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/kansas-city-on-nhl-expansion-radar-1.831403"><span style="color: red;">Kansas City on NHL expansion radar</span></a><br />
August 15 -- <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/kansas-city-viable-nhl-expansion-location-150205807.html"><span style="color: red;">Is Kansas City a viable NHL expansion location?</span></a><br />
August 5 -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/kansas-city-has-holes-to-fill-before-it-can-become-an-nhl-expansion-destination"><span style="color: red;">Kansas City has some holes to fill before it can become an NHL Expansion Destination</span></a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-76782035549568879102017-10-06T01:30:00.000-07:002017-10-17T00:51:56.876-07:00The Trading Post 2017-18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For many NHL teams, Septembers rosters will be pretty well set through the season, barring a major injury the teams that roll into the new season in high gear, rarely make major changes through the year, with only a trade deadline acquisition to perhaps shore up a weak spot or bring in depth for the playoff battle ahead.<br />
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Others however, quickly learn that the planning of July and August and September's training camps haven't really solved a lot of their problems and that the only way to get back on track is to bring new faces and ship out those that aren't fitting into where the team hopes to be going by the time the Spring rolls around.<br />
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It's at those points that the General Managers of each of the NHL's member clubs start to earn their pay, making decisions on which players need a fresh start, or which perhaps have seen their best days slip by, or when it's time to just shake things up and snap a team out of its lethargy.<br />
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Below we will track the deals of 2017-18, providing some background for the names that suddenly find that movers and change of address notifications are part of the NHL experience.<br />
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It all of course leads up to the Spring time madness known as the Trade Deadline, a day where hockey fans perhaps suddenly come down with a bad cold or some other suitable malady that will require at least a day at home, perhaps even in front of the television.<br />
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The preamble to the Spring trading deadline starts with the first puck drop of game one, the listings of the relocated can be found below:<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Regular Season Trading Period</b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><i>commenced as of October 4</i></span>, <span style="color: blue;"><i>2017.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><i><b>Trade Deadline -- February 26, 2018</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Trades updated as to October 16, 2017</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>October 9 --</b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><b>Philadelphia/Anaheim</b></span> -- the Flyers acquire goaltender <a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dustin-tokarski-8474682"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Dustin Torkarksi</b></span></a> from the Anaheim Ducks for future Considerations<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>October 6 --</b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><b>Toronto/Las Vegas</b></span> -- the Maple Leafs acquire goaltendar <a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/calvin-pickard-8475717"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Calvin Pickard</b></span></a> from the Golden Knights, in exchange for <span style="color: orange;">Tobias Lindberg</span> and a sixth round pick in the 2018 draft (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-acquire-calvin-pickard-in-trade-with-vegas-golden-knights/c-291655732?tid=278542340"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>NHL Trade Alert</b></span></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>October 4 --</b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><b>Chicago/Montreal</b></span> -- the Blackhawks acquired forward <span style="color: orange;">Andreas Martinsen</span> from the Canadiens for forward <span style="color: orange;">Kyle Baun</span> (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/blackhawks-acquire-martinsen/c-291577048"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">NHL Trade Alert</span></b></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>October 4 --</b></span> <span style="color: blue;"><b>Buffalo/ Montreal</b></span> -- The Sabres send forward <span style="color: orange;">Nicholas Deslauriers</span> to the Canadiens in exchange for defenceman <span style="color: orange;">Zach Redmond</span> (<a href="https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-acquire-redmond-from-montreal/c-291563234"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>NHL Trade Alert</b></span></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Transactions Counter: 4 Trades to date</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Anaheim Ducks -- 1</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Arizona Coyotes -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Boston Bruins -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Buffalo Sabres -- 1</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Calgary Flames -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Carolina Hurricanes -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Colorado Avalanche -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Columbus Blue Jackets -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Chicago Blackhawks -- 1</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Dallas Stars -- </span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">Detroit Red Wings -- </span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Edmonton Oilers -- </span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Florida Panthers</b></span> -- <b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Las Vegas Knights -- 1</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Los Angeles Kings -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Minnesota Wild -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Montreal Canadiens -- 2</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Nashville Predators -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">New Jersey Devils --</span><span style="color: red;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">New York Islanders -- </span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>New York Rangers</b></span> --<br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Ottawa Senators -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Philadelphia Flyers -- 1</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Pittsburgh Penguins -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">San Jose Sharks-- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">St. Louis Blues --</span><span style="color: red;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Tampa Bay Lightning -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Toronto Maple Leafs -- 1</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Vancouver Canucks -- </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Washington Capitals-- </span></b><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Winnipeg Jets</b></span> --<br />
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The link to these Trading Post dispatches can be found in our right hand column in the GM's Office section.<br />
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NHL Trade Tracker <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/2017-18-nhl-trades/c-289968698"><span style="color: red;"><b>can be viewed here</b></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-36920910161491862012017-10-06T01:20:00.000-07:002017-11-08T00:27:42.467-08:00Attendance Watch: 2017-18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For those that crunch the numbers on the NHL, beyond the salary caps, a free agency calculations, the bottom line for many NHL teams comes from one simple thing, bottoms in the seats.<br />
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And this year like the last few of the past, there are some locations that are giving indications that hockey just isn't winning the battle for hearts, minds and wallets.<br />
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With Las Vegas now aboard the NHL Club of member franchises and two more potential expansion franchises yet to be awarded, locations such as Quebec City, Seattle and Kansas City among others now look to get on the short list for that expansion, though they may also have an interest in going the relocation route should that option present itself.<br />
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At some time this season, someone is going to look at the listings of the NHL's trouble spots and<br />
go, "how long can the league let this go on". <br />
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When they do, somebody somewhere will have a ready to go market up for consideration.<br />
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Once again this year, we will track the teams that some suggest are on the bubble, secure leadership or not, financially flush as they may say they are, no one likes to lose money, so we'll scan the attendance numbers through the year, looking for those bargain basement teams that <a href="http://hockeynation.blogspot.ca/2017/10/the-expandable-nhl-2017-18.html"><span style="color: red;"><b>could be looking for a relocation plan</b></span></a>.<br />
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As we have in the past, we shall use attendance at the 13,000 mark as our cut off for review. Only those games that have drawn less than 13,000 or less in attendance will be listed below. <br />
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We also will list which team was in town as the visiting squad for the night, perhaps offering an explanation as to the night's recorded attendance.<br />
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The review can be accessed from our GM's office links on the right hand sidebar.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Attendance Figures as of November 7, 2017</b></span><br />
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Bottom Feeders (our three dim star selection)<br />
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The three teams with the lowest attendance, teams the most times below the 13,000 benchmark.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: red;">1. New York Islanders (</span><span style="color: blue;">6</span><span style="color: red;">)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: red;">2. Carolina Hurricanes (</span><span style="color: blue;">5</span><span style="color: red;">)</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: red;">3. Florida Panthers (</span><span style="color: blue;">4</span><span style="color: red;">)</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>The Breakdown by Franchise location</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Arizona Coyotes (3)</b></span><br />
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November 4 -- <span style="color: red;">12,019</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Carolina</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020209.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
November 2 -- <span style="color: red;">11,477</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Buffalo</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020196.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 18 -- <span style="color: red;">11,225</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Dallas</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020103.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
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November 7 -- <span style="color: red;">8,828</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Florida</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020227.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 29 -- <span style="color: red;">10,108</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Anaheim</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020167.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 27 -- <span style="color: red;">10,069</span> (<span style="color: blue;">St. Louis</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020152.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 24 --<span style="color: red;">10, 498</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Tampa Bay</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020129.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 10 -- <span style="color: red;">7,892</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Columbus</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020040.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Colorado Avalanche (2)</b></span><br />
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November 2 -- <span style="color: red;">12,048</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Carolina</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020194.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 24 -- <span style="color: red;">12,823</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Dallas</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020134.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
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November 2 -- <span style="color: red;">9,311</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Columbus</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020190.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 30 -- <span style="color: red;">9,493</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Tampa Bay</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020174.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 26 -- <span style="color: red;">10,545 </span>(<span style="color: blue;">Anaheim</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020145.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 12 -- <span style="color: red;">10,846</span> (<span style="color: blue;">St. Louis</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020052.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>New Jersey Devils (1)</b></span><br />
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November 7 -- <span style="color: red;">12,317</span> (<span style="color: blue;">St. Louis</span>) <a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020224.HTM">(<span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>New York Islanders (6)</b></span><br />
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November 7 -- <span style="color: red;">12,281</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Edmonton</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020225.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
November 5 -- <span style="color: red;">10,927</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Colorado</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/ES020214.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 30 -- <span style="color: red;">11,113</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Las Vegas</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020170.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 24 -- <span style="color: red;">9,795</span> (<span style="color: blue;">Arizona</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020126.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 21 -- <span style="color: red;">11,877</span> (<span style="color: blue;">San Jose</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020115.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
October 9 -- <span style="color: red;">10,673</span> (<span style="color: blue;">St. Louis</span>) (<a href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20172018/GS020033.HTM"><span style="color: red;">Event Summary</span></a>)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-88646498086681621332017-10-06T01:15:00.000-07:002017-10-07T09:08:29.920-07:00Hired to Be Fired: 2017-18 Season<br />
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As sure as there are wins and losses (usually associated with the latter), there also will be change somewhere along the way between now and the end of June.<br />
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The day eventually comes for many NHL coaches, where they receive the phone call, or tap on the shoulder to go see the GM or owner.<br />
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A summons where the usual things are said, "you gave it a good shot, but we're going in a different direction", or variations of the theme.<br />
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Of the thirty members of the NHL coaching and managerial fraternity, sometime this year, maybe early, maybe late, the word will come that their services are no longer required.<br />
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We will provide the compilation of the summoned from this spot, listing those unlucky members of the club that find themselves outsourced in this 2017-18.<br />
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The archive of our list can be quickly referenced on our right hand side bar, in the Owner's Box section.<br />
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Tick, tock, tick, tock... the reaper stands ready...<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The Listings to Date</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The Reviews of the Dismissals</b></span><br />
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Our Archive of items regarding ownership of NHL franchises, highlighting the moves in the structure of team ownership and other newsworthy notes surrounding the NHL's 30 Franchises and Administration.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-26650250135209728612017-10-06T01:02:00.000-07:002017-10-13T00:20:03.948-07:00The Expandables -- Houston Archive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our notes on development from Texas, where the new Rockets owner is expressing some interest in bringing an NHL franchise to Houston.<br />
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October 11 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/new-rockets-owner-interested-bringing-nhl-team-houston/"><span style="color: red;">New Rockets owner interested in bringing NHL team to Houston</span></a><br />
October 11 -- <a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/news/fertitta-wants-to-bring-an-nhl-team-to-houston-9866192"><span style="color: red;">Tilman Fertitta Pledges to be Aggressive in bringing the NHL to Houston</span></a><br />
October 11 -- <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/10/10/nhl-team-could-be-in-the-works-for-houston-rockets.html"><span style="color: red;">NHL team could be in the works for Houston, Rockets owner Fertitta says</span></a><br />
October 11 -- <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1396177-rockets-owner-wants-nhl-team-in-houston"><span style="color: red;">Rockets owner wants NHL team in Houston</span></a><br />
October 8 -- <a href="https://houseofhouston.com/2017/10/07/houston-sports-one-way-city-nhl-franchise/"><span style="color: red;">The one way the city can get an NHL franchise</span></a><br />
July 21 -- <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/could-houston-rockets-sale-precede-nhl-expansion-relocation-to-toyota-center/"><span style="color: red;">Could Houston Rockets sale precede NHL expansion, relocation to Toyota Centre?</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-78607594787895332232017-10-06T01:01:00.001-07:002017-10-15T00:50:13.759-07:00The Expandable's: Quebec City Archive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our notes on development from the Quebec Capital, everyone's favourite bridesmaid, but a city yet to make it's way back to the NHL altar.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Quebec City </b></span><br />
