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Anaheim Ducks Sign Captain Ryan Getzlaf to Extension
The Anaheim Ducks have locked up their captain long-term, signing Ryan Getzlaf to an eight-year deal worth 8.25 million annually according to ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun. While Ducks fans can breathe...
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Are Brian Gionta’s Best Days Long Gone?
Despite the Montreal Canadiens’ strong start this season, some players are struggling offensively for the Eastern Conference leaders. One of them is captain Brian Gionta. In 19 contests this season,...
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New York Rangers: The Mark Messier Essentials – October 7, 1991
When the New York Rangers acquired Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers on October 4th, 1991, few could have predicted that the trade would be the finest in the Blueshirts’...
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Five Reasons Why Shane Doan Is Perfect for the New York Rangers
Shane Doan has indicated that he won’t make a decision about his future with the Phoenix Coyotes until July 9th. Should the Coyotes’ captain decide to leave the only organization...
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TML Captains: Hap Day 1927-1937
TML Captains is a series that profiles the men who ‘wore the C’ for one of the NHL’s charter franchises. Part 1 featured Bert Corbeau. Clarence Henry ‘Hap’ Day #3,...
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Boston Bruins’ Alternate Captain Tango
Who gets the B’s “A”? It’s time to consider that most pivotal of positions within the Bruins’ organization – that of the currently vacant second alternate captain. All kidding aside, at...
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Ducks Look For Cohesion in Season Opener
Teams go into each preseason game wanting to win, but getting a “W” isn’t the main priority for preseason. These games are a chance for vets to get...
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Luongo steps down… who is next Canuck captain?
Roberto Luongo officially gave up captaincy of the Vancouver Canucks Monday morning, leading to, what I can only imagine, a sensible, rational discussion on the Vancouver airwaves. Did Gillis force...
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Wild make first permanent captain a permanent fixture for franchise
Onneksiolkoon Mikko Koivu! The Minnesota Wild announced today that they have reached a contract extension agreement with their captain. Setting new milestones with every passing season Mikko Koivu is now...
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From Mats to Dion: A New Era Dawns in Leafs Nation
Maple Leafs unveil Dion Phaneuf as their 18th captain. Can the talented defenceman handle the pressure of Leafs Nation?
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Nicklas Lidstrom still a beast at age 40
Looking at Lidstroms accomplishments this year and how he continues to be a force in the NHL despite his age.
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Oiler Captain Ethan Moreau – Last Link to the Gretzky Trade
Ethan Moreau does not fit the profile of the standard NHL captain. He’s not a top line superstar expected to lead his team with a clutch goal or assist. Nor...