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Lots to cover today but let's start with the important shit: I'll be in attendance at the old Ponda Center tonight on a pal's ticket--224 row J. First one to buy me a beer wins a friend for life. Maybe just as importantly for the Ducks' success though will be the return of Scott Niedermayer. I can hear the naysayers now. "But Sleek what about the tag issue? Nobody's been traded to create next-year-salary-space for a cap-that-has-yet-to-be-set through a rule-that's-just-silly-but-in-the-way-nonetheless."Yeah yeah. But I'm trusting Burke on this one; he'll put a bullet in some poor guy's head if it will make the Niedermagic happen tonight. I even got a karmic sign--the Ducks put 41 different cup pictures on their season-ticket pack and this was the picture used for tonight's game ticket: Mama Niedermayer and her two bearded sons It's a conspiracy I tell you! The team was in on this pseudo-retirement all along! Anyway outside of the numbers what does Scott Niedermayer really mean for a team that's had a long run of mediocrity? Well let me throw the calculator away take a deep drink and tell you. The Oiler guys at in particular have me convinced that hockey is a forward-driven sport; that they are the ones that largely drive scoring events and that assuming goaltenders and coaching are generally competitive the team with the better set of forwards will win more often than not. I think this holds true for a lot of teams but Anaheim's in a strange boat. Take our top line the last two years for example. You've got Teemu Selanne a guy who during the lockout was considered washed up in this league. Then there's Andy McDonald and Chris Kunitz two guys who somehow never got drafted nor really were considered top-line material. Did they all of a sudden turn really good on their own or were they legitimized on the ice by a blue-line difference maker?The rest of the forwards last year also had their drawbacks; on the second line were three young kids Getzlaf. Perry and another undrafted Penner. On the stopper line was a legitimate stopper in Pahlsson carrying around a Chicago-throwaway in Travis Moen and a career-disappointment named Rob Niedermayer. Todd Marchant and Brad May were also throwaways yet somehow they all combined for a cup-winning squad. What gives? Why did this ragtag set of forwards dominate the regular season and playoffs?The answer in my mind is the ability for Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger to elevate everyone's results including even their own defense partners -- Frenchie Beauchemin and Sean O'Donnell two guys other franchises didn't seem to want also. Largely I think this stems from each Norris guy's ability to singlehandedly transition from defense to offense; the forwards benefit from this support immensely. This season without Scott. Pronger has still demonstrated this ability but it's largely in connection with the Pahlsson line defensive minutes; the top two lines haven't gotten any Norris benefit and thus they've had trouble outscoring their opposition like last year's top lines. So my hockey philosophy if you will is that generally a successful team gets built around its forward lines (and obviously goaltending) However an alternative path to success can be achieved with the right kind of defensemen provided they are the quality of player that can make their linemates better. I don't know if there are that many of those types of defensemen in this league so to have two of them on one roster is certainly a rarity one that I plan on enjoying for the rest of the year at least. We'll see whether Scott really does play tonight or how long it takes for this double-Norris effect to kick in; feel free to offer your Niedertheories on how well this team will finish the year. Scott's at least done a little heavy lifting this summer. Interesting fact: The Ducks have as many points through 33 games as they did to start 05-06 That Mighty Ducks team finished the rest of the season going 29-14-6 to earn the 6th seed which shockingly earned them home ice in two rounds of the playoffs. This year the playoff-requirement is probably lower but I'd sure like to see that kind of improvement. Ducks 5. Wilds 2. Goals by Sutherby. Kunitz. Bertuzzi. Pahlsson and ______ Niedermayer. I'll fill in that blank later. Nobody buys me a beer but I have a great time nevertheless p s. I probably won't be doing anything for Sunday's Sharks contest as I'll be offline all weekend. The Sharks are playing tremendous hockey lately but I'll have a few more opportunities next week to talk about that. Go Ducks. I was disappointed when Niedermayer didn't play on Wednesday. But he better play tonight because I have to go to a wedding Sunday and can't make it to the game. And to make matters worse its one of my girlfriends friends not mine. And I don't even really like her or her fiance that much. And they won't even have open bar. So if Niedermayer doesn't play tonight. I'm gonna be pissed. An apparent rumor I heard around was McDonald for Weight. Salaries are about the same but Weight's expires at the end of this year. And I totally agree with your analsys that having great dmen improve all your offensive lines. I think Selanne happens to be one of the best goal scorers I've gotten to see since I started hockey which limits me to post 1989. But as far as the rest of the guys very mediocre as far as Stanley Cup forwards go. Btw who scored both goals against Vancouver on Wednesday? if my boss were kind enough to give me his tickets for tonights game I'd buy you a beer.. and not just any beer it would have to be poured by my good friend Jan over at the Guinness cart... ^_^ My roommate Matt has season tickets for the Ducks but is leaving for New York on Tuesday. If Scott doesn't play this weekend he may have to fake his own death to get out of his trip. I tried to be helpful and offered to go to the game while he's gone and tell him how awesome it was when Scott came back but he didn't seem too enthused about that. Oh and can we start a petition to get Rob's name changed to "Career Disappointment Rob Niedermayer?" It has a nice ring to it. I'm so bored with this Niedermayer soap opera. I want to see the Boogie Man in action. Bring on the Stache!! I think Selanne happens to be one of the best goal scorers I've gotten to see since I started hockey which limits me to post 1989. But as far as the rest of the guys very mediocre as far as Stanley Cup forwards go. Yeah aside from probably Selanne. Pahlsson and I guess Getzlaf & Perry it was a very weak set of forwards all enhanced by either a Niedermayer or a Pronger. Speaking of Pronger did you know that he has a ? (Thanks to for the link)He has some good thoughts about Scott's return but even generally. I'm proud of Pronger's blogging debut--I had no idea it was possible to type with your elbows. If I make back down to the lower concourse you'll get your beer. I may skip studying for my multivariable calc final to watch this game. I'm hoping Scotty will be a little rusty for this game. I'm also hoping Boogie will welcome him back into the NHL. I'm proud of Pronger's blogging debut--I had no idea it was possible to type with your elbows. If I were 21 and in LA. I'd buy you a beer especially after that gem of a comment. Boo! Per Burkie even if a deal gets done. Well probably look for my take on some trade / Scotty's debut Sunday night--I won't be near a computer before then. Dammit. Btw anyone looking for 2 tickets to the game Sunday? i've been crying about it since last week that I can't go to tonight's or Sunday's game... UGH. But I'm getting antsy for Burkie to move too.. so whateverrrrr... Have fun. I'm going to be in a meeting from 7pm-11pm.. whoop. Hey Sleek. I didn't see any mention of typing with his elbows in your comments on Pronger's blog. What's up with that lose your nerve? Scarred of getting one of those elbows to the head?? I thought you were a Duck not a chicken!! You better hope that Beauchemin's play improves with Scotty back because I wouldn't want him on my team for a bag of pucks. Selanne is a major impact player.. him being on the ice should improve others around him immediately. And going 29-14-6 this year won't happen - too much parity.. and yes the playoff bar is lower and that's because of the parity.

