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Andy Strickland: Cole Getting Academics In Order(Updated)

19, Mar 2010

It appears Notre Dame standout D-man Ian Cole is getting his academics in order before eventually signing a contract to join the organization that made him a 1st round selection back in 2007.

It appeared Cole would have signed with the Blues before the end of the week but it looks like that won’t be happening. This shouldn’t suggest he won’t sign before the end of the school year but tha…

Andy Strickland: Blues To Sign Ian Cole Today?

19, Mar 2010

Word is former 1st round pick and Notre Dame standout Ian Cole will sign an entry level contract as early as today. The D-man is likely to report directly to the Blues AHL affiliate in Peoria.

Yesterday’s story…..

Ty Conklin gets back between the pipes for the Blues tonight in New York after consecutive sub par performances by Chris Mason. It didn’t help Mason that the Blues sat on th…

Jon Jordan: Lightning Defense Still a Sore Spot / Future Cap Figures Seem Troublesome

19, Mar 2010

As playoff hopes for the Tampa Bay Lightning fade quickly away, the attention of us critics will start to turn toward pinpointing just where things went wrong.

Scoring depth has been a concern all season. When one line’s going, well, that’s been it, for the most part.

The goaltending has been wobbly, particularly of late, as both Antero Niittymaki and Mike Smith have had some serious ups…

Andy Strickland: Armstrong’s Big Decision/THis Summers “Monster”?

18, Mar 2010

Ty Conklin gets back between the pipes for the Blues tonight in New York after consecutive sub par performances by Chris Mason. It didn’t help Mason that the Blues sat on their backsides close to the entire first period vs. Colorado but I think it’s safe to say Mason would admit he could have played better.

I realize Mason’s career numbers against Colorado are pretty impressive, but this…

Andy Strickland: Armstrong’s Big Decision/THis Summers “Monster”?

18, Mar 2010

Ty Conklin gets back between the pipes for the Blues tonight in New York after consecutive sub par performances by Chris Mason. It didn’t help Mason that the Blues sat on their backsides close to the entire first period vs. Colorado but I think it’s safe to say Mason would admit he could have played better.

I realize Mason’s career numbers against Colorado are pretty impressive, but this…

John Jaeckel: Welcome to Amateur Hour

18, Mar 2010

Before a horde of Anaheim fans or the fans of “old-time hockey” take umbrage, understand the following:

I have been a consistent critic of the inconsistency, subjectivity and childishness of NHL officiating and discipline for some time.

What we are seeing— from the terrible decisions made on the ice to the “make it up as you go” rationalizations of Colin Campbell et al— is a case for a m…

Jon Jordan: Thoughts for a Tuesday

16, Mar 2010

Last you heard from me, I was in a limerick sort of mood, inspired by St. Patty’s Day and the Lightning’s own Facebook contest which, apparently, I did not win. (To that I say, “Fiddlesticks!” And to any mid-week St. Pat’s, by the way, a double “Fiddlesticks!” as well.)

I’ll return to prose today, in an effort to sort out my jumbled thoughts on this and that.

—We’ll start…

Andy Strickland: Who’s Better, Weaver or Pronger?

15, Mar 2010

There has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about the Blues success killing penalties. A lot factors come into play here. To me a lot of comes down to how prepared the Blues are in terms of their understanding of the opponents tendencies on the power play. This is where Assistant Coach Brad Shaw comes into play. This guy has done an admirable job coaching up the Blues PK unit since joining…

Kat Kealy: What a Difference a Year Makes

13, Mar 2010

A year ago, the Ducks were fighting their way back into the playoff picture and the Kings were just realizing that in spite of their best efforts, they would probably not squeak into the 2009 playoffs.

Fast forward a year and the Ducks are clearly out of the playoffs. Some of us predicted this early and were already saying a month and a half into the season that the Ducks wouldn’t be able…

Andy Strickland: Blues Negotiating with Former First Rounder

12, Mar 2010

The St. Louis Blues are in the midst of negotiating a contract with former first round pick and Notre Dame standout Ian Cole.

Concussion problems limited Cole to just 30 games played this season but word is the sturdy D-man has checked out ok and is not suffering any lingering effects.

