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Saturday, Jan 30

Empty Netter Assists - 01-30-10

Northeast Division With defenseman Jaroslav Spacek dealing with an "upper-body" injury, the Canadiens recalled defenseman Yannick Weber from Hamilton of the AHL. Kings defenseman Jack Johnson is dealing with an arm injury. Smythe Division It's Hockey Day in Canada today.

Friday, Jan 29

Lemieux, Burkle pursue Pirates - 01-30-10

Hockey was heading down this route several years ago teams like the Penguins and Sabres simply couldn't compete with the big spenders in New York or Toronto. Then there was the lockout that wiped out the 2004-05 season. It evened things for all 30 teams. The main reason the Thrashers and Maple...

Empty Netter Assists - 01-29-10

If the trade deadline was tomorrow, we wouldn't do anything." -Washington general manager George McPhee. The Canucks demoted forward Jannik Hansen to Manitoba of the AHL. Former Hurricanes/Avalanche/Capitals/Maple Leafs forward Bates Battaglia has joined Jokerit in Finland.

Wednesday, Jan 27

Empty Netter Assists - 01-28-10

Northeast Division Canadiens defenseman Jaroslav Spacek is dealing with the flu. Maple Leafs defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Jamal Mayers have requested trades. The Blues and Canucks had all sorts of issues: The Canucks and the CBC made nice.

Empty Netter Assists - 01-27-10

Northeast Division Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen was injured when a slapshot from Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin hit him in the face. Happy times for the Panthers: Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester is starting to look like a bust in Calgary.

Saturday, Jan 23

Empty Netter Assists - 01-24-10

Northeast Division The Bruins recalled defenseman Adam McQuaid from Providence of the AHL. Canucks defenseman and former Penguin Nolan Baumgartner appeared in his first NHL game in three years. Check out this "save" by Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart:

Friday, Jan 22

Empty Netter Assists - 01-23-10

Northeast Division The Capitals demoted defenseman John Carlson to Hershey of the AHL. Kings defenseman Jack Johnson and general manager Dean Lombardi are at odds over the coaching Johnson received while at the University of Michigan.

Empty Netter Assists - 01-22-10

Gutless." - Rangers defenseman Marc Staal on Carcillo. Northeast Division The Thrashers officially put defenseman Christoph Schubert ("lower body") on injured reserve. Canucks defenseman Sami Salo suffered a "lower-body" injury last night.

Wednesday, Jan 20

Empty Netter Assists - 01-20-10

Northeast Division The Canadiens recalled forward Mathieu Darche from Hamilton of the AHL. The Capitals recalled defenseman Karl Alzner, a first-round pick in 2007, from Hershey of the AHL. Blue Jackets defenseman Mike Commodore is dealing with a knee injury.

Saturday, Jan 16

Empty Netter Assists - 01-16-10

Northeast Division Orr did level another Capitals defenseman, Jeff Schultz: Toskala looking a little shell-shocked: The Panthers demoted defenseman Keaton Ellerby and center Shawn Matthias to Rochester of the AHL. The Stars demoted defenseman Maxime Fortunus to Texas of the AHL.

Friday, Jan 15

Empty Netter Assists - 01-15-10

Islanders general manager and former Penguins goaltender Garth Snow shot down rumors he was pursuing Thrashers captain Ilya Kovalchuk. Northeast Division The Panthers recalled forward Steve MacIntyre and defenseman Keaton Ellerby from Rochester of the AHL.

Thursday, Jan 14

Empty Netter Assists - 01-14-10

Devils defenseman Andy Greene is dealing with a "lower-body" injury. Flyers defenseman Danny Syvret is dealing with a shoulder injury. Happy times for the Bruins: Smythe Division Former Flames/Canadiens/Maple Leafs forward Jonas Hoglund announced his retirement.

Tuesday, Jan 12

Empty Netter Assists - 01-13-10

Northeast Division After a few less than stellar years in Ottawa, Thrashers defenseman Christoph Schubert is digging Atlanta. Former Blues/OIlers/Maple Leafs/Red Wings/Coyotes/Flames goaltender Curtis Joseph officially announced his retirement.

Monday, Jan 11

Empty Netter Assists - 01-12-10

Northeast Division The Maple Leafs recalled forward Tyler Bozak from their AHL affiliate, also in Toronto. This spoof of a Facebook page for Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey might be the funniest thing you read all month. Smythe Division

Sunday, Jan 10

Empty Netter Assists - 01-11-10

Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward Ryan White to Hamilton of the AHL. The Canucks demoted defenseman Evan Oberg to Manitoba of the AHL. The Kings placed defenseman Davis Drewiske on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Alec Martinez from Manchester of the AHL.