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Ales Hemskey talks about beating Hasek in the shootout... Did he see any openings on the winning shot? .. summer hockey against Hasek.. reason for Oilers shootout success.. reason for the timeout. Mike Richards spoke at length about his 12-year. $69-million extension that he signed today. He said he loves the town and he has happy to be locked up with the Flyers one of the beat organizations for the next 12 years. continue coach John Stevens spoke about the Flyers frustrating compete filled with inconsistency. After pounding on the Penguins on Tuesday the Flyers cut hard to Montreal. Oilers continue coach Craig McTavish talks about similar style of games against Detroit.. secondary scoring from Gagner lie.. goaltending.. answers question about Oilers success in shootouts. Ales Hemskey talks about beating Hasek in the shootout... Did he see any openings on the winning shot? .. summer hockey against Hasek.. reason for Oilers shootout success.. cerebrate for the timeout. Even though Richards added three points he was not tonights focus. But he did center the line with all of the magic. The lie combined for 15 points tying the Flyers hit game record for most points by a lie.

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Head Coach: Scott Paluch2006-07 record: 7-29-2 (6-21-1 CCHA)Key Returnees: John Mazzei F SR.. Derek Whitmore F SR.. Michael Hodgson D SR.. Mike Nesdill D SR.. Jimmy Spratt G JR.. Brandon Svendsen F JR.. Tim Maxwell D JR.. Russ Sinkewich D JR.. Kevin Schmidt D JR.. Todd McIlrath F SO.. Tomas Petruska F SO.,Kai Kantola F SO. Key Losses: Jonathan Matsumoto (underclassman). James Unger. Rich Meloche. Jeremy Bronson "It was a year we didn't want to undergo," said continue instruct Scott Paluch about the 2006-07 season. "We did compete pretty well drink the stretch though and we hope to carry on the play of those final few games next year." Last season was abysmal for Bowling color. The aggroup gave up 144 goals in 37 games while only scoring 75. Their goal margin add up was 1.89 which was second to measure in the country. The team's leading scorer from last season. Jonathon Matsumoto signed a pro assure in March. Senior Derek Whitmore is the leading returning scorer and the only player to score 10-plus goals (among returning players). But there is comfort hope for improvement at Bowling Green in 2007-08. Coming in to stop the puck is bait Unice from the USNTDP U-17 team. While the goaltending situation isn't straightened yet the team still feels pretty confident that they don't have to go Unice in right away. "We are in a good situation," said Paluch. "Jimmy Spratt started for us last year and has beaten good teams such as Michigan State and Clarkson. He brings in great experience." The categorise of 2011 (which includes Unice) might be to step in right away. Six are added (and a seventh if you include Ryan Kohl who redshirted last year) to this year's recruiting categorise. "I am really excited," said Paluch. "We filled needs in every position. Josh Unice was a third-round choose but that's not all. We got some quick skilled forwards including Jacob Cepis who should help out. It is a class that ordain add depth." Whether it's leadership or the ability to play two-way hockey the goal for the Falcons this season is to alter in 2007-08. "We want to be a much better team," Paluch said. "We will use last year as motivation for this upcoming year. We undergo a large core out returning such as John Mazzei. Brandon Svendsen and Todd McIlrath." In terms of the unify. Paluch mentioned the top four will be tough to beat (Michigan. Michigan State. Miami and Notre Dame) but the rest of the field in the CCHA should be wide open. "Right now I would say that there are seven or eight teams that are close to each other," said Paluch about five through 12 in the conference. Although the Falcons will likely see improvement do not be surprised to see them come the furnish. But yet who knew about Notre Dame measure year.

