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IIHF

2014 Winter Olympics Rosters – Slovakia

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Here is the roster for Slovakia for the Winter Olympics in Sochi:

Teams play in the National Hockey League (NHL) unless otherwise stated.

KEY: Player Name, Team, History At Olympics

FORWARDS

Milan Bartovic, HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) (1st appearance)
Michal Handzus, Chicago Blackhawks (3rd appearance – 9GP 4G 3A 6PIM)
Marcel Hossa, Dinamo Riga (KHL) (3rd appearance – 13GP 0G 1A 0PIM)
Marián Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks (4th appearance – 15GP 12G 13A 10PIM)
Tomas Jurco, Detroit Red Wings (1st appearance)
Tomas Kopecký, Florida Panthers (2nd appearance – 7GP 1G 0A 2PIM)
Tomas Marcinko, HC Košice (Tipsport Extraliga) (1st appearance)
Michel Miklik, HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) (1st appearance)
Richard Pánik, Tampa Bay Lightning (1st appearance)
Branko Radivojevic, HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) (2nd appearance – 7GP 0G 0A 6PIM)
Tomas Surovy, HC Dinamo Minsk (KHL) (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 1A 2PIM)
Tomas Tatar, Detroit Red Wings (1st appearance)
Tomas Zaborsky, Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL) (1st appearance)
Peter Ölvecký, HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) (1st appearance)

DEFENSEMEN

Ivan Baranka, Avangard Omsk (KHL) (2nd appearance – 2GP 0G 1A 0PIM)
Zdeno Chára, Boston Bruins (3rd appearance – 13GP 1G 4A 8PIM)
Dominik Granak, HC Dynamo Moscow (KHL) (1st appearance)
Martin Marincin, Edmonton Oilers (1st appearance)
Andrej Meszaros, Philadelphia Flyers (3rd appearance – 13GP 0G 2A 8PIM)
Andrej Sekera, Carolina Hurricanes (2nd appearance – 7GP 1G 0A 0PIM)
Michal Sersen, HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) (1st appearance)
Lubomir Visnovsky, New York Islanders (5th appearance – 19GP 4G 4A 2PIM)

GOALIES

Peter Budaj, Montreal Canadiens (3rd appearance – 3GP .924 SV% 2.01GAA)
Jaroslav Halak, St. Louis Blues (2nd appearance – 7GP .911SV% 2.41GAA)
Ján Laco, HC Donbass Donetsk (KHL) (1st appearance)

*replaces Marián Gáborík, Columbus Blue Jackets 0n the roster due to injury

IIHF

2014 Winter Olympics Rosters – United States

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Here is the roster for the United States for the Winter Olympics in Sochi:

Teams play in the National Hockey League (NHL) unless otherwise stated.

KEY: Player Name, Team, History At Olympics

FORWARDS

David Backes, St. Louis Blues (2nd appearance – 6GP 1G 2A 2PIM)
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 0A 0PIM)
Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 1A 2PIM)
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks (2nd appearance – 6GP 3G 2A 2PIM)
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks (2nd appearance – 6GP 2G 0A 2PIM)
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs (2nd appearance – 6GP 1G 1A 0PIM)
T.J. Oshie, St. Louis Blues (1st appearance)
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens (1st appearance)
Zach Parisé, Minnesota Wild (2nd appearance – 6GP 4G 4A 0PIM)
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 3A 4PIM)
Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche (2nd appearance – 6GP 1G 2A 0PIM)
Derek Stepan, New York Rangers (1st appearance)
James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs (1st appearance)
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets (1st appearance)

DEFENSEMEN

John Carlson, Washington Capitals (1st appearance)
Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes (1st appearance)
Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks (1st appearance)
Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins (1st appearance)
Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers (1st appearance)
Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 0A 0PIM)
Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues (1st appearance)
Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 4A 2PIM)

GOALTENDERS

Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings (2nd appearance – OGP 0.00SV% 0.00GAA)
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres (2nd appearance – 6GP 94.56SV% 1.35GAA)
Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings (1st appearance)

That Damn Hockey Blog

That Damn Hockey Blog: Ryan Miller and the Seattle Metropolitans

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyLBXYqt3nM[/youtube]

Ah, Ryan Miller. Hero of Team USA at the 2010 Olympics. Nowadays though, it’s a completely different story. The Sabres want him gone for some reason because they believe Jhonas Enroth is this king goalie or something I dunno. Anyway, if the Sabres were to trade Ryan Miller this season, where would they possibly trade him? Let’s go through the other 29 other teams and see if anyone would want a 33 year old Goaltender.

Continue reading →

Columbus Blue Jackets

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Columbus Blue Jackets

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Here is a look at whom the Columbus Blue Jackets drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and also any trades they may have partaken in during the draft.

