Jiri Hudler is back in the Detroit lineup at the expense of Kyle Calder, who was a healthy scratch. Sid the Kid played the final 11 regular season games, as well as all five playoff contests, with a broken foot. He blocked a shot on March 16 against the Habs and had been playing in discomfort [...]
Jiri Hudler is back in the Detroit lineup at the expense of Kyle Calder, who was a healthy scratch. Sid the Kid played the final 11 regular season games, as well as all five playoff contests, with a broken foot. He blocked a shot on March 16 against the Habs and had been playing in discomfort [...]
This column, and all of Dobber's columns, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 18.
Most NHL playoff drafts did not involve a heck of a lot of participants tripping over themselves to try to pick up some Tampa Bay Lightning players, but those that did manage to ‘settle’ for some in the latter rounds are pretty happy.
This column, and all of Dobber's columns, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 18.
Most NHL playoff drafts did not involve a heck of a lot of participants tripping over themselves to try to pick up some Tampa Bay Lightning players, but those that did manage to ‘settle’ for some in the latter rounds are pretty happy.
Matt Cooke is now week-to-week with his groin injury. It is that bad. Do not expect him back until the third round if they make it there. Sean Hill has been suspended for 20 games for violating the performance enhancing program. The suspension starts immediately. No word on who the Isles will replace him in the [...]
Matt Cooke is now week-to-week with his groin injury. It is that bad. Do not expect him back until the third round if they make it there. Sean Hill has been suspended for 20 games for violating the performance enhancing program. The suspension starts immediately. No word on who the Isles will replace him in the [...]
Erik Johnson has been signed to entry level deal by the Blues and will be in the NHL this fall. Expect Phaneuf-like rookie numbers from the future star. He has been invited to play for Team USA at the Worlds. Speaking of the Worlds, Jonathan Toews has been invited for Team Canada. Brad May has been suspended [...]
Erik Johnson has been signed to entry level deal by the Blues and will be in the NHL this fall. Expect Phaneuf-like rookie numbers from the future star. He has been invited to play for Team USA at the Worlds. Speaking of the Worlds, Jonathan Toews has been invited for Team Canada. Brad May has been suspended [...]
This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at the Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 16 (Dallas has since lost twice).
While the rest of the group in your playoff draft set upon the Buffalo Sabres players like a pack of wolves, did you quietly load your team up with Dallas Stars?
Not a bad strategy.
This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at the Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 16 (Dallas has since lost twice).
While the rest of the group in your playoff draft set upon the Buffalo Sabres players like a pack of wolves, did you quietly load your team up with Dallas Stars?
Not a bad strategy.