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Neil Degrasse Tyson blows your mind; Bickell on Mario Kart; Daly on Devils (Puck Headlines)
Here are your 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.
• Neil Degrasse Tyson with arguably his most brilliant observation ever. [Neil Degrasse Tyson]
• Bryan Bickell on how Mario Kart helps the team focus. [NHL]
• Contrary to the opinion of some, Jonathan Toews is having a very, very good postseason. [MC79 Hockey]
• The Boston Bruins' defence is pretty good, eh? [CSNNE]
• How the Chicago Blackhawks can get through it. [Backhand Shelf]
• Bill Daly on the Devils' financial troubles: “Despite recent reports to the contrary, which are inaccurate, we are not concerned about the Devils’ future, or the franchise’s ability to achieve long-term success in Newark." [Fire & Ice]
• The Phoenix Coyotes prospective new owners finally presented their proposal to the Glendale City Council. It did not go well. Councilperson Norma Alvarez was especially unimpressed. She left the meeting early, saying, "I couldn't take it anymore." [AZ Central]
• Bryan Murray is trying to move up at the Draft. “I’ve talked to a number of teams and asked them to consider possibility of flipping picks or doing something where they might get what they need out of it and we might get what we need out of it. I don’t know if anybody will consider that, but I know as you get closer to the draft, if you have a pick very high up, it’s very hard to make the decision to move back. I’m not thinking that will happen, but we at least have to make the calls and to suggest we’re open to talk.” [Senators Extra]
• Henrik Lundqvist denies pushing Tortorella out: "I would never put pressure on the management on decisions like that. I’m just a player. My focus is to play the game and do the best I can on the ice. Whatever [happens] off the ice, I leave to our great staff we have working for this club.” [NY Post]
• Along with honey lemon lozenges he bought at the Vancouver Costco in bulk, Alain Vigneault may be bringing Newell Brown with him to New York. [NY Post]
• Why you should be skeptical of the Blackhawks' claim that they're losing money. [Cult of Hockey]
• Vincent Lecavalier is aware he could be bought out. [TFP]
• Tim Panaccio on why the Philadelphia Flyers were right to trade Sergei Bobrovsky. [CSN Philly]
• 10 reasons for the Avalanche to pass on Seth Jones. [Puck Sage]
• The Nashville Predators have re-signed Victor Bartley to a three-year, $2 million contract. [Tennesseean]
• David Ullstrom leaves the New York Islanders for the KHL. [PHT]
• Three possible replacements for Mike Ribeiro, each of which underscores why the Capitals would be better off keeping Ribeiro. [CSN Washington]
• And finally, it's been 14 years today. Unhappy anniversary, Buffalo and Dallas.
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Bask in Rask’s glow; Doc Emrick gets Daft Punk’d; Heatley buyout-proof? (Puck Headlines)
Here are your 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.
• Credit to Getty Images photographer Harry How for this incredible picture of Tuukka Rask, who looks about as heavenly here as he's been playing through the first three games of the Final.
• Doc Emrick's terms for "pass" get the Daft Punk treatment. This is incredible. [Deadspin]
• "Before this Stanley Cup Final is over, the Bruins will be our Boys of Summer — on skates. And at this hour they are a feel-good team on a par with the 1967 Red Sox, the 1970 Bruins, and the 2001-02 Patriots." [Boston Globe]
• Justin Bourne wasn't a big fan of how Jonathan Toews was used last night. "It’s pretty clear in hindsight that the idea was to trade Toews’ minutes as a wash versus Chara’s (anything gained is a bonus), and leave the rest of the talent to try to beat the Bruins. Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong." [Backhand Shelf]
• Tim Hunter is unlikely to return as an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals. He's been given permission to seek employment elsewhere. [Washington Post]
• The Calgary Flames acquire prospect Corban Knight from the Florida Panthers. [Flames]
• If you're wondering how Martin St. Louis can be so effective at 38 years old, consider the dude's commitment to fitness: he started his offseason workout plan back in May after taking just two weeks off. [Tampa Bay Times]
• The New York Islanders are in the mix for Jonathan Bernier. [Newsday]
• Nine guys that might be paid to go away next month. [Last Word on Sports]
• Speaking of buyouts, Dany Heatley's injury troubles may make him ineligible for one.[Star Tribune]
• Is the branding for the AHL's Utica Comets too derivative of their parent club? I think it is. I'm not a fan of AHL teams looking like the baby version of another club. [PITB]
• The Ottawa Senators have announced that their arena will be renamed Canadian Tire Centre. Looks like Danny Baker will have to record a new arena pump-up song. [Senators]
• The Calgary Flames confirm their interest in adding Brendan Shanahan to the front office, but not at the expense of Jay Feaster. Ken King wants you to know “this is not a death watch." [Calgary Sun]
• Who's the best of the big three at this year's draft? [The Hockey Writers]
• The CHL's European goalie ban, from a legal perspective. [Buzzing the Net]
• Seven fantasy playoff duds. [Dobber Hockey]
• Nicklas Backstrom's name will be engraved on the Gagarin Cup after all. [RMNB]
• If you think Sidney Crosby was robbed of a Hart, think of how Gordie Howe felt in 1954. [Times]
• Streit signing is good news from a points perspective. "The bad news (besides the fact the Flyers are getting older instead of acquiring a player like Phoenix's Keith Yandle): Over the last two years, Streit is minus-41, tied for the worst among league defensemen." [Philly]
• And finally, here's yet another fabulous CBC Hockey Night intro from Tim Thompson, this time using Neil Young's "Hey Hey, My My".
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• Slava Voynov, Kings agree on six-year contract extension
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Ovechkin's Hart Hat Trick: The Writers Got It Right
The Caps' captain won his third career Hart Trophy over the weekend... and here's why
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2013 Rink Wrap: Mike Ribeiro
From Alzner to Ward, we're taking a look at and grading the 2013 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Caps for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2013-14. Next up, Mike Ribeiro.
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Tuesday Caps Clips
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: More (but never enough) Ovechkin-as-MVP coverage, possible Ribeiro replacements, a look ahead to the draft and more.
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2013 Rink Wrap: Mathieu Perreault
From Alzner to Ward, we're taking a look at and grading the 2013 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Caps for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2013-14. Next up, Mathieu Perreault.
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Monday Caps Clips
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: More post-Hart revelry, prepping for the off-season, and happy Adam Oates Appreciation Day.
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Can Kings win back-to-back titles?
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