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| Modano could return for 2008-09 | Sunday 6/1, 11:34 PM CT |
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The Dallas News suggests that the Star postseason surge likely gave Mike Modano reason to return in 2008-09. "There's a little bit of indecision still there," Modano said. "The big tell is going to be when I have to start working out again. That's when I will know if I'm ready to do it again or not."
Our View: Modano, who scored 57 points during the regular season, said getting to the conference finals has him thinking this team can make one more push for the Stanley Cup. |
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| Oilers likely to tender Pitkanen | Sunday 6/1, 11:31 PM CT |
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Joni Pitkanen has become a spark that for Edmonton Oilers fans this offseason, and according to the Edmonton Journal the question is -- do they keep him, do they trade him?
The report notes the Oilers are considering opting Joni Pitkanen a qualifying offer of $2.4 million to keep his rights.
Our View: Pitkanen is a tease, but he has a skill-set equal to the elite in the league. |
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| Zetterberg for President | Sunday 6/1, 11:26 PM CT |
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The Detroit News suggests that Henrik Zetterberg may be solely responsible for securing the Stanley Cup.
And guaranteed Zetterberg the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Our View: Yes, it was a terrific individual effort by Zetterberg, and the game-saving penalty kill in the third period of Saturday's Game 4 was one for the ages. But giving the winger full credit for a sport that might be more team oriented than any of the three majors -- is a bit over-the-top. |
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| Holmstrom will play in Game 5 | Sunday 6/1, 11:22 PM CT |
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Tomas Holmstrom will be dressed and on the ice for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals against Pittsburgh on Monday, this according to TSN.ca.
Detroit leads the best-of-seven series, 3-1, and is looking for its fourth Cup in 11 years.
Our View: Holmstrom was held out of Game 4 on Saturday with a hamstring injury he suffered during Wednesday's 3-2 loss in Game 3 in Pittsburgh,. The 35-year-old winger had compiled four goals and 12 points in 19 games this postseason.
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| Hasek doesn't like backup role | Sunday 6/1, 12:49 PM CT |
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Dominik Hasek isn't pleased with his backup status, although he realizes Chris Osgood is on a hot streak. "That's the way it is," Hasek tells the Toronto Sun. "It's definitely disappointing, especially because I feel well. Like I've said many times, I'm ready to go any time. But the team is playing very well, we're winning. Ozzie is doing a great job for us. So I understand."
Our View: Hasek and Osgood are friends, so readers shouldn't take this quote the wrong way. Dominik doesn't sound like a guy ready to hang up his skates and pads after this season. |
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| Lecavalier talks continue | Sunday 6/1, 12:47 PM CT |
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The Lightning continue to talk with Vincent Lecavalier about a contract extension, the Tampa Tribune reports. Lecavalier shares an agent (Kent Hughes) with Luc Bourdon, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday.
Our View: As one might imagine, Hughes has had more important issues to deal with. We expect the two sides to hammer out a new contract in the near future, and Lecavalier will continue to be a fantasy stud. |
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| Picard deal in place | Sunday 6/1, 12:44 PM CT |
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The Lightning and defenseman Alexandre Picard have reached an agreement on a contract extension, but the deal can't officially be announced, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Our View: Picard will turn 23 this July, and the Lightning obviously hope he is headed in the right direction. The youngster doesn't have any fantasy value right now, though. |
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