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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 30, 2012
A tough job, but somebody’s got to do it (The Ottawa Citizen)
Twenty-one goals, 94 shots on goal and a grand total of eight blocked shots, most of those by accident.
Gaborik’s trick leads Team Chara to All-Star win (PA SportsTicker)
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 30, 2012
Crosby had neck injury along with concussion (The Canadian Press)
OTTAWA - Sidney Crosby has been dealing with much more than a concussion.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 29, 2012
Serious questions, concerns raised over news of Sidney Crosby’s neck injury (Yahoo! Sports)
OTTAWA -- What is going on with Sidney Crosby? Did he suffer a broken neck as well as a concussion last January? Should the Pittsburgh Penguins' doctors have caught it? Have things soured between the franchise player and the team? … Continue reading ?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 29, 2012
Powerful Chara star of NHL All-Star Skills Competition (Yahoo! Sports)
By The Sports Xchange OTTAWA, ONT. - Zdeno Chara's reputation as the NHL's Mr. Big Shot grew even larger Saturday night. The Boston Bruins towering defenseman didn't just break his record of 105 mph in the Hardest Shot challenge at All-Star Weekend's Skills...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 29, 2012
Chara sets shot record in losing Skills cause (The Canadian Press)
OTTAWA - Zdeno Chara brought his laser shot back to the rink where he once was a fan favourite and put on a show at the NHL all-star skills competition.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 29, 2012
Sabres president Black supportive of GM and coach (Yahoo! Sports)
Buffalo team president Ted Black reiterated his support for general manager Darcy Regier and coach Lindy Ruff on Saturday, even though the Sabres are tied for last place in the Eastern Conference at the NHL All-Star break. "If this was a court reporter, I'd ask to read...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 28, 2012
Sidney Crosby diagnosed with injured vertebrae; could be ready for playoffs (Yahoo! Sports)
OTTAWA — Sidney Crosby has an injury to the C1 and C2 vertebrae, according to Sportsnet's Bob McCown and Elliotte Friedman of CBC. Friedman, quoting Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson: "Sid did suffer a concussion, but last week, the possibility of … Continue reading ?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 28, 2012
Habs’ ‘pathetic fall’ started with Bossy (The Montreal Gazette)
The "Pathetic fall of the Canadiens empire" (montrealgazette.com/stuonsports) actually began with Ron Caron's decision to ignore Mike Bossy for Mark Napier at the 1977 NHL draft. The Canadiens took Napier with the 10th overall pick, while Bossy went to the New York Islanders with the 15th pick. Caron considered Bossy a "sceneur de buts" (a garbageman) and had nothing but utter contempt for him. The francophone media always harp on Denis Savard, but forget to mention Savard was drafted third overall in 1980 by Chicago, not second, after...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 28, 2012
No Sid? No problem: Plenty of NHL stars in Ottawa (AP)
Three first overall NHL draft picks. The Sedin twins, Daniel and Henrik. And don't forget Pavel Datsyuk, the consistent Detroit Red Wings forward. Datsyuk is so admired by his colleagues that many regard him as one of the game's best all-around players. Add it up and there just might be enough bona fide talent attending the NHL's All-Star festivities in Ottawa to overcome the absence of...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on January 27, 2012
