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Tomas Kopecky

Tomas Kopecky Signs Deal in Czech Republic

Dustin L. Nelson | October 22, 2015

Former Florida Panther Tomas Kopecky has signed a multi-year contract with HC Oceláři Trinec in the Czech Extraliiga, the team announced on Thursday. The 33-year-old Slovakian forward played 10 NHL…

Chicago Cuts Lubomir Visnovsky and Tomas Kopecky

Dustin L. Nelson | September 28, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have released defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky and forward Tomas Kopecky from their professional tryouts, the team announced on Monday. Both had been a part of a group of…

Kopecky, Rozsival, 2 Others Get PTOs With Chicago

Dustin L. Nelson | September 17, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have brought in four more players on professional tryout contracts, all four of which have played for Chicago previously in their careers. In the case of defensemen…

Report: Tomas Kopecky Interested In Returning to Chicago

Dustin Nelson | August 22, 2015

Friday was Slovakia-native Marian Hossa’s day with the Stanley Cup. It was the third party of Hossa’s that Phil Pritchard RSVP’d yes to. Hossa celebrated with fellow countrymen Marian Gaborik…

Olympic Injuries Impact Playoff Races

Josh Smith | February 25, 2014

With all the concern over Olympic injuries, many were questioning whether the NHL should send its players to Pyeongyang for the 2018 games. While that’s still up for debate –…

Thanksgiving Fantasy Hockey Turkey Invasion!

Chris Wassel | November 28, 2013

There was an urban legend about a column that lambasted the worst of the fantasy hockey world each week. The complaints would flow in and undaunted the names of the…

Florida Panthers: Kris Versteeg Cleared to Play

Matt Schreiber | September 26, 2013

On March 12, 2013, things were not looking good for Kris Versteeg and the Florida Panthers. He completely tore up his knee in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.…

Fantasy Hockey: All-Purpose Playoff Pickups

Anatoliy Metter | April 10, 2013

With some fantasy hockey leagues already in the first leg of their playoff rounds, many fantasy managers have their lineups set in stone. However, there is a flip side to…

What Was Rick Nash Thinking When He Hit Tomas Kopecky?

Chris Wassel | March 25, 2013

It has become the bane of so many. Hit X got this but Hit Y was identical and received nothing. The problem has driven people (fans, media, players, coaches, etc.) bonkers for decades. However, with the advent of social media, this outrage or discussion has taken on new levels of lunacy or fierce debate.

Will Blue Jackets buy or sell before trade deadline?

Harry Kamdar | March 24, 2013

The Blue Jackets have vexed the hockey world with their improbable turnaround in the last month.  Going into the Nashville game on Saturday night, the Jackets were sporting a record…

Is It Time For The Panthers To Panic?

Jameson Cooper | January 27, 2013

The Florida Panthers’ recent struggles came to a head on Saturday night as the Philadelphia Flyers embarrassed the Cats during a 7-1 victory on their home ice in Sunrise Florida.…

Who Should Be The Panthers Captain In 2013?

Jameson Cooper | January 12, 2013

O Captain! My Captain! – Words not uttered often in and around the Florida Panthers’ organization last season. Throughout the entirety of the 2011-2012 season, the Panthers were the only…

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