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September 27 -- <a href="http://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-sojourn-to-quebec-city-brings-up-all-sorts-of-bittersweet-hockey-memories"><span style="color: red;">Toronto Maple Leafs' sojourn to Quebec City brings up all sorts of bittersweet hockey memories</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/seattle-looks-set-to-get-an-nhl-team-but-what-of-quebec-city/article36241213/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&"><span style="color: red;">Seattle looks set to get an NHL team, but what of Quebec City?</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/usa-today-poll-nhl-players-want-next-expansion-team-to-be-in-quebec-city/"><span style="color: red;">NHL players want next expansion team to be in Quebec City</span></a><br />
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June 25 -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/waiting-for-the-nordiques-quebec-city-doesn-t-mind-being-nhl-s-plan-b"><span style="color: red;">Waiting for the Nordiques: Quebec City doesn't mind being NHL's Plan B</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-65425331396693085792017-10-06T01:01:00.000-07:002017-10-15T00:36:05.215-07:00The Expandables: Seattle Archive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our notes on development from the Pacific Northwest, where any number of arena proposals continue to percolate, though without any shovels actually making their way into the ground to this point.<br />
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October 10 -- <a href="http://www.king5.com/news/local/hansen-sodo-arena-project-not-dead-room-for-two-arenas-in-seattle/482357925"><span style="color: red;">Hansen: SODO arena project not dead; room for 2 arenas in Seattle</span></a><br />
October 10 -- <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nba/chris-hansen-wont-try-to-block-oak-view-groups-keyarena-plan-pushes-for-two-arena-scenario/"><span style="color: red;">Chris Hansen won't try to block Oak View Group's KeyArena plan, pushes for two-arena scenario</span></a><br />
October 4 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gary-bettman-possible-seattle-nhl-team-nowhere-near/"><span style="color: red;">Gary Bettman on possible Seattle NHL team: "We are nowhere near that"</span></a><br />
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September 25 -- <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nba/should-keyarena-renovation-be-exempt-from-i-91-bylaws/"><span style="color: red;">Seattle bylaw bars subsidies for sports: What about KeyArena deal?</span></a><br />
September 17 -- <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nba/chris-hansen-needs-game-changer-if-he-wants-to-climb-back-in-arena-race/"><span style="color: red;">Chris Hansen needs game changer if he wants to climb back in Seattle arena race</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/seattle-arena-deal-makes-addition-of-another-expansion-franchise-a-no-brainer"><span style="color: red;">Seattle arena deal makes addition of another expansion franchise a no-brainer</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/see-seattle-nhl-hockey-might-look-like-revamped-keyarena/"><span style="color: red;">See what Seattle NHL hockey might look like in a revamped Key Arena</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/seattle-looks-set-to-get-an-nhl-team-but-what-of-quebec-city/article36241213/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&"><span style="color: red;">Seattle looks set to get an NHL team, but what of Quebec City?</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/seattle-nba-nhl-arena-keyarena-tim-leiweke/xz5tucgtyhub14cox3sxh9vph"><span style="color: red;">Seattle could be in line for NHL, NBA teams as arena deal takes shape</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/report-seattle-agrees-to-tentative-arena-deal-1.854039"><span style="color: red;">Seattle arena could be NHL ready by 2020</span></a><br />
September 12 -- <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2732808-seattle-proposes-600m-keyarena-renovations-to-attract-nba-and-nhl-teams"><span style="color: red;">Seattle proposes $600M KeyArena Renovations to Attract NBA and NHL teams</span></a><br />
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June 10 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-seattle-talks-far-premature-arena-issue-solved/"><span style="color: red;">Seattle NHL talks far too premature until arena issue solved</span></a><br />
June 8 -- <a href="http://www.king5.com/news/local/arena/oak-view-group-selected-seattle-keyarena-renovation/446404255"><span style="color: red;">NHL team investors join KeyArena remodel effort after Murray selects Oak View Group bid</span></a><br />
June 8 -- <a href="https://www.si.com/nhl/2017/06/08/seattle-keyarena-renovations"><span style="color: red;">KeyArena to be renovated in efforts to lure NHL, NBA team to Seattle</span></a><br />
June 7 -- <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/hockey/producer-jerry-bruckheimer-celtics-minority-owner-david-bonderman-to-join-keyarena-renovation-group/"><span style="color: red;">Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Celtics minority owner David Bonderman join KeyArena renovation group</span></a><br />
June 7 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/report-jerry-bruckheimer-investing-seattle-arena-renovation/"><span style="color: red;">Jerry Bruckheimer investing in Seattle arena renovation</span></a><br />
June 7 -- <a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/movie-producer-jerry-bruckheimer-joins-bid-to-bring-nhl-team-to-seattle/hi9s0iecc5aj18t1ql4qosupj"><span style="color: red;">Producer Jerry Bruckheimer joins bid to bring NHL team to Seattle</span></a><br />
June 7 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/seattle-arena-negotiations-1.4150947"><span style="color: red;">Seattle inches closer to arena that could house NBA or NHL team</span></a><br />
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With the Las Vegas Golden Knights franchise now successfully in the fold and ready to welcome fans from far beyond Nevada, the NHL will turn its thoughts towards two more locations in the years to come<br />
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As the tire kickers come on by we'll keep track of who has the potential to become a pin on the NHL map and who may just have fanciful dreams that will never come true.<br />
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Along with those ready to embark on the NHL expansion process, others perhaps will be standing by, to take any wards of the NHL that may arrive from existing locations that may be struggling to attract fans in their current locations.<br />
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All of the items of note will be gathered below:<br />
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<a href="http://hockeynation.blogspot.ca/2017/10/the-expandables-houston-archive.html"><span style="color: red;"><b>Houston</b></span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-66746935950462264162017-01-01T23:58:00.000-08:002017-01-02T01:28:06.931-08:00Centennial Classic delivers a pond hockey finish at BMO field<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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In the end, after sixty minutes of play and a last second tying goal from Detroit to push it to overtime, the rink on the wide expanse of BMO field resembled most what the NHL wants us to take from these stadium spectacles, the vision of hockey stoking memories of the game on a pond.<br />
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With the skies blue, the air crisp and the ice fast; if somewhat unpredictable, the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs provided the visual centerpiece to launch the 100th centennial of the NHL for the over 40,000 in attendance just off the shores of Lake Ontario.<br />
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In fact, the skies were too bright as the scheduled start time beckoned, the sun shining from an angle that made for unsafe conditions that <a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/01/01/red-wings-maple-leafs-outdoor-game/96057956/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>required a delay of thirty minutes</b></span></a> before the teams could drop the puck.<br />
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When they did, the action at times did very much resemble that of an outdoor pond, shots fired down ice would take mysterious bounces, the players seemed to struggle at first to the outdoor conditions, taking a bit of time to make a sense of it all.<br />
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The first period, that of a scoreless tie was indicative of that tentative nature, though the Red Wings seemed to figure it out first, taking a 1-0 lead in the second, only to see the Leafs launch their comeback of four goals in the early stages of the final twenty minutes.<br />
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Such was the shift in momentum that up until the fourteen minute mark of the final period it appeared as though the home town side would be claiming a convincing victory in regulation time.<br />
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That was until the Red Wings took advantage of some Toronto miscues and put their game into another gear, scoring three goals in the final six minutes. The final marker, a frantic last second scramble in the Leafs end which delivered the tying goal by Anthony Mantha, who had already had a pretty impressive day and put the signature on his afternoon by sending the game into OT.<br />
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That perhaps might have been a cue for Leafs' fans of the past to sit in stunned disbelief as another victory suddenly slipped away from the win column, but perhaps 2017 may offer a different resolution after all when it comes to the Toronto squad.<br />
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For the hometown fans, the game could not have had a more storybook ending, the OT period offering up the opportunity for the highly acclaimed rookie Auston Matthews to tap in the winning goal, reinforcing for many the impact he has already had on the Leafs and providing a sense of what is to come.<br />
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Matthews rewarded the faith of head coach Mike Babcock who had been giving the rookie, and some of his young team mates, more and more responsibility as the game moved forward. Sending them over the boards for additional ice time in key situations and assigning defensive face off duties that indicate that the coach is allowing Matthews and the young up and comers the opportunity to grow into their roles with the Leafs.<br />
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On Sunday afternoon, on the first day of 2017 all of those decisions delivered much of what the Leafs fans and the NHL wanted to see, the young colts of the stable starting to show their stuff. While the marquee player for the team made the play that became the exclamation point for the event.<br />
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The final moments of the game, forgiving a shaky start and near disastrous late third meltdown to put an entertaining finish to the day of hockey.<br />
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The full Box Score and Game Notes <a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tor/2017/01/01/2016020559#game=2016020559,game_state=final"><span style="color: blue;"><b>can be reviewed here</b></span></a>.<br />
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A glimpse into the work that goes into putting one of these outdoor showcase games on <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/bmo-field/article33447399/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>can be found from this Globe and Mail article</b></span></a>, which highlights the achievement of the staff at BMO field who have had two of their busiest months just come to an end. Along with the Centennial Classic, the outdoor Toronto venue has played host to the CFL's Grey Cup Championship and the MLS Final.<br />
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Monday, if the weather Gods cooperate, <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/chicago-blackhawks-st-louis-blues-winter-classic-game-preview/c-285243544"><span style="color: blue;"><b>the NHL is back to the outdoors as St. Louis takes its turn to host the Winter Classic</b></span></a>, bringing the Blues and Black Hawks together in the shadow of St. Louis's famed Arch.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/blue-notes-rain-in-forecast-for-start-of-winter-classic/article_ddf7668c-b34d-5481-84a9-7b8ba5c1017f.html"><span style="color: red;">Rain in forecast for start of Winter Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-blackhawks-winter-classic-rain-delay-spt-0102-20170101-story.html"><span style="color: red;">Blackhawks prepared for potential rain delays in Monday's Winter classic</span></a><br />
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The Centennial Classic not only made for some entertaining hockey on the Toronto lakefront, but has also created an archive of notes on the game at 100, some of the reviews from a day at Toronto's urban pond can be found below, along with a few side items on the history of the game as well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/matthews-scores-pair-including-overtime-winner-as-leafs-capture-centennial-classic/article33465773/"><span style="color: red;">Leafs score OT winner to capture Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-stick-to-rebuilding-plan-after-win-over-detroit-red-wings/article33466582/"><span style="color: red;">Maple Leafs stick to rebuilding plan after win over Detroit Red Wings</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/01/01/rookies-write-leafs-classic-ending-dimanno.html"><span style="color: red;">Rookies write Leafs' Classic ending</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/01/01/maple-leafs-win-centennial-classic-ot-thriller.html"><span style="color: red;">Matthews sparks Maple Leafs' win in Centennial Classic OT thriller</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/01/01/overtime-in-centennial-classic-naturally.html"><span style="color: red;">Overtime in Centennial Classic? Naturally</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/01/01/dave-keon-honoured-as-an-all-time-nhl-great.html"><span style="color: red;">Dave Keon honoured as an all-time NHL Great</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Toronto Sun</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/01/leafs-snag-ot-win-over-wings-in-centennial-classic"><span style="color: red;">Leafs snag OT win over Wings in Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/01/coreau-thrilled-to-face-off-against-world-class-matthews-at-centennial-classic"><span style="color: red;">Coreau thrilled to face off against 'world class' Matthews at Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/01/nhls-most-iconic-living-players-show-up-for-centennial-classic"><span style="color: red;">NHL's most iconic living players show up for Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/01/leafs-rielly-pumped-about-teams-direction-after-centennial-classic"><span style="color: red;">Leafs' Rielly pumped about team's direction after Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>National Post</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/auston-matthews-rises-to-the-moment-with-overtime-winner-for-maple-leafs-in-centennial-classic"><span style="color: red;">Auston Matthews rises to the moment with overtime winner for Maple Leafs in Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-president-brendan-shanahan-starting-to-see-promise-as-young-team-creeps-into-playoff-contention"><span style="color: red;">Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan starting to see 'promise' as young team creeps into playoff contention</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/goals-heartbreak-and-a-fractured-skull-the-toronto-maple-leafs-greatest-season-was-also-its-most-remarkable"><span style="color: red;">Goals, heartbreak and a fractured skull: The Toronto Maple Leafs' greatest season was also their most remarkable</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Detroit Free Press</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/01/01/detroit-red-wings-toronto-maple-leafs-centential-classic/96065734/"><span style="color: red;">Red Wings provide thrills for overtime game, but fall, 5-4 in OT</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/01/01/detroit-red-wings-anthony-mantha-hot-streak/96072678/"><span style="color: red;">Red Wings' Anthony Mantha playing 'best hockey of young career'</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/12/31/detroit-red-wings-outdoor-game/96040042/"><span style="color: red;">Detroit Red Wings approach outdoor game with humour, hard work</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Detroit News</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/01/01/red-wings-rally-wild-third-period-lose-ot/96069256/"><span style="color: red;">Red Wings' flurry falls short in OT loss to Leafs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2017/01/01/red-wings-penalty-kill-gets-back-track/96063242/"><span style="color: red;">Centennial Classic a 'great gift' for Wings, Leafs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/12/31/outdoor-games-old-hat-wings-glendening/96040712/"><span style="color: red;">Outdoor games are old hat for Wings' Glendening</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>USA Today</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/columnist/allen/2017/01/01/toronto-maple-leafs-detroit-red-wings-centennial-classic-recap/96068300/"><span style="color: red;">Young Maple Leafs take step forward with thrilling Centennial Classic win</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2017/01/01/matthews-maple-leafs-top-red-wings-in-centennial-classic/96070382/"><span style="color: red;">Matthews, Maple Leafs top Red Wings in Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">NHL.com</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wings-toronto-maple-leafs-centennial-classic-game-recap/c-285245314"><span style="color: red;">Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs win Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-has-memorable-performance-at-centennial-classic/c-285247528"><span style="color: red;">Auston Matthews makes memories at Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/33-of-100-greatest-nhl-players-revealed/c-284889326"><span style="color: red;">33 of 100 Greatest NHL Players revealed</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-history-comes-full-circle-at-centennial-classic/c-285252586"><span style="color: red;">NHL history comes full circle at Centennial Classic</span></a><br />
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The Hockey News -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/maple-leafs-young-guns-save-the-centennial-classic-and-their-own-bacon"><span style="color: red;">Maple Leafs' Young Guns Save the Centennial Classic - and their own bacon</span></a><br />
The Hockey News -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/centennial-classic-slips-through-red-wings-fingers-is-their-season-next"><span style="color: red;">Centennial Classic Slips through Red Wings fingers. Is their season next?</span></a><br />
The Hockey News -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/nhl-announces-the-first-33-players-on-list-of-100-greatest-of-all-time"><span style="color: red;">NHL announces the first 33 players on list of 100 greatest of all time</span></a><br />
Canada's History -- <a href="http://canadashistory.ca/Magazine/Latest-Features/Articles/The-Greatest-Game"><span style="color: red;">The Greatest Game</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-16724750508055506272017-01-01T23:50:00.002-08:002017-01-14T12:34:10.723-08:00HockeyNation Headlines -- January 2017Our archives of notes for January<br />
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January 13 -- <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/womens-hockey-star-hayley-wickenheiser-announces-retirement/article33624688/"><span style="color: red;">Canadian hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser announces retiremen</span></a>t</span><br />
January 12 -- <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/montreal-canadiens/listless-canadiens-suffer-a-beating-in-minnesota"><span style="color: red;">Listless Canadiens suffer a beating in Minnesota</span></a><br />
January 11 -- <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals/alex-ovechkin-hits-1000-point-mark-plus-one-more-as-capitals-beat-penguins/2017/01/11/6ecb5f84-d830-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html?utm_term=.4a1cb6b03be2"><span style="color: red;">Alex Ovechkin hits 1,000-point mark, plus one more, as Capitals beat Penguins</span></a><br />