Empty Netter Assists - 01-10-10

The Toronto Star's recap. The Maple Leafs only have two wins in their past 10 games. Happy times for the Rangers: Northeast Division The Kings activated defenseman Randy Jones and demoted defenseman Alec Martinez to Machester of the AHL.

Saturday, Jan 9

Penguins at Maple Leafs - 01-09-10

0:00: End of period. Maple Leafs 1, Penguins 1. Stalberg leads the Maple Leafs with two. Beauchemin leads the Maple Leafs with 8:10. White leads Toronto with two. 0:00: End of period. Penguins 3, Maple Leafs 1. 0:00: End of game. Penguins 4, Maple Leafs 1. Kessel led the Maple Leafs with seven.

Empty Netter Assists - 01-09-10

Northeast Division Toronto has lost 10 consecutive games to Buffalo. The Canucks recalled defenseman Evan Oberg from Manitoba of the AHL. Boston University takes the ice: Boston College takes the ice: Happy times for Boston University:

About the Maple Leafs - 01-09-10

A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7 p.m., Air Canada Centre. Record: 15-21-9, 39 points. The Maple Leafs are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference and last place in the Northeast Division. Ex-Maple Leafs on the Penguins: Tom Fitzgerald, assistant to the general manager.

Thursday, Jan 7

Empty Netter Assists - 01-08-09

The Flyers playing soccer: Northeast Division Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson called out forward Phil Kessel. Happy times for Slater and Pavel Kubina: Flames general manager Darryl Sutter shot down the rumor he's trying to trade defenseman Dion Phaneuf. Smythe Division

About the Flyers - 01-07-10

Record: 20-19-3, 43 points. The Flyers are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and last place in the Atlantic Division. For the Flyers, defenseman Ryan Parent ("lower body") is day to day. Goaltender Ray Emery (abdomen) and defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (knee) are on injured rese...

Wednesday, Jan 6

Empty Netter Assists - 01-07-10

The Devils demoted defenseman Matt Corrente and forward Vladimir Zharkov to Lowell of the AHL. Northeast Division The Kings put defenseman Randy Jones ("upper body") on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Alex Martinez from Manchester of the AHL.

Empty Netters Assists - 01-06-09

Northeast Division Kaberle being popular: Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey said he would like to keep forward Tomas Plekanec who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Your new Washington captain:

Sunday, Jan 3

Empty Netters Assists - 01-04-10

Happy times for the Panthers: Northeast Division Canada will battle for the gold medal with the United States which got two goals from Maple Leafs prospect Jerry D'Amigo and beat Sweden, 5-2. Canada and the United States play tomorrow.

Friday, Jan 1

Empty Netter Assists - 01-02-10

Northeast Division The goal scored by Flyers defenseman Danny Syvret: Canadiens coach Toe Blake Bruins coach Claude Julien: Happy times for the Flyers: Not so much for Flyers' fan: The Canucks recalled defenseman Brad Lukowich from Texas of the AHL.

Thursday, Dec 31

Empty Netter Assists - 01-01-10

Northeast Division It was surreal. It was really cool." - Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman on the conditions. The Bruins taking some photos: The Flyers take their photo: He’s not the brightest guy." - Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell on Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf.

Empty Netter Assists - 12-31-09

Northeast Division Canadiens defenseman Roman Hamrlik returned to the lineup after missing six games due to a knee injury. Canucks defenseman Mathieu Schneider cleared waivers. It's nerve-wracking." - Steve Yzerman, Canadian Olympic general manager on selecting his team.

Wednesday, Dec 30

Doubled up - 12-31-09

Player, TeamsShutoutsBernie Parent, Flyers/Maple Leafs10Martin Brodeur, Devils7Ed Giacomin, Rangers7Rogie Vachon, Kings7Tony Esposito, Blackhawks5Bruce Gamble, Maple Leafs, Flyers5Cesare Maniago, North Stars5Roberto Luongo, Panthers4Gerry Cheevers, Bruins3Gerry De...

