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Patrick Kane Proves That Superman Truly Is From Chicago
Your morning roundup for Jan. 29, the day we got a little bit extra out of the ATM. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors. Image via....

Former New York Rangers GM Neil Smith Wants The World To Know He Doesn't Suck "Nearly As Good As You"
Neil Smith, most famous for constructing the Edmonton Oilers Version 2.0 while the general manager of the Rangers during the glory days of the mid nineties, is still alive! So alive in fact, that he is causing trouble on Twitter. His handle, for the curious few is @bigdealneil94. Big deal. Neil. 94...

Columbus Blue Jackets Owner Apologizes To Fans For Having A Terrible Team
If you've ever been curious about what it's like when a never-proud franchise writes to its fans, today is your lucky day. John P. McConnell, owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets, used his spare time (thanks to the All-Star Break) to contact Columbus fans, offering a State of the Team of sorts. McCon...

Almost Five Reasons To Watch The NHL All-Star Game, Which I Think Is Sunday
The NHL All-Star Game—which is always an exciting contest—takes place this weekend in Ottawa. I think it's on Sunday at 4 p.m. on NBC Sports Network. Here is why you should watch, if the game actually is on that channel at that time....

This Should Answer The Question Of Whether Alex Ovechkin Regrets Skipping The All-Star Game
Back when it looked like Alexander Ovechkin might not be named to the All-Star Game, he told a reporter he wouldn't be disappointed "because I'm going to go straight up to vacation somewhere." But he did make the roster, and also managed to get himself suspended for three games. So he decided no All...

Tampa Bay Lightning Fire Mascot Who Was Tackled By Boston Fan
This is no laughing matter. You know it's a big story when the "10 News Investigators" are on the case. And there's a Facebook page in support of the cause. Free ThunderBug! [WTSP, via Puck Daddy]...

A Slapshot To The Ear Can Do Some Serious Damage (NSFW)
On Saturday, during an off-day practice in Pittsburgh, Alex Ovechkin took a shot on net. It went high, caromed around off the glass, and struck Matt Hendricks directly in the ear. Above is the "after" picture. The graphic photo below shows the damage: an inch-long gash in the cartilage....

It Sounds Like The Bruins Are Ready To Say Goodbye To Tim Thomas, Free Citizen
When Tim Thomas declined to accompany the Bruins to the White House, he was quick to assure everyone that "this was not about politics." Well, guess what Tim, now it's about something even more important: hockey. ...

This Vancouver Canucks Fan Is Proud To Be Dating An Edmonton Fan
Your morning roundup for Jan. 25, the day we learned oral sex may or may not kill you. Photo via Puck Daddy. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors....

Blues Forward Chris Stewart Provided A Great Example Of What Constitutes "Instigating" Last Night
With debate raging about the visor corollary to the NHL's instigation penalty rule, it's beyond time to take a look at a textbook example of instigating....

Drake Will Perform At The NHL All-Star Game
Perhaps our resident Drakeologist will weigh in on this later, but I just had to rush to tell you the exciting news: the NHL has tapped Drake to perform at the second intermission of this Sunday's All-Star Game, when the score will already be 8-6 and everyone will have tuned out....

Read Tim Thomas's Odd Explanation For Skipping The Bruins' Day At The White House, And Then Back Slowly Away
Here's the 2011 Conn Smythe and Vezina winner, pamphleteering online:...

Bristolmetrics: From Jan. 7-18, <em>SportsCenter</em> Devoted 13.5 Minutes to Hockey Total, And Other Fun Facts
This is a regular feature breaking down, minute-by-minute, the content that appears on ESPN's SportsCenter throughout the week. Graphic by Jim Cooke....

Jack Edwards Is Live-Tweeting His Visit To The White House
Bruins announcer @RealJackEdwards, a real American who hates the Canadian monarchy or something, is visiting the White House and letting his Twitter followers in on his deranged thoughts ("Anyone wanna tangle with the US Navy?"). It's a treat....

This Flyers Fan Has A Pair Of Straightforward Messages For The Islanders
Your morning roundup for Jan. 20, the day we learned old men in Japan engage in vaginal prayer. Photo via Busted Coverage. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors....

We Can Rebuild Taylor Hall
Edmonton's wunderkind got sliced open by a teammate's skate at Tuesday's warmup, requiring 30 stitches and a promise to his mother that he'll wear a helmet next time. Hall spoke to reporters for the first time today, and rather than listen to what he had to say, they all just snapped cell phone pics...

Why, Yes, A Boston Bruins Fan Tackled The Tampa Bay Mascot After It Doused Him With Silly String
Thundahbug was wahned to knawck it da fack awf. [CBS Boston]...

The Hockey Gods <i>Will</i> Have Their Bloody Vengeance
Earlier this month, Calgary winger Rene Bourque gave a dirty elbow to the head of Washington's Nicklas Backstrom. The Caps' leading scorer has been out ever since with a concussion, and Bourque was suspended five games by the league. But that's not justice. That's The Man's justice. The Capitals d...

The King And Queen Of Canada Sat Among The Commoners At The Canucks Game
Your morning roundup for Jan. 18, the day we learned even the law says size matters. Photo via Mocksession. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors....

<em>Philadelphia Daily News</em> Columnist Marcus Hayes Suggests NBA Players Don't Know Who Their Fathers Are
Here's a clip from today's Daily News roundup program on CSN Philly, where a discussion of the Minnesota Wild team members bringing their fathers on a trip to play the Flyers tonight is brought to a grinding halt by columnist Marcus Hayes's "It's a good thing they don't do that in the NBA."...