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Uhh, no. What fantasy league? I've never created a fantasy league before?Teflon Billy said:
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It wasn't me. Did someone use a similar handle on yahoo? Do you have a link to this pool on yahoo?devilbat said:
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Pronger vents about Edmonton rumours
TSN.ca Staff
9/19/2006 1:44:43 PM
Anaheim Ducks defenceman Chris Pronger is tired of the rumours that surround his trade from Edmonton.
Pronger, speaking to the Edmonton Journal, in a story published on Tuesday said that he understood that some Oilers fans would be upset and jeer him, but was weary of all the speculation about his private life.
"I knew I'd be Public Enemy No. 1 ... but I'm pissed off by all the rumours and innuendo surrounding my leaving," Pronger told the Edmonton Journal.
"I've heard all the nasty stuff, about all my girlfriends...that I've got more kids than I started with. I must have six kids out there.
"It started off with I slept with so-and-so, and I'm having kids, then it moved to my wife sleeping with some of my teammates. I was supposed to be having a kid with a reporter, then she said, 'I don't know what they're talking about.' Then it went from story to story."
Pronger denied the rumours and said that he liked Edmonton and the team, but it was a mutual family decision to leave.
"The fans have every right to feel how they feel," Pronger told the Journal. "Some understand, some don't care. Others, I'm sure, want to tell me to screw off."
The Ducks' first game in Edmonton is Nov. 28.
"Fans are fickle...it's the nature of the beast," Pronger said to the paper. "You're an idol when you're on their team. They love to hate you, hate to love you. Now, they'll be back hating me. They always did when I was on other teams."
The 31-year old and his wife plan to live in California year-round with their two sons.
TSN.ca Staff
9/19/2006 1:44:43 PM
Anaheim Ducks defenceman Chris Pronger is tired of the rumours that surround his trade from Edmonton.
Pronger, speaking to the Edmonton Journal, in a story published on Tuesday said that he understood that some Oilers fans would be upset and jeer him, but was weary of all the speculation about his private life.
"I knew I'd be Public Enemy No. 1 ... but I'm pissed off by all the rumours and innuendo surrounding my leaving," Pronger told the Edmonton Journal.
"I've heard all the nasty stuff, about all my girlfriends...that I've got more kids than I started with. I must have six kids out there.
"It started off with I slept with so-and-so, and I'm having kids, then it moved to my wife sleeping with some of my teammates. I was supposed to be having a kid with a reporter, then she said, 'I don't know what they're talking about.' Then it went from story to story."
Pronger denied the rumours and said that he liked Edmonton and the team, but it was a mutual family decision to leave.
"The fans have every right to feel how they feel," Pronger told the Journal. "Some understand, some don't care. Others, I'm sure, want to tell me to screw off."
The Ducks' first game in Edmonton is Nov. 28.
"Fans are fickle...it's the nature of the beast," Pronger said to the paper. "You're an idol when you're on their team. They love to hate you, hate to love you. Now, they'll be back hating me. They always did when I was on other teams."
The 31-year old and his wife plan to live in California year-round with their two sons.
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Crosby fine with decision on 'C'
Canadian Press
9/19/2006 1:49:27 PM
MONCTON, N.B. (CP) - Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby has no problem with his team's decision to not have a captain this season.
"We talked after (head coach Michel Therrien) announced that yesterday," Crosby said Tuesday after practice at the Moncton Coliseum. "They just made a organizational decision and that's fine by me.
"My main focus coming into this season is to be a better assistant. We have a lot of young guys. And I think it's good that we all have that opportunity to have that leadership role."
The Penguins haven't had a captain since Mario Lemieux retired last season. They'll go with three alternate captains this season and Crosby will almost certainly be one of them.
Canadian Press
9/19/2006 1:49:27 PM
MONCTON, N.B. (CP) - Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby has no problem with his team's decision to not have a captain this season.
"We talked after (head coach Michel Therrien) announced that yesterday," Crosby said Tuesday after practice at the Moncton Coliseum. "They just made a organizational decision and that's fine by me.
"My main focus coming into this season is to be a better assistant. We have a lot of young guys. And I think it's good that we all have that opportunity to have that leadership role."
The Penguins haven't had a captain since Mario Lemieux retired last season. They'll go with three alternate captains this season and Crosby will almost certainly be one of them.
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Canadiens deal with rearguard injuries
Canadian Press
9/19/2006 3:59:23 PM
MONTREAL (CP) - The battle is on for jobs on the Montreal Canadiens defence and two former Cornell University rearguards are in the thick of the fray.
