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VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Nov. 14

VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Nov. 14

Nightly Scrap: Blackhawks end Ducks’ winning streak

Nightly Scrap: Blackhawks end Ducks’ winning streakThe Chicago Blackhawks prevented the Anaheim Ducks from winning a franchise record seventh consecutive game by beating them in overtime 3-2. Sophomore Viktor Stalberg scored his sixth of the season in extra innings as the team also got a goal from Marian Hossa and Patrick...

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The Big 50 Is Back

The Big 50 Is BackClick the Player Rankings tab at the top of the page or use this link.

Daily Deke: Renney returns to MSG; Ducks go for seventh straight

Daily Deke: Renney returns to MSG; Ducks go for seventh straightFour games on the NHL schedule today with one matinée matchup in New York City. Here are some news and notes for today’s games. Henrik Lundqvist is out for the Rangers, as he is still recovering from the flu. Martin Biron will make his fifth start of...

Jonas Hiller hurt in practice, doubtful for tonight

Jonas Hiller hurt in practice, doubtful for tonightAccording to Mark Whicker of The OC Register, Jonas Hiller got injured in practice due to a close-up shot. Whicker noted that the shot knocked Hiller’s mask off creating a gash below his left eye, which he would require stitches. Here is the full update so...

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Steve Downie could play tonight against Wild

Steve Downie could play tonight against WildAccording to Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune, via Twitter, Downie “is a maybe for tonight.” * * * Steve Downie was a scratch last night against the Toronto Maple Leafs with what the team is calling “back and neck” injuries. According to Lightning coach...

Nightly Scrap: Miller returns, Sabres finally win at home

Nightly Scrap: Miller returns, Sabres finally win at homeThe return of Ryan Miller was enough to push the Buffalo Sabres to another win and their first on home ice this season. Considering the team sent interim starting goalie Jhonas Enroth back down to the Portland Pirates of the AHL, Lindy Ruff and company...

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VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Nov. 12

VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Nov. 12

The Biggest Fantasy Disappointments Thus Far

The Biggest Fantasy Disappointments Thus FarEvery season there are guys who get off to slow starts, and you curse yourself for picking them in your draft, or holding on to them while all the hot starters get snapped up from the free agent pile. Let’s take a look at some...

Jeff Carter signs 11 year extension with Flyers

Jeff Carter signs 11 year extension with FlyersJeff Carter and the Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to an 11 year, 58 million dollar extension. The deal, which would last through Carter’s 37th birthday, carries approximately a 5.27 million cap hit– pretty reasonable for a former 46 goal scorer. Through his first 16 games...

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Computer Picks: November 13th, 2010 — No Average Week

Computer Picks: November 13th, 2010 — No Average WeekSince Monday, November the 8th, a total of 30 games have been played on the NHL schedule, and many of these games were in fact not your everyday “3-2 plus an empty-netter” affairs. This past week has actually been both brutal and merciless towards unprepared teams and goaltenders on...

Daily Deke: Sens invade Boston; Red Wings continue to roll

Daily Deke: Sens invade Boston; Red Wings continue to rollThe NHL kicks off the weekend with 11 games on tap for this evening. We’ll take a look at some notes and comments surrounding these matchups. Ottawa travels to Boston to take on the Bruins and have quietly been a surprise team in the month...

Rookie Report: Top 10 Forwards

Rookie Report: Top 10 ForwardsAt the 2010 entry draft, the question was Taylor vs Tyler, who will go first. Before the season started, all the rookie hype was on 2010 first overall pick Taylor Hall as the prime Calder candidate. Now that we are 15 games in, it’s time...

Ryan Suter and Martin Erat returning tonight

Ryan Suter and Martin Erat returning tonightBoth Ryan Suter and injured forward Martin Erat will return tonight when the Nashville Predators take on the Chicago Blackhawks. We do not have the new lines yet, but will update you when we do. * * * UPDATED 10/27/10 @ 10:14 AM: This tidbit...

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VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Nov. 12

VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night Nov. 12

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