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I read several quotes from Coach "Ima Winer" Therrien, really made my day! I'd check out Crosby quotes if I understood baby-talk.

awesome! I added my vote. Gotta show this one to the guys at work! (I currently reside in Denver.)

Shouldn't the number on the sweater be Theodore's number? I think you may be confusing the voodoo spirits.

Yep, keep it simple.

Ericsson will be a full-timer next year. I have no doubt.

"I am prepared for physical hockey and do not experience any problems with it. Let them be scared of me over there. " HELL YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Prediction: Hudler scores more points (G+A) than Bertuzzi.

That guy must have attended school in Alabama. 5% of this year's cap of $44M is $2,200,000.00, making next season's cap $46.2M NOT $52M

edited, we got bertuzzi so the point is moot.

Yeah baby.

mowers, maltby, cleary, chelios, woolly. (or any combination of these, i would not complain.)

SEVERSTAL (Cherepovets) – NEFTEKHIMIK (Nizhnekamsk) – 3:4 (0:0, 3:2, 0:2). GOALS: - 1:0 Trubachev 3 (Grigorenko, 21.04), - 1:1 Kasyanov 2 (Chistokletov, Balmin, 24.01), - 1:2 Konkov 2 (Sokolov, Kraev, 32.25), - 2:2 Gorelov 1 (Bulatov, Cierny, 35.17), - 3:2 Bulatov 1 (Soin, 37.55), - 3:3 Kasyanov 3 (Chistokletov, Ugarov, 50.04), - 3:4 Kraev 2 (Simakov, 56.10). one assist reported by rushockey.com, but i'll take the team's word for it and go with two assists!

yep, assist and gwg. 1st star english http://www.rushockey.com/events.php?i=sl&s...=sl_news&id=362 have to mention he's doing this without much of a supporting cast, he's the only one on the team in the top 41 points leaders... http://www.rushockey.com/playerstats.php

griffs let big snake go... eptember 30, 2005 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League on Friday assigned defenseman Bryce Charpentier to the Florida Everblades (ECHL). In addition, the team released defensemen Brett Angel and Tim Judy, along with forwards Robin Big Snake, Jeff Nelson, Cory Stillman and Daniel Tkaczuk. Twenty-eight players remain on the Griffins’ training camp roster.

Григоренко (grigorenko) on a roll, got the first goal vs Khimik ÃŒ. 3g-7a-10pts 10 games

Jeesh, he must be on Wheaties or something! He must have picked up something at prospect camp...

Russian players may become an anomoly? Looking at the problems with Malkin and Korolyuk (both opting to play in Russia,) Fedorov and Datsyuk (pains in the ass, despite their great talent), Ilya Kovalchuk is unsure whether he'll play in the us, et al, no wonder holland did not draft any Russians this year!

http://goblackbears.collegesports.com/spor.../082405aaa.html Jimmy Howard Signs With Detroit Leaves as Maine's career leader in shutouts, GAA and save percentage Aug. 24, 2005 ORONO, Maine - The University of Maine men's ice hockey goalie Jimmy Howard has signed a professional contract with the Detroit Red Wings and will not return for his senior season. Howard played in 82 career games for Maine with a 1.84 goals against average and a .931 save percentage along with a school record 15 shutouts. He was Detroit's second round draft choice in 2003. "Naturally I am disappointed that Jimmy will not be back with our team this season, but I am also very proud of Jim and excited for his future with Detroit," said head coach Tim Whitehead. "I have been dreaming of playing in the National Hockey League all of my life, and to get one step closer to that goal is special," said Jimmy Howard. "I really enjoyed my three years at Maine. Playing in front of the greatest fans in college hockey is something that I will never forget. It has been a priviledge to wear the Maine sweater. I wish all my teammates the best this season." Last season Howard played in 39 games with a 1.97 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. He posted six shutouts on the season, including four against Hockey East opponents, giving him a conference record nine career shutouts. He was named the Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week four times and Hockey East Goalie of the Month in January. Following the season he earned Hockey East Honorable Mention honors. In 2003-04, Howard recorded six shutouts in 22 games played and posted an amazing 1.19 goals against average and .956 save percentage, both of which set NCAA single-season records. He was named a second team All-American, Hockey East first-team all-conference and Hockey East ITECH Goaltending Champion. Howard set Hockey East regular season records with a 1.15 GAA and a .953 save percentage. He was named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week four times and Hockey East Goalie of the Month three times. As a freshman in 2002-03, he played in 21 games with a 2.45 GAA and a .916 save percentage on the way to being named Hockey East Rookie of the Year. He set the Maine record for consecutive scoreless minutes with 193:45 and had three shutouts. Howard was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team and earned Hockey East Rookie of the Week honors three times, Defensive Player of the Week once and Rookie of the Month once. The Black Bears will begin their season on October 7 against Air Force in the Icebreaker Tournament hosted by Colorado College. Maine will host two-time defending national champion Denver on October 14 and 15 in the Black Bears home opener.

good points, but I think kenny would think howard as still too young, would wait until howard is 30+ before making him a starter, or trade him for an old guy

MacDonald is quoted as saying that he and the Wings are close to a deal.

I beleive it's to send him to GR, but that creates a situation. MacDonald in GR is a starter, Detroit has ozzie and Legacy. I don't see Jimmy as a back up to MacDonald...nor going to Toledo.

F - Valtteri Filppula Detroit Red Wings Three-year deal Jokerit Helsinki (Finland) sportsnet.ca dated today, 08 19 2005

It's pathetic more than it is stupid or funny.

Sign him up! Suddenly I reminise of the Hansen Brothers...

Evan outta play in Sweden this year, if he could...