When long-time Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf first joined the Ottawa Senators, his new teammates didn’t really know what to think. Someone they grew to hate was now suddenly clad in their black and red colours, an unlikely teammate following a blockbuster trade from Toronto.
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Vancouver Canucks: No Suspension to McLeod for Hit on Sven Baertschi
Vancouver Canucks fans are up in arms after the NHL chose not to discipline Cody McLeod for his questionable hit on Sven Baertschi. The Vancouver Canucks have had a gripe with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety more than once this season.
Harris: Bruce Cassidy hoping for better results with Bruins in second chance as NHL coach
General manager Don Sweeney said Tuesday he hoped the “new voice” of Bruce Cassidy might help jump-start the Bruins as they tackle the longshot challenge of returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs two months from now. Well, talking to reporters on his first full day as B’s interim coach yesterday, the 51-year-old Cassidy was articulate, insightful and interesting.
Harris: Bruce Cassidy hoping for better results with Bruins in second chance as NHL coach
General manager Don Sweeney said Tuesday he hoped the “new voice” of Bruce Cassidy might help jump-start the Bruins as they tackle the longshot challenge of returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs two months from now. Well, talking to reporters on his first full day as B’s interim coach yesterday, the 51-year-old Cassidy was articulate, insightful and interesting.
February 8 notes and quotes: On LaDue’s NHL debut, Mersch injury update
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Martin Havlat Retires
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Canucks News: Jim Benning Changing Trade Deadline Strategy
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Blue Jackets: Officials stepping in more to stop fights Updated at
DETROIT – With 17 seconds left in regulation on Tuesday, Blue Jackets left wing Scott Hartnell and Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith traded stick swings before taking off their gloves and squaring to fight. That’s when linesman Scott Driscoll stepped in to pull the two players apart, drawing boos from the crowd and curious expressions from the players.
Artemi Panarin is very helpful in this week’s Soup and a Sandwich
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Continuing strong starts is crucial for Red Wings during tough three-game road trip
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Metropolitan Division Weekly Roundup: No One Can Stop this Division
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91 Days of Stamkos: Day 38, Stamkos Birthday Stats
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Ottawa Senators happy with returns from Dion Phaneuf trade
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The Fall Guy
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Flames edge Penguins 3-2 in shootout; Crosby gets point 998
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby can’t get a shot past Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump – not to mention a couple of posts – against Calgary’s Chad Johnson.
St. Louis Blues: TV Ratings Third Best in NHL
… and put up a streak of 10 straight wins, which was snapped in December . The Blues and their regional affiliate, Fox Sports Midwest, have to be ecstatic about this report. It’s clear proof that hockey is continuing to rise in the St. Louis area and …
Ducks notebook: Rookiesa progress has been slowed lately
NEW YORK >> There are moments where Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase have made a difference for the Ducks and the times they’ve done so make them a deeper team. They are also still in development mode and that’s being done at the NHL level because the Ducks were lacking in quality forwards from the season’s outset.
Sabres rally in 3rd, Kane scores in OT to beat Sharks 5-4
Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Moulson celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres Jake McCabe and San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski collide along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Bruins fire coach Claude Julien
The Bruins felt they needed to a change at the top, even if it meant doing it on a day when the city was celebrating a championship. Boston fired Stanley Cup-winning coach Claude Julien on Tuesday, just hours before a downtown parade in honour of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory.
Marcus Sorensen to make NHL debut as Sharks face Sabres
Marcus Sorensen will make his NHL debut Tuesday night as the Sharks face the Buffalo Sabres to start a four-game road trip against Eastern Conference teams. Sorensen, officially called up Monday from the Barracuda, will be on the fourth line with Micheal Haley at center and Melker Karlsson on the other wing.
Bruins fire coach Julien in 10th season
In this April 14, 2016 file photo, Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien speaks at a news conference at TD Garden after the Bruins failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, the Bruins fired Julien,/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Ottawa Senators: St. Louis Blues Preview
The Ottawa Senators take to the ice for first time since their humbling in Buffalo. It was not a pleasant road-trip facing divisional rivals and only returning with two points.
Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5
Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kHas1N New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd, far right, celebrates his game-tying goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, third from right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5.
NHL Capsules
Kenny Agostino scored his first goal in almost three years, Carter Hutton had 26 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 on Monday night. Paul Stastny also scored for St. Louis, which won for the second time in three games after coach Mike Yeo replaced Ken Hitchcock on Feb. 1, following a 1-5-0 stretch.
Frederik Andersen flashes some lightning leather
Frederik Andersen was cool as a cucumber after making not one but two terrific saves, one that play-by-play man Paul Romanuk actually mistook for a goal. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender made a terrific glove save on the New York Islanders’ Josh Bailey Monday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
How Devils’ Cory Schneider — an avid Patriots fan — handled the Super Bowl
Devils goalie Cory Schneider isn’t shy about his fandom for the New England Patriots . Naturally, the roller coaster that was Super Bowl LI took its toll on the Devils’ goalie.
Jimmy Howard has lengthy practice; a third start with Griffins not ruled out
Jimmy Howard’s second game with the Grand Rapids Griffins comes Wednesday and it’s possible he could stick around for a third before returning to the Red Wings. “Just talking with Jimmy , he wanted to get one more game in.
Rangers survive wild third for win
New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: MSG112 less New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in New York.
Sunday’s Games
Leon Draisaitl was the lone scorer in a shootout as the Edmonton Oilers ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday afternoon.
Kreider, Fast lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Flames
Calgary veteran Kris Versteeg got ejected after losing his jersey during a fight, and waved to jeering fans at Madison Square Garden as he skated off Sunday in the Flames’ 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast scored 3:12 apart in the middle of the third period to help the Rangers win for the fifth time in seven games overall and improve to 5-0-1 in their last six against Calgary.
Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.
St. Louis Blues: Robby Fabbri Injury Makes Team A Seller
Clearly on the bubble in this year’s playoff race, the St. Louis Blues needed team stars like Robby Fabbri to step up. But with a torn ACL, Fabbri’s season is now over.
St. Louis Blues: Robby Fabbri Injury Makes Team A Seller
Clearly on the bubble in this year’s playoff race, the St. Louis Blues needed team stars like Robby Fabbri to step up. But with a torn ACL, Fabbri’s season is now over.
From the Branches: Smaller pants
Don Money Don interviewed three Solar Bears with deep family ties to the NHL. “Conacher, Marchment and Ludwig are all “NHL Legacy” players.
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues Crosby scored twice and had an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win at St. Louis. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k8RIoy ST.
Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout
Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9qNcf Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal , from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. SAN JOSE, Calif.
Car Slams Into Cheesecake Factory; Same Location Where Incendiary Device Was Thrown Thursday Night
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CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 655-2000 Follow us on TwitterFind Us On Facebook Program guide: Click here to access the CBS2 and KCAL9 [] Questions about a commercial: 964-8347 Southern California’s only 24-hour news and traffic station – KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Traffic & Weather Together Every 10 Minutes on the Fives (:05, :15, :25, :35, [] Car Slams Into Cheesecake Factory; Same Location Where Incendiary Device Was Thrown Thursday Night Police said the two incidents were not related.
Devils’ Patrik Elias drops major hint about his future
Patrik Elias may have tipped his hand for the first time this season, and he might be leaning toward hanging up the skates with the Devils . Elias joined the Devils’ radio broadcast prior to Friday’s game against the Calgary Flames, and he said may not have the heart to play again, even if he reaches the point he needs to physically with his knee.
Bergeron missing from Bruins practice, listed as day to day
The Boston Bruins are hopeful they won’t be missing one of their top scorers when they open a crucial four-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Center Patrice Bergeron didn’t practice Friday because of a lower-body injury suffered Wednesday in a 5-3 loss at Washington.