Hockey fans know that the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets will take center stage with opening faceoff set for 7:30 p.m. from the Bell Centre. Blue Jackets is coming off a terrible performance on Monday at Madison Square Garden. Steve Mason, who was the last season's Calder Trophy winner, allowed four goals while captain Rick Nash was a minus-4.
Montreal Canadiens acquired Benoit Pouliot from the Minnesota Wild on Monday in exchange for Guillaume Latendresse, is coming off a loss to Detroit on Saturday. The game can be seen both on TSN and RDS in Canada. Put on your favourite NHL jersey and appear in the hockey stadium!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Smoltz didn't attract Astros yet
It is said that Smoltz have drawn interest of several teams including the Astros according to a report. But the Astros have kicked out dozens of names from the list of free agents. It seems that Smoltz is in the list. Astros general manager Ed Wade said last week that he wasn't going to comment on Smoltz.
Astros Jose Valverde and LaTroy Hawkins are both free agents, and Houston would be forced to find a closer if both of them leave. According to the report, the Cardinals, Dodgers, Mets and Mariners are among the teams which have expressed interest in Smoltz.
Astros Jose Valverde and LaTroy Hawkins are both free agents, and Houston would be forced to find a closer if both of them leave. According to the report, the Cardinals, Dodgers, Mets and Mariners are among the teams which have expressed interest in Smoltz.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Cubs may continue to sign Grabow
The Cubs are going to sign a two-year contract with left-handed John Grabow, in order to keep a key player in the bullpen. Grabow, one of five free agents in the team, was originally expected to end his deal on Thursday. He had filed for free agency on the 12th day. The team acquired Grabow on July 30 from Pittsburgh, along with Tom Gorzelanny, and he appeared in 30 games. Grabow set a career high in 2009, pitching in 75 games in the cubs jersey.
Gregg is also a free agent and was not expected to be a re-signed player by the Cubs. The other free agents in the team include Rich Harden, Chad Fox and Reed Johnson.
Gregg is also a free agent and was not expected to be a re-signed player by the Cubs. The other free agents in the team include Rich Harden, Chad Fox and Reed Johnson.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Blue Jackets sent Filatov to KHL
General Manager Scott Howson of the Columbus Blue Jackets announced on November 17.that the tema have sent forward Nikita Filatov to CSKA of the Kontinental Hockey League for the rest of the 2009-10 season. Filatov has appeared in 13 games with the Blue Jackets this season, scoring two goals and adding eight penalty minutes. He has got eight penalty minutes in 21 NHL games over the past two seasons.
"Nikita is a top prospect in our organization and we believe it is in the best interest of his development to play more and in all situations in the KHL," said Howson. "We have agreed to his request to be assigned to CSKA and this should afford him the opportunity to continue to work and develop his game in his hometown of Moscow." Fans will not see him playing in columbus blue jackets jersey for a while.
"Nikita is a top prospect in our organization and we believe it is in the best interest of his development to play more and in all situations in the KHL," said Howson. "We have agreed to his request to be assigned to CSKA and this should afford him the opportunity to continue to work and develop his game in his hometown of Moscow." Fans will not see him playing in columbus blue jackets jersey for a while.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Crosby carries Olympic torch in Nova Scotia
Yesterday thousands of people got together in a downtown street in Halifax to watch Pittsburgh Penguins captain and Nova Scotia native Sidney Crosby carry the Olympic torch. Crosby wore an official torchbearer's uniform (not pittsburgh penguins jersey), which features a green-and-blue Vancouver Olympics logo on one side. He ran about 300 yards, carrying the torch in his right hand before passing the torch to snowboarder Sarah Conrad.
Crosby is one of 12,000 torchbearers who will carry the flame across Canada which began in Victoria last month. The relay will reach every Canadian province and territory leading up to the Winter Games in Vancouver in February. He flew to Ottawa for the game against the Senators last night.
Crosby is one of 12,000 torchbearers who will carry the flame across Canada which began in Victoria last month. The relay will reach every Canadian province and territory leading up to the Winter Games in Vancouver in February. He flew to Ottawa for the game against the Senators last night.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Red Wings' General Manager and Capitals Knuble will be on NHL Live!
Today's NHL Live! show includes four-time Stanley Cup winning general manager Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble, who has 5 goals and 10 assists in 18 games this season. Holland will talk to hosts E.J. Hradek and Deb Placey about the NHL General Managers Meeting in Toronto and the recent play of his Red Wings team. Knuble, whose team beat the Islanders in an 11-round shootout, will be happy to discuss his No. 6 ranking in the League in his capitals jersey.
The show will be on air from 1 to 2 p.m.
The show will be on air from 1 to 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Colorado Avalanche's new third jersey is unveiled
Yesterday the Colorado Avalanche unveiled their new third avalanche jersey officially, which will be worn for the first time on Nov. 14, at that time the Avalanche will host the Vancouver Canucks at Pepsi Center. They will wear the third sweater 12 times throughout the 2009-10 nhl season. The third jersey is designed by the Avalanche, including Kroenke Sports Enterprises Creative Imaging and the NHL and Reebok. The jersey has a blue color scheme with a diagonal "Colorado" type, laces at the neckline and stripes on the sleeves.
The Avalanches will also wear their third jerseys on Nov. 25 in the game against Predators; Dec. 11 vs. Tampa Bay; Dec. 15 vs. Washington; Dec. 22 vs. Anaheim; Jan. 6 vs. the New York Islanders; Jan. 16 vs. New Jersey, etc.