January 10 -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/nhl-announces-all-star-game-rosters-and-there-are-a-few-snubs-and-surprises"><span style="color: red;">NHL announces All-Star Game Rosters, and there are a few snubs and surprises</span></a><br />
January 9 -- <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/alex-ovechkin-ties-maurice-richards-goal-total-in-win-over-canadiens"><span style="color: red;">Alex Ovechkin ties Maurice Richard's goal total in win over Canadiens</span></a><br />
January 8 -- <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-ryan-hartman-hat-trick-blackhawks-spt-0109-20170108-story.html"><span style="color: red;">Ryan Hartman posts 1st career hat trick in unusual fashion as Hawks beat Predators</span></a><br />
January 7 -- <a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2017/01/07/laine-hurt-jets-lose-on-disastrous-day"><span style="color: red;">Laine hurt, Jets lose on disastrous day</span></a><br />
January 6 -- <a href="http://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-4-flames-2-beauty-of-a-streak-stretches-to-six-by-winning-ugly"><span style="color: red;">Canucks 4, Flames 2: Beauty of a streak stretches to six by winning ugly</span></a><br />
January 5 -- <a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/newsalert+united+states+beats+canada+wins+2017+world+junior+hockey/12650496/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Terry the shootout hero again as U.S. tops Canada 5-4 in world junior final</span></a><br />
January 4 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/04/us-beats-russia-in-controversial-shootout-reach-wjc-gold-medal-game.html"><span style="color: red;">Americans beat Russia in controversial shootout, reach WJC gold-medal game</span></a><br />
January 3 -- <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/montreal-canadiens/in-the-habs-room-one-of-the-most-emotional-moments-in-my-career-weber-says"><span style="color: red;">'One of the most emotional moments in my career,' Weber says</span></a><br />
January 2 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/02/canadian-juniors-make-noise-in-crunch-time-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">Canadian juniors make noise in crunch time</span></a><br />
January 1-- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/01/01/maple-leafs-win-centennial-classic-ot-thriller.html"><span style="color: red;">Matthews sparks Maple Leafs' win in Centennial Classic OT thriller</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://hockeynation.blogspot.ca/2016/09/nhl-headline-archives-2016-17.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Archive of 2016-17 season</b></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-71155056090824326362016-12-26T00:02:00.000-08:002016-12-31T16:13:32.204-08:00Spengler Time in Switzerland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It sometimes gets lost in the Sports shuffle of the holidays, but in recent years Canadians have put some time aside to check out one of the more intriguing of tournament offerings with Spengler Cup play set to start on Boxing Day.<br />
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The tourney features professional players on a number of European teams tangling with a team of Canadians grabbed from European rosters and boosted with a few fly ins for tournament time.<br />
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Six teams are participating in the Davos based event with <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/tournament/teams/team-canada"><span style="color: red;"><b>Team Canada</b></span></a> and the host <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/tournament/teams/hc-davos"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>HC Davos</b></span></a> squad to be joined by the KHL's <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/tournament/teams/avtomobilist-yekaterinburg"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg</b></span></a> and <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/tournament/teams/hk-dinamo-minsk"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Dinamo Minsk</b></span></a>, <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/tournament/teams/hc-lugano"><span style="color: red;"><b>Lugano</b></span></a> from the Swiss league and <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/tournament/teams/mountfield-hk"><span style="color: red;"><b>Mountfield</b></span></a> from the Czech Extraliga making their first ever Tournament appearance.<br />
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The annual Spengler event provides Canadians and Americans a chance to catch up with some of their past favourites with a number of players from both countries carving out a nice living for the end of their careers, or others taking their developing skills to Europe for a little seasoning should the NHL not have a space on a roster for them.<br />
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The Team Canada roster <a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2016-17-nmt-roster-named-for-spengler-cup"><span style="color: red;"><b>was announced on December 20th</b></span></a> and with General Manager Sean Burke selecting an interesting mix of players to carry Canada's flag into the tournament fray.<br />
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Putting the team through their paces for the tournament will be <a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2016-17-nmt-roster-named-for-spengler-cup"><span style="color: red;"><i><b>Head Coach Luke Richardson, Associate Coach Dave King and Gordie Dwyer</b></i></span></a>. Notes on the approach that the three will take at the Davos tournament <a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2016-17-nmt-coaching-staff-named-for-spengler-cup"><span style="color: red;">can be found here</span></a>.<br />
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You can review tournament developments from the two websites below:<br />
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<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Spengler Cup website</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/National/2016-17"><span style="color: red;"><b>Hockey Canada's Spengler Cup website</b></span></a><br />
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The Tournament scoreboard and summaries can be reviewed following daily play from Switzerland.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Spengler Cup Championship Game</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 31</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Team Canada successfully defends its Spengler Cup Championship</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Team Canada 5</b> vs HC Lugano 2</span> ( <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/schedule/20161231/team-canada-vs-hc-lugano"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> ) <br />
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<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news/14th-triumph-team-canada"><span style="color: red;">14th Triumph for Tean Canada</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-wins-spengler-cup-1.3917583"><span style="color: red;">Canada wins 2nd straight Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/31/canada-defends-spengler-cup-title-with-victory-over-hc-lugano.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada defends Spengler Cup title with victory over HC Lugano</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theobserver.ca/2016/12/31/camlachies-dustin-jeffrey-garners-two-assists-in-three-games-as-canada-successfully-defends-spengler-cup"><span style="color: red;">Camlachie's Dustin Jeffrey garners two assists in three games as Canada successfully defends Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/canada-defeats-hc-lugano-captures-spengler-cup-for-second-consecutive-year"><span style="color: red;">Canada defeats HC Lugano, captures Spengler Cup for Second Consecutive year</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Semi Final Friday</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 30</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">HK Dinamo Minsk 2 vs <b>Team Canada 3</b></span> ( <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161230/dynamo-minsk-vs-team-canada"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> )<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>HC Lugano 4 </b>vs HC Davos 0</span> (<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161230/hc-lugano-vs-hc-davos"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> )<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><i>December 30 Notes</i></b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/30/canada-advances-to-spengler-cup-final.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada advances to Spengler cup final</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-advances-to-spengler-cup-final-with-3-2-victory-over-minsk/article33456588/"><span style="color: red;">Canada advances to Spengler Cup final with 3-2 victory over Minsk</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/canada-advances-to-spengler-cup-final-1.641009"><span style="color: red;">Canada to face Lugano in Spengler Cup Final</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/gelingt-lugano-die-revanche"><span style="color: red;">Is Lugano doing the Revenge?</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/lugano-im-final-gegen-das-team-canada"><span style="color: red;">Lugano in the Final against Team Canada</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/team-canada-erster-finalist"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada First Finalist</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news/lugano-face-team-canada-final"><span style="color: red;">Lugano to face Team Canada in Final</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Quarter Final Thursday</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 29 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mountfield HK 1 vs <b>Team Canada 5</b></span> ( <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161229/mountfield-hk-vs-team-canada"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> ) <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>HC Davos 3</b> vs</span> <span style="color: red;">Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg 1 </span>( <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161229/hc-davos-vs-avtomobilist-yekatarinburg"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> ) <span style="color: red;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><i><b>December 29 Notes</b></i></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/senn-hext-davos-den-halbfinal"><span style="color: red;">Senn Heats Davos in the Semi-Final</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/team-canada-marschiert-locker-den-halbfinal"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada marched loose in the Semi-Final</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/es-ist-ein-wunderbares-turnier"><span style="color: red;">It's a wonderful tournament</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/halbfinal-oder-heimreise"><span style="color: red;">Semi Finals or Travel home</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Opening Round Complete</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 28 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>HC Lugano 4</b> vs </span><span style="color: red;">Mountfield HK 3 </span><span style="color: red;"> </span>( <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/schedule/20161228/hc-lugano-vs-mountfield-hk"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> )<br />
<span style="color: red;">HC Dinamo Minsk 4 vs <b>HC Davos 5</b></span> <span style="color: red;"> </span>( <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/schedule/20161228/dynamo-minsk-vs-hc-davos"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span>)<br />
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<b style="color: blue;"><i>December 28 Notes</i></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/davos-trotz-sieg-nur-gruppenzweiter"><span style="color: red;">Davos Despite victory only group-wide</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/lugano-auf-direktem-weg-den-halbfinal"><span style="color: red;">Lugano on the way to the Semi-Final</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/zwei-duelle-um-die-gruppensiege"><span style="color: red;">Two duels for the Group Draw</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 27 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">HC Davos 3 vs <b>Team Canada</b></span><b> </b><span style="color: red;"><b>4</b> </span>( <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161227/hc-davos-vs-team-canada"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a><span style="color: blue;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span>)<br />
<span style="color: red;">Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg 3 vs <b>Mountfield HK 4</b></span> ( <b><a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161227/mountfield-hk-vs-yekaterinburg"><span style="color: blue;">Game Summary</span></a></b> ) <br />
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<b style="color: blue;"><i>December 27 Notes</i></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/team-canada-siegt-dank-special-teams"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada wins thanks to Special Teams</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/jarusek-schiesst-mountfield-zum-sieg"><span style="color: red;">Jarusek shoots Mountfield to victory</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/canada-edges-davos-at-spengler-cup-1.639125"><span style="color: red;">Canada edges Davos at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/news/davos-steigt-gegen-das-team-canada-ins-turnier-ein"><span style="color: red;">Davos clocks to the Team Canada in tournament</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 26 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Team Canada 4 vs <b>Dinamo Minsk 7</b></span> <span style="color: red;"><b>(</b></span> <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161226/hk-dinamo-minsk-vs-team-canada"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> <span style="color: red;"><b>)</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><b>HC Lugano 4</b> vs Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg 2 ( </span><a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/de/schedule/20161226/hc-lugano-vs-yakaterinburg"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a><span style="color: red;"> )</span></span> <b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><i> </i></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><i>December 26 Notes</i></b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news/opening-game-victory-lugano"><span style="color: red;">Opening Game victory for Lugano</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/minsk-tops-canada-in-opening-game-of-spengler-cup/article33434355/"><span style="color: red;">Minsk tops Canada in opening game of Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/canada-coughs-early-lead-fall-dinamo-minsk-spengler-cup/"><span style="color: red;">Canada coughs up early lead to fall to Dinamo Minks at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/evgeny-kovyrshin-leads-hc-dinamo-minsk-past-canada-7-4-at-spengler-cup-1.5499530"><span style="color: red;">Evgeny Kovyrshin leads HC Dinamo Minsk past Canada 7-4 at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
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Pre-Tournament Notes related to the Spengler Cup can be found below:<br />
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December 24 -- <a href="http://awinninghabit.com/2016/12/24/montreal-canadiens-zach-fucale-spengler/"><span style="color: red;">Montreal Canadiens Zach Fucale afforded big opportunity at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports/407962416.html"><span style="color: red;">Cheering Canada on Boxing Day</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.timminspress.com/2016/12/23/mark-katic-added-to-canadas-spengler-cup-roster"><span style="color: red;">Mark Katic added to Canada's Spengler Cup roster</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/richardson-set-lead-canadas-title-defence-spengler-cup/"><span style="color: red;">Richardson set to lead Canada's title defence at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news/he-only-needs-his-skate"><span style="color: red;">He only needs his skates</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2016/12/23/former-peterborough-petes-captain-mark-flood-playing-in-spengler-cup"><span style="color: red;">Former Peterborough Petes captain Mark Flood playing in Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports-story/7031578-beast-s-fucale-to-play-for-canada/"><span style="color: red;">Beast's Fucale to play for Canada</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="http://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/407817246.html"><span style="color: red;">Ex-Rockets' stopper to join Canada at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news/hockey-canada-names-roster"><span style="color: red;">Hockey Canada Names Roster</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="http://www.theobserver.ca/2016/12/21/camlachies-dustin-jeffrey-will-make-his-team-canada-debut-at-the-spengler-cup"><span style="color: red;">Camlachie's Dustin Jeffrey will make his Team Canada debut at the Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="http://www.ourperth.ca/sports-story/7031841-spaling-named-to-team-canada-for-spengler-cup/"><span style="color: red;">Spaling named to Team Canada for Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 20 -- <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/campbell-fucale-among-spengler-cup-players-1.635826"><span style="color: red;">Campbell, Fucale among Spengler players</span></a><br />
December 20 -- <a href="http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/sports/hockey/2016/12/20/islanders-to-play-for-canada-at-spengler-cup.html"><span style="color: red;">Islanders to play for Canada at Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
December 19 -- <a href="https://www.spenglercup.ch/en/news/mister-hockey-canada"><span style="color: red;">Mister Hockey Canada</span></a><br />
December 8 -- <a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/luke-richardson-named-canada-head-coach-2016-spengler-cup/"><span style="color: red;">Luke Richardson named Canada head coach for 2016 Spengler Cup</span></a><br />
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Americans have Bowl Season to tide them over the holidays, but for Canadians, in addition a strong interest in how the football picture sorts itself out, there is an added diversion as the break between Christmas and New Year's arrives. As Canadians continue to embrace the Boxing Day launch to the World Junior Championships, this year hosted by Montreal and Toronto.<br />
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Since the early days of the tournament, it's held a special place in the sports rankings for Canadian fans, drawing large audience for host broadcaster TSN, which devotes much of its assets towards production of what comes close to to two weeks of international puck.<br />
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The ten team tournament digs into the ice at 1 PM this afternoon in Montreal, 10 AM for British Columbians just putting the wraps on breakfast and with that start ten days of high tempo Junior hockey takes it's share of the sports highlights packages.<br />
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The highly anticipated event provides, stirs the passions of the land that considers itself home to the game and offers up a glimpse at some of the names that will be part of this summer's NHL draft and potentially for many years to come among the member teams of the professional experience.<br />
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Tournament play starts in Montreal and for the next ten days you can find Canadians within eyesight of a television set somewhere whenever the team with the Maple Leaf steps out on the ice.<br />
