The draft is fast approaching, and Tom is excited. I am too, but there is plenty to talk about, and we get to it. Bouwmeester, the awards, and where will old man Cheli play next year?
Pension Plan Puppets has all your draft info from 1994-2008
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I’m flying solo this week, and that means I get to talk about what I want to. The Stanley Cup has been handed out and the season is over, but there is still plenty of news in the NHL and around the minor leagues.
Call in to The Rink and let us know how your season went. Were you happy? Were you dissapointed? Did you get Versus on your hotel TV? Call The Rink at 845-704-RINK (7465).
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Even though the Stanley Cup Finals are well under way, the Phoenix Coyotes are keeping the attention. The Avalanche finally hire a head coach and GM, and we may see the return of Ray Emery.
Where did we get all those numbers? Now you know.
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The Rink takes a look at the Bettman state of the game address, the new guys hired by the Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens, and yes, even the Stanley Cup finals.
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It’s all Coaches this week, as we stager towards the inevitable in the Stanley Cup Finals.
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If the Playoffs aren’t going the way Tom and I want, do we still have to watch them? The answer is yes, but we can still complain about them. And news comes in fast and furious (finally) about the Coyotes situation. Tom and I have all the updates as the dogs see there day in court.
James Mirtle on Balsillie’s back door.
Pierre LeBrun on Chris Osgood (as cited by Tom)
Sportsnet liveblogs the proceedings.
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One series of round 2 wraps up while Tom and I record the podcast. the Capitals force game 7, and there is still a lot more to talk about. The Bruins take the beating while winning. there is other talk about movement, and we get in a lightning round, at least, as much of one as Tom and I do.
Map of the AHL from OurSportsCentral
Watch the punch from Scott Walker
Watch the slash on Zdeno Chara
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A Rink special edition. The Phoenix Coyotes have filed for bankruptcy, and tendered an offer from Jim Bassillie, who has been spurned by the NHL in the past. Lots of news coming in fast, but Tom and I discuss the implications and break down what this means for the league.
Statement by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly on Kukla’s Korner
James Mirtle has lots of quotes and info.
Balsillie’s petition to the fans at http://www.makeitseven.ca/
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Round two of the playoffs are underway, and we have plenty to talk about, from changing OT to Sidney Crosby’s dislike of hats. Plenty to talk about, plus a little NHL financial news (we keep it short). Enjoy the show.
My guest post on Puck the Media
Chris Kunitz crosschecks on Puck Daddy
Kukla’s post about dirty players (thanks, Alanah!)
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The Rink has a kind of fun flavor this week, considering the news out of the NHL this week is dominated by suspensions. Tom and I discuss who is to blame and what we should be expecting from out hockey players, coaches and fans. We look at the playoffs, and I have some perspective on the Blue Jackets final game. Plus the Vezina trophey nominies are announced, and we like what we are seeing.
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