The Canadiens need to replace Francis Bouillon, who is out until November with a knee injury, but the leading candidate, Jean-Philippe Cote, went down with a knee injury during a scrimmage on Sunday.
Cote went for an MRI exam on the knee Monday and results are expected later in the week.
Ryan O'Byrne of Victoria and Jon Gleed of Milton, Ont., who both left Cornell this past summer, are among six players fighting for a spot.
"With injuries always comes opportunity, that's part of the game," said O'Byrne, a six-foot-five 234 pounder who was considered the anchor of the Big Red defence last season.
"You never want to see a teammate injured, but all you can do is go out and try to impress them. There were a couple of injuries here and there's a chance I'll stick around longer than I expected, so I'll run with it and see what happens."
O'Byrne has been among the most impressive young defencemen in camp for his smooth skating and strong physical play.
The six-foot-two 210-pound Gleed expects to play in Hamilton in the AHL this season and isn't getting his hopes too high.
"I want to take one step at a time here," he said. "I don't want to look too far ahead.
"There's a lot of talented defencemen here. I just have to play my game and see what happens."
Mark Streit, who was mostly used as a seventh defenceman last season, is likely to fill in for Bouillon, which could leave one back-up spot open.
Another battling for the job is Dan Jancevski, a Windsor, Ont., native who was signed as a free agent from the Dallas Stars organization and is known to head coach Guy Carbonneau and general manager Bob Gainey, who both spent time in Dallas.
The 25-year-old Jancevski played two games for the Stars last season.
James Sanford and Andre Benoit, who both played in Hamilton last season, are also vying for a job, as is Danny Groulx, who is in camp on a try-out after playing last season in Germany. Another prospect from Hamilton, Andrew Archer, is injured. Carbonneau said it is up to the young defencemen to show they belong in the NHL.
"The veterans are showing me that they came into camp in good shape and they're ready to start the season," said Carbonneau. "The younger guys have to show me they deserve to stay here.
"I know there's going to be a lot of pressure on O'Byrne and Gleed and Groulx and Benoit, but that's what it is. If they want to make it to the NHL, they'll have to deal with the pressure."
The incumbent starters are Craig Rivet, Sheldon Souray, Andrei Markov, Mathieu Dandenault and Mike Komisarek.
O'Byrne and Gleed were to play their first NHL pre-season games Tuesday night against Boston.
Gleed, selected 212th in the 2004 draft, graduated from Cornell in the spring with a degree in sociology and business organization.
"I'm glad to have that in the back pocket if I need to use it," the 22-year-old said. "It's great to be done with school and to have graduated.
"I was in a mindset where I wanted to finish school and have that just in case anything happened - injuries, or if hockey didn't work out. I wanted that for the future."
O'Byrne, drafted 79th overall in 2003, left after only three years in the hospitality business program at Cornell.
"It was my own decision," he said. "I came to the prospects camp here in early July and had a really good experience.
"I had a really strong year last year and I was at the point in my college career where I didn't have a lot to prove. I felt it was time for me to chase my dream."
The Ithaca, N.Y., university also lost defenceman Sasha Pokulok, who signed with Washington. The Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., native was drafted 14th overall by the Capitals in 2005 - the first Cornell player ever taken in the first round.
And the Big Red's scoring leader, forward Matt Moulson of Mississauga, Ont., signed with the Los Angeles Kings.
"They'll have some rebuilding to do there, but they've got great coaches and I'm sure they'll do well this year," said Gleed.
On Wednesday, Gleed and O'Byrne will have a chance to meet perhaps the most famous hockey player ever to emerge from Cornell - goaltender Ken Dryden.
Dryden and former defenceman and general manager Serge Savard are to attend a news conference at the Bell Centre to announce that their jerseys will be retired by the Canadiens this season.
"I haven't met Ken, but everyone knows him at Cornell," added Gleed. "There are pictures of him everywhere and awards named after him.
"They've had some great athletes there and he's one of the top."
Another former Big Red skater is Florida Panthers star Joe Nieuwendyk.
Canadian Press
9/19/2006 3:59:23 PM
MONTREAL (CP) - The battle is on for jobs on the Montreal Canadiens defence and two former Cornell University rearguards are in the thick of the fray.
The Canadiens need to replace Francis Bouillon, who is out until November with a knee injury, but the leading candidate, Jean-Philippe Cote, went down with a knee injury during a scrimmage on Sunday.
Cote went for an MRI exam on the knee Monday and results are expected later in the week.
Ryan O'Byrne of Victoria and Jon Gleed of Milton, Ont., who both left Cornell this past summer, are among six players fighting for a spot.
