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04.21.2009 6:57 pm

Hinote In, Janssen Out

Danny is good enough to skate today, so everybody’s favorite hit man didn’t play. Also, Jay McKee managed to play hurt in this game, so young Tyson Strachan sat again.

Will the Note miss Janssen’s physical play? Hockey Guy believes so.

Can…

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04.20.2009 10:04 am

Blues Must Play Statement Game

It’s all over but the weeping. The Blues are down 0-3 in the best-of-seven series against the highly skilled and experienced Canucks.

They can’t win the series now. But they can still pound out an exciting Game 4 victory, give their…

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04.19.2009 6:15 pm

Rowdy Pre-Game, Rowdy Start

The atmosphere was just amazing Sunday night at Scottrade. The fans came ready to rumble, The pre-game presentation was appropriately loud.

Finally, it was go time.

On the first shift, the checking line got to the net. Jay McClement put a shot…

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04.19.2009 5:57 pm

Sundin, Hinote Out — And Janssen Is In

Mats Sundin will miss this game with a groin muscle strain. Dan Hinote is out for the Blues, so fan favorite Cam Janssen will play.

The Canucks were disappointed the Blues didn’t want to fight in Game 2, until the final…

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04.19.2009 4:05 pm

Much Pre-Game Intrigue

Injured winger Paul Kariya skated with the Blues today, went full tilt and told reporters he felt great. So he gives coach Andy Murray options.

As Hockey Guy noted earlier, the Canucks seem eager to fight. So why not put Cam…

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03.14.2009 1:38 pm

Red Wings-Blues: Good Clean (Sigh) Fun

Hockey Guy is not the greatest fan of Saturday afternoon game, but this Red Wings-Blues matinee was great fun. Many fans prepared for the tilt by partying at the St. Patrick’s Day parade, which passed down Market Street right before…

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03.12.2009 10:52 am

Will The NHL Have Less Punch?

The NHL isn’t looking to ban fighting for the 2009-2010 NHL season. But under pressure from various reformers, the league is looking to reel in that aspect of its game.

Fighting has become more prevalent in the new NHL for an…

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02.26.2009 5:21 pm

Penguins Acquire Winger Not Named Tkachuk

Another trade domino fell Thursday when the Penguins finally acquired some help up front, getting left winger Chris Kunitz from the Ducks.

Pittsburgh dealt away offensive defenseman Ryan Whitney, who became expendable once Sergei Gonchar returned from the injured list. The…

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02.25.2009 5:15 pm

Cam Janssen Runs Afoul Of NHL

So let us get this straight . . .

Cam Janssen wasn’t penalized for paving Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek Tuesday night. Nor was he suspended by the league.

None of the Coyotes had a problem with it, at least at the time.…

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02.05.2009 10:10 pm

Blues Rally . . . But Lose Shootout

To sustain their charge into playoff contention, the Blues must build a home-ice advantage down the stretch. They must take care of their Western Conference rivals at Scottrade Center.

Thursday night, the Note rallied from a 1-0 deficit to force Edmonton…

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