Even though Cole is a smart kid and academics remain a priority for he and his family, sources close to…

Paul McCann: HP Horror and Game Night in Anaheim…

12, Mar 2010

After the second period last night, Pred Nation had to be feeling good. A dominating performance through two periods and a two goal lead to boot. Too bad they had to play the third. The San Jose Sharks finally figured out they had a game to play and steamrolled the hapless Preds with 6 goals in the last period, making the vaunted Preds defense look silly, the offense look punchless, chasing Dan…

Paul McCann: HP Horror and Game Night in Anaheim…

12, Mar 2010

After the second period last night, Pred Nation had to be feeling good. A dominating performance through two periods and a two goal lead to boot. Too bad they had to play the third. The San Jose Sharks finally figured out they had a game to play and steamrolled the hapless Preds with 6 goals in the last period, making the vaunted Preds defense look silly, the offense look punchless, chasing Dan…

Jon Jordan: Lightning Limericks

12, Mar 2010

Since we’re a step closer to the official death of the 2009-10 Tampa Bay Lightning after last night’s overtime loss in Toronto left them six points out of the playoff picture with 16 games left to play, I thought I’d forgo anything serious today, in an effort to lighten the mood a bit.

Through their official Facebook page, the Lightning are promoting a limerick contest and offering ticket…

Jon Jordan: The Heart of the Lightning is Hart-Worthy

9, Mar 2010

The hot topic right now for the Tampa Bay Lightning might be Steven Stamkos, thanks to the hot hand that has him on pace for a 51-goal sophomore season.

The impact of Steve Downie as a well-rounded force, offensively, physically and otherwise, might be the surprise story of their season.

And a reinvigorated Vincent Lecavalier down the stretch, sparked by the under-the-radar arrival of Teddy…

Andy Strickland: Can Blues Continue Push? Pierre Crosses Line

8, Mar 2010

The million dollar question among fans and media alike is whether or not the Blues can find a way to slide into the playoffs. It won’t be long before we find out.

It’s pretty hard to pick apart the way the Blues have been playing as of late. Winners of five of their last six games the Blues have once again asserted themselves into becoming part of the playoff picture.

When talking to B…

Kamal Panesar: Montreal-Anaheim: Habs Late Rally Sinks Ducks 4-3 in SO

8, Mar 2010

Hello fellow HockeyBuzz.com-ers!

Well, as you can probably tell I am the new kid on the block and have just today become an official contributor to HockeyBuzz.com, thanks to the support of EK and CaptEO.

I have to say that being an avid HB.com reader for the last few years, I am thrilled and excited about being on board a site that I consider to be part of my daily hockey reading.

See…

Kat Kealy: Canadiens Swept Through Southern California

8, Mar 2010

The Canadiens are making a push for the playoffs at the right time and have moved from 10th to 7th in the eastern conference in just two short days. Clearly, this means that Montreal can drop just as quickly. The scary thing for the Canadiens right now is that the teams immediately following them in the standings all have at least a game in hand (most have three), since the Habs have played more…

Jon Jordan: A Must-Have

6, Mar 2010

So, the Jeff Vinik era as owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning got off to an 0-1 start with Thursday’s loss to Washington.

So what?

The Caps are, well, the Caps. And, though there was certainly some sloppiness, the Lightning hung tight in that game, battling back from several deficits and showing some real character throughout.

A timely save or two down the stretch would have aided the cau…

HockeyBuzz Wire: Recaps, Updated NHL Standings and Today’s Schedule for March 5, 2010

5, Mar 2010

18 teams were in action on Thursday night in the National Hockey League. Home teams finished with a sparkling 7-1-1 record, with the Stars suffering the only loss in regulation among the nine hosts.

HOCKEYBUZZ HIGH FIVE
#1Paul Kariya (STL) – 2g, 1a, +2 in 6-1 win over Stars
#2 Chris Mason (STL) – 29 saves, 1 GA in 6-1 win over Stars
#3 Scott Walker (WSH) – 2g, 0a, +2 in 5-4 win over L…

Andy Strickland: Blues Turn Page On Plaushaj

3, Mar 2010

I think some fans are slightly shocked that the St. Louis Blues have so quickly moved on from a player who was so highly regarded just a few short months ago.

When you think about Aaron Palushaj, a former 2nd round pick out of Michigan, you think about a player the organization had categorized as a big part of the future moving forward.

I’ll never forget members of the management staff r…


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