Empty Netter Assists - 12-30-09

Northeast Division Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa suffered a leg laceration last night. And just prior to Bieksa's injury, the Canucks placed defenseman Mathieu Schneider on waivers. Wild defenseman Clayton Stoner is dealing with a hip or groin injury. Smythe Division

Tuesday, Dec 29

Penguins at Sabres - 12-29-09

Marc-Andre Fleury and Ryan Miller are your starting goaltenders. After a flat first period Sunday against the Maple Leafs, the Penguins have rebounded with a stellar first frame tonight. They Sabres are a good team and the Penguins just outskated them on their own rink for the first 20 minu...

Monday, Dec 28

Empty Netter Assists - 12-28-09

The Toronto Sun's recap. "We didn’t sit back and wait for overtime." - Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson on his team's attack after Mike Rupp's goal. Matt Cooke beating Toronto's Vesa Toskala: Northeast Division Sweden released its Olympic roster:

Sunday, Dec 27

Maple Leafs 4, Penguins 3 - Postgame - 10-27-09

After losses like this, provided everyone is healthy, the Penguins seem to find way to immediately refocus and put together better efforts. They better with a road game in Buffalo on Tuesday next. The Maple Leafs ended up with a 27-24 lead in shots.

Maple Leafs at Penguins - Third Period - 12-27-09

16:03: Malkin appears to get away with a bit of a trip on Mayers in the Toronto zone. 0:00: Crosby wins the faceoff. Gonchar gets the puck and snaps off a wrister whcih Ponikarovsky flops down to block. End of game. Maple Leafs 4, Penguins 3.

Maple Leafs at Penguins - Second Period - 12-27-09

3:24: Crosby abuses Schenn again (Schenn was the player Crosby skated by on his power play goal) and moves up the left wing. He gets by the Toronto defenseman with a fancy move and sneaks a wrister low. Toskala holds it out. Schenn leads the Maple Leafs with two.

Maple Leafs at Penguins - First Period - 12-27-09

10:10: Orpik's penalty is killed. The Maple Leafs failed to generate anything notable that two minutes. 6:27: Talbot chops a slapper from the left wing. Toskala boots that to the corner. 0:00: End of period. Maple Leafs 2, Penguins 1. The Maple Leafs have a 9-4 lead in shots.

Maple Leafs at Penguins - Pregame - 12-27-09

Some sights from around the arena. As always, the Maple Leafs travel well. An Alexander Mogilny fan: What's the only thing worse than an Eric Lindros Flyers jersey? An Eric Lindros Maple Leafs jersey: Doug Gilmour: Marc-Andre Fleury and Vesa Toskala are your starting goaltenders.

Eaton out - 12-27-09

Penguins defenseman Mark Eaton will miss his third consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. (PG+). He was injured in a collision with Sabres forward Mike Grier last Saturday in Buffalo. With the Maple Leafs, goaltender Jonas Gustavsson (7-6-7, 2.86 GAA, .905 SV%) is expected to start a...

Saturday, Dec 26

About the Maple Leafs - 12-27-09

A preview of the Maple Leafs. Record: 13-17-9, 35 points. The Maple Leafs are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference and last place in the Northeast Division. Ex-Penguins on the Maple Leafs: Wayne Primeau, C. Ex-Maple Leafs on the Penguins: Tom Fitzgerald, assistant to the general manager.

Tuesday, Dec 22

Empty Netter Assists - 12-22-09

Northeast Division The Canadiens recalled forward Benoit Pouliot from Hamilton of the AHL. Here's a shocking development, contract negotiations between the Thrashers and captain Ilya Kovalchuk have hit a "snag" in the words of general manager Don Waddell.

Sunday, Dec 20

Empty Netter Assists - 12-20-09

The Rangers demoted defenseman Ilkka Heikkinen and Bobby Sanguinetti to Hartford of the AHL. Northeast Division With defenseman Derek Morris dealing with an undislcosed injury, Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid made his NHL debut last night.

Saturday, Dec 19

About the Sabres - 12-19-09

TV: FSN Pittsburgh, MSG-Buffalo. Record: 21-10-2, 44 points. The Sabres are in third place in the Eastern Conference and first place in the Northeast Division. Ex-Sabres on the Penguins: Jason Botterill, assistant general manager; Bob Errey, broadcaster; Jay McKee, D. Notes:

Empty Netter Assists - 12-19-09

Northeast Division Florida defenseman Bryan Allen is dealing with a knee injury. Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov suffered a "lower-body" injury last night. The Lightning demoted defenseman Lukas Krajicek to Norfolk of the AHL.

