Gameday Preview: Minnesota

Robert Cleave
November 05 2010 09:40AM

 

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Eric Nystrom  of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Edmonton Oilers on October 21, 2010 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

The Flames head to St. Paul this evening, with the faint echo of a displeased fan base likely still in their heads. Tonight, they face a club that has kept their head above water almost exclusively via their work when a man to the good.

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November 4 News and Notes

Robert Cleave
November 04 2010 05:57PM

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 09: Lindy Ruff, head coach of the Buffalo Sabres stands on the bench during a time out against the New York Rangers at HSBC Arena on October 9, 2010 in Buffalo, New York. New York won 6-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Another week is in the bin, and with that, the round-up returns for a perusal of matters around the league. In this installment, the Flames hit the skids before hitting the road, The Penguins and Hawks are scuffling as well, and the longest tenured coach in the league might be in trouble.

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Gameday Preview: Washington

Robert Cleave
October 30 2010 09:41AM

 

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates back for a faceoff in the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Massachusetts October 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Brian Snyder  (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

After Thursday night's disaster at the 'Dome, I suspect that more than a few fans are eying this evening's match against the Capitals with a bit of dread. That's understandable, given the way that the visitors from the World's Most Important City torched the net last season on their way to the President's Trophy. That noted, Washington hasn't really lit it up in the same manner this season, and it's largely due to the effect of our old friend variance.

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On Craig Conroy

Robert Cleave
October 28 2010 10:48AM

 

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 04:  Center Craig Conroy #24 of the Calgary Flames at American Airlines Center on November 4, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
 

Last season, Kent presented his thoughts about the Flames' elder statesman. Today, as Connie prepares to play in his 1000th game, I wanted to offer a few words about Calgary's voluble vet.

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October 27 News and Notes

Robert Cleave
October 27 2010 01:25PM

 

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 7: Defenseman Theo Peckham  of the Edmonton Oilers collides with right wing Jarome Iginla  of the Calgary Flames in first-period action at Rexall Place October 7, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)
 
 

The Flames have got the season mostly headed in the right direction at the moment, so it's as good a time as any for a review of matters in Calgary and elsewhere. In this edition of the round-up, the Battle of Alberta gets entirely too competitive last night, the Avalanche are waiting for news from the medical ward, and the Devils have problems beyond the Kovalchuk matter.

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