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Participating Teams for the 2016-17 World Junior Tournament Include:<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Pool A</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Finland </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Sweden</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Denmark</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Czech Republic</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Switzerland</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Pool B</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Canada</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Russia </b></span><br />
<b style="color: red;">USA</b><br />
<b style="color: red;">Slovakia</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Latvia</b></span><br />
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You can get a preview of some of the atmosphere for the World Juniors from a range of websites listed below dedicated to the event.<br />
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<a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>IIHF Website</b></span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/Junior/2016-17"><span style="color: red;"><b>Hockey Canada Website</b></span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/world-juniors"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>TSN website</b></span></a><br />
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As well, we will post the results of each day at the World Juniors as well as track items of interest over the course of the ten days leading up to the January 5th Championship match.<br />
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<a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Tournament Standings</b></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>The World Junior Schedule 2016-17</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><i>All Games on TSN</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>January 5, 2017</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Gold Medal Game </b></span><br />
<br /><span style="color: blue;"><b>USA wins GOLD Medal</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Canada receives SILVER Medal</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Canada 4 vs <b>USA 5</b> </span><span style="color: orange;"><b>Shootout</b></span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-05/USA-vs-CAN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a><span style="color: blue;"><b><i> </i></b></span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/gold-game/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Terry scores shootout gold</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/chabot-named-mvp/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Chabot named MVP</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/press-conference/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Fasel, Hockey Canada meet press</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-us-world-junior-final-1.3923664"><span style="color: red;">Heartbreak for Canada as U.S. win junior gold in shootout</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/world-junior-hockey-final-canada-vs-united-states/article33520534/"><span style="color: red;">Canada settles for silver after losing to U.S. in shootout</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/05/canada-falls-to-us-in-heartbreaking-shootout-loss-in-world-junior-final"><span style="color: red;">Canada falls to US in heartbreaking gold medal shootout loss</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/05/hockey-canada-takes-a-beating-for-poor-attendance-in-toronto-montreal"><span style="color: red;">World Junior championship springs to life in final 48 hours</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/05/canada-loses-in-a-shootout-us-takes-gold-at-the-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Canadian juniors get sterling silver in shootout loss to U.S.</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/05/world-juniors-are-canadas-pay-to-play-and-watch-program-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">World juniors are Canada's pay-to-play (and watch) program</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/heartbreak-for-team-canada-as-u-s-works-overtime-to-capture-world-junior-hockey-gold-in-montreal"><span style="color: red;">Heartbreak for Team Canada as U.S. works overtime to capture world junior hockey gold in shootout</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/thomas-chabot-shines-on-the-big-stage-leading-team-canada-to-a-silver-medal-at-world-junior-hockey-tournament"><span style="color: red;">Thomas Chabot shines on the big stage leading Team Canada to a silver medal at world junior hockey tournament</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/newsalert+united+states+beats+canada+wins+2017+world+junior+hockey/12650496/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Terry the shootout hero again as U.S. tops Canada 5-4 in world junior final</span></a><br />
<a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/world-juniors/stu-cowan-montreal-shouldnt-be-embarrassed-by-world-junior-attendance"><span style="color: red;">Montreal shouldn't be embarrassed by world junior attendance</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/world-junior-classic-gold-or-silver-hold-your-heads-high"><span style="color: red;">World Junior Classic: Gold or Silver, Hold your heads high</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/hockey/2017/01/05/team-usa-canada-world-junior-championships-final/96231636/"><span style="color: red;">Team USA wins gold at World Junior Championships in dramatic shootout</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>January 5, 2017</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Bronze Medal Game</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Russia wins Bronze Medal</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Russia 2</b> vs Sweden 1</span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-05/SWE-vs-RUS/"><span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Game Summary</i></b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/swe-rus-bmg/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Bronze goes to Russia</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/russia-sweden-world-juniors-bronze-medal-1.3923417"><span style="color: red;">Russia strikes quickly in OT, beats Sweden for junior bronze</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/russia-tops-sweden-2-1-in-overtime-to-win-world-junior-bronze/article33520765/"><span style="color: red;">Russia beats Sweden 2-1 in overtime to win world junior bronze</span></a><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/05/disappointing-performance-still-wins-sergachyov-a-medal"><span style="color: red;">Disappointing performance still wins Sergachyov a medal</span></a> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/05/sweden-cant-beat-russian-goaltending-in-bronze-medal-loss"><span style="color: red;">Sweden can't beat Russian goaltending in bronze medal loss</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/guryanovs+winner+give+russia+over+sweden+bronzemedal+game/12650192/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Guryanov's OT winner to give Russia 2-1 win over Sweden in bronze medal game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/ilya-samsonov-snares-a-bronze-medal-for-russia"><span style="color: red;">Ilya Samsonov snares a bronze medal for Russia</span></a><br />
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<b style="color: blue;">Semi Finals</b><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: blue;"><b>January 4, 2017</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Sweden 2 vs <b>Canada 5</b></span> (<span style="color: blue;"><b><i> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-04/SWE-vs-CAN/"><span style="color: blue;">Game Summary</span></a> </i></b></span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>USA 4</b> vs Russia 3 </span><span style="color: orange;"><b>Shootout</b></span> ( <span style="color: blue;"><b><i><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-04/USA-vs-RUS/"><span style="color: blue;">Game Summary</span></a> </i></b></span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/swe-can-12/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Fired Up Canada wins</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/usa-rus-sf/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Americans going for gold</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/world-juniors-canada-sweden-semi-finals/article33509057/"><span style="color: red;">Canada defeats Sweden in world junior hockey semi-final</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/us-beats-russia-in-a-shootout-in-world-junior-semifinal/article33502341/"><span style="color: red;">U.S. advances to world juniors final with shootout win over Russia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/04/breaking-down-canada-usa-gold-medal-final"><span style="color: red;">Canada wins Hart-stopper of a semifinal</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/04/strome-steps-up-to-help-lead-canada-over-sweden"><span style="color: red;">Strome steps up to help lead Canada over Sweden</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/04/troy-terry-scores-three-in-shootout-as-us-advances-to-gold-medal-game"><span style="color: red;">Troy Terry scores three in shootout as U.S. advances to gold medal game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-sweden-semifinal-1.3921889"><span style="color: red;">It's Canada-U.S. for gold as hart saves day against Swedes</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/us-russia-junior-semifinal-1.3921436"><span style="color: red;">Troy Terry's shootout heroics send U.S. to junior final</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/world-junior-tournament-montreal-1.3919781"><span style="color: red;">What's keeping fans away from world juniors? Hockey Canada hopes for better turnout in semis</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/canada-going-for-gold-at-world-juniors-as-carter-hart-comes-off-bench-to-backstop-5-2-victory-over-sweden"><span style="color: red;">Canadian Juniors going for gold as Carter Hart comes off bench to backstop 5-2 win over Sweden</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/dylan-strome-quiets-the-critics-with-big-third-period-for-canada-in-semifinal-triumph-over-sweden"><span style="color: red;">Dylan Strome quiets the critics with big third period for Canada in semifinal triumph over Sweden</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/u-s-celebrates-a-new-sports-hero-as-troy-terry-scores-three-times-in-shootout-to-defeat-russia-in-world-junior-semifinal"><span style="color: red;">U.S. celebrates a new sports hero as Troy Terry scores three times in shootout to defeat Russia in world junior semifinal</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/04/canada-advances-to-world-junior-final-with-win-over-sweden.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada to face U.S. in world junior final after win over Sweden</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/04/semifinals-prove-to-be-festivals-for-the-fearless-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">Semifinals prove to be festivals for the fearless</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/04/us-beats-russia-in-controversial-shootout-reach-wjc-gold-medal-game.html"><span style="color: red;">American's beat Russia in controversial shootout, reach WJC gold-medal game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/canadian-hockey-wins-the-day-as-swedes-get-sunk"><span style="color: red;">Canadian Hockey wins the day as Swedes get sunk</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/team-usa-finally-slays-russia-and-troy-terry-is-the-hero"><span style="color: red;">Team USA finally slays Russian and Troy Terry is the Hero</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/hockey/2017/01/04/team-usa-russia-world-junior-championships-semifinals-troy-terry-shootout/96175976/"><span style="color: red;">Team USA tops Russian in shootout to advance to final of World Juniors</span></a><br />
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<b style="color: blue;">Quarter Finals</b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>January 2, 2017</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Canada 5</b> vs Czech Republic 3</span> ( <span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-02/CAN-vs-CZE/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> </span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>USA 3</b> vs Switzerland</span><span style="color: red;"> 2</span> ( <span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-02/USA-vs-SUI/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a></span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
<span style="color: red;">Sweden 8 vs Slovakia 3</span> (<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-02/SWE-vs-SVK/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a></span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;">Denmark 0 vs <b>Russia 4</b></span> ( <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-02/DEN-vs-RUS/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> </span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/can-cze/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Canada to face Sweden in Semi Final</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/usa-sui/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Parsons saves the day</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/swe-svk/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Swedes subdue Slovaks</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/den-rus/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Russia on to semis</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/canada-clinches-spot-in-semis-of-world-juniors-after-roller-coaster-win-over-czech-republic/article33470407/"><span style="color: red;">Canada clinches top spot in semis of World Juniors after roller-coaster win over Czech Republic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-cutting-it-close-in-quest-for-gold-at-world-juniors/article33465763/"><span style="color: red;">Canada cutting it close in quest for gold at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-czech-republic-recap-1.3918886"><span style="color: red;">Canada downs pesky Czech Republic, to play Sweden in semi-final</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/referee-assists-goal-czech-republic-canada-1.3918899"><span style="color: red;">Referee assists Czech Republic goal against Canada</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-junior-quarter-finals-1.3918669"><span style="color: red;">U.S. survives Swiss scare, will face Russia in semi-final</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/02/canada-sets-semifinal-date-with-sweden-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada sets semifinal date with Sweden at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/02/canadian-juniors-make-noise-in-crunch-time-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">Canadian juniors make noise in crunch time</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/02/sweden-russia-advance-to-world-junior-semifinals.html"><span style="color: red;">U.S., Sweden, Russia advance to world junior semifinals</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/01/02/team-canada-goalie-connor-ingram-took-unique-route-to-world-juniors-crease.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada goalie Connor Ingram took unique route to world juniors crease</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/02/stephens-leads-team-canada-to-quarterfinal-victory-over-czech-republic"><span style="color: red;">Stephens leads Team Canada to quarterfinal victory over Czech Republic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/02/sweden-simply-dominate-through-five-games-at-the-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Sweden simply dominant through five games at the world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/02/canada-vs-sweden-semifinal-promises-to-be-must-see-hockey"><span style="color: red;">Canada vs. Sweden semifinal promises to be must-see hockey</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/02/usa-dodges-bullet-against-hischier-and-swiss"><span style="color: red;">Team USA 'dodges bullet' against Hischier and Swiss</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/mitchell-stephens-returns-from-ankle-injury-to-give-team-canada-winning-edge-over-czech-republic-in-world-junior-quarter-final"><span style="color: red;">Mitchell Stephens returns to lead Canadian juniors in quarter-final win over Czech Republic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/chabot-and-stephens-save-canada-s-bacon-vs-czechs"><span style="color: red;">Chabot and Stephens save Canada's bacon vs. Czechs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/gauthier+scores+stephens+returns+canada+tops+czechs+world+juniors/12631873/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Gauthier scores two, Stephens returns as Canada tops Czechs 5-3 at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/russia+sweden+easily+take+care+business+2017+world+junior+quarter/12631742/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Russia, Sweden easily advance, U.S. struggles to subdue Swiss in world-junior quarter finals</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Relegation Round </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">January 3 --</span> <span style="color: red;">Finland 4 vs Latvia 1</span> ( <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-03/LAT-vs-FIN/"><span style="color: blue;">Game Summary</span></a> </b></span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: blue;">January 2 -</span><span style="color: blue;">-</span><span style="color: red;"> <b>Finland 2</b> vs Latvia 1</span> (<a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2017-01-02/FIN-vs-LAT/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/lat-fin/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Finns finish off Latvia</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/fin-lat/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Finns win relegation opener</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Preliminary Round</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 31 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Sweden 5</b> vs Czech Republic 2</span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-31/SWE-vs-CZE/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>USA 3</b> vs Canada 1</span> ( <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-31/USA-vs-CAN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> </span>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Finland 2</b> vs Switzerland</span> <span style="color: red;">0</span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-31/FIN-vs-SUI/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Russia 2 </b>vs Slovakia</span> <span style="color: red;">0</span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-31/RUS-vs-SVK/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Game Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/usa-can/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">USA ends NYE drought</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/swe-cze/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Fourth Straight Swedish win</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/fin-sui/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Finns blank Switzerland</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/rus-svk/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Russia takes 3rd Place</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-drops-3-1-decision-to-us-for-first-loss-at-world-juniors/article33464561/"><span style="color: red;">Canada no longer the favourite at world juniors after 3-1 loss to U.S.</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canadas-defenceman-philippe-myers-out-for-world-junior-quarter-finals-with-concussion/article33464585/"><span style="color: red;">Canada's defenceman Phillipe Myers out for world junior quarter-finals with concussion</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/31/canadians-drop-world-junior-showdown-with-us.html"><span style="color: red;">Canadians drop world junior showdown with U.S.