Friday, Dec 18

Empty Netter Assist - 12-18-09

The Associated Press' recap. The Penguins are in first place in the Eastern Conference with 49 points. Northeast Division With Roman Hamrlik sidelined by a right knee injury, the Canadiens recalled defenseman Yannick Weber from Hamilton of the AHL.

Wednesday, Dec 16

Empty Netter Assists - 12-17-09

Happy times for the Devils: The Rangers recalled defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti, a first-round pick in 2006, from Hartford of the AHL. Northeast Division Bruins defenseman Mark Stuart will be out four to six weeks due to a broken sternum. Yeesh. Toronto's Vesa Toskala, not shaving:

Thursday, Dec 10

Podcast: Empty Netter Assists - 12-11-09

Devils forward Niclas Bergfors, a native of Sweden, has been ruled ineligible for the Olympics. Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward Benoit Pouliot to Hamilton of the AHL for conditioning purposes. Sharks defenseman Douglas Murray is dealing with an undisclosed injury.

Sunday, Nov 29

Empty Netter Assists - 11-30-09

Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward J.T. Wyman to Hamilton of the AHL. The Flames recalled defenseman Staffan Kronwall from Abbotsford of the AHL. San Jose's Joe Pavelski didn't appear to enjoy this hit by Canucks defenseman Mathieu Schneider:

Saturday, Oct 31

Empty Netter Assists - 11-01-09

The Associated Press' recap. The WIld is 3-0 against the Eastern Conference this season. Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher, formerly the Penguins assistant general manager, got his ring too. Northeast Division Komisarek was "welcomed" back to Montreal: Smythe Division

Saturday, Oct 24

Empty Netter Assists - 10-24-09

Chris Kunitz and Keith Ballard: Northeast Division Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman is dealing with a groin injury. Only the Maple Leafs have scored fewer goals than the Panthers this season. The Coyotes recalled defenseman Sean Sullivan from San Antonio of the AHL. Smythe Division

Tuesday, Oct 20

Empty Netter Assists - 10-21-09

NHL.com's recap. What Stanley Cup hangover? Devils defenseman Cory Murphy cleared waivers and was demoted to Lowell of the AHL. Additionally, the Devils signed former Islanders forward Dean McAmmond. Northeast Division Defenseman Ian White has been the Maple Leafs' best player.

Saturday, Oct 17

Empty Netter Assists - 10-18-09

Northeast Division Thrashers forward Maxim Afinogenov made his return to Buffalo last night. Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey clarified his comments about not getting a Stanley Cup ring in 2008 with the Red Wings. Smythe Division

Empty Netter Assists - 10-17-09

The Nailers named defenseman Cliff Loya, a native of Pittsburgh, as captain. Northeast Division A knee injury will shut down Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn for the season. After a miscue by Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger, Panthers forward Radek Dvorak scored a pretty big shorthand...

Monday, Oct 12

Empty Netter Assists - 10-12-09

Northeast Division I'm sick and tired of all the talk. If one goal goes in, it's all about Vesa. It's not ... it's about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Period." - Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson defending his goaltender, Vesa Toskala. Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Saturday, Oct 10

Empty Netter Assists - 10-11-09

Awkward Photo of the Day: Ruslan Fedotenko and Toronto defenseman Tomas Kaberle all tangled up: Islanders captain Doug Weight re-aggravated a groin injury. Northeast Division The Battle of Ontario apparently features a team from New York: Smythe Division

Penguins at Maple Leafs - 10-10-09

Note: We've seen two different spelling from the NHL and the Maple Leafs for Victor or Viktor. Marc-Andre Fleury and Vesa Toskala are your starting goaltenders. 0:00: End of period. Penguins 2, Maple Leafs 0. Komisarek leads the Maple Leafs with 7:26.

Wednesday, Jan 28

Empty Netter Assists - Eastern Conference - 1-28-09

Random YouTube Find of the day: Former Penguins goon Andre Roy slugging it out with defenseman John Erskine, formerly of the Islanders: Northeast Division Florida defenseman is apparently not a fan of Flyers forward Scott Upshall and his attitudes on puppy drowning:

Friday, Oct 31

Podcast: Happy Halloween - 10-31-08

Nikolai Zherdev had a goal and an assist for the Rangers who edged the Thrashers, 3-2. Northeast Division Two assists from Alex Tanguay lifted the Canadiens to a 2-1 win at Minnesota. Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian will miss six weeks due to a broken leg.