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Puck Headlines: Could Detroit get shut out of all-star starters?

By Greg Wyshynski

Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media.

• As of 6:42 p.m. EST on Monday night, the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings are under 10,000 votes for Scott Niedermayer away from not having a single representative in a starting position in the NHL All-Star Game. Not that this would make the ASG voting a total joke or anything, being that it already is. Help them Nicklas Lidstrom ... you're their only hope ... [NHL Fan Balloting]

Preview: Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche (9:30 p.m. EST; TV: ALT, FSS). The line for the Shea Weber Norris Trophy bandwagon is forming. We still think Nicklas Lidstrom, Dan Boyle and perhaps Zdeno Chara are going to have something to say about this race. Meanwhile, to the surprise of absolutely no one, the Avalanche have a star player lost for two months with a crushing injury.

Preview: New York Islanders at New York Rangers (7 p.m. EST; TV: MSG). Chris Botta wouldn't go so far as to say the Islanders have once again botched Rick DiPietro's injury recovery by rushing him back ... but he comes damn well close enough.

• Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis remains a sensitive soul. [Sports by Brooks]

• Mats Sundin is making Vancouver Canucks fans feel like winners, buy Sundin jerseys and (gasp!) dream about a Stanley Cup. All because he promoted Internet poker? [Province]

Preview: San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars (9 p.m. EST; TV: CSBA, FSSW, Yahoo! Sports). The biggest news of the day for the Sharks is off the ice, where Claude Lemieux signed a two-way contract for the rest of the season to ensure he'll be ready to piss off Detroit in the playoffs so he can continue to work hard in his NHL comeback. Did an injury slow Marty Turco for the first third of the season?

Preview: Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers (7 p.m. EST; TV: RDS). The Habs have a four-game point streak going; the Panthers took one point in two games against Tampa Bay. Good to hear Jean Beliveau is OK after a little medical scare.

• God bless the Wichita Thunder's "Awful Night" on Feb. 13, 2009, which will be dedicated to the 0-16 Detroit Lions. "The first 399 fans will receive commemorative 0-16 toilet paper in honor of the 399 yards per game allowed by the Lions' defense. Any fan who has a social security number or drivers license that ends in 016 can receive a pair of free tickets to the game. Anyone born on December 28th, the day awful history was made, or December 23rd, the date of the Lions' last win, can also receive a pair of free tickets. Anyone with a matching first AND last name to anyone on the Lions' 53-man active roster can receive a pair of free tickets. During the game, fans can register to win a toilet bowl and a pair of tickets to the 2009 toilet bowl game of the year between the Lions and the St. Louis Rams. A ‘Millen' dollars will be given away that night in honor of former Lions' GM Matt Millen." [CHL]

• Your moment of Winter Classic Zen:

Preview: Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames (9 p.m. EST; TV: KSTC, RSW). Kent explains why the Wild are slumping and the Flames are playing good hockey. If you're someone who wants to discuss every single aspect of Lemaire hockey in real-time, Hitting the Post has a live blog tonight.

Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings (10:30 p.m. EST; TV: FSW). The Kings are one point out of a playoff spot, their goalie was one of last week's three stars and their defense is absolutely owning right now. And hamburgers eat people...

• Wacky deserter Stefan Legein will meet with the Jackets about his future on Jan. 5. [Puck-rakers]

• Colin White will miss the New Jersey Devils' next game. [Fire & Ice]

• Darren Eliot of Sports Illustrated gets Carolina Hurricanes Coach Paul Maurice in a Q&A. Asks about coaching with Ron Francis; fails to ask what it's like to be a placeholder for Ron Francis's first head coaching job upon his firing. [SI]

• Bubba reports that Frantisek Kaberle has been placed on waivers by the Hurricanes. Defenseman ... available ... Koules and Barrie are sewing the jersey as we speak. [Canes Country]

• The youngest player in NHL to play 200 regular-season games? That would be Jordan Staal, should he lace'em up for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. [NHL]

• Toronto Maple Leafs Coach Ron Wilson jokes that Nik Antropov's illness, which forced him out of practice, was a result of Canada's 15-0 drubbing of his native Kazakhstan. "He might have owed some guys some money and he just decided not to come and hope they forgot." Or perhaps he was just making travel arrangements for the annual Running of the Jew. [CP]

• Finally, it's the Patrick Sharp eating tour. Shoulda been you, Wellwood.

