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Slover: For Ducks, Scott Niedermayer is key consideration

First and foremost, GM Bob Murray might peddle Pronger before he enters the final year of his contract. If Murray believes he can keep Scott Niedermayer and re-sign Francois Beauchemin, his logical trade chip would be the best older defenseman he ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  13 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Francois Beauchemin,  Ryan Whitney,  Scott Niedermayer,  Chris Pronger,  Los Angeles Kings

Slover: Penguins-Red Wings, Game 7

Everyone was paying attention to Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, but could the Jordan Staal line, with Tyler Kennedy on one wing, be the Penguins' unit to watch? A turnover gave Kennedy a good chance, and he set up Staal for a close-in shot in the ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  13 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Sidney Crosby,  Evgeni Malkin,  Jordan Staal,  Marian Hossa,  Brad Stuart

Slover: News and notes, nuts and bolts

Brennan isn't finished spewing -- not by a long slapper. Got any idea where Dany Heatley will be headed if the Ottawa Senators meet his demand for a trade? Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun suggests a destination -- the New York Islanders. "Think ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  12 Jun 2009
Related Topics: New York Islanders,  Phoenix Coyotes,  Dany Heatley,  Ottawa Senators,  Roberto Luongo

Slover: Critics take their shots at playoffs' officiating

OK, so the NHL had made a big stink out of cracking down on late-game, message-sending brawls -- except when the game's biggest stars were involved. But we just viewed as whining complaints about non-calls in the finals that would have sent nearly ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Stanley Cup,  Henrik Zetterberg

Slover: Stanley Cup finals: Red Wings vs. Penguins, Game 6

We are pulling for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. And that's no slight intended toward the Detroit Red Wings; nor is it favoritism toward the Pittsburgh Penguins. We simply want this series to go the max, because at its best it's been a great ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  10 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Stanley Cup,  Detroit Red Wings,  Pittsburgh Penguins,  Petr Sykora,  Pavel Datsyuk

Slover: Heatley reportedly tells Senators he wants out

Ottawa Senators forward Dany Heatley apparently is willing to waive the no-movement clause in his contract and accept a deal to another team. Published reports say Heatley's handlers and Senators brass are in talks to decide whether - or when -- he ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  10 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Ottawa Senators

Slover: Great Game 7s whet appetite for playoffs' second round

Let's salute the winners, especially for the plays that made the difference. How different things were in Verizon Center and Prudential Center: In Washington, red-clad fans were crazy-go-nuts as the Capitals pulled off their resurrection against ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  29 Apr 2009
Related Topics: New Jersey Devils,  Sergei Fedorov,  Martin Brodeur,  New York Rangers,  Jussi Jokinen

Slover: Stanley Cup notebook: Sharks forget to bring their teeth

OK, so Jonas Hiller was rock-solid for the Ducks. A rookie from Switzerland starting in place of 2007 Stanley Cup hero Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Hiller was sharp and got plenty of help. A look at Thursday's series-opening games in the Stanley Cup ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  17 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Stanley Cup,  Sean Avery,  Jonas Hiller,  New York Rangers,  Chris Drury

Western quarterfinal matchup: No. 4 Chicago vs. No. 5 Calgary

Blackhawks: Talk all you want about the fast-maturing youngsters; it's the play of Martin Havlat that's key to this offense. He finished a rare healthy season and led the team with 77 points in 81 games. The fresh-faced Blackhawks need his ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  14 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Brian Campbell,  Martin Havlat,  Mike Keenan,  Patrick Kane,  Jarome Iginla

Western quarterfinal matchup: No. 3 Vancouver vs. No. 6 St. Louis

Canucks: Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin had identical 82-point seasons; no surprise there for the identical twins. It was the arrival of Mats Sundin that kick-started the Canucks. Coach Alain Vigneault had Sundin center Ryan Kesler and Pavol Demitra, ...

From RAY SLOVER, Sporting News,  14 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Willie Mitchell,  Chris Mason,  Daniel Sedin,  Henrik Sedin,  Mats Sundin

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