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Young Steve Downie's Crazy Head
So here's a story that will interest only a handful of hockey geeks out there, but I'm going to talk about it anyway. It's about consummate shit-stirrer Steve Downie....

Hockey Games Bring Out The Drunk Muppets
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

The NHL Trade Deadline Is A Humbling Affair
While the NBA trade deadline brought approximately two actual deals and the MLB trade deadline has been a washout for years, the NHL version is like playing a video game on franchise mode while drunk....

Congratulations, You Are No Longer On This Team
Did someone in the comments really call the NHL Trading Deadline "Hockey Christmas"? Well, someone—not me—feels this day needs to be live blogged, but let's try to keep it non-denominational. Enjoy. [Down Goes Brown]...

Rangers Claim Stars' Slop— Oh Forget It
I guess coach John Tortorella is over his Sean Avery allergy, as the New York Rangers have picked up the walking controversy on re-entry waivers. He could play as soon as Thursday. New York Post]...

The Blackhawks Did Not Think This Promotion Through
Jonathan Toews scores three goals (twice) on "Free Hard Hat Night" in Chicago. Nothing says "NHL fun" like getting pelted by a shower of shiny red plastic helmets. [Not Qualified To Comment]...

Will Sean Avery Get His ... Second Chance?
Dallas is expected to put Sean Avery on re-entry waivers on Monday, a move long planned that would send him back to the New York Rangers. Except ... things have changed slightly....

Sharks' Practice Rink Is Cursed, Or Something
Two recreational league players collapse and die within hours of each other while playing hockey at Sharks Ice in San Jose. [San Jose Mercury]...

Claude Lemieux Returns To Detroit
Everyone involved wants play down this momentous occasion, but as a struggling hockey fan desperate for drama and intrigue, tonight's Sharks-Red Wings game is the most explosive moment in hockey history!...

The Washington Capitals Do It For The Ladies
Hey, Girls! Do you and the gals love to gab about hockey at your slumber parties? Because the Capitals would love to see a few extra broads in the seats at their next home game....

NY Rangers Coach Deftly Manages To Get Fired
New York was actually having a decent season, but after 10 losses in 12 games coach Tom Renney has been shown the door. Not an NHL record, but still a fine effort! [ESPN]...

Bob Probert Heritage Night? Um, OK
Blackhawks honor their former enforcer who is best known as a Red Wing, and for his legal problems following retirement. Makes sense to me. [Between The Pipes]...

About Last Night
What you missed while taking your best gal out for a night on the town......

The Montreal Canadiens Need To Find Better Friends
The 100th season of the Montreal hockey club has had ups and downs, but it's not clear yet where "finding out two of your players are mobbed up" falls on the spectrum of season highlights....

Pittsburgh Penguins Also Not Pleased With Head Coaching Performance
Penguins coach Michel Therrien has been dismissed. GM Ray Shero: "I didn't particularly like the direction the team was headed." You mean you wanted to lose the Stanley Cup Finals again? [CBC]...

Florida Panthers Announcer Has Seen "Wedding Crashers" A Few Too Many Times
I've always said that the Florida Panthers had a game better suited for radio—I've always said that—but I never realized just how entertaining it is to listen to their play-by-play man call games....

Sports Television Now More Confusing Than Ever
At last, Major League Baseball and the NHL have teamed up to, um, why have they teamed up again? [The Biz Of Baseball]...

Kid Vs. Giant Hockey Arena, With Don Cherry In The Mix
The family of a kid who got fired from his cameraman job for asking Don Cherry about his ties is fighting back; and all of Canada is wondering where this one is going next....