Going that extra mile

If the real working world built up overtime like the Maple Leafs have of late, the global recession would turn around quickly.

Rumblings Roberts could return to Calgary
Could Gary Roberts return to the Calgary Flames?

Could Gary Roberts return to the Calgary Flames?

Neil, Murray can’t talk it out
Senators GM Bryan Murray has made one final pitch to rugged winger Chris Neil.

Senators GM Bryan Murray has made one final pitch to rugged winger Chris Neil.

Semin, Green lead Capitals past Thrashers 4-3

Alexander Semin scored one of Washington’s three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green’s go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over the …

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Friday’s OHL roundup
Last week, Matt Caria was the Canadian Hockey League’s top player and this week he’s unstoppable.

Last week, Matt Caria was the Canadian Hockey League’s top player and this week he’s unstoppable.

Kings Could Use Work at Center

Tavares scores 50th of the season to give London a 2-1 OT win over the Otters
LONDON, Ont. – John Tavares hit the half-century mark for the second time in his OHL career by smoking one past Erie Otters netminder Jaroslav Janus 2:59 into overtime for a 2-1 London Knights win on Friday night.

LONDON, Ont. – John Tavares hit the half-century mark for the second time in his OHL career by smoking one past Erie Otters netminder Jaroslav Janus 2:59 into overtime for a 2-1 London Knights win on Friday night.

Women’s Weekly, February 27th, 2009

Going that extra mile

If the real working world built up overtime like the Maple Leafs have of late, the global recession would turn around quickly.

Habs claim Metropolit from Flyers

Habs claim Metropolit from Flyers Friday, February 27, 2009 Metropolit is guaranteed $1 million this year and is also guaranteed $1 million for the 2009-10 season.

Lashoff scores winner as Kingston beats the Petes 4-3
KINGSTON, Ont. – The Kingston Frontenacs delivered a major hit to the Peterborough Petes’ post-season hopes with a 4-3 win on Friday night.

KINGSTON, Ont. – The Kingston Frontenacs delivered a major hit to the Peterborough Petes’ post-season hopes with a 4-3 win on Friday night.

San Jose Sharks’ power-play goals sinks the Ottawa Senators.

Milan Michalek and Patrick Marleau scored power-play goals 1:18 apart in the second period to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

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Blue Jackets’ Mason defeats Oilers 1-0 (AP)

Steve Mason and the Columbus Blue Jackets treated their game against the Edmonton Oilers as a must-win. Mason made 19 saves for his eighth shutout and Raffi Torres scored against his former team, helping the Blue Jackets edge the Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night. “It’s the same situation for (the Oilers),” Mason said.

Leafs GM Burke says hea ll only be busy at trade deadline if teams overpay

The one thing Brian Burke counts on seeing every year at the trade deadline is teams overpaying for players.

Isles D Witt suspended 5 games for elbow (AP)
New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt was suspended five games by the NHL on Friday for elbowing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Niklas Hagman in the head. Witt will begin serving his ban Saturday against Buffalo and will lose more than $74,000 in salary. He can return March 10 at Toronto. Witt hit Hagman at 2:21 of the third period on Thursday night.

Canadiens add depth with defenceman Janik

Former Stars defenceman Doug Janik, right, has registered 16 points and 121 penalty minutes in six NHL seasons with Tampa Bay, Buffalo and Dallas.

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NHL players raising money for Right To Play
They’re doing it in honour of their parents, deceased friends and former hockey coaches. But above all, NHL players are choosing to give back in support of the international humanitarian organization Right To Play.

They’re doing it in honour of their parents, deceased friends and former hockey coaches. But above all, NHL players are choosing to give back in support of the international humanitarian organization Right To Play.

NHL executive Gregory has heart attack (AP)
NHL executive Jim Gregory had a heart attack in the league’s Toronto office and is in critical condition. The 73-year-old Gregory, a Hockey Hall of Fame member and the league’s senior vice president of hockey operations, was stricken Thursday, according to the NHL’s Web site. He is in intensive care at St.

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Carving Out a Legacy

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Green helps Capitals edge Thrashers
Alexander Semin scored one of Washington’s three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green’s go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Alexander Semin scored one of Washington’s three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green’s go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Blues may not be sellers this time at deadline

This time of year, the St. Louis Blues traditionally are poised for a sell-off to fuel the rebuilding movement.

Sharks power play too much for Sens
Milan Michalek and Patrick Marleau scored power-play goals in the second period as the San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Thursday.

Milan Michalek and Patrick Marleau scored power-play goals in the second period as the San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Thursday.

