Rutherford on head shots, trade deadline, Hurricanes - NHL.com

Globe and MailRutherford on head shots, trade deadline, HurricanesNHL.comWe're positioned very well for this year's draft. NHL.com: I know you have gone on record saying you don't like the timing of the trade deadline. Why? ...Getting serious about headshots starts nowCBC.ca (blog)Get tough on hits to head: BabcockCalgary Heraldall 630 news articles »

Stamkos firing rockets, has shot at 50-goal season with Lightning - The Canadian Press

The Canadian PressStamkos firing rockets, has shot at 50-goal season with LightningThe Canadian PressIt's little wonder that NHL goaltenders are having so much trouble stopping Steven Stamkos' shots when even the ones that miss the net do so much damage. ...and more »

Canucks pregame report from Denver: Avalanche just won't go away - Vancouver Sun

Canucks pregame report from Denver: Avalanche just won't go awayVancouver SunHowever, it's the critics who have fallen silent as a club ranked 29th in an NHL preseason poll is flirting with capturing the Northwest Division title. ...and more »

'Canes Acquire Pothier, Osala, Draft Pick for Corvo - Raleigh Chronicle

'Canes Acquire Pothier, Osala, Draft Pick for CorvoRaleigh ChronicleWashington drafted Osala in the fourth round, 97th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, and he made his NHL debut in 2008-09, playing in two games with the ...Hurricanes Acquire Pogge, Pick from Ducks for WardRaleigh Chronicle'Canes Trade Scott Walker to WashingtonRaleigh Chronicleall 4 news articles »

Savard suffers pounding headaches after Cooke hit - Vancouver Sun

Savard suffers pounding headaches after Cooke hitVancouver SunThe 22-year-old Stewart, Colorado's first-round choice, 18th overall, in the 2006 entry draft, leads the team in goals with 24. Tampa Bay Lightning centre ...and more »

TBA!: The Brian Burke Philosophy of Draft-picks

It is rare. That Burke was able to acquire a rare talent with replaceable players is traditionally rare in the NHL. That is the reality of the cap-world. With Kessel, we've acquired a 5th overall pick in the 2006 draft for two 1st round ...

Canada Card World - The Blog: Who to Collect (In Retrospect ...

On June 24, 2006, Stewart was drafted 18th overall in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. Although usually playing in his brother Anthony's shadow, Chris has had much more success in the NHL than his ...

Former first overall picks foremost in NHL scoring - Duffer's Dabbles

Entering play Tuesday, the top three goal scorers in the NHL were all former first-overall picks in the NHL entry draft - Alexander Ovechkin (2004) of the Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby (2005) of the Pittsburgh Penguins are tied ... A similar occurrence came during the 2006-07 season. That season, the scoring race finished Crosby (2005) 120, Thornton (1997) 114, and Vincent Lecavalier (1998) of the Lightning with 108. Lecavalier led the league with 52 goals and ...

Total Pro Sports - 2010 NHL Fantasy 3 Stars: Week 20

After posting just 19 points in 53 games for the Avs last year Chris has really started to solidify himself as an NHL player and show why Colorado took him 18th overall back in the 2006 draft by putting up 51 points in 60 games so far ...

Bruins 2010 Draft Watch: Will there be big impact of Russians in ...

One NHL source tells me that they very well could be. "Look at their recent drafting trends," the scout said. "Have you seen them take any Russians since 2006? The draft demographics are obviously going vary from year to year, ...