The Avalanches will also wear their third jerseys on Nov. 25 in the game against Predators; Dec. 11 vs. Tampa Bay; Dec. 15 vs. Washington; Dec. 22 vs. Anaheim; Jan. 6 vs. the New York Islanders; Jan. 16 vs. New Jersey, etc.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Boston Bruins sign goaltender Tuukka Rask
General Manager Peter Chiarelli of Boston Bruins announced that they have signed backup goaltender Tuukka Rask to a two-year contract extension through the 2011-12 season. The 22-year-old Finn has appeared in nine NHL games in his career all with Boston, including a 2-0 victory over Edmonton last Saturday. Now He has played in four games this season.
Rask beat Toronto Maple leafs in his NHL debut for the Bruins on Nov. 20, 2007. He spent most seasons in the AHL with the Providence Bruins where he had five shutouts in 102 appearances. He opened the season on an NHL roster for the first time in his career in 2009-10. Rask was acquired by the Bruins from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Andrew Raycroft on June 24, 2006. He was originally drafted by Toronto in the first round of the 2005 Entry Draft. Hope to see him playing on the ice in the boston bruins jersey.
Rask beat Toronto Maple leafs in his NHL debut for the Bruins on Nov. 20, 2007. He spent most seasons in the AHL with the Providence Bruins where he had five shutouts in 102 appearances. He opened the season on an NHL roster for the first time in his career in 2009-10. Rask was acquired by the Bruins from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Andrew Raycroft on June 24, 2006. He was originally drafted by Toronto in the first round of the 2005 Entry Draft. Hope to see him playing on the ice in the boston bruins jersey.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Catcher Phillips, left-handers Romero and Murphy were sent to Las Vegas
According to the report, the Blue Jays adjusted their players' roster on Friday by getting rid of catcher Kyle Phillips and left-handers Davis Romero and Bill Murphy to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Phillips, who is an eight-year Minor League veteran, broke into the Major League for the first time this year with Toronto in the blue jays jersey. He went two RBIs following a .300 in 76 games at Las Vegas, where he hit eight home runs with 29 RBIs. Murphy posted four hits and eight walks allowed over 11 1/3 innings for the Jays. Romero didn't succeed in Toronto, but went a 5.98 ERA in 93 1/3 innings. Thus This moves leave two spots open on Toronto's roster.
Phillips, who is an eight-year Minor League veteran, broke into the Major League for the first time this year with Toronto in the blue jays jersey. He went two RBIs following a .300 in 76 games at Las Vegas, where he hit eight home runs with 29 RBIs. Murphy posted four hits and eight walks allowed over 11 1/3 innings for the Jays. Romero didn't succeed in Toronto, but went a 5.98 ERA in 93 1/3 innings. Thus This moves leave two spots open on Toronto's roster.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Defenseman Del Zotto becomes October's top rookie
New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto was named the NHL's Rookie of October after posting 12 points in 14 games. Del Zotto scored 4 goals and had 8 assists to lead all rookies in scoring for the first month in the new york rangers jersey. He was selected by the Rangers with the 20th pick in the 2008 Entry Draft, scoring his first goal in only his second game. He added a goal and an assist two days later.
"Forget about his skill and all the points he's put on the board, but it's the way he handles himself," Rangers coach John Tortorella said. "I don't think he's afraid to make mistakes so it allows him to try to make a difference. That's pretty unique for a 19-year-old guy playing the toughest position in the game."
"Forget about his skill and all the points he's put on the board, but it's the way he handles himself," Rangers coach John Tortorella said. "I don't think he's afraid to make mistakes so it allows him to try to make a difference. That's pretty unique for a 19-year-old guy playing the toughest position in the game."
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Vancouver Canucks' Grabner is out of games for 6 weeks
It is reported that Grabner has injured his ankle during a pre-game soccer warm-up last Sunday and is expected to be out for about six weeks. This Austria native has collected two goals and three assists in nine games with the Canucks this season.
"Obviously, it's challenging for everyone but injuries are a part of the game," said Alex Burrows. "There's a lot of injuries around the league and we’re no different. Hopefully we'll get those guys back soon." Roberto Luongo, also out with a hairline fracture to his rib, is expected to make the teams upcoming road trip. When will Canucks fans see those injured players skating on the ice in the canucks jerseys again?
"Obviously, it's challenging for everyone but injuries are a part of the game," said Alex Burrows. "There's a lot of injuries around the league and we’re no different. Hopefully we'll get those guys back soon." Roberto Luongo, also out with a hairline fracture to his rib, is expected to make the teams upcoming road trip. When will Canucks fans see those injured players skating on the ice in the canucks jerseys again?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Shane Victorino meets RBI champions
It is reported that Phillies' Shane Victorino says to a group of girls from Hawaii before Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday. He will greet a team of kids from the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island which won the girls softball champion in the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities version of the World Series in his phillies jersey. The girls attended Game 4 as guests of Major League Baseball.
The RBI program gives kids an opportunity to play baseball and softball and also teaches them life skills. The Big Island team beat a squad from Cleveland in the RBI Softball World Series in August.
The RBI program gives kids an opportunity to play baseball and softball and also teaches them life skills. The Big Island team beat a squad from Cleveland in the RBI Softball World Series in August.
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