</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/31/losing-hurts-but-canadas-world-junior-quest-has-just-begun-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">Losing hurts, but Canada's world junior quest has just begun</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/31/leafs-prospects-shine-in-usas-win-over-canada"><span style="color: red;">Leaf's prospects shine in USA's win over Canada</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/31/russia-shuts-out-slovakia-to-set-up-quarterfinal-clash-with-denmark"><span style="color: red;">Russia shuts out Slovakia to set up quarterfinal clash with Denmark</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/31/canada-falls-to-us-to-finish-second-in-group"><span style="color: red;">Canada falls to U.S. to finish second in group</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/31/jussi-ahokas-thrust-into-coaching-duties-after-finland-cleans-house"><span style="color: red;">Jussi Ahokas thrust into coaching duties after Finland cleans house</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/team-canada-blinks-against-united-states-heads-to-montreal-for-world-junior-quarter-finals"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada blinks against United States, heads to Montreal for world junior quarter-finals</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/finlands-faceplant-at-world-juniors-results-in-fired-coaches-and-desperation-for-relegation-round"><span style="color: red;">Finland's faceplant at world juniors results in fired coaches and desperation for relegation round</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-us-new-years-eve-1.3917863"><span style="color: red;">U.S. deals Canada 1st loss at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-junior-recaps-dec-31-1.3917674"><span style="color: red;">Russia hold off Slovakia to take 3rd in Group B</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/closely-ranked-junior-prospects-having-different-experiences-at-world-junior-tournament"><span style="color: red;">Closely ranked junior prospects having different experiences at junior tournament</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 30 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Switzerland 5</b> vs Denmark 4</span> (<span style="color: blue; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-30/SUI-vs-DEN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Slovakia 4</b> vs Latvia 2</span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-30/SVK-vs-LAT/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Summary</span></b></a>) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/finland-changes-coach/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Finland changes coach</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/svk-lat/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Slovakia avoids Finns</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/sui-den/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Swiss shoot down Danes</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/30/finland-heading-to-relegation-round-fires-entire-coaching-staff"><span style="color: red;">Finland, heading to relegation round, fires entire coaching staff</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/swedish-hockey-player-rasmus-dahlin-impresses-at-the-world-juniors/article33462582/"><span style="color: red;">Swedish hockey player Rasmus Dahlin impresses at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canadas-world-junior-hockey-coach-mum-on-goalie-decision/article33462111/"><span style="color: red;">Canada's world junior hockey coach mum on goalie decision</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/30/canada-vs-usa-this-is-redemption"><span style="color: red;">Canada vs. USA: 'This is redemption'</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/30/americans-confident-they-are-rounding-into-form-in-time-to-face-canada"><span style="color: red;">Americans confident they are rounding into form in time to face Canada</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/30/world-juniors-get-real-with-canada-us-tradition.html"><span style="color: red;">World juniors get real with Canada-U.S. tradition</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/30/prospects-eeli-tolvanen-nico-hischier-have-spotlight-to-themselves"><span style="color: red;">Prospects Eeli Tolvanen, Nico Hischier have spotlight to themselves</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/team-canadas-preparation-infused-with-recent-sting-of-losing-to-u-s-in-under-18-event-earlier-this-year"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada's preparation infused with recent sting of losing to U.S. in under 18 event earlier this year</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 29</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Latvia 2 vs <b>Canada 10</b></span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-29/LAT-vs-CAN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
<span style="color: red;">Finland 1 vs <b>Sweden 3</b></span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-29/FIN-vs-SWE/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: red;">Russia 2 vs <b>USA 3</b></span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-29/RUS-vs-USA/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Denmark 3</b> vs Czech Republic 2</span> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-29/DEN-vs-CZE/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> ) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/lat-can/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Canada routs Latvia 10-2</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/fin-swe/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sweden clinches Group A</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/rus-usa/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">U. S. hangs tough to beat Russia</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/den-cze/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Danes pull another surprise</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canadians-roll-over-latvia-en-route-to-us-showdown/article33453126/"><span style="color: red;">Canadians roll over Latvia en route to U. S. showdown</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/29/canada-wins-faces-us-for-first-in-group-a-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada wins, faces U.S. for first in Group A at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/29/team-canadas-jeremy-lauzon-has-renewed-purpose-after-larynx-injury.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada's Jeremy Lauzon has renewed purpose after larynx injury</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/29/team-usa-beats-russia-at-world-juniors-goes-to-3-0.html"><span style="color: red;">Team USA beats Russia at world juniors, goes to 3-0</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/29/team-canadas-offence-explodes-in-beatdown-of-latvia"><span style="color: red;">Raddysh's scores 4 times in Team Canada squashing of Latvia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-juniors-canada-latvia-recap-1.3916037"><span style="color: red;">Canada thrashes Latvia to set up showdown with U.S.</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-junior-championship-recap-1.3915747"><span style="color: red;">U.S. defeats Russia to remain unbeaten</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 28 </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;">Slovakia 2 vs <b>USA 5</b></span><b style="color: black;"> (</b><span style="color: blue;"><i> </i><b><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/LiveTicker_wm20.html?url=widget_en_2017_wm20_live_ticker_game_10"><span style="color: blue;">Summary</span></a> </b></span><b style="color: black;">) </b></span><b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;">Switzerland 2 vs <b>Sweden 4</b></span><b style="color: black;"> ( </b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-28/SUI-vs-SWE/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a><i> </i></span><b style="color: black;">) </b></span><b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: black;">IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/svk-usa/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Americans look sharp in 5-2 win</span></a></span><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/sui-swe/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Swedes stay perfect</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/28/maple-leafs-prospect-martins-dzierkals-soaking-up-atmosphere-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Maple Leafs' prospect Martins Dzierkals soaking up atmosphere at world juniors</span></a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/28/team-canada-not-taking-anything-for-granted-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada not taking anything for granted at world juniors</span></a><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/team-canada-is-confident-but-not-cocky-at-world-junior-hockey-championship/article33444281/"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada is confident but not cocky at world juniors</span></a></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/28/team-canada-modest-ahead-of-potential-laugher-vs-latvia"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada modest ahead of potential laugher vs. Latvia</span></a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/28/maple-leafs-woll-stands-tall-in-team-usa-net-vs-slovakia"><span style="color: red;">Maple Leafs' Woll stands tall in Team USA net vs. Slovakia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/28/swedish-maple-leafs-prospect-grundstrom-plays-canadian-style"><span style="color: red;">Swedish Maple Leafs prospect Grundstrom plays 'Canadian' style</span></a><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/canada+dylan+strome+doesn+want+fall+into+latvian+sized+trap+world/12604099/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada's Dylan Strome doesn't want to fall into a Latvian-sized trap at world juniors on Thursday</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: blue;">December 27 </span></b></span>
<span style="color: black;"><br /><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Canada</b> 5 vs Slovakia 0</span></span><span style="color: black;"> (</span><span style="color: blue;"><i> </i><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-27/CAN-vs-SVK/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a></span><span style="color: black;"> ) </span><b style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Denmark 3</b> vs Finland 2</span><span style="color: black;"> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-27/DEN-vs-FIN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a></span><span style="color: black;"> ) </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</span> </b><br />
<span style="color: red;">Latvia 1 vs <b>Russia 9</b></span><span style="color: black;"> ( <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-27/LAT-vs-RUS/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><i> </i></span><span style="color: black;">) </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</span></b><br />
<span style="color: red;">Czech Republic 3 vs <b>Switzerland 4</b></span><span style="color: black;"> ( </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-27/CZE-vs-SUI/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a><i> </i></span><span style="color: black;">) <b style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal </b></span>
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/can-svk/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Canada explodes in 2nd for 5-0 win</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/den-fin/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Danes stun defending champs</span></a><br />
IHHF--<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/lat-rus/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Russia rebounds with win</span></a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-cruises-to-win-against-slovakia-team-that-only-musters-six-shots/article33441231/"><span style="color: red;">Canada cruises to win against Slovakia team that only musters six shots</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/27/team-canada-defeats-slovakia-with-ease-to-take-charge-at-2017-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada taking charge</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/27/is-it-time-for-world-juniors-to-move-back-to-smaller-communities"><span style="color: red;">Is it time for world juniors to move back to smaller communities?</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/27/denmark-pulls-off-unthinkable-downs-finland-at-2017-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">In losing to Denmark, Finland digs big hole at 2017 world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/27/latvias-blowout-loss-doesnt-get-dzierkals-down"><span style="color: red;">Latvia's blowout loss doesn't get Dzierkals down</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/27/canada-overpowers-slovakia-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada overpowers Slovakia at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/27/undrafted-myers-stands-tall-on-canadian-blue-line.html"><span style="color: red;">Undrafted Myers stands tall on Canadian blue line</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/27/russians-rebound-with-blowout-win-over-latvia-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Russians rebound with blowout win over Latvia at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/team-canada-breezes-past-slovakia-connor-ingram-pitches-easy-six-save-shutout"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada breezes past Slovakia; Connor Ingram pitches easy six-save shutout</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/team-canadas-philippe-myers-represents-the-relentless-pursuit-of-the-nhl-dream"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada's Philippe Myers represent the relentless pursuit of the NHL dream</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/philippe-myers-canadian-juniors-1.3913229"><span style="color: red;">Canadian Philippe Myers embraces the spirit of Luc Bourdon</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-junior-round-up-1.3913494"><span style="color: red;">Finland remains winless after upset loss to Denmark</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>December 26</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Canada 5</b> vs Russia 3</span> (<span style="color: blue;"><i> </i><a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-26/CAN-vs-RUS/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a><i> </i></span>) <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>@ Toronto </b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Czech Republic 2</b> vs Finland 1</span> (<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-26/CZE-vs-FIN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> </span>) <b> <span style="color: #38761d;">@ Montreal</span> </b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>USA 6</b> vs Latvia 1</span> (<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-26/USA-vs-LAT/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> </span>) <b><span style="color: #38761d;">@ Toronto</span> </b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Sweden 6</b> vs Denmark</span> 1 (<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/games/2016-12-26/SWE-vs-DEN/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Summary</b></span></a> </span>) <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>@ Montreal </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><i><b>Notes of the Day</b></i></span><br />
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IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/can-rus/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Canada Edges Russia</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/cze-fin/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Czechs nip Finns</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/usa-lat/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Americans win Opener</span></a><br />
IIHF -- <a href="http://www.worldjunior2017.com/en/news/swe-den/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sweden hammers Danes</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-kicks-off-world-juniors-with-win-over-russia/article33436291/"><span style="color: red;">Canada kicks off World Juniors with win over Russia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/26/relentless-canada-opens-up-world-juniors-with-victory-over-russia"><span style="color: red;">Relentless Canada opens World Juniors with victory over Russia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/27/captain-strome-comes-through-in-canadas-debut-at-2017-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Captain Strome comes through in Canada's debut at 2017 World Juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/canada-rises-to-the-occasion-with-opening-5-3-win-over-russia"><span style="color: red;">Canada rises to the occasion with opening game 5-3 win over Russia at world junior tournament</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-juniors-canada-russia-recap-1.3913014"><span style="color: red;">Canada starts off world juniors on a high note</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/26/canada-opens-world-juniors-with-victory-over-rival-russia.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada opens world juniors with victory over rival Russia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/canada+sails+past+russia+open+world+juniors+with/12594159/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada sails past Russia to open world juniors with 5-3 win</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/26/canada-vs-russia-means-the-world-at-juniors-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada vs. Russia means the world at juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/26/team-canada-goalie-carter-hart-has-the-smarts-as-well-as-saves.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada goalie Carter hart has the smarts as well as saves</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/world-juniors/nylander-dahlin-shine-as-sweden-tops-denmark-6-1-in-world-junior-opener/article33432600/"><span style="color: red;">Nylander, Dahlin shine as Sweden tops Denmark 6-1 in world junior opener</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/26/united-states-routs-latvia-in-world-junior-hockey-opener.html"><span style="color: red;">United States routs Latvia in world junior hockey opener</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/spaceks+late+goal+lifts+czech+republic+over+finland+world+juniors/12594079/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Spacek's late goal lifts Czech Republic over Finland 2-1 at world juniors</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/26/team-usa-survives-early-game-scare-defeats-latvia-handily"><span style="color: red;">Team USA survives early-game scare vs. Latvia</span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/its-a-no-brainer-for-ahl-players-to-get-loaned-out-for-world-junior-hockey-tournament"><span style="color: red;">It's a no-brainer for AHL players to get loaned out for world junior hockey tournament</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-junior-championships-1.3912963"><span style="color: red;">Sweden pummels Denmark in world junior opener</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Overall Pre-Tournament Notes</b></span><br />
