Blogs about: 2011 Preseason

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Kyle Williams won’t play

Bills DT Kyle Williams missed practice on Monday and Tuesday this week, and as a precaution he’s going to be held out of tonight’s preseason finale against the Lions. “Kyle is simply preca… more →

THE BOYS ARE BACK

Flyers send Brayden Schenn to minors, waive role players — 6 comments

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: While it may only be a temporary setback, oddsmakers might want to lower Brayden Schenn’s Cald … more →

Tags: Philadelphia Flyers, Blair Betts, Brayden Schenn, Jeff Carter, Matt Walker, Mike Richards, Oskars Bartulis, Sean Couturier

Flyers have high expectations in Czechs: Jaromir Jagr and Jakub Voracek — 1 comment

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: In a way, it’s hard not to wonder if the Philadelphia Flyers wish they could cross Jaromir Jag … more →

Tags: Philadelphia Flyers, Danny Briere, Jakub Voracek, Jaromir Jagr, Peter Laviolette

Flyers have high expectations in Czechs: Jaromir Jagr and Jakub Voracek — 1 comment

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: In a way, it’s hard not to wonder if the Philadelphia Flyers wish they could cross Jaromir Jag … more →

Tags: Philadelphia Flyers, Danny Briere, Jakub Voracek, Jaromir Jagr, Peter Laviolette

Rangers waive Sean Avery; John Tortorella gives brutally honest explanation — 25 comments

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: There was a time when Sean Avery was a nice little “steal” for the New York Rangers, eve … more →

Tags: New York Rangers, Top Posts, Erik Christensen, Martin Brodeur, Pests, sean avery, Sloppy Seconds, Waivers

Troy Brouwer discusses facing his former team, including 'that little bugger' Patrick Kane

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: Ever since the Chicago Blackhawks nabbed him in the seventh round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (214th … more →

Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Patrick Kane, joel ward, Alex Ovechkin, Jonathan Toews, Mike Knuble, Brooks Laich, Troy Brouwer

Toronto's final cuts could be complicated thanks to suspension, injuries

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: The Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason ended with a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, … more →

Tags: Toronto Maple Leafs, ron wilson, Brian Burke, opening night, season openers, final cuts

Red Wings rule Pavel Datsyuk out of final two preseason games

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: The natural instinct is to assume that preseason games don’t matter. It’s all about pers … more →

Tags: Detroit Red Wings, Injury News, Mike Babcock, Pavel Datsyuk, season openers

Matthew Lombardi admits he's nervous about making his Leafs debut tonight

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: The Toronto Maple Leafs go into the 2011-12 season with plenty of wild cards. From James Reimer back … more →

Tags: Toronto Maple Leafs, Joffrey Lupul, Matthew Lombardi, Cody Franson, Phil Kessel

Will Colorado's super-sized defense help turn things around? — 1 comment

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: While Boston Red Sox fans with “What have you done for me lately?” attitudes will disput … more →

Tags: Colorado Avalanche, Erik Johnson, Shane O'Brien, Jan Hejda, Size Matters

Taylor Fedun ranks as the latest victim of NHL's archaic icing rules — 3 comments

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: New head of discipline Brendan Shanahan faces some tough issues when it comes to revamping the NHL … more →

Tags: Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, NHL-wide, Taylor Fedun

Brendan Smith feels 'terrible' about illegal check on Ben Smith — 4 comments

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: For the eight time in the 2011 preseason, new NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan handed out a susp … more →

Tags: Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Mike Babcock, Joel Quenneville, suspension debates, Brendan Shanahan, suspension talk, Ben Smith, Brendan Smith

Marc Staal is dealing with neck issues, opening day status remains in doubt

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: Marc Staal skated for the first time since Sunday, as he spent 100 minutes on the ice with the AHL … more →

Tags: New York Rangers, brad richards, Henrik Lundqvist, Marc Staal, Michael Del Zotto, Tim Erixon

Mikhail Grabovski shakes off Chris Neil's questionable hit

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: The general consensus from fans, writers and even players and coaches is that Brendan Shanahan is ma … more →

Tags: Toronto Maple Leafs, Chris Neil, Injury Updates, Mikhail Grabovski, nazem kadri, questionable hits, suspension debates

Happy birthday, Tom Sestito: Flyers winger gets waived, four-game suspension

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: Normally, Sept. 28 must be a joyous day for Philadelphia Flyers winger Tom Sestito. Barring religiou … more →

Tags: New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Andre Deveaux, Brendan Shanahan, Jody Shelley, John Tortorella, Suspensions, Tom Sestito, Waivers

Danny Cleary will miss remainder of preseason with upper-body injury

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: Many people believe that Pavel Datsyuk is “underrated,” but considering the cascades of … more →

Tags: Detroit Red Wings, Danny Cleary, Injury Updates, Ken Holland, Pavel Datsyuk, Upper body injury

Is it in Ottawa's best interests for Mika Zibanejad to make an immediate NHL jump? — 1 comment

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: Every once in a while, a person makes an argument that changes the way people look at things. Someti … more →

Tags: Ottawa Senators, 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Bryan Murray, Craig Anderson, daniel alfredsson, entry-level years, Jason Spezza, Magnus Pajaarvi, Mika Zibanejad

Scott Hartnell resumes practice, could play Thursday after meeting cardiologist — 1 comment

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: Between the second and third periods of an exhibition against the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Fl … more →

Tags: Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Cardiologist, Injury Updates, scott hartnell

Report: Ontario police might know who threw a banana at Wayne Simmonds — 2 comments

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: In a well-written diatribe, The Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont chastised London, Ontario fan … more →

Tags: Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, bananas, london ontario, Wayne Simmonds

Sean Avery accuses Wayne Simmonds of making homophobic remarks during preseason game — 29 comments

James O'Brien wrote 1 year ago: People who follow the New York Rangers-Philadelphia Flyers’ rivalry should be accustomed to ga … more →

Tags: New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Andre Deveaux, georges laraque, homophobic comments, John Tortorella, sean avery, Tom Sestito, trash talking


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