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Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:25 pm EST

Puck Headlines: The Blues offer fans mortgage bailouts

By Greg Wyshynski

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

The St. Louis Blues have announced that "that at every remaining Saturday home game beginning Nov. 29, the organization will call the seat number of a fan and pay that person's mortgage or rent for four months, up to $4,000 (all currency U.S.) total." In other news, Gary Bettman once again said that the fundamentals of the NHL's economy are strong. [AP]

Shutdown Corner's own Chris Cooley of the Washington Redskins is now a Capitals superfan, challenging the non-believers to come see hockey live. [Simply Sensational]

Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals (7 p.m. EST; TV: VS). Olaf Kolzig held a rare game day media session this afternoon, speaking about facing the Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin's comments on how to beat him and the devious video tribute the Caps have planned to rattle the emotional goalie. What an interesting night at the rink, with a division rivalry on top of all of the Olie-motions.

Montreal Canadiens forward Tom Kostopoulos has been suspended for three games without pay, for that hit on Mike Van Ryn. "While it is my determination that Kostopoulos did not deliver a check to an unsuspecting opponent, his actions caused injuries," said NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. [NHL]

A day in the life of the Boston Bruins' Peter Schaefer is pretty damn funny. And like our lives, if ends with cable nudity. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]

Preview: Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers (7 p.m. EST; TV: MSG, RSW). The Rangers are pretty good at making backup goalies look like Patrick Roy, which presents an interesting situation with the Oilers since Edmonton is carrying three keepers. Lauri Korpikoski is back with the Blueshirts from the AHL.

Mark Messier comes out in favor of face masks in the NHL. Sure, after your mug has already retired. Seriously, that's a face only Madonna could ... never mind. [Toronto Star]

Terrific rundown of the NHL injury policy controversies from the New York Times. [Slap Shot]

Some call it unorthodox, others call it annoying. Whatever the case, FSN is keeping the "Rinkside View" on Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings games. [Ducks Blog]

Finally, from the NHL, here are the New York Rangers from the upcoming Men's Journal spread. This is every dream Sam Rosen's ever had.

Blues photo from Getty Images.

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  1. A Yahoo! User
    1. Posted by A Yahoo! User Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:37 pm EST

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    Good for the Blues. All we got in Tampa was that cheesy, cheap 2" Martin St Louis bobblehead. Gotta love OK Hockey!
  2. Bubbabanjo
    2. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Man this is cool but sad. The Toilet Swirly Canes gave away trucks to put people in the seats a few years back. With 8000 people in the stands you stood a good chance of drivin home in a new ride.
    But thats a pretty cool gimmick in the times we are in.
    Who are the dudes in suits? The new Lehman Brothers/AIG all [profane] team. If it is I am puttin on the foil. I want a piece of those creeps!
    Wyshynski you stink!
  3. Mateo P
    3. Posted by Mateo P Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Kosto's hit deserved a suspension but the players need to avoid putting themselves in this type of situation in the first place. Who in their right mind would NOT have hit Van Ryn on that play?? If you're going to go for that puck at least keep your speed up when you take possession and get the hell out of there. When Van Ryn stopped skating he set himself up for injury. That said, Kostopoulos should've ajusted his hit accordingly, but with everything going so fast sometimes you just can't hold your momentum.
    So 3 games and a $33,000 fine is a fair sentence in my opinion. But when you add the 5 min penalty and game misconduct he got, it becomes a bit frustrating for Habs fans because Van Ryn very much participated in creating that situation for himself. But I guess he's out for a while though...
  4. Shane G
    4. Posted by Shane G Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    "While it is my determination that Kostopoulos did not deliver a check to an unsuspecting opponent, his actions caused injuries"
    So I guess he'll be suspending Doug Weight soon then?
  5. M L
    5. Posted by M L Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    @Wysn - why on earth would FSN continue to run something the fans don't want.....hell while there at it mybe they can ban Jim Fox and the entire Ducks broadcasting team....
    additionally....did labarbara play himself out of a starting job...sure he lost weight....but he's no better....looks like Ersberg will take it from here.....See Kings fans there is hope
  6. Scotty G
    6. Posted by Scotty G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 pm EDT

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    According to his Yahoo picture Peter Schaefer has shaved "the patch of soul"
    say it ain't so Pete!
  7. big audio
    7. Posted by big audio Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    that's how Gomez appears during games. Oh and Wysh, nice shot at Sam Rosen. I think he more enjoyed the "Ooo La La Sasson" campaign myself.
  8. big audio
    8. Posted by big audio Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    Takin' shots at Messier too Wysh, you're reaching new lows daily. Like Ken Daneyko isn't Jay Leno Junior what with the huge skull and all. You're just angry that your team could never beat Messier's. Its OK, we understand your pain. We understand why you need to have a phallic symbol in your mouth for a press photo. We sympathize. What you need now is to watch an entertaining episode of "Watch Chico Eat", you'll feel better I assure you.
  9. Rumpelstilzchen
    9. Posted by Rumpelstilzchen Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Stupid Man Men inspired skinny ties. Naslund looks lost and afraid as usual.
  10. The Great One
    10. Posted by The Great One Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    "While it is my determination that Kostopoulos did not deliver a check to an unsuspecting opponent, his actions caused injuries," said NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell.
    WTF? According to this statement, if you deliver a clean, open ice check and the guy gets hurt, you're done for three games. What about if a guy gets hit by your slapshot from the point? Three games for that?
    Jesus save us. The NHL should consider changing their official name to the Nancy Hockey League.
  11. carl_vs_mastershake
    11. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    The Blues should hold a marketing clinic for the NHL brass and other teams. STL is trying to stay a head of the curve and they are doing it right. I hope some other "bubble" teams are taking notice.
  12. onmyown
    12. Posted by onmyown Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    Rangers Lose(yeah) but get a pt.
    That Oilers Rookie Goalie Deslauriers is pretty damn good and impressive.
  13. Player X
    13. Posted by Player X Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    I personally like the rink side view during Kings games. Anything is better than the Zapruder quality lenses they normally use
  14. N. Y. NIGHTMARE
    14. Posted by N. Y. NIGHTMARE Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    wysh you couldnt hold sam rosen's jock strap,
    delauries sucks we made him look alot better than he is 40/saves and i think he even knew where 10 of those pucks were when the whistle blew.
  15. Haggard Nick
    15. Posted by Haggard Nick Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    LOL, I'm still laughing at "Toilet Swirly Canes." Thank you, BubbaBanjo, for that. Thank you so very, very much.
  16. Dave W
    16. Posted by Dave W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    What the hell is that pic. Holy christ, the Rangers are going to jump the shark for the season and it's all because of that pic. Jesus H Christ, that makes Avery look like a redneck.
  17. Travis
    17. Posted by Travis Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    Southern California is a bunch of Bandwagoners. Moved here 4 years ago no one went to Ducks games. They win for the first time all the Douche bags come out. Same with angel fans.

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