Predators beat Coyotes for third straight win
Jason Arnott scored an unassisted goal 54 seconds after Phoenix tied it in the second, and the Nashville Predators beat the Coyotes 4-1 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Jason Arnott scored an unassisted goal 54 seconds after Phœnix tied it in the second, and the Nashville Predators beat the Coyotes 4-1 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Leafs stifle Isles comeback, win in shootout
Tim Stapleton’s shootout goal in the third round led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Tim Stapleton’s shootout goal in the third round led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

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Ryder, Thomas help Bruins blank Ducks (AP)

The Bruins‘ struggles ended when they returned to Boston, and Michael Ryder returned to the ice. Ryder had two goals and an assist, and Tim Thomas made 35 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season and beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 on Thursday night. Boston has scored six times in each of its two games since Ryder returned from face surgery, and he has three goals and two assists since returning…

Mason makes 41 saves, Blues beat Stars (AP)

Chris Mason was good — and had some luck on his side, too. Mason made 41 saves for St. Louis, Dallas players hit four posts and a crossbar with shots, and the Blues beat the Stars 3-1 on Thursday night. Mason withstood a 14-shot first period and has allowed four goals in his last four games to improve to 10-3-4 in his past 17 games.

Green helps Capitals edge Thrashers
Alexander Semin scored one of Washington’s three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green’s go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Alexander Semin scored one of Washington’s three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green’s go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Panthers rally to beat Rangers
David Booth and Nathan Horton scored on consecutive shots a minute apart in the third period to rally the Florida Panthers to a key 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Thursday night, spoiling New York coach John Tortorella’s home debut.

David Booth and Nathan Horton scored on consecutive shots a minute apart in the third period to rally the Florida Panthers to a key 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Thursday night, spoiling New York coach John Tortorella’s home debut.

Mason, Blue Jackets blank Oilers
Steve Mason faced just 19 in his eighth shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets ended a two-game losing skid, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 in a key Western Conference clash Thursday night.

Steve Mason faced just 19 in his eighth shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets ended a two-game losing skid, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 in a key Western Conference clash Thursday night.

Sharks score 2 on power play, top Sens (AP)

The San Jose Sharks‘ power-play unit took full advantage of a rookie’s mistake. Milan Michalek and Patrick Marleau scored power-play goals 1:18 apart in the second period to lead San Jose to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Michalek scored his 17th goal 11:26 into the second, and Marleau got his 34th goal at 12:44 as the Sharks made the most of consecutive power plays after…

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Pens deal Whitney to Ducks for Kunitz (AP)

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded defenseman Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Chris Kunitz and a junior prospect, less than two seasons into a six-year, $24 million contract that was supposed to make Whitney a key part of the Penguins‘ future. Whitney, who turned 26 last week, missed Wednesday’s night’s 1-0 win against the New York Islanders.

Shootout whiz Jokinen lifts Hurricanes (AP)

Shootout goals are routine for Jussi Jokinen. Just not as member of the Carolina Hurricanes. The shootout whiz changed that Thursday night, scoring his first since he joined Carolina in a trade with Tampa Bay in early February to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. “Since the lockout, points in the shootout can decide if a team makes the playoffs or not,” Jokinen said.

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Flyers waive Vaananen, Metropolit
The Philadelphia Flyers waived centre Glen Metropolit and defenceman Ossi Vaananen to clear salary cap space for Danny Briere’s impending return.

The Philadelphia Flyers waived centre Glen Metropolit and defenceman Ossi Vaananen to clear salary cap space for Danny Briere’s impending return.

Ohio St. Tries to Make the Jump

Sens to stick with Auld
Alex Auld is going back into the Senators‘ net tonight to face the NHL’s top team. And Ottawa’s former No. 1 goalie has been placed on NHL re-entry waivers, meaning any team in the NHL can grab Martin Gerber for half the remaining $850,000 on his contract this season.

Alex Auld is going back into the Senators‘ net tonight to face the NHL’s top team. And Ottawa’s former No. 1 goalie has been placed on NHL re-entry waivers, meaning any team in the NHL can grab Martin Gerber for half the remaining $850,000 on his contract this season.

Deadline Countdown (Part 1)

Laraque picked wrong time to complain: Coach
Enforcer Georges Laraque says he has a no-trade clause and he’s not going anywhere on deadline day.

Enforcer Georges Laraque says he has a no-trade clause and he’s not going anywhere on deadline day.

MSU Prepares for Notre Dame

Pisani’s back for Oilers
Oilers winger Fernando Pisani, out of the Oilers lineup since Nov. 17 with a broken ankle, will return to the lineup tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Oilers winger Fernando Pisani, out of the Oilers lineup since Nov. 17 with a broken ankle, will return to the lineup tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Bracketology 101: 2/25

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Rangers pick up F Bell off waivers (AP)
The New York Rangers picked up forward Mark Bell off re-entry waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The rest of his $2.5 million contract will be split between the Rangers and Leafs. Bell, who played in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies this season, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Biron leads surging Flyers by Kings 2-0 (AP)

Martin Biron’s 25th career shutout meant more than reaching a personal milestone. It gave him the edge in the Philadelphia Flyers‘ competition for the No. 1 goalie — for a game, at least. Biron made 34 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Jeff Carter scored his 36th goal in the Flyers‘ 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

Leafs spoil Tortorella’s Rangers debut (AP)

John Tortorella kept his famous temper in check after a frustrating first game with the New York Rangers. He still made it perfectly clear that the players are going to be taken to task under the new regime. “I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but I’m a little concerned about the conditioning of the club,” Tortorella said after the Rangers‘ 2-1 shootout loss to Toronto on Wednesday night.

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