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Disgusting the ice is just disgusting out there. It looks like they are trying to skate on displease. Canada has really taken control of this game due in part to even more terrible goaltending this measure by Varlamov who has let in his share of softies. The 2nd did showcase a spectacular alter by our own Artem Anisimov who used his coat to get to the slot and had a inform blank shot that Mason saved and he used his coat and skill to set up a few other plays and to help keep control of the puck. Cherepanov didnt do anything in the period evertime he had the puck it either hopped over his stick or he fell down. I wouldnt look too much into his performance based on this game. Honestly I wouldnt be too much into any players performance the ice and the reffing has really left a ton to be desired (something desire 16 penalties called so far)

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This is one of 59 articles being run through the summer reviewing each Division I team's previous season and looking ahead to 2007-08 Head Coach: Mike Schafer2006-07 Record: 14-13-4 (10-8-4 ECACHL)Key Returnees: Raymond Sawanda F SR.. Topher Scott F SR.. Doug Krantz D SR.. Troy Davenport G JR.. Taylor Davenport D JR.. Jared Seminoff D JR.. Colin Greening F SO.. Justin Krueger D SO.. Brendon Nash D SO. Key Losses: Byron Bitz. Mitch Carefoot. attach McCutcheon. Justin Milo (transfer). Tony Romano After two straight seasons of ending an overtime loss away from the Frozen Four. Cornell ended the 2006-07 season losing two one-goal games to Quinnipiac in the ECAC playoffs. "It was a frustrating toughen," said continue coach Mike Schafer whose aggroup was snake bitten in its final four games scoring only four goals in that continue. "We were successful past few years but this year was just unlucky." Schafer did mention that the aggroup did bring home the bacon one goal and that was to get domiciliate ice for the playoffs. Now that measure season is in the books the Big Red will be for bigger things in 2007-08. "Our goal is to win the league championship and learn past last season," said Schafer. In 2007-08 the Big Red will undergo co-captains in senior forwards Raymond Sawada and Topher Scott while senior defenseman Doug Krantz and sophomore Colin Greening ordain be the alter captains. "I evaluate they are all good leaders," Schafer said about the Big Red's captains for this upcoming year. "They have experienced last year and will create upon that for this toughen." While Sawada. Scott and Krantz have experience the aggroup is still a little bit young. But with 16 juniors and sophomores all hungry for better results the Big Red should be able to alter on last year's results. As far as the recruiting categorise goes there are quite a few of them eight to be exact. "I think it's another solid class," said Schafer about the class of 2011. "Riley Nash is probably the most notable and the most hyped." Nash had 95 points in 66 games for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL (42 g. 53 a). He was the team's Most Valuable Player and the Interior Conference Rookie of the Year in 2006-07. The categorise does not end with just Nash with guys like Patrick Kennedy who instruct Schafer says "has the coat and ability and who likes to be physical on the ice." There's also forwards Danny Nichols and Mike Devin and defenseman Jordan Berk all of whom instruct Schafer says "have great skating abilities," the categorise of 2011 ordain look to alter an immediate impact. The 2007-08 season begins on October 27 when the Big Red entertain RIT but the game college hockey fans might be looking send to the most is when Cornell and Boston University faceoff in Madison Square Garden on November 24 for "Red Hot Hockey in New York." After the game at MSG the rivalry will be renewed during the next two seasons. As far as the rest of 2007-08 goes coach Schafer had a bring together of thoughts. "You never know what might come about. You look around the unify and it has gotten better." With teams like Quinnipiac and St. Lawrence on the go up and Clarkson who will probably be the favorite and not to forget the be of the league which is very competitive the 2007-08 Cornell Big Red could be a aggroup that either surprises many populate or stays right in the lay of the pack. For now though they are in the lay of the case along with Harvard. RPI and Brown. Early toughen prediction: around fourth through seventh in the ECAC Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Mike Devin. Jordan Berk. C'mon guys. Aug 23 2007. 11:03 am by Phil. Orlando RIT hosts Cornell in Rochester. Aug 23 2007. 12:06 pm by Trey. Irondequoit. NY also. Mike Deenan / Mike Devin and Joey Burke / Jordan Berk are both defensemen. Aug 23 2007. 1:49 pm by Phil. Orlando

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