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• Well, Jaromir Jagr looks happy. Which makes us happy. Seriously, we can only wish him the best of luck at the craps table in that new Russian hockey league. Oh, and speaking of the KHL: Debating its threat level in regards to the NHL may have officially jumped the shark with the publication of writer Todd Maternowski's absurdist assessment of the matter. Or as he puts it: "A comprehensive and amazingly fair-minded breakdown of NHL versus KHL, using the very latest in outdated historical stereotypes and unfounded urban myths." [Pegasus News]

• The KB attends the Vancouver Canucks "state of the franchise" event and spies a Canucks "Sundin, 13" jersey. That's a big middle finger to the Hockey Gods right there. [Orland Kurtenblog]

• The new Winter Classic logo was hard to make out in the press event photos, but a clear graphic shows that it's Wrigley-inspired and retro cool. [Icethetics]

• Both Mike Commodore and Jason Spezza have spoken about the relative flop of the 2007-08 Ottawa Senators recently, with Spezza defending its chemistry and Commodore saying the team was "a little complacent." Which makes the hiring of drill sergeant Craig Hartsburg all the more understandable, doesn't it?

• Five breakout players for 2008-09? How about Bobby Ryan, Mathieu Garon, Mikko Koivu, Joe Corvo and David Krejci? [Hockey Bums]

Matthew Barnaby spinning yarns on the LCS radio show sounds like a good time. Question: When you picture Barnaby, what jersey do you see him in? [LCS Hockey]

• Very interesting: Randy Cunneyworth joins the coaching staff of the Atlanta Thrashers after leading the Rochester Americans for eight seasons. Smart move here. [Thrashers]

• The Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks are all facing their own personal salary cap hells. [Spector]

• Speaking of two of those teams, the Bruins snagged Martin St. Pierre from the 'Hawks. This is what passes for a hockey transaction on July 24. [Bruins]

• Fedor Fedorov drops the gloves at New Jersey Devils camp. To fight, not because he doesn't have Sergei's hands. [Fire & Ice]

• Taking a rather objective look at the matter, there's a very good chance that the St. Louis Blues will finish dead-ass-last in their division. [THN]

Michael Nylander has been rather lost in the Washington Capitals' shuffle this off-season, but this argument says he should be a vital part to next season's team. [The Red Skate]

• Recalling the Polish power of Marius Czerkawski. [Lowetide]

• Finally, FanHouse points us to this photo of the No. 06 Rexall Honda, which will boast Edmonton Oilers logos at the inaugural Rexall Edmonton Indy. Try and spot the hockey players in the shot:

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  1. Bubbabanjo
    1. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Whats the dude next to him wearing. He looks like the Grand Puhba of the loyal order of Buffalos.
    Of course Jagr is happy...he's filthy rich. That douchebagonovich.
    Wyshynski you stink!
  2. big audio
    2. Posted by big audio Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    The fallout from letting Jagr go has yet to hit rangers' fans. But rest assured, it will. You heard it here first. That's because I don't have a blog of my own. Yet.
  3. wittcap
    3. Posted by wittcap Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:48 pm EDT

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    Barnaby=Buffalo
  4. E = MC Hammer
    4. Posted by E = MC Hammer Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:43 pm EDT

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    go tams nundis!
  5. 5 4 fighting
    5. Posted by 5 4 fighting Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:01 pm EDT

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    Thanks Teddy V ---I will mark this down on my calendar as a very important date.
  6. lillywhitesoulhonkie
    6. Posted by lillywhitesoulhonkie Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    will there be a yahoo khl fantasy league?
    when i picture barnaby his jersey is usually covered with too much of his plasma for me to read who he plays for.
    congrats john stevens!
  7. Canadalien
    7. Posted by Canadalien Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    Buffalo
  8. UMER Z
    8. Posted by UMER Z Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    cigar for what??
  9. BC Caps
    9. Posted by BC Caps Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    Barnaby == Sabres
    As much as I'd like to see him back, Nylander would be good trade bait to upgrade Caps D i.e. to replace Milan "Turnover Machine" Jurcina.
  10. Whale4ever
    10. Posted by Whale4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    Iowa Chops.
  11. hooksorpik
    11. Posted by hooksorpik Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    I see Barnaby as a Sabre too....Sitting in the penalty box and laughing it up with his buddy Rob Ray right next to him.
  12. NYR10LSC
    12. Posted by NYR10LSC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    @ #1 Bubba
    I think it's a dress!?! That's the real reason he couldn't play for the Rangers anymore, his dress kept getting in the way of his skates.
    @ #2 Ted Oh OK
    @ #5 5 4 LMAO!
  13. thenachofan
    13. Posted by thenachofan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    I agree with3, 7, 9 and 11. With the original jerseys, mind you :)
  14. Doogie
    14. Posted by Doogie Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    "Question: When you picture Barnaby, what jersey do you see him in?"
    Sabres. Much as I'd like to say old-school blue and gold, though, I actually see red and black.
  15. mitchconnor
    15. Posted by mitchconnor Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:25 pm EDT

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    Re: Barnaby, I'd say Black/Red Sabres jersey on his chest and a big smirk on his face. Boy did we hate him in Philly, but I'll admit that I miss him. I'm sure if he were a Flyer we'd have loved him.
    Speaking of the Flyers, I doubt they'll move Knuble. He is healthy and productive. I have NO idea why Mike Rathje is still hanging around. He played the entire second half of 2005-06 pumped full of cortizone; we had no one else to play. He played 18 games in 2006-07 and none at all last year. See ya later. Derian Hatcher performed admirably given his age and injuries, and he had a calming effect on our young D down the stretch. It will be a shame for him to be pushed aside but his time has passed. Cobun and Jones will have increased roles, and Kukkonen, Eminger and Parent will have chances to play.
  16. Brian S (brianguy)
    16. Posted by Brian S (brianguy) Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    I'm guessing the guys with their hands in their pockets... just a stab
  17. Cassovia
    17. Posted by Cassovia Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Shame for Rangers because Jagr is gone and Sather is still there.
  18. Bubbabanjo
    18. Posted by Bubbabanjo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    Man Hockey Kilts.......................ewwwwww. .......douche chill!
    Wyshynski you stink!

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