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December 25 -- <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/bolts-give-canada-f-joseph-a-contract-ahead-of-wjc-1.638473"><span style="color: red;">Bolts give Canada F Joseph a contract ahead of WJC</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/25/nhl-draft-drama-plays-out-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">NHL draft drama plays out at world juniors</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/25/canadians-think-world-junior-gold-is-in-the-cards.html"><span style="color: red;">Canadians think world junior gold is in the cards</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/25/world-juniors-a-team-by-team-look-at-this-years-challengers.html"><span style="color: red;">World Juniors: A team-by-team look at this year's challengers</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/strome-gets-chance-to-shine-for-canada-after-missing-out-on-nhl-opportunity"><span style="color: red;">Strome gets chance to shine for Canada after missing out on NHL opportunity</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/team-canadas-captain-at-world-juniors-counts-the-lessons-learned-this-weird-year/article33429940/"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada's Captain at World Juniors counts the lessons learned this 'weird' year</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/five-stories-to-watch-in-the-world-junior-championship/article33429770/"><span style="color: red;">Five stories to to watch in the World Junior Championship</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/25/why-canada-might-might-not-win-the-2017-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Why Canada might/might not win the 2017 world juniors</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/25/2017-world-juniors-parity-means-canada-is-no-lock-to-win-it-all"><span style="color: red;">Parity means Canada is no lock to win it all</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/25/overpricing-for-world-junior-tickets-has-stopped-under-renneys-guidance"><span style="color: red;">Overpricing for world junior tickets has stopped under Renney's guidance</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/25/is-it-no-connor-mcdavid-no-problem-for-canada-at-the-2017-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Is it no Connor McDavid, no problem for Canada at the 2017 world juniors?</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/25/this-years-world-juniors-will-lack-draft-eligible-star-power"><span style="color: red;">This year's world juniors will lack draft-eligible star power</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/strome-last-shot-world-junior-gold-1.3912519"><span style="color: red;">Strome gets one last shot at world junior gold</span></a><br />
December 24 -- <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/canada-g-hart-no-stranger-to-bouncing-back-1.638326"><span style="color: red;">Canada G Hart no stranger to bouncing back</span></a><br />
December 24 -- <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/canadas-nolan-patrick-consensus-no-1-pick-in-2017-misses-coveted-shot-at-world-junior-coming-out-party"><span style="color: red;">Canada's Nolan Patrick, consensus No. 1 pick in 2017, misses coveted shot at world junior 'coming out party'</span></a><br />
December 24 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-redemption-world-junior-home-ice-1.3912144"><span style="color: red;">Canada looks for world junior redemption at home</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/wharnsby/world-juniors-team-canada-1.3908892"><span style="color: red;">Canadian junior team is loaded, even without NHL stars</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/23/10-storylines-to-watch-at-2017-world-junior-championship"><span style="color: red;">10 storylines to watch at 2017 World Junior Championship</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/23/canada-gets-first-scare-in-final-pre-tournament-world-junior-game"><span style="color: red;">Canada gets first scare in final pre-tournament world junior game</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/23/canada-to-start-carter-hart-against-switzerland"><span style="color: red;">Canada to start Carter Hart agains Switzerland</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/23/canadian-juniors-should-appreciate-spotlight-while-its-there.html"><span style="color: red;">Canadian juniors should appreciate spotlight while it's there</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/23/world-junior-showcase-short-on-draft-sizzle-cox.html"><span style="color: red;">World Junior showcase short on draft sizzle</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/23/canada-aiming-for-a-golden-finish-at-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada aiming for a golden finish at world juniors</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/team-usa-and-its-scary-collection-of-forwards-in-position-to-contend-for-world-junior-gold"><span style="color: red;">Team USA and its scary collection of forwards in position to contend for world junior gold</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/22/for-every-carey-price-who-started-for-team-canada-at-the-showcase-theres-a-handful-of-also-rans"><span style="color: red;">For every Carey Price, who started for Team Canada at the showcase, there's a handful of also rans</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/22/team-canada-members-want-to-take-full-advantage-of-rare-opportunity"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada wants to take full advantage of rare opportunity</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/22/dylan-strome-says-canadian-world-junior-squad-are-having-fun.html"><span style="color: red;">Dylan Strome says Canadian World Junior squad are 'having fun'</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/world-juniors-anthony-cirelli-1.3906653"><span style="color: red;">Anthony Cirelli: Former OHL walk-on living the world junior dream</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/team-canada-scouting-report-a-look-at-the-players-going-for-gold-at-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada scouting report: A look at the player going for gold at world juniors</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/cirelli+ingram+lead+canada+over+czech+republic+pretournament+play/12565572/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Cirelli, Ingram lead Canada over Czech Republic in pre-tournament play</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/21/team-canada-chalks-up-another-shutout-in-wjc-pre-tournament-play.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada chalks up another shutout in WJC pre-tournament play</span></a><br />
December 19 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/12/19/team-canada-names-dylan-strome-captain-for-world-juniors.html"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada names Dylan Strome captain for world juniors</span></a><br />
December 19 -- <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/world-juniors/canada-downs-finland-5-0-in-exhibition"><span style="color: red;">Canada downs Finland 5-0 in exhibition</span></a><br />
December 19 -- <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/five-draft-eligible-players-to-watch-at-the-2017-world-junior-hockey-tournament"><span style="color: red;">Five draft-eligible players to watch at the 2017 world junior hockey tournament</span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-19091647115987091382016-12-01T22:00:00.000-08:002017-01-01T00:26:52.822-08:00Hockey Nation Headlines -- December 2016Our archive of notes for December<br />
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December 31 -- <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-drops-3-1-decision-to-us-for-first-loss-at-world-juniors/article33464561/"><span style="color: red;">Canada no longer the favourite at world juniors after 3-1 loss to U.S.</span></a><br />
December 30 -- <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canada-advances-to-spengler-cup-final-with-3-2-victory-over-minsk/article33456588/"><span style="color: red;">Canada advances to Spengler Cup final with 4-2 victory over Minsk</span></a><br />
December 29 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/senators-alfredsson-number-retired-1.3916018"><span style="color: red;">Ottawa Senators retire Daniel Alfredsson's No. 11</span></a><br />
December 28 -- <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/marner-scores-in-shootout-to-lift-leafs-over-panthers/article33447030/"><span style="color: red;">Marner scores in shootout to lift Leafs over Panthers</span></a><br />
December 27 -- <a href="http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2016/12/28/blue-jackets_extend-win-streak_to-13_games.html"><span style="color: red;">Blue Jackets 4, Bruins 3: But coach, players not thrilled despite record 13th win</span></a><br />
December 26 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2016/12/26/canada-vs-russia-means-the-world-at-juniors-arthur.html"><span style="color: red;">Canada vs. Russia means the world at Juniors</span></a><br />
December 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/25/2017-world-juniors-parity-means-canada-is-no-lock-to-win-it-all"><span style="color: red;">Parity means Canada is no lock to win it all</span></a><br />
December 24 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-redemption-world-junior-home-ice-1.3912144"><span style="color: red;">Canada looks for world junior redemption at home</span></a><br />
December 23 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/wharnsby/world-juniors-team-canada-1.3908892"><span style="color: red;">Canadian junior team is loaded even with out NHL stars</span></a><br />
December 22 -- <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/jagr-moves-into-second-behind-gretzky-on-nhl-career-point-list/article33420973/"><span style="color: red;">Jagr moves into second behind Gretzky on NHL career points list</span></a><br />
December 21 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/21/is-gary-bettman-ok-with-connor-mcdavid-getting-hacked"><span style="color: red;">Is Gary Bettman OK with Connor McDavid getting hacked?</span></a><br />
December 20 -- <a href="http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/20/former-flames-coach-bob-hartley-relishes-challenge-of-developing-hockey-in-latvia"><span style="color: red;">Former Flames coach Bob Hartley relishes challenge of developing hockey in Latvia</span></a><br />
December 19 -- <a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/12/19/tonights-red-wings-hurricanes-game-delayed-poor-ice-raleigh/95633512/"><span style="color: red;">Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes game postponed due to ice</span></a><br />
December 18 -- <a href="http://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/erik-gudbranson-to-undergo-wrist-surgery-canucks-announce"><span style="color: red;">Erik Gudbranson to undergo wrist surgery</span></a><br />
December 17 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/17/maple-leafs-pick-up-rare-ot-win-at-home-vs-penguins"><span style="color: red;">Maple Leafs pick up rare OT win at home vs. Penguins</span></a><br />
December 16 -- <a href="http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/montreal-canadiens/canadiens-carey-price-not-happy-after-getting-pulled-at-bell-centre"><span style="color: red;">Canadiens' Carey Price not happy after getting pulled at Bell Centre</span></a><br />
December 15 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/15/team-canada-short-on-stars-ahead-of-world-junior"><span style="color: red;">Team Canada short on stars ahead of world junior</span></a><br />
December 14 -- <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/ex-maple-leafs-coach-ron-wilson-recovering-from-stroke-1.3896577"><span style="color: red;">Ex-Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson recovering from stroke</span></a><br />
December 13 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/13/a-dying-thing-shootout-nears-irrelevancy-as-nhl-angles-away-from-gimmick"><span style="color: red;">Shoot out dying off as NHL angles away from unfashionable tiebreaker</span></a><br />
December 12 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-defenceman-darnell-nurse-out-for-three-months"><span style="color: red;">Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse out for three months</span></a><br />
December 11 -- <a href="http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/11/flames-rout-jets-take-over-top-spot"><span style="color: red;">Flames rout Jets and muscle their way to top of division</span></a><br />
December 10 -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/coaching-legend-bill-dineen-dies-at-84"><span style="color: red;">Coaching legend Bill Dineen dies at 84</span></a><br />
December 9 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/09/hes-like-family-capitals-owner-wont-stop-ovechkin-from-playing-in-olympics"><span style="color: red;">' He's like family': Capitals owner won't stop Ovechkin from playing in Olympics</span></a><br />
December 8 -- <a href="http://www.tsn.ca/mcdavid-calls-out-manning-for-being-classless-1.627502"><span style="color: red;">McDavid calls out Manning for being classless</span></a><br />
December 7 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/07/panel-of-nhl-governors-discuss-pros-and-cons-of-nhlers-going-to-2018-olympics"><span style="color: red;">Panel of NHL governors discusses pros and cons of NHLers going to 2018 Olympics</span></a><br />
December 6 -- <a href="http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/sid-s-surge-crosby-on-a-goal-scoring-tear-for-penguins-1.3191998"><span style="color: red;">Sids's Surge: Crosby on a goal-scoring tear for Penguins</span></a><br />
December 5 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/05/six-nhlers-tugging-at-the-hart-strings"><span style="color: red;">Six NHLers tugging at the Hart strings</span></a><br />
December 4 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/04/avalanche-defenceman-erik-johnson-breaks-fibula-blocking-shot"><span style="color: red;">Avalanche defenceman Erik Johnson breaks fibula blocking shot</span></a><br />
December 3 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/darnell-nurse-is-out-long-term-with-lower-body-injury"><span style="color: red;">Darnell Nurse is out long-term with lower-body injury</span></a><br />
December 2 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/12/03/nhl-disciplinarians-make-courtesy-call-to-vancouver"><span style="color: red;">NHL disciplinarians make courtesy call to Vancouver</span></a><br />
December 1 -- <a href="http://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/2019-world-junior-hockey-championship-coming-to-vancouver-and-victoria"><span style="color: red;">2019 World Junior Hockey Championship coming to Vancouver and Victoria</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-90451582813985472962016-11-01T22:00:00.000-07:002016-12-26T16:23:04.022-08:00HockeyNation Headlines -- November 2016Our archives for November 2016<br />
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November 30 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/30/senators-goalie-anderson-takes-indefinite-leave"><span style="color: red;">Senators goalie Anderson takes indefinite leave</span></a><br />
November 29 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/29/the-randy-carlyle-effect-ducks-stumbling-at-5-on-5-under-ex-maple-leafs-coach"><span style="color: red;">The Randy Carlyle effect: Ducks stumbling at 5-on-5 under ex-Maple Leafs coach</span></a><br />
November 28 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/28/panthers-gm-rowe-cites-philosophical-differences-as-reason-for-firing-coach-gallant"><span style="color: red;">Panthers GM Row cites philosophical differences as reason for firing coach Gallant</span></a><br />
November 27 -- <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/florida-panthers/article117434968.html"><span style="color: red;">Florida Panthers fire coach Gerard Gallant; GM Tom Rowe takes over</span></a><br />
November 26 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/26/auston-matthews-and-maple-leafs-brace-for-unbelievable-alex-ovechkin-and-capitals"><span style="color: red;">Auston Matthews and Maple Leafs brace for 'unbelievable' Alex Ovechkin and Capitals</span></a><br />
November 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/25/russian-players-look-up-to-caps-superstar-alexander-ovechkin"><span style="color: red;">Russian players look up to Caps superstar Alexander Ovechkin</span></a><br />
November 24 -- <a href="http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks+sign+hutton+year+contract/12429808/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Canucks sign Ben Hutton to two-year contract extension</span></a><br />
November 23 -- <a href="http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/nov/23/how-bill-foley-staff-vegas-golden-knights-nhl/"><span style="color: red;">How Bill Foley and his staff picked Vegas Golden Knights as NHL team name</span></a><br />
November 22 -- <a href="http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/nov/22/team-name-announcement-a-chance-to-continue-hockey/"><span style="color: red;">Team name announcement a chance to continue hockey celebration, grow fan base</span></a><br />
November 21 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/21/john-scott-effect-rejigged-all-star-voting-requirements-released-by-nhl"><span style="color: red;">John Scott effect? NHL announces rejigged all-star voting requirements</span></a><br />
November 20 -- <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2016/11/20/arizona-coyotes-send-dylan-strome-back-junior/94169574/"><span style="color: red;">Arizona Coyotes send Dylan Strome back to junior</span></a><br />
November 19 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/19/tucson-captain-collapses-on-ice-before-ahl-game"><span style="color: red;">Tucson captain collapses on ice before AHL game</span></a><br />
November 18 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/18/relocation-winds-swirl-around-carolina-hurricanes"><span style="color: red;">Relocation winds swirl around Carolina Hurricanes</span></a><br />
November 17 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/17/surprised-the-nhl-is-reportedly-using-the-olympics-as-a-cba-negotiating-chip-dont-be-its-classic-gary-bettman"><span style="color: red;">Surprised NHL is reportedly using Olympics as CBA negotiating chip? Don't be, it's classic Bettman</span></a><br />
November 16 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/11/16/stamkos-on-shelf-with-knee-injury.html"><span style="color: red;">Stamkos on shelf with knee injury</span></a><br />
November 15 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/15/iihf-suddenly-finds-money-to-fund-nhls-participation-in-2018-olympics"><span style="color: red;">IIHF suddenly finds money to fund NHL's participation in 2018 Olympics</span></a><br />
November 14 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/14/arizona-coyotes-announce-plans-for-new-arena"><span style="color: red;">We hardly knew you Glendale: Coyotes announce plans for new arena in Tempe</span></a><br />
November 13 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/14/legends-come-out-for-lindros-salming-game"><span style="color: red;">Legends come out for Lindros-Salming game</span></a><br />
November 12 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/12/crosby-enjoying-going-up-against-todays-kids"><span style="color: red;">Crosby enjoying going up against today's kids</span></a><br />
November 11 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/11/pat-quinns-tremendous-impact-still-felt-in-nhl"><span style="color: red;">Pat Quinn's tremendous impact still felt in NHL</span></a><br />
November 10 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/10/hockey-hall-of-fame-call-was-worth-the-wait-for-rogie-vachon"><span style="color: red;">Hockey Hall of Fame call was 'worth the wait' for Rogie Vachon</span></a><br />
November 9 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/09/not-an-ideal-start-5-nhl-coaches-on-the-early-season-hot-seat"><span style="color: red;">Not an ideal start: 5 NHL coaches on the early-season hot seat</span></a><br />
November 8 -- <a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/11/08/trouba-unapologetic-about-holding-out"><span style="color: red;">Trouba's negotiating tactics fail miserably</span></a><br />
November 7 -- <a href="http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/the-pittsburgh-penguins-are-endorsing-phil-kessel-for-president-110716"><span style="color: red;">The Pittsburgh Penguins are endorsing Phil Kessel for President</span></a><br />
November 6 -- <a href="http://www.thescore.com/news/1148058"><span style="color: red;">Benning, Canucks disappointed with Kadri Ruling</span></a><br />
November 5 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/05/fights-cheap-shots-goals-maple-leafs-defeat-canucks-in-wild-wacky-game"><span style="color: red;">Fights, cheap shots, goals: Maple Leafs defeat Canucks in wild, wacky game</span></a><br />
November 4 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/04/government-rejects-plan-for-nhl-game-on-parliament-hill-in-2017"><span style="color: red;">Government rejects plan for NHL game on Parliament Hill in 2017</span></a><br />
November 3 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/03/anderson-on-granted-leave-again"><span style="color: red;">Sens' Anderson granted leave again to be with cancer-stricken wife</span></a><br />
November 2 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/11/02/early-season-struggles-have-these-10-players-looking-to-break-out"><span style="color: red;">Early season struggles have these 10 players looking to break out</span></a><br />