"With injuries always comes opportunity, that's part of the game," said O'Byrne, a six-foot-five 234 pounder who was considered the anchor of the Big Red defence last season.
"You never want to see a teammate injured, but all you can do is go out and try to impress them. There were a couple of injuries here and there's a chance I'll stick around longer than I expected, so I'll run with it and see what happens."
O'Byrne has been among the most impressive young defencemen in camp for his smooth skating and strong physical play.
The six-foot-two 210-pound Gleed expects to play in Hamilton in the AHL this season and isn't getting his hopes too high.
"I want to take one step at a time here," he said. "I don't want to look too far ahead.
"There's a lot of talented defencemen here. I just have to play my game and see what happens."
Mark Streit, who was mostly used as a seventh defenceman last season, is likely to fill in for Bouillon, which could leave one back-up spot open.
Another battling for the job is Dan Jancevski, a Windsor, Ont., native who was signed as a free agent from the Dallas Stars organization and is known to head coach Guy Carbonneau and general manager Bob Gainey, who both spent time in Dallas.
The 25-year-old Jancevski played two games for the Stars last season.
James Sanford and Andre Benoit, who both played in Hamilton last season, are also vying for a job, as is Danny Groulx, who is in camp on a try-out after playing last season in Germany. Another prospect from Hamilton, Andrew Archer, is injured. Carbonneau said it is up to the young defencemen to show they belong in the NHL.
"The veterans are showing me that they came into camp in good shape and they're ready to start the season," said Carbonneau. "The younger guys have to show me they deserve to stay here.
"I know there's going to be a lot of pressure on O'Byrne and Gleed and Groulx and Benoit, but that's what it is. If they want to make it to the NHL, they'll have to deal with the pressure."
The incumbent starters are Craig Rivet, Sheldon Souray, Andrei Markov, Mathieu Dandenault and Mike Komisarek.
O'Byrne and Gleed were to play their first NHL pre-season games Tuesday night against Boston.
Gleed, selected 212th in the 2004 draft, graduated from Cornell in the spring with a degree in sociology and business organization.
"I'm glad to have that in the back pocket if I need to use it," the 22-year-old said. "It's great to be done with school and to have graduated.
"I was in a mindset where I wanted to finish school and have that just in case anything happened - injuries, or if hockey didn't work out. I wanted that for the future."
O'Byrne, drafted 79th overall in 2003, left after only three years in the hospitality business program at Cornell.
"It was my own decision," he said. "I came to the prospects camp here in early July and had a really good experience.
"I had a really strong year last year and I was at the point in my college career where I didn't have a lot to prove. I felt it was time for me to chase my dream."
The Ithaca, N.Y., university also lost defenceman Sasha Pokulok, who signed with Washington. The Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., native was drafted 14th overall by the Capitals in 2005 - the first Cornell player ever taken in the first round.
And the Big Red's scoring leader, forward Matt Moulson of Mississauga, Ont., signed with the Los Angeles Kings.
"They'll have some rebuilding to do there, but they've got great coaches and I'm sure they'll do well this year," said Gleed.
On Wednesday, Gleed and O'Byrne will have a chance to meet perhaps the most famous hockey player ever to emerge from Cornell - goaltender Ken Dryden.
Dryden and former defenceman and general manager Serge Savard are to attend a news conference at the Bell Centre to announce that their jerseys will be retired by the Canadiens this season.
"I haven't met Ken, but everyone knows him at Cornell," added Gleed. "There are pictures of him everywhere and awards named after him.
"They've had some great athletes there and he's one of the top."
Another former Big Red skater is Florida Panthers star Joe Nieuwendyk.
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Domi announces retirement; Joins TSN
Canadian Press
9/19/2006 4:35:07 PM
Tie Domi has joined TSN.
The announcement was made official during a press conference at the Air Canada Centre as the respected NHL veteran formally announced his retirement. He's the latest addition to the TSN family following recent signings this year of Brian Williams, James Cybulski and Darren Dreger.
''I may be leaving the ice, but I'm not leaving hockey,'' Domi said. ''I am excited and nervous in my new role but I promise to bring the same person that had the passion, dedication and the enthusiasm to the broadcast arena that I delivered to the ice.''
For Domi, the path that led from the NHL to Canada's #1 sports broadcaster started with a phone call to CTV President Rick Brace. “Tie confided that he was planning to retire and asked if we would consider a role for him here. TSN President Phil King held a secret audition and we were immediately impressed.''
King confirmed that Domi has been assigned to the network's comprehensive NHL coverage, where as an analyst he will appear weekly during TSN's in-studio panel discussions and debates. His new NHL on TSN studio broadcast teammates includes host James Duthie, fellow analyst Glenn Healy, TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Dreger, and veteran hockey broadcaster Dave Hodge.
