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Guess Who’s Going To Sochi

The NHL and NHLPA have made an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), to allow NHL players to participate in the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014.

Since Nagano in 1998, NHL’ers have been able to represent their respective countries, and 2014 will be no different with an estimated 120 or more players, weill be representing the 12 countries competing.

The NHL schedule will take a break from February 9, 2014 to February 26, 2014, to allow the NHl’ers to participate without the NHL franchises they play for being affected by their loss. This also means that Team USA and Team Canada will be favourites once again,along with Team Russia, who would still have been affected if this deal didn’t go through, but not as much due to the strength of the KHL.

The preliminary rounds will be made up of three groups, consisting of four teams each. Group A will have Russia, Slovenia, Sl0vakia and the United States. Group B sees Austria take on Canada, Finland and Norway, whereas Group C will see the Czech Republic, Latvia, Switzerland and Sweden do battle.

Full schedule details can be found by clicking this LINK, which will take you to the IIHF website.

San Jose Sharks

2013 NHL Entry Draft – San Jose Sharks

Here is a look at whom the San Jose Sharks 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 – 18 – Mirco Mueller (D) – Switzerland – Everett Silvertips (WHL)
2 – 49 – Gabryel Paquin-Boudreau (LW) – Canada – Baie Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
4 – 117 – Fredrik Bergvik (G) – Sweden – Frolunda J20 (SuperElit)
5 – 141 – Michael Brodzinski (D) – United States – Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
5 – 151 – Gage Ausmus (D) – United States – USA U-18 (USHL)
7 – 201 – Jacob Jackson (C) – United States – Tartan Senior High (USHS)
7 – 207 – Emil Galimov (LW) – Russia – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL)

TRADES

San Jose Sharks acquire Tyler Kennedy (C/RW) from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for 2013 2nd Rd pick

Edmonton Oilers

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Edmonton Oilers

Here is a look at whom the Edmonton Oilers 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 – 7 – Darnell Nurse (D) – Canada – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2 – 26 – Marc-Olivier Roy (C) – Canada – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
3 – 83 – Bogdan Yakimov (C) – Russia – Reaktor Nizhnekamsk (MHL)
3 – 88 – Anton Slepyshev (LW) – Russia – Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL)
4 – 94 – Jackson Houck (RW) – Canada – Vancouver Giants (WHL)
4 – 96 – Kyle Platzer (C) – Canada – London Knights (OHL)
4 – 113 – Aidan Muir (LW/RW) – Canada – Victory Honda U18 (MWEHL)
5 – 128 – Evan Campbell (LW) – Canada – Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
6 – 158 – Ben Betker (D) – Canada – Everett Silvertips (WHL)
7 – 188 – Gregory Chase (C/RW) – Canada – Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

Dallas Stars

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Dallas Stars

Here is a look at whom the Dallas Stars 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 – 10 – Valeri Nichuskin (RW) – Russia – Traktor Chelyabinsk (KHL)
1 – 29 – Jason Dickinson (C) – Canada – Guelph Storm (OHL)
2 – 40 – Remi Elie (LW) – Canada – London Knights (OHL)
2 – 54 – Philippe Desrosiers (G) – Canada – Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
3 – 68 – Niklas Hansson (D) – Sweden – Rogle (HockeyAllvenskan)
4 – 101 – Nicholas Paul (LW) – Canada – Brampton Battalion (OHL)
5 – 131 – Cole Ully (LW) – Canada – Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
5 – 149 – Matej Paulovic (LW) – Slovakia – Farjestad J20 (SuperElit)
7 – 182 – Aleksi Makela (D) – Finland – Ilves (SM-liiga)

Columbus Blue Jackets

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Columbus Blue Jackets

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)

Flashback Friday, PUCK YOU!

PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 3.3: The Trade Deadline (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

Just like Gordie Howe, we're locking in one of his legacies to the game in his namesake version of a hat trick. Today, we're getting our fight in...

This was originally published on Mar 10, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! is back with the final part of this installment!

Note: This installment has been divided into three parts. Click here for part one, and here for part 2. Hit the jump below for part three.

Our panelists include Bruce McGee, Al Creed, BaptisBlacktick, ThinkSoJoE, G, ThatDamnDoubleC, and Armchair MVP.

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 3.2: The Trade Deadline (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

Like Sean Avery said, "Sloppy Seconds."

This was originally published on Mar 8, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! is back for part two of this three part series!

Note: This installment will be divided into three parts. The first was on, Tuesday March 6, and the third will follow on March 10th.

Our panelists include Bruce McGee, Al Creed, BaptisBlacktick, ThinkSoJoE, G, ThatDamnDoubleC, and Armchair MVP.

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 3.1: The Trade Deadline (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

Like Rob Ray said, "Cemetary or Hospital."

This was originally published on Mar 6, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! is back for analysis of the trade deadline and the NHL season! Censorship has no place here. We’re going to be candid as hockey fans as we look down the stretch towards the playoffs. We’re going to discuss the trades made, whether they’ll make a difference, and who the winners and losers in this media hyped (debatable unofficial holiday in Canada) event. Without much further ado, let’s drop the gloves and start our debate!

Note: this installment will be divided into three parts. Today, Tuesday March 6 will be our first, with the second and third to follow on March 8 and March 10, respectively!

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 2, Part 2 (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

This was originally published on Dec 30, 2011

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! has returned to wrap up the second half this our second installment of the season. The only way we could be more efficient, is to pull off an “Ilya Kovalchuk” and somehow find a way to give Carolina Hurricane goalie Cam Ward a free statistical goal…
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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 2, Part 1 (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

This was originally published on Dec 28, 2011

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! has returned for another installment! We are about 1/3 of the way into the 2011 – 2012 NHL season, and it is time to address what hockey fans think about a number of issues and events that have occurred. It’s going to be controversial, as always, and as exciting as watching a bunch of 9 year old kids from Kazakhstan brawl!
Click below for part one of this installment of PUCK YOU!. Part 2 will be online on Friday, December 30, 2011.
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