Tag: Roberto Luongo
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Teammates Datsyuk, Nyquist score nearly identical goal on Luongo 11 years apart
Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has long been looked at as one of the next generation of stars for the Detroit Red Wings, and he’s making an immediate impact in his first full season in the Winged Wheel uniform. Nyquist is tied for the team lead in goals at 14, and his 22 points…
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2014-2015 NHL Season Preview: Florida Panthers
After a very disappointing season and 29th place finish, the Florida Panthers used to the offseason to regroup and acquire veteran free agents, as well as a number one draft pick. This season the Panthers will also be led by a new head coach, Gerard Gallant. The addition of a new coach and new players…
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2014 Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
A week has passed since the busy NHL trade deadline. New players are becoming more and more acclimated with their new teams and environments, while others may be disappointed they did not move at the deadline. We did see plenty of action at this years deadline, with some bold moves made as well. What will…
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Goalie Jonathan Bernier traded to Toronto Maple Leafs
For the first time in a very long time, the goalie market looks to be incredibly potent this summer as we head into the final stretch before free agency. The Toronto Maple Leafs, long rumored to be in the hunt for a number one goalie and consistently linked to Roberto Luongo, made a swap today…
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Will Mike Smith leave Phoenix as a free agent this summer?
In 2011, the Phoenix Coyotes plucked perennial backup netminder Mike Smith out of near obscurity after he had finished stints with the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning. The team signed him to a two-year deal worth $2 million, but after his stellar play in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, the Coyotes could lose Smith…
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EB’s Playoff Wishes
The NHL Playoffs, what could be better? Tonight starts the first round of the NHL Playoffs as three Western Conference pairings lace ’em up and duke it out, with more games starting tomorrow. However, before everything shakes down, here are my playoff wishes this year. The NHL Magic Genie commands three wishes per Conference. Eastern…
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Lightning Fire Guy Boucher
In a shortened season that has seen many firings, add Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Guy Boucher to the list. “Guy has poured his heart and soul into the Lightning organization for these past three years and we appreciate all the work he has done,” general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement. “But ultimately I am not…
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NHL Photos of the Week
Before the game between the Boston Bruins and visiting Montreal Canadiens on March 3, 2013, Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Natalie Hammond did the ceremonial puck drop. The Bruins recently visited Newtown, Connecticut where they partook in playing street hockey with the community’s youth and signed autographs. Hammond, a lifelong Bruins fan, came not only to…
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NHL Photos of the Week
Five Point Night: In the first game of the season the Detroit Red Wings visited the St. Louis Blues to eventually lose a 6 – 0 contest. Red Wings’ fans knew the loss of Niklas Lidstrom would weaken the castle doors, but not quite in such fashion. In the two teams second meeting of…
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Fantasy Friday: Spezza out, Luongo in, Ward a question mark
Spezza Out Indefinitely The Ottawa Senators were dealt a major blow earlier this week when it was announced that center Jason Spezza is expected to miss significant time this season with a herniated disc in his back that will require surgery to repair. While no timetable has been given for a return, Senators GM Bryan…