November 1 -- <a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/eyes-of-the-hockey-world-on-mcdavid-vs-matthews"><span style="color: red;">Eyes of the Hockey World on McDavid vs. Matthews</span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-24383242729858844132016-10-22T23:30:00.000-07:002016-10-23T00:15:48.887-07:00A little Heritage, for Canada's hockey herartlandThe Prairies have delivered much for Canada through the decades since 1867, a wealth of natural resources, bountiful harvests, a strong work ethic that puts the city slickers in the larger communities to shame and of course an endless supply of young hockey players all looking for their chance to make it to the NHL.<br />
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They are celebrating the Heritage of Canada's national sport in the heartland of the country this weekend, with Winnipeg the focus point for this years celebration of hockey and it's roots, the Heritage Classic.<br />
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The weekend started with a Friday evening gala filled with tales of the past from both the visiting Edmonton Oilers and their dynasty for the ages, as well as the home town Winnipeg Jets.<br />
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A team built with a blue print taken from the people they have represented through the WHA days and into their modern era of the NHL. Focused on a dedication to the need for hard work and sacrifice, before expecting any rewards.<br />
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Jets fans have made their sacrifices and are ready for some of that reward and for many, the arrival of such a high profile showcase as the Heritage Classic is an nod from the league as to the respect that Manitoba pays to the history of the game.<br />
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Friday's reminiscing turned to the outdoor rink at Investor's Group Stadium, as the Oilers Alumni and Jets Alumni faced off in the Saturday afternoon alumni match up.<br />
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A game that brought many of the familiar names of the past back for skate on the rink built on the expanse of the football field normally put to use by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or University of Manitoba Bisons.<br />
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In its way a symbol of some of the pond hockey of many memories, though with slightly warmer temperatures than say a crisp January afternoon might have delivered.<br />
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During the course of the Saturday broadcast, it was noted with some awe the importance that the many community rinks in the city have for the region. With many an NHL dream created on any given Winnipeg evening, under the bright lights and not far from a hot stove.<br />
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Most of the names of yesteryear were there Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, a young whippersnapper named Ryan Smyth for the Oilers; Dave Babych, Ed Olcyk and Dale Hawerchuk for the Jets, the appreciation from the crowd ringing in the ears of each and everyone of the players as they took their place on the ice.<br />
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The hockey was what might expected at such events, a leisurely skate on the ice with occasional flashes of what once would bring fans to their feet, the game ending on a penalty shot with the Finnish Flash Teemu Selanne sending the crowd of 31,000 plus home with the desired good vibe of a victory over the Oilers. Reversing the narrative of the past of a team, when the Edmontonians would dash the hopes of River City hockey fans on more than a few occasions in the halcyon days of the Oilers/Jets battles.<br />
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Attention now turns to Sunday's showdown between the current Jets and an Oilers squad that for many, is starting to remind hockey fans of a similar collection of youngsters from the eighties whe were ready to make their mark on the NHL.<br />
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Though if we're looking for an omen for how Sunday's game might end, look no further than the newest exciting import from Finland.<br />
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With the legend Teemu Selanne settling up Saturday's Alumni showcase, surely Patrick Laine will be the name that Jets fans will be cheering when the Sunday Classic comes to an end.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Investors Group Field in Winnipeg is the host venue for this years<br />Heritage Classic between the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers</b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.nhl.com/fans/heritageclassic"><span style="color: red;"><b>Heritage Classic Website</b></span></a><br />
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Some notes on the Heritage Classic can be found below:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Sunday's Main event </b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Puck Drop 2 PM Manitoba Time/3 PM ET/ Noon PT</span></b><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Sportsnet, TVA, NHL Network (USA)</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/22/jets-hone-in-on-heritage-classic"><span style="color: blue;">Jets hone in on Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/22/scheifele-catches-eye-of-oilers-head-coach"><span style="color: blue;">Scheifele catches eye of Oilers head coach</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/teemu-gives-laine-thumbs-up"><span style="color: blue;">Teemu gives Laine thumbs-up</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/stafford-ready-for-full-experience"><span style="color: blue;">Stafford ready for full experience</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/20/patrik-laine-and-tyler-myers-check-out-the-stadium"><span style="color: blue;">Patrick Laine and Tyler Myers check out the stadium</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/16/jets-prep-for-heritage-game"><span style="color: blue;">Jets prep for Heritage game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/22/a-fun-week-for-jets"><span style="color: blue;">A fun week for Jets</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/jets-plan-on-keeping-it-simple-in-sundays-heritage-classic-398048211.html"><span style="color: blue;">Jets plan on keeping it simple in Sunday's Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavid-is-excited-to-play-outdoor-game"><span style="color: blue;">Connor McDavid is excited to play outdoor game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavid-and-mark-scheifele-are-fast-friends"><span style="color: blue;">Connor McDavid and Mark Scheifele are fast friends</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/oilers-outdoor-rookies-excited"><span style="color: blue;">Oilers outdoor 'rookies' excited</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-oldest-rivalry-against-winnipeg-jets-about-to-get-hot-in-a-cold-place"><span style="color: blue;">Oilers' oldest rivalry vs. Jets about to get hot in a lukewarm place</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The Alumni Game</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/selanne-of-course-gets-alumni-winner-for-jets-over-oilers"><span style="color: blue;">Selanne of course gets alumni winner for Jets over Oilers</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/22/bandit-berthiaume-strikes-again"><span style="color: blue;">Bandit Berthiaume strikes again</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/22/alumni-game-a-winner"><span style="color: blue;">Alumni game a winner</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/22/gretzkys-last-hurrah"><span style="color: blue;">Gretzky's last hurrah?</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/reminiscing-the-retro-days-of-hockey"><span style="color: blue;">Reminiscing the retro days of hockey</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/mullen-feels-fortunate"><span style="color: blue;">Mullen feels fortunate</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/back-to-the-future-for-oilers-old-timers"><span style="color: blue;">Back to the future for Oilers old timers</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/babych-had-to-be-good-in-first-season-or-else"><span style="color: blue;">Babych had to be good in first season, or else</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/once-a-public-enemy-gretzky-not-used-to-getting-warm-receptions-in-winnipeg"><span style="color: blue;">Once a public enemy, Gretzky not used to getting warm receptions in Winnipeg</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/21/huddy-wearing-both-teams-colours-at-heritage-classic"><span style="color: blue;">Huddy wearing both team's colours at Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/20/lindstrom-doing-double-duty-heritage-weekend"><span style="color: blue;">Lindstrom doing double duty Heritage weekend</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/20/jets-first-finns-paved-way-for-likes-of-selanne-laine"><span style="color: blue;">Jet's first Finns paved way for likes of Selanne, Laine</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/18/swedes-taught-jets-how-to-fight-back-with-their-sticks"><span style="color: blue;">Swedes Hedberg and Nilssson lauded as trailblazers for European hockey</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/jets-squeak-out-6-5-win-over-oilers-in-alumni-game-398052671.html"><span style="color: blue;">Finnish Flash still has panache</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/gretzky-takes-up-stinking-way-too-late-398074101.html"><span style="color: blue;">Gretzky takes up stinking way too late</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/sports-editors-picks/long-time-no-see-wayne-help-you-up-buddy-397959851.html"><span style="color: blue;">Long time no see Wayne ... help you up, buddy?</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/finnish-flash-happy-to-pass-torch-to-laine-397970641.html"><span style="color: blue;">Nothing compares to Teemu</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/dan-barnes-for-oilers-alumni-its-one-last-time-with-feeling"><span style="color: blue;">For Oilers alumni, it's one last time, with feeling</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/selanne-scores-two-to-lead-jets-over-oilers-at-heritage-classic-alumni-game/article32484283/"><span style="color: blue;">Selanne scores two to lead Jets over Oilers at Heritage Classic alumni game</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Some Notes on the Heritage Classic</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/19/jones-wayne-gretzkys-fingerprints-are-all-over-the-heritage-classic"><span style="color: blue;">Wayne Gretzky's fingerprints are all over the Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/20/perks-of-the-job-kris-king-excited-for-heritage-classic"><span style="color: blue;">Perks of the job: Kris King excited for Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/18/a-more-intimate-heritage-classic"><span style="color: blue;">A more intimate Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/16/a-celebration-of-hockey-history"><span style="color: blue;">A celebration of hockey history</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/the-night-the-roof-came-off-397838311.html"><span style="color: blue;">Heritage Classic revives memories of a night the roof came off at Winnipeg Arena</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/when-the-great-one-speaks-people-listen-even-years-after-his-retirement-397996481.html"><span style="color: blue;">When the Great One speaks, people listen ... even years after his retirement</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/fans-excited-to-see-legends-at-heritage-classic-398048571.html"><span style="color: blue;">Ice tales from a bygone era</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/dan-barnes-nhl-outdoor-game-in-winnipeg-like-all-of-them-has-roots-in-edmonton"><span style="color: blue;">NHL outdoor game in Winnipeg, like all of them, has roots in Edmonton</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/dan-barnes-heritage-classic-in-2003-saved-in-the-frozen-moment"><span style="color: blue;">Heritage Classic in 2003 saved in 'the frozen moment'</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/steve-staios-and-ryan-smyth-remember-the-big-freeze"><span style="color: blue;">Steve Staios and Ryan Smyth remember the Big Freeze</span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/dan-barnes-oilers-nhl-both-want-another-outdoor-game-in-edmonton"><span style="color: blue;">Oilers, NHL both want another outdoor game in Edmonton</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/winnipeg-celebrates-the-jets-and-the-future-heritage-classic/article32483943/"><span style="color: blue;">With Heritage Classic, Winnipeg celebrates the Jets and the future</span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-42361361906112978102016-10-14T09:00:00.000-07:002016-10-15T02:21:32.878-07:00From One Austin, to another Auston!So honestly after watching the Austin Matthews debut, just one thing needs to be said his performance on the night.<br />
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Now true, while at the end of the sixty minutes and a bit of OT for the 2016-17 debut for the Leafs and Senators the scoreline was <span style="color: blue;"><b>Senators 5, Matthews 4, remainder of Leafs 0</b></span>, the hype surrounding the young Arizonan making his regular season debut seems rather justified.<br />
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The young phenom from Scottsdale, Arizona had a fine night of skating on the ice surface at the Canadian Tire Centre, dazzling the Ottawa fans and undressing the Ottawa defenders as he provided for a performance to launch the new season for the NHL.<br />
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Bringing to the ice a performance that guaranteed top line exposure on all of the nightly sports highlights shows, even ESPN, which for the most part in the past has placed the NHL's scoring crawl in the same line up as Cricket Test matches from Fiji.<br />
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Matthews' rewarded the Leafs confidence of Draft Day in June, picking up his first NHL goal at 8:21 of the first period, followed by his second just six minutes later. With a short break between periods, possibly to check his twitter feed and instagram account, he came back out and became the thing of nightmares for Senators goaltender Craig Anderson.<br />
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With Matthews scoring just after the one minute mark of period number two, collecting his fourth and final goal on the evening with but three seconds remaining in the middle period, a full night of hockey already accomplished with just forty minutes of play out of the way.<br />
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With a modern day NHL record in Matthews pocket, that of four goals in his first game, the Maple Leafs night on score sheet would come to an end, as the Senators finally found a way to not only shut down the highly touted addition to the Leafs lineup, but to turn the game around and claim the win in Overtime.<br />
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Perhaps a perfect outcome for hockey fans in the Nations' capital who can say they were there when Matthews' collected the first of what appear to be many records that may soon claim his name, while at the same time having seen the home side squad show some grit and take their first victory of the season.<br />
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The scoring exploits became one of the trending topics on twitter for part of the evening and no doubt set Leafs' fans hearts to racing at the prospect of a home game schedule that suggests offence may soon be back in the blue print for Maple Leaf hockey.<br />
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The only person perhaps that was happier than Maple Leafs fans on Wednesday night was League Commissioner Gary Bettman, it was like winning your Fantasy Hockey Draft on the first night of play. <br />
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Bettman has a top level American star, playing for one of the most iconic franchises in the league, one based in Canada, in the home of the top television market for the NHL, a guarantee that the launch of the legend of Auston is going to get maximum exposure.<br />
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As an added chance for a short victory lap, the newest star for the NHL hails not from a snowbound town in the hockey belt, but from that newly charted territory of Arizona. A market that Bettman has done all that he could to keep alive and with the ascent of Matthews to the NHL galaxy he no doubt make for at least a short term salute to building footprints across the continent.<br />
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At some point the Commish might prefer to see young Mr. Matthews on a US based team in one of the large media markets of the lower 48, but for now the spotlight is Toronto and Matthews it seems is going to fit in just nicely.<br />
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Sometimes you just have a great day and Wednesday was that for Matthews, Bettman, the Leafs and hockey fans as well.<br />
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The Reviews quickly came in following Matthew's debut and for fans of the Leafs, the omens would appear to indicate that alls is going to be fine.<br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/why-auston-matthews-is-the-perfect-prospect-for-the-maple-leafs/article32379108/"><span style="color: blue;">Why Auston Matthews is the perfect prospect for the Maple Leafs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/auston-matthews-four-goals-season-opener-leafs-senators/article32344961/"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews wows with four goals, but Sens beat Leafs in overtime</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/10/12/matthews-offers-a-tour-de-four-in-debut.html"><span style="color: blue;">Leafs' Matthews offers a tour de force in debut</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/10/13/history-was-four-score-and-one-game-ago-feschuk.html"><span style="color: blue;">History was four score and one game ago</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/10/13/auston-matthews-four-goal-nhl-debut-a-twitter-sensation.html"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews' four-goal NHL debut a Twitter sensation</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/sports-stars-react-to-auston-matthews-four-goal-debut-with-the-maple-leafs"><span style="color: blue;">Sports world reacts to Auston Matthews' incredible debut with Maple Leafs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/babcock-happy-with-matthews-and-other-kids-wants-maple-leafs-veterans-to-step-up"><span style="color: blue;">Babcock happy with Matthews and other kids, wants Maple Leaf veterans to step up</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/13-players-who-could-challenge-auston-matthews-for-nhl-rookie-crown"><span style="color: blue;">13 players who could challenge Auston Matthews for NHL rookie crown</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/this-is-our-kid-hes-from-our-state-arizona-hockey-beaming-with-pride-after-matthews-historic-debut"><span style="color: blue;">'This is our kid. He's from our state': Arizona hockey breaming with pride after Matthews' historic debut</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/high-praise-following-auston-matthews-first-game-with-maple-leafs"><span style="color: blue;">High praise following Auston Matthews' first game with Maple Leafs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/matthews-proves-hes-setting-the-tone-for-the-leafs-this-season"><span style="color: blue;">Matthews proves he's setting the tone for the Leafs this season</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/12/maple-leafs-marketing-scheme-off-to-flying-start-with-auston-matthews-historic-night"><span style="color: blue;">Maple Leafs marketing scheme off to flying start with Auston Matthews' historic night</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/12/leafs-auston-matthews-makes-a-statement-with-hat-trick-against-senators"><span style="color: blue;">Matthews' historic 4 goals not enough as Leafs fall to Sens</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/nothing-to-c-here"><span style="color: blue;">Nothing to C here</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/senatorsextra/scanlan-the-nhl-has-become-a-place-where-kids-can-play"><span style="color: blue;">The NHL has become a place where kids can play</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/senatorsextra/warren-calder-trophy-meet-auston-matthews"><span style="color: blue;">Calder Trophy, meet Auston Matthews</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/senatorsextra/scanlan-senators-spoil-matthews-coronation-by-winning-in-ot"><span style="color: blue;">Senators spoil Matthews' coronation by winning in Overtime</span></a><br />