Commenting on the acquisition of Domi, King said: “Tie brings the same edge to the broadcast panel that was so much part of his game on the ice. His colourful presence, knowledge and passion for the game will be a big bonus for our viewers.''
''Passion in life is everything. And that's how I've always approached hockey,'' said Domi. ''As I enter a new chapter in my life, I look forward to demonstrating my love and passion for the game in my new role as a TSN hockey analyst.''
Domi makes his broadcasting debut on the eve of the 2006-07 NHL season, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET, providing analysis during the network's 90-minute NHL on TSN Preview Special.
During his NHL career, Domi played for the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs, and will long be remembered as one of most recognizable faces in hockey. He leaves the game as one of the most popular players across Canada.
Canadian Press
9/19/2006 4:35:07 PM
Tie Domi has joined TSN.
The announcement was made official during a press conference at the Air Canada Centre as the respected NHL veteran formally announced his retirement. He's the latest addition to the TSN family following recent signings this year of Brian Williams, James Cybulski and Darren Dreger.
''I may be leaving the ice, but I'm not leaving hockey,'' Domi said. ''I am excited and nervous in my new role but I promise to bring the same person that had the passion, dedication and the enthusiasm to the broadcast arena that I delivered to the ice.''
For Domi, the path that led from the NHL to Canada's #1 sports broadcaster started with a phone call to CTV President Rick Brace. “Tie confided that he was planning to retire and asked if we would consider a role for him here. TSN President Phil King held a secret audition and we were immediately impressed.''
King confirmed that Domi has been assigned to the network's comprehensive NHL coverage, where as an analyst he will appear weekly during TSN's in-studio panel discussions and debates. His new NHL on TSN studio broadcast teammates includes host James Duthie, fellow analyst Glenn Healy, TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Dreger, and veteran hockey broadcaster Dave Hodge.
Commenting on the acquisition of Domi, King said: “Tie brings the same edge to the broadcast panel that was so much part of his game on the ice. His colourful presence, knowledge and passion for the game will be a big bonus for our viewers.''
''Passion in life is everything. And that's how I've always approached hockey,'' said Domi. ''As I enter a new chapter in my life, I look forward to demonstrating my love and passion for the game in my new role as a TSN hockey analyst.''
Domi makes his broadcasting debut on the eve of the 2006-07 NHL season, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET, providing analysis during the network's 90-minute NHL on TSN Preview Special.
During his NHL career, Domi played for the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs, and will long be remembered as one of most recognizable faces in hockey. He leaves the game as one of the most popular players across Canada.
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Ice Chips has returned on TSN.ca...
Ice Chips
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=10460&hubname=
Tuesday, September 19
-- Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will make his debut Wednesday night against Philadelphia Flyers in Moncton, New Brunswick. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
-- Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Sean Burke is willing to accept a demotion to the minor leagues should he not make the Lightning in training camp. - St. Petersburg Times
-- Jeremy Roenick skated with the Coyotes on Monday despite a sore groin. He won't play until Friday, but will be the top line centre playing with Shane Doan and Mike Comrie. - Arizona Republic
-- Predators head coach Barry Trotz intends to play Tomas Vokoun as much this season as he did last year. Vokoun played in 61 games before ending his season in April with a blood disorder. - The Nashville Tennessean
-- Flyers forward Niko Dimitrakos has reported to camp in the best shape of his life. - Philadelphia Daily News
-- Rangers winger Jaromir Jagr has not been cleared by doctors to play in exhibition games.- Newsday
-- Islanders forward Mike Sillinger left Monday's intra-squad game with a minor thigh bruise. - Newsday
-- Florida Panthers defenceman Mike Van Ryn remains out of the Panthers training camp due to swelling on his surgically repaired wrist. - Miami Herald
-- Saku Koivu will be in the Canadiens lineup against the Bruins tonight. The forward lines are scheduled to be: Ryder-Koivu-Higgins, Milroy-Bonk-Begin, Perezhogin-Chipchura-Ferland and Latendresse-Maxwell-D'Agostini. Defensive pairings: Markov-Rivet, Komisarek-O'Byrne and Streit-Gleed. The goaltending duo will be Huet and Price - TSN
Ice Chips
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=10460&hubname=
Tuesday, September 19
-- Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will make his debut Wednesday night against Philadelphia Flyers in Moncton, New Brunswick. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
-- Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Sean Burke is willing to accept a demotion to the minor leagues should he not make the Lightning in training camp. - St. Petersburg Times
-- Jeremy Roenick skated with the Coyotes on Monday despite a sore groin. He won't play until Friday, but will be the top line centre playing with Shane Doan and Mike Comrie. - Arizona Republic
-- Predators head coach Barry Trotz intends to play Tomas Vokoun as much this season as he did last year. Vokoun played in 61 games before ending his season in April with a blood disorder. - The Nashville Tennessean
-- Flyers forward Niko Dimitrakos has reported to camp in the best shape of his life. - Philadelphia Daily News
-- Rangers winger Jaromir Jagr has not been cleared by doctors to play in exhibition games.- Newsday
-- Islanders forward Mike Sillinger left Monday's intra-squad game with a minor thigh bruise. - Newsday
-- Florida Panthers defenceman Mike Van Ryn remains out of the Panthers training camp due to swelling on his surgically repaired wrist. - Miami Herald
-- Saku Koivu will be in the Canadiens lineup against the Bruins tonight. The forward lines are scheduled to be: Ryder-Koivu-Higgins, Milroy-Bonk-Begin, Perezhogin-Chipchura-Ferland and Latendresse-Maxwell-D'Agostini. Defensive pairings: Markov-Rivet, Komisarek-O'Byrne and Streit-Gleed. The goaltending duo will be Huet and Price - TSN
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Hockey Hearsay
September 19, 2006
Cooke slated for top line
For the Vancouver Canucks, it's not a question of who makes the team, it's a question of where will everybody play.
According to the Vancouver Sun, the 22-man roster is essentially set with the Canucks taking 13 forwards, seven defencemen, and two goalies into the regular season.
Matt Cooke is likely to play on the top line with Markus Naslund and Brendan Morrison, while new Canuck Jan Bulis will play between the Sedin twins.
With six defencemen signed to one-way deals, the battle for the seventh spot will likely be between rookie Luc Bourdon and Yannick Tremblay.
Colaiacovo to undergo more tests
The Maple Leafs have decided to err on the side of caution involving their young defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo.
After experiencing some mild headaches yesterday, Colaiacovo will undergo more tests to see if he is still suffering from post-concussion syndrome, reports the Toronto Sun.
"He's still feeling some side effects," general manager John Ferguson said last night. "We are going to take it slow."
Colaiacovo suffered a serious concussion against the Ottawa Senators in January. Although he was cleared to play by physicians in the summer, concerns re-emerged on the first day of training camp when a woozy Colaiacovo wobbled off the ice.
September 19, 2006
Cooke slated for top line
For the Vancouver Canucks, it's not a question of who makes the team, it's a question of where will everybody play.
According to the Vancouver Sun, the 22-man roster is essentially set with the Canucks taking 13 forwards, seven defencemen, and two goalies into the regular season.
Matt Cooke is likely to play on the top line with Markus Naslund and Brendan Morrison, while new Canuck Jan Bulis will play between the Sedin twins.
With six defencemen signed to one-way deals, the battle for the seventh spot will likely be between rookie Luc Bourdon and Yannick Tremblay.
Colaiacovo to undergo more tests
The Maple Leafs have decided to err on the side of caution involving their young defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo.
After experiencing some mild headaches yesterday, Colaiacovo will undergo more tests to see if he is still suffering from post-concussion syndrome, reports the Toronto Sun.
"He's still feeling some side effects," general manager John Ferguson said last night. "We are going to take it slow."
Colaiacovo suffered a serious concussion against the Ottawa Senators in January. Although he was cleared to play by physicians in the summer, concerns re-emerged on the first day of training camp when a woozy Colaiacovo wobbled off the ice.
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Tonight's preseason schedule is a busy one. There are 10 games tonight.
Buffalo at Columbus (7pm EDT), Detroit at Minnesota (8pm EDT), Phoenix at Edmonton (9pm EDT), Vancouver at Calgary (9pm EDT), Dallas at Colorado (9pm EDT), Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7:30pm EDT), St. Louis at Chicago (8:30pm EDT), San Jose at Los Angeles (10:30pm EDT), NY Rangers at New Jersey (7:30pm EDT), and Boston at Montréal (7:30pm EDT).
Cheers!
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Buffalo at Columbus (7pm EDT), Detroit at Minnesota (8pm EDT), Phoenix at Edmonton (9pm EDT), Vancouver at Calgary (9pm EDT), Dallas at Colorado (9pm EDT), Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7:30pm EDT), St. Louis at Chicago (8:30pm EDT), San Jose at Los Angeles (10:30pm EDT), NY Rangers at New Jersey (7:30pm EDT), and Boston at Montréal (7:30pm EDT).
Cheers!
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