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The playoff push is underway in Phoenix. Tied for first with the San Jose Sharks, the Coyotes have amassed 30 wins and 69 points with just 8 days left in February (leap year). Antoine Vermette is heading to Phoenix by … Continue reading →

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Concussion awareness in American sports has reached an all-time high. If the bubble surrounding the topic gets any bigger, we may be one lawsuit away from the demise of the sport of football (Concussion Crisis). In any case, comparing one … Continue reading →

Posted in Manny Budinger, Updates | Tagged concussions, Kris Letang, Milan Michalek, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins | Leave a comment

New York has three hockey clubs within the city’s metropolitan area. It’s easy for the locals to push the team that has been struggling the most on the back burner. Lately that has been the Islanders. Sitting in last, behind … Continue reading →

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Nashville took a shootout victory from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night. The decision, while favorable for the Predators, was Minnesota’s 8th loss a row. The Preds couldn’t have done it though without their 2001 Draft Pick, Jordin Tootoo. Netting … Continue reading →

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Friday night’s loss to Edmonton was the Wild’s sixth in as many outings. Minnesota stormed to the top of the NHL’s power rankings across the board just within the past two weeks but it seems like an eternity ago for … Continue reading →

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Saturday night, the Phoenix Coyotes played host to the New York Rangers at the Jobing.com Arena. Less than three quarters to capacity, those in attendance watched Brad Richards knock in the game winner for the Rangers with .1 seconds on … Continue reading →

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With word of NHL realignment, many have speculated on the future of the Blackhawks-Canucks rivalry. Last season, the teams went seven games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canucks claimed the series with a 2-1 overtime … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Manny Budinger | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Bolland, Rivalry, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a comment

Before the start of the 2nd Period in last night’s Blackhawks/ Sharks matchup, Chicago assistant coach Mike Haviland was asked about Ray Emery’s goaltending performance. In short, Haviland said Emery had been doing enough to get by, “He’s put the … Continue reading →

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The NHL made next year’s realignment official on Monday. While it opens the door for expansion, the most likely candidate may have to sit this one out. Roger’s Communications Inc. and BCE Inc. have committed to purchase a 75% stake … Continue reading →

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Strike while the iron is hot. The Vancouver Canucks have done just that. Winners of 8 in their last 10, the Canucks have used a high-powered offense and a stalwart defense to overcome October’s slow start. Now 2nd in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Manny Budinger | Tagged Dan Hamhuis, Fantasy Hockey, Kevin Bieksa, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a comment

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