<a href="https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/the-auston-matthews-effect-and-dreams-for-usa-hockey-142235387.html"><span style="color: blue;">The Auston Matthews effect and dreams for USA hockey</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-moving-past-four-goal-game/c-282625158"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews puts debut 'in the past'</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/maple-leafs-matthews-a-part-of-100th-anniversary-celebration/c-282624888"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews adding to celebration in Toronto</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-in-awe-of-auston-matthews-debut/c-282619612"><span style="color: blue;">What they're sayin about Auston Matthews</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-facts-and-information/c-280853690"><span style="color: blue;">Five things you likely don't know about Auston Matthews</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-scores-4-goals-vs-senators/c-282613348"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews has record-setting debut</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-has-historic-maple-leafs-debut-with-4-goals/c-282607738"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews historic in Maple Leafs debut</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-has-unforgettable-debut/c-282606606"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews has unforgettable debut</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-parents-react-to-spectacular-debut/c-282603556"><span style="color: blue;">Watch Auston Matthews drive his mom to tears of joy</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/twitter-reacts-to-auston-matthews-four-goal-night/c-282601984"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews debut sparks social media frenzy</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-scores-in-first-nhl-game/c-282598312"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews scores four goals in first NHL game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2016/10/13/roberts-auston-matthews-wowjust-wow/91996316/"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews. Wow ... just, wow</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/2016/10/12/scottsdales-auston-matthews-has-hat-trick-nhl-debut-toronto-maple-leafs/91974980/"><span style="color: blue;">Scottsdale's Auston Matthews first ever with 4 goals in NHL debut with Toronto Maple Leafs</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2016/10/13/spotlight-growing-auston-matthews-historic-nhl-debut/92028306/"><span style="color: blue;">Spotlight growing on Auston Matthews' historic NHL debut</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/leafs/2016/10/14/auston-matthews-four-goals-encore-home-debut/92065202/"><span style="color: blue;">After four goals in NHL debut, what does Auston Matthews do for an encore?</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2016/10/12/auston-matthews-mom-couldnt-contain-her-reaction-after-he-scored-a-hat-trick-in-his-nhl-debut/91975662/"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews' mom was so happy for her son</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2016/10/13/auston-matthews-saw-all-of-your-nice-tweets-after-his-incredible-debut-game/91990376/"><span style="color: blue;">Auston Matthews saw all of your nice tweets after his incredible deabut game</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/leafs/2016/10/12/auston-matthews-toronto-maple-leafs-first-career-nhl-goal/91971134/"><span style="color: blue;">Number One overall pick Auston Matthews makes history in NHL debut</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2016/10/13/gilmour-st-louis-and-others-weigh-in-on-matthews-debut/91984378/"><span style="color: blue;">Gilmour, St. Louis and others weigh in on Matthews' debut</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nhl/leafs/2016/10/13/91978554/"><span style="color: blue;">Perspective on Auston Matthews' historic NHL debut</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2016/10/13/please-toronto-dont-screw-up-this-auston-matthews-thing/91991124/"><span style="color: blue;">Please Toronto, don't screw up this Auston Matthews thing</span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-4262459298384061002016-10-06T22:00:00.000-07:002016-10-06T23:52:58.453-07:00Potus on Puck: President Obama honours the Pittsburgh Penguins at the White HouseIt's become an annual ritual for sports teams, a sports championship guarantees a trip to Washington and in the case of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Capitals were not on the itinerary.<br />
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Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled into a pretty impressive arena all on its own, as President Barack Obama paid tribute to the Stanley Cup Champs for 2015-16 at the White House.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-83064117617938981592016-10-06T21:34:00.000-07:002016-10-06T23:44:43.488-07:00Oilers turn to McDavid to wear the C, making him youngest ever to claim that letter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Edmonton Oilers are Connor McDavid's team now, though in reality they've been his team since the day the Oilers announced his name at the draft table. Yesterday's announcement awarding McDavid the Oilers C, just reinforced the new foundation for Oiler hockey that will build on the enthusiasm and pure skill that the young player brings to the game.<br />
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The Oiler's Centre joins some legendary names that have been selected to lead from the very first Oiler in Al Hamilton, through the Stanley Cup winning ones of Gretzky and Messier and through some names that roll through the Oiler's hockey history books.<br />
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The new face of the franchise joins a list of players who bled Orange and Blue through the good years and the not so successful ones, forces that willed remarkable victories at times and suffered the hardest of losses at others.<br />
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Beyond Northern Alberta, McDavid can review some recent hockey history for role models for his journey into leadership, Sidney Crosby and Jonathon Toews from the new generation, Steve Yzerman from Stanley Cup champs of the past all were handed the title and rewarded that confidence impressively.<br />
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Others that also were tapped early in their careers include Brian Bellows, Gabriel Landeskog, Vincent Lecavalier and Jim Schoenfeld.<br />
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As we discovered from the recent World Cup of Hockey, McDavid even at 19, has a presence on the ice that speaks volumes. Team mates gravitate to him and feed off of his passion, while line mates of course benefit from his skills on the ice.<br />
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But as the decision making process was outlined on Wednesday it's what we don't see off the ice that made the Oilers realize that the future would be secure in the hands of the young talent out of Richmond Hill, Ontario.<br />
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Here's what the Oilers think of the new holder of the Burn't Orange C ...<br />
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The 2016-17 season is one which is highly anticipated by Oiler fans and one that fans in other cities will be watching with quite a bit of interest.<br />
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From the celebrations that will come with a new rink and an expectation that the learning curve is over for young but enthusiastic squad, there is very much a feeling that it's time for results now and that this season will be the year where the challenges of the last few years will finally be forgotten.<br />
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That may be a pressure situation for some, but having watched Connor McDavid tackle high pressure situations over the last couple of years, one suspects that he's up to the challenge and that its just one more step on the return of the Oilers to levels once thought far away.<br />
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Edmonton Oilers website notes:<br />
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<a href="https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/captain-connor/c-282405606?tid=281885062"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Captain Connor</b></span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/mcdavids-dedication-to-craft-leads-to-captaincy/c-282406968"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>McDavid's Dedication to Craft Leads to Captaincy</b></span></a><br />
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Some of the notes out of Edmonton on Wednesday's announcement can be found below:<br />
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<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/dan-barnes-captaincy-a-confirmation-of-connor-mcdavids-early-ascendancy"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Captaincy a confirmation of Connor McDavid's early ascendancy</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/connor-mcdavid-oilers-captain-1.3792701"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Connor McDavid named youngest captain in NHK history</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/young-edmonton-oilers-captain-connor-mcdavid-will-need-some-fierce-henchmen"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Captain McDavid will need some fierce henchmen to succeed - but he's got them</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/oilers-name-connor-mcdavid-captain?__lsa=bdd9-0174"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Oilers name Connor McDavid captain</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.edmontonsun.com/2016/10/05/jones-the-question-wasnt-if-the-edmonton-oilers-would-name-connow-mcdavid-captain-it-was-when"><span style="color: blue;"><b>The question wasn't if the Edmonton Oilers would name Connor McDavid captain, it was when</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.edmontonsun.com/2016/10/05/edmonton-oilers-name-connor-mcdavid-as-captain"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Edmonton Oilers name Connor McDavid as captain</b></span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/10/06/oilers-mcdavid-can-look-to-crosby-toews-yzerman-for-leadership-examples.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Oilers' McDavid can look to Crosby, Toews, Yzerman for leadership examples</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/edmonton-oilers-tab-connor-mcdavid-as-captain-youngest-in-nhl-history-hes-mature-beyond-his-years"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Edmonton Oilers tab Connor McDavid as captain - youngest in NHL history: 'He's mature beyond his years'</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/edmonton-oilers-make-connor-mcdavid-the-youngest-captain-in-nhl-history/article32263135/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>McDavid becomes youngest captain in NHL history as Oilers give him the C</b></span></a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavids-challenge-to-crosby-as-best-player-has-only-just-begun/article32284424/"><span style="color: blue;">Connor McDavid's challenge to Crosby as best player has only just begun</span></a></b><br />
<a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/craig-custance/insider/post?id=8245"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Inside the decision to make McDavid captain</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-make-connor-mcdavid-youngest-captain-nhl-history/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Oilers make Connor McDavid youngest captain in NHL history</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/2987011/connor-mcdavid-has-hard-acts-to-follow-as-a-youngest-nhl-captain/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Connor McDavid has hard acts to follow as youngest NHL captain</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/connor-mcdavid-right-guy-to-be-oilers-captain-says-hall-of-famer-darryl-sittler-1.3795331"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Connor McDavid 'right guy' to be Oiler's captain, says Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler</b></span></a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373484.post-16072206377036709192016-10-01T23:55:00.000-07:002016-12-26T10:45:11.967-08:00HockeyNation Headlines -- October 2016Our archive of items for October 2016
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October 31 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/31/connor-versus-auston-id-buy-a-ticket-for-that-game-mcdavid-vs-matthews-is-here"><span style="color: red;">'Connor versus Auston? I'd buy a ticket for that game': McDavid vs. Matthews is here</span></a><br />
October 30 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/30/rookie-dilemma-nhl-teams-face-quandary-of-sending-touted-floundering-rookies-to-junior"><span style="color: red;">Rookie dilemma: NHL teams face quandary of sending touted, floundering youngsters to junior</span></a><br />
October 29 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/29/sens-goalie-craig-anderson-learns-wife-nicholle-has-cancer"><span style="color: red;">Sens' goalie Craig Anderson learns wife Nicholle has cancer</span></a><br />
October 28 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/28/canada-to-face-us-outdoors-at-2018-world-juniors-in-buffalo"><span style="color: red;">Canada to face U.S. outdoors at 2018 world juniors in Buffalo</span></a><br />
October 27 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/27/ottawa-senators-giving-goalie-craig-anderson-a-leave-of-absence"><span style="color: red;">Ottawa Senators give goalie Craig Anderson a leave of absence</span></a><br />
October 26 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/26/steven-stamkos-silences-boos-quickly-with-four-points-against-leafs"><span style="color: red;">Steven Stamkos silences boos quickly with four points against Leafs</span></a><br />
October 25 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/25/winnipeg-saskatoon-make-joint-bid-for-world-juniors"><span style="color: red;">Winnipeg, Saskatoon make joint bid for World Juniors</span></a><br />
October 24 -- <a href="http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/11359149-74/crosby-practice-cullen"><span style="color: red;">Crosby rejoins Penguins for practice, injects intensity</span></a><br />
October 23 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/oilers-shut-out-jets-3-0-at-heritage-classic"><span style="color: red;">Oilers shut out Jets 3-0 at Heritage Classic</span></a><br />
October 22 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/selanne-of-course-gets-alumni-winner-for-jets-over-oilers"><span style="color: red;">Selanne of course gets alumni winner for Jets over Oilers</span></a><br />
October 21 -- <a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/3018862/wayne-gretzky-opens-up-about-rarely-playing-hockey-anymore-ahead-of-heritage-classic-weekend/"><span style="color: red;">Wayne Gretzky opens up about rarely playing hockey anymore ahead of Heritage Classic weekend</span></a><br />
October 20 -- <a href="http://www.theprovince.com/sports/hockey/arizona+coyotes+adding+arsenal+ideas+through+chats+with+former/12305885/story.html"><span style="color: red;">Arizona Coyotes GM adding to his arsenal of ideas through chats with former Blue Jays boss Alex Anthopoulos</span></a><br />
October 19 -- <a href="http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/10/20/laine-explodes-for-hat-trick-to-lead-jets-furious-comeback"><span style="color: red;">Laine explodes for hat trick to lead Jets furious comeback</span></a><br />
October 18 -- <a href="http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/marian-hossa-scores-500th-goal-of-his-nhl-career/"><span style="color: red;">Marian Hossa scores 500th goal of his career in wild win</span></a><br />
October 17 -- <a href="http://www.hockeyinsideout.com/news/canadiens-lines-back-together-at-monday-practice-but-no-carey-price"><span style="color: red;">Carey Price won't play in Canadiens' home opener</span></a><br />
October 16 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/long-distance-goal-against-oilers-turned-game-around-for-sabres"><span style="color: red;">Long-distance goal against Oilers turned game around for Sabres</span></a><br />
October 15 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/10/15/leafs-finally-get-it-right-in-honouring-no-retiring-their-greats-feschuk.html"><span style="color: red;">Leafs finally get it right in honouring - no, retiring - their greats</span></a><br />
October 14 -- <a href="http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/joe-rexrode/2016/10/15/pk-subban-nashville-predators-chicago-blackhawks-joe-rexrode/92092958/"><span style="color: red;">P.K. Subban golden in big day for Predators</span></a><br />
October 13 -- <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/10/12/matthews-offers-a-tour-de-four-in-debut.html"><span style="color: red;">Leafs' Matthews offers a tour de four in debut</span></a><br />
October 12 -- <a href="http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-flames-teammates-relieved-to-have-johnny-gaudreau-back-in-the-lineup"><span style="color: red;">Calgary Flames teammates relieved to have Johnny Gaudreau back in the lineup</span></a><br />
October 11 -- <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/11/johnny-gaudreau-returns-to-flames-apologizes-to-teammates-says-he-wants-to-play-for-fans-city"><span style="color: red;">Johnny Gaudreau returns to Flames, apologizes to teammates, says he wants to play for fans, city</span></a><br />
October 10 -- <a href="http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/11285784-74/crosby-penguins-sullivan"><span style="color: red;">Concussion diagnosis has Penguins preparing to start season without Crosby</span></a><br />
October 9 -- <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/florida-panthers/article107083392.html"><span style="color: red;">Florida Panthers lose Huberdeau for months to injurym name McKenzie captain</span></a><br />
October 8 -- <a href="http://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/life-moves-on-for-flames-without-johnny"><span style="color: red;">Life moves on for Flames without Johnny</span></a><br />
October 7 -- <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/morning-skate/blues-acquire-forward-yakupov-from-oilers/article_30afe786-59ff-573e-9cfd-3c6eb9cb173c.html"><span style="color: red;">Blues acquire forward Yakupov from Oilers</span></a><br />
October 6 -- <a href="http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/11265423-74/obama-cup-penguins"><span style="color: red;">Obama congratulates Penguins on Stanley Cup championship</span></a><br />
October 5 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/dan-barnes-captaincy-a-confirmation-of-connor-mcdavids-early-ascendancy"><span style="color: red;">Captaincy a confirmation of Connor McDavid's early ascendancy</span></a><br />
October 4 -- <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/jackman-gets-a-big-sendoff-while-retiring-as-a-blue/article_650595e9-9b6c-59b5-a5a8-f63d60107d35.html"><span style="color: red;">Jackman gets a big sendoff while retiring as a Blue</span></a><br />
October 3 -- <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/03/matt-duchene-shoulder-injury-colorado-avalanche/"><span style="color: red;">Avalanche's Matt Duchene suffered separated shoulder in World Cup practice, played on</span></a><br />
October 2 -- <a href="http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavid-leads-oilers-offence-in-win-over-kings"><span style="color: red;">Connor McDavid leads Oilers offence in win over Kings</span></a><br />
October 1 -- <a href="http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/395524931.html"><span style="color: red;">Stanley Cup lands in Lumby</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0