Round – Pick – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

1 – 14 – Alexander Wennberg (C) – Sweden – Frolunda HC (SHL)
1 – 19 – Kerby Rychel (LW) – United States – Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
1 – 27 – Marko Dano (C) – Austria – HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL)
2 – 50 – Dillon Hetherington (D) – Canada – Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
3 – 89 – Oliver Bjorkstrand (RW) – Denmark – Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
4 – 105 – Nick Moutrey (C/LW) – Canada – Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6 – 165 – Markus Soberg (RW) – Frolunda J20 (SuperElit)
7 – 195 – Peter Quenneville (C/RW) – Canada – Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)

Colorado Avalanche

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Colorado Avalanche

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Here is a look at whom the Carolina Hurricanes drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and also any trades they may have partaken in during the draft.

Round – Pick – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

1 – 1 – Nathan McKinnon (C) – Canada – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
2 – 32 – Chris Bigras (D) – Canada – Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
3 – 63 – Spencer Martin (G) – Canada – Mississuaga Steelheads (OHL)
4 – 93 – Mason Geertsen (D) – Canada – Vancouver Giants (WHL)
5 – 123 – Will Butcher (D) – United States – USA U-18 (USHL)
6 – 153 – Ben Storm (D) – United States – Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
7 – 183 – Wilheim Westlund (D) – Sweden – Farjestad J20 (SuperElit)

Carolina Hurricanes

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Carolina Hurricanes

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Here is a look at whom the Carolina Hurricanes drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and also any trades they may have partaken in during the draft.

Round – Pick – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

1 – 5 – Elias Lindholm (C) – Sweden – Brynas IF (SHL)
3 – 66 – Brett Pesce (D) – United States – University of New Hampshire (NCAA I)
5 – 126 – Brent Pedersen (LW) – Canada – Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
6 – 156 – Tyler Ganly (D) – Canada – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)

TRADES

Carolina Hurricanes acquire Andrej Sekera (D) from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Jamie McBain (D) and 2013 2nd Rd pick

Buffalo Sabres

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Buffalo Sabres

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Here is a look at whom the Buffalo Sabres drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and also any trades they may have partaken in during the draft.

Round – Pick – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

1 – 8 – Rasmus Ristolainen (D) – Finland – TPS Turku (SM-liiga)
1 – 16 – Nikita Zadorov (D) – Russia – London Knights (OHL)
2 – 35 – J.T. Compher (LW) – United States – USA U-18 (USHL)
2 – 38 – Connor Hurley (C) – United States – Edina High (USHS)
2 – 52 – Justin Bailey (RW) – United States – Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
3 – 69 – Nicholas Baptiste (RW) – Canada – Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
5 – 129 – Calvin Petersen (G) – United States – Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
5 – 130 – Gustav Possler (RW) – Sweden – MODO (SHL)
5 – 143 – Anthony Florentino (D) – United States – South Kent Prep. (USHS)
6 – 159 – Sean Malone (C) – United States – USA U-18 (USHL)
7 – 189 – Eric Locke (C) – United States – Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

TRADES

Buffalo Sabres acquire Jamie McBain (D) and 2nd Rd pick (2013) from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Andrej Sekera (D)

General

2013 NHL Entry Draft Results – Top 10

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Sunday June 30 saw the 2013 NHL Entry Draft take place in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The projected top picks include American Defencemen Seth Jones, Canadian Forwards Nathan McKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, Finnish Forward Alexander Barkov Jr., and Russian Forward Valeri Nichuskin.

2013 NHL ENTRY DRAFT – 1ST ROUND – Top 10

Pick – Team – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

1 – Colorado Avalanche – Nathan McKinnon (C) – Canada – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
2 – Florida Panthers – Alexander Barkov Jr. (C) – Finland – Tappara (SM-liiga)
3 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Jonathan Drouin (LW) – Canada – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
4 – Nashville Predators – Seth Jones (D) – United States – Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
5 – Carolina Hurricanes – Elias Lindholm (C) – Sweden – Brynas IF (SHL)
6 – Calgary Flames – Sean Monahan (C) – Canada – Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
7 – Edmonton Oilers – Darnell Nurse (C) – Canada – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
8 – Buffalo Sabres – Rasmus Ristolainen (D) – Finland – TPS Turku (SM-liiga)
9 – Vancouver Canucks – Bo Horvat (C) – Canada – London Knights (OHL)
10 – Dallas Stars – Valeri Nichuskin (RW) – Russia – HC Dynamo Moscow (KHL)

The biggest trade made during the draft involved the New Jersey Devils trading away the ninth pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, to the Vancouver Canucks, for G Cory Schneider.

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Semi Finals

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Four Fighters. Three Matches. Two Finalists. One Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

Last week, Tie Domi sealed the last Semi Final spot by defeating Joey Kocur.

This week, the Semi Finals begin, with the winner advancing to the Final!

Rob Ray
LW Canada
Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators
6′ 203 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
10×15 NHL Fights in a season
246 NHL Fights 16.4 FPY

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznbsKnVYt4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YduAr6Eed1o[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLUc1EBHbHQ[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Finals

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8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week, Rob Ray defeated the lone European in the field in Krzysztof Oliwa.

This week sees two experienced fighters compete in the second quarter final.

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

(WC) Ian Laperriere
C CAN
St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers
6’1″ 197 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
216 NHL Fights 14.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Stu Grimson:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDz-5V0Sw5U[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Ian Laperriere:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpa3SwY9688[/youtube]

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