Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 20, 2009, 7:22 pm
That's right, it's a regular feature! You can also see our rankings at: http://www.fadoo.ca/hockey. The Blackhawks, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Predators climb, as the Penguins, Rangers and...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 18, 2009, 11:50 pm
On Tuesday the Columbus Dispatch reported that "Blue Jackets rookie forward Nikita Filatov, who has struggled to remain in coach Ken Hitchcock's lineup, might be headed back to Russia, perhaps as ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 17, 2009, 4:42 pm
Brendan Shanahan announced today what we all knew would happen after he "reconsidered" playing this season with New Jersey. He is retiring after twenty-one NHL seasons. (AP) “I would...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 16, 2009, 1:18 pm
Already missing Sergei Gonchar, Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang, the Pittsburgh Penguins will now play without the services of Alex Goligoski. "Go-go" will be out two to three weeks due ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 14, 2009, 10:33 pm
The Red Wings started the season by dropping their first two games to St. Louis in Sweden.  They finished October having lost seven games.  Although a slight exaggeration, this is a tea...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 13, 2009, 3:30 pm
In honor of our esteemed comrades at Frozen War Room, Hockey Plumber is proud to present the first in a new weekly feature: The Friday NHL Power Rankings. Parenthesis indicate last weeks ranking ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 12, 2009, 2:10 pm
The injuries continue to pile up for the defending champion Penguins.  After suffering their third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Pittsburgh found out ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Nov 3, 2009, 8:42 am
Look at Hockey Plumbers last post.  Are we now the "Hockey Prophet"? Although he reads our blog everyday, this isn't an elaborate hoax put together by The Plumber and Ovi. (AP)—"The Washin...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 30, 2009, 3:32 pm
It's early in the 2009-10 season but two headlines seem to keep repeating: "(Insert star player name here) Out for x to x weeks." and "Ovechkin scores 2 in Caps Victory." Malkin, Gonchar, Kovalch...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 26, 2009, 9:13 pm
The Canadian Press reports that Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes has agreed to sell the franchise to the NHL. The deal still must be approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield T. Baum. It...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 23, 2009, 11:56 pm
By now I'm sure that all of you are aware of the Versus battle with DirecTV.  Both sides have publicly called out the other during the dispute, but the NHL has officially backed the Vers...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 22, 2009, 9:44 am
The Islanders finally notched their first win of the season last night.  Superstar in waiting, John Tavares, won the shootout with some nifty moves before whipping the puck past Carolina goaltend...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 20, 2009, 4:36 pm
The top selections of the 2009 draft were expected to make their teams' rosters and contribute this season.  Tavares, Duchesne and Kane have stuck at the major league level and have impressed...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 19, 2009, 8:49 pm
More than a few teams have come screaming out of the gates.  The Penguins, Flames and Blackhawks were expected to start strong. The Rangers, Coyotes, Avalanche, Senators, Blue Jackets, ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 14, 2009, 1:52 pm
Georges Laraque of the Montreal Canadiens  apologized for appea...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 9, 2009, 7:10 pm
The Penguins-Flyers enmity has grown into not only one of the most heated...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 8, 2009, 5:07 pm
While Canadiens coach Ja...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 6, 2009, 4:08 pm
Outside of Pittsburgh, not much has even been mentioned of Penguins'...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 2, 2009, 11:55 am
The Washington Capitals marketing slogan reads: "Prepare...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Oct 1, 2009, 4:07 pm
As TSN reported,  Brendan Shanahan has decided that he will not play for the New Jersey Devils this season. Shanny, re-signed with the Devil this off-season has reconsidered.  A thanks, but...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Sep 30, 2009, 10:23 pm
Mats Sundin announced his retirement after 18 NHL seasons today. ''It was just time, I think. Obviously, it's not an easy decision but I feel with body and soul right ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Sep 30, 2009, 6:28 pm
Carolina goaltender Cam Ward has agreed to a six-year, $37.8 million extension with the team. "The pressure's going to be there to play like an elite goaltender now that I'm being paid like o...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Sep 29, 2009, 11:44 pm
So glad you asked! The reigning champs received their rings.  Bling Indeed! After suffering a groin injury in the preseason, Sidney Crosby is expected to play in the opener. The Penguins have ...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Sep 24, 2009, 12:56 pm
Late Tuesday evening the phone rang, and even though the number was not familiar, the call was answered. Calling from his Blackberry was PSE attorney, Jeffrey Kessler! After asking for “The Plumbe...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Sep 23, 2009, 11:57 am
With so much hoopla surrounding ownership battles in Phoenix and Tampa Bay and the hype that accompanied the Dany Heatley and Phil Kessel deals, one story that has flown under the radar (no pun intend...
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Nick Derence posted an article on Hockey Plumber - Sep 18, 2009, 10:43 pm
Multiple outlets have reported that the Boston Bruins have traded forward Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a first and a second round pick in 2010, and a first round pick in 2011...
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