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  1. Mamazini
    1. Posted by Mamazini Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:50 pm EDT

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    Detroit not being represented on the starting All Star lineup would be a travesty. Maybe they should just stay home and rest as the whole All Star game has become a big joke and not very entertaining anyways.
  2. Almost Lewboski
    2. Posted by Almost Lewboski Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:46 pm EDT

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    No Red Wings starting the in the All Star Game? Boo Hoo Princess, Boo Hoo.
  3. Spencer W
    3. Posted by Spencer W Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    how are the kings one point from a playoff spot? unless i dont know something everyone else does...
  4. Max
    4. Posted by Max Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    "And hamburgers eat people..."
    Only in the country of Rand McNally!
  5. onmyown
    5. Posted by onmyown Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    Scott Gomez was ripped last weak when it was said he lost his instincts. He has not. But he needs linemates that that follow his lead. He's a true play maker and never was a solid goal scorer. He may be passing blindly but he always did, when setting up the play and shots for his line mates.
    He's leading center.
  6. Jon W
    6. Posted by Jon W Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    OHHHHH NOEZ!!!1!!!111!
    NO RED WINGZ IN THE ALL-STAR GAME!?
    THAT CANT BE!!!
    What about San Jose or Boston!?
    No Shark is within 100,000 of starting.
    No Bruin is within 500,000 of starting!
    And you're whining about Lidstrom only being in by 10,000?
  7. Stoosh
    7. Posted by Stoosh Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm EDT

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    Reason #102003 Why I Love Me Some All-Star Games - the inevitable deluge of articles about who got in, who got snubbed, why fans should vote, why fans shouldn't vote and the accompanying notion that the whole process is an absolute travesty of justice.
    Reason #102004 Why I Love Me Some All-Star Games - the inevitable deluge of artlices the day after the game is played about why the All-Star Game should just be cancelled because (pick one or several): it's boring, no one cares, no one watches, it's not real hockey, and/or the players don't even want to be there.
  8. twoeightnine
    8. Posted by twoeightnine Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    That ice needs more advertising! There's still plenty of white space.
  9. onmyown
    9. Posted by onmyown Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    I didn't see the other Ranger Goals, but goal #4 for the Rangers is exactly why I say Gomez has NOT lost his instinct for the game.
    Rangers Suck!!
  10. Jason S
    10. Posted by Jason S Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:32 pm EDT

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    Ironically, the Wiener Circle was closed by the health department last week due to Rodent Infestation!
  11. Bubbabanjo
    11. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    The All star game is a freakin joke. It should be an extended skills competition. Base it all on stats not rigged votes. And add an enforcers boxing match. That would be totally awesome.
    Wyshynski rigged votes stink!
  12. Lynx20
    12. Posted by Lynx20 Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:53 pm EDT

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    I would watch an all-star game is Avery does play-by-play
  13. mrfluffy02
    13. Posted by mrfluffy02 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    You're not Ally...you're not even...literate.
  14. onmyown
    14. Posted by onmyown Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    ** Lynx20
    Do you like people narrating your porn for you too?
    Chapter 2: She goes up and down, up and down, like an offensive/defensive battle on the goalies while wearing a fine silk camisole made from some french a$$hole adorned with flowers and gems. Oh how pretty!
  15. Bubbabanjo
    15. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Dude................that game is hot!!!!!!!!!!!
    You got my vote for play by play analyst. Might make that useless game not stink. Drunken fan contest winner play by play might make me watch it too. That wouldnt stink either.
  16. KOR
    16. Posted by KOR Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    no redwings?---bring octopuss
  17. b b
    17. Posted by b b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    Mikko Koivu must not think that the Calgary Flames arent very good either
  18. Avs in 10
    18. Posted by Avs in 10 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:12 pm EDT

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    Be that it may the Avs are without their captain, and leading scorer, but it didnt keep them from going 2-0 against the Wings mmmmmmm? And are in the process of dismembering the Preds tonight...... and had no problem taking Vancouver or Minnesota...... The young guys are stepping up. Give em a break, the playoffs are a sure thing.
  19. whattheF
    19. Posted by whattheF Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    F the Wings...who cares anyway??
  20. ronnie m
    20. Posted by ronnie m Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    who gives a chit??? GO CAPS!!
  21. Tommy
    21. Posted by Tommy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:55 pm EDT

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    Who cares. No Devils are likely to make the all star game either. When Zach Parise And Patrik Elias very deserving to make it.
  22. Death by Leafs
    22. Posted by Death by Leafs Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    In other joke giveaway news, OK Sports has come up with yet another way of cementing themselves as "Top Laughing Stock" of 2008-09. At a random Tampa home game this year, Koules and Barrie will sign one lucky fan to a 4-year, $14 million contract. This lucky fan will get to experience all the wonders of being a pro player in the NHL - or as close to it as possible in the Tampa organization.
    Responsibilities will include: traveling with the team, practicing with the team, helping with equipment and dressing with the team, playing in games, taking face-offs, manning the point on the power-play, being a shutdown defender, playing goal, feeding Marty, finishing Vinny's passes, getting Stamkos going, coaching 5-on-5, curing Tocchet of his addiction, being in charge of marketing, being the focus of marketing, acting as General Manager, signing players, scouting juniors & Europe & the opposition, drafting prospects, winning some Cups, saving the franchise from absurdity, and habitually walking on water. Player option also includes starring leads in Saws VI through X.
  23. Death by Leafs
    23. Posted by Death by Leafs Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    And how does Sharp expect to help his team out if he knows the business trends of a hot-dog place at 2 am?? Unless he's been elected team d-d whenever Coach Q decides to go out for a few pops.
  24. Jay
    24. Posted by Jay Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:56 pm EDT

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    I thought the previous two (not JUST the wings) teams were good enough to throw in the old "everyone vs the champs" all star game personally. I prefer the skills competition anyway.

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