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Yes, the hockey news is pretty slow this time of year, Scott. The free agents have been signed, and everyone is just waiting for training camp to open. The season will be upon us sooner than we expect, though. The Whalers home opener just is four weeks from this Saturday! Summer is almost over...

I know some people resent him for relocating the Hartford Whalers, but Karmanos's contributions to U.S. hockey go way beyond his ownership of an NHL team. He's been the driving force behind the Compuware youth hockey organization for almost 40 years, which is one of the top youth programs in the...

The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced their 2013 inductees. Amongst the better known inductees, such as Doug Weight and Bill Guerin, is the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and my hometown Plymouth Whalers -- Peter Karmanos, Jr. You can read more here.

Gary Bettman needs a lesson in geography. The old Northeast Division is now the Atlantic Division with mostly non-Atlantic teams -- except for Boston and the two in Florida (but does hockey really matter in the Sunshine State anyway? ;) ). Meanwhile, the old Atlantic (with six Atlantic teams) is...

Carlo, If I was a Hawks fan, that picture would have made me reconsider my allegiance. :laugh: Mike McCarron, Montreal's 1st round pick in this year's draft, has decided to back out of his commitment to Western Michigan University and will instead play in the OHL for the London Knights. As a...

That's a lot of money for Iginla, but it's only for one year, so there is no long term harm. It is funny that he's coming to Boston after all the hate that went his way from Bruins fans after he spurned them at the trade deadline. There was lots of player movement yesterday, and as usual some...

I'd read rumors that Seguin may be dealt, but still am surprised the Bruins did this. Eriksson is a decent winger, but giving up both Seguin and Peverley is too much. This has a lot to do with Boston trying to manage the salary cap, but I think they are going to regret this. On the plus side, I...

I guess that ends the speculation of where they will be moving for a couple of years, at least. That is a strange signing by Philly. They have cap issues, and big needs on defense and goalie, yet sign Vinny to a 5 year contract with a no movement clause? Bizarre. Overall, this is a pretty weak...

That is certainly a possibility, although I would not be surprised to see Buffalo trade Miller before he becomes a free agent. They could get quite a haul from a contender looking for some help in net at next season's trade deadline. On the Schneider front, this interests me from the New Jersey...

Sean, I do agree that it seems like the Canucks did not manage the value of their asset well. If you compare what the Kings got for Bernier, who would be a UFA next year, Vancouver should have been able to get more. I do not think Gillis will be winning any executive of the year awards in...

They traded Schneider because no team would touch Luongo's contract with a ten foot pole. While the #9 pick may not seem like much, I have seen Bo Horvat play a lot, and he's a terrific prospect. He was London's best player during their OHL playoff run to the title this season, and the Knights...

I see that the Bruins drafted Mitchell Dempsey of Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) with the 2nd to last pick in the draft (7th round). FYI, Scott and Aaron, he played with the Plymouth Whalers in 2011-12 and was traded to the Soo before last season. It's only a 7th round pick, so don't get upset when he...

Congratulations to Ryan Hartman of the Plymouth Whalers for being taken in the first round of the NHL Draft, at #30 overall to the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks.Ryan's selection makes it four consecutive years where at least one Plymouth Whaler has been selected in the first round. The...

It's time to institute mandatory drug testing here on HTF. :laugh:

That's it -- I'm taking off the kid gloves. To follow Carlo's request, I am now picking the Bruins to win next year's Cup. Your team is now doomed, Scott! Doomed, I say! :rolling-smiley:

Agreed. There are so many sensationalized, negative stories in the news that it is refreshing to read something like this. It was a very classy gesture by the Bruins -- but I still hate them. :D As for picking next year's Cup winner, I have trouble picking which teams will get out of the first...

Here is a nice story: Bruins fan given tickets for life

Condolences to Scott and Aaron. It was a very close series. Chicago's victory won me a couple of bets at work, so I'm happy. Next up: the NHL Draft this Sunday, June 30th.

Way to go out on a limb on that prediction, Scott! :)

A suggestion to the NHL to keep these remaining three games from running so late -- just start the game in sudden death overtime. Chances are the game will go to OT anyway. :)

That is great, Aaron! Hmmn, that has me thinking of themes for our 25th wedding anniversary coming up next year. :laugh:

Scott, It's great that the Griffins are drawing so much interest in western Michigan. It's nice to see communities embrace minor and major junior league teams. I tried to talk my wife into attending a Griffins game this season when we stayed in Grand Rapids for a couple of nights over the...

That is very sad about the two prospects, Scott. A couple of years ago, a young player from the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL died tragically, too. It is so terrible to read about events like this.

Since Game 1 lasted the length of almost two full games, is Chicago up 2-0 in the series? :)

I would have been surprised to see him fired, but there have to be some changes soon with the roster. There are too many high profile players to fit within the salary cap. They are negotiating a new deal for Malkin, which will likely be $9-10M per year for a long term. I would expect Kunitz...

Seguin is still developing (he's only 21), and is already a more complete player than Kessel, IMO. With his talent, he's going to be an All-Star for many years. Hamilton looks like he will be a top pairing defenseman soon, too. The only question mark is Knight -- it remains to be seen whether he...

Scott, I usually do not follow the AHL. If we didn't have plans this weekend, though, I would have loved to talk my wife into making a trip to Grand Rapids to see a finals game. Carlo, you should be quite pleased with the two year run the Kings have completed. A Cup win followed by a...

Along with the deal for Kessel, giving up three high draft picks that ended up being Tyler Seguin, Dougie Hamilton and Jared Knight. The Leafs should have their name etched somewhere on the Cup if the Bruins win it again, as they certainly have helped Boston a great deal.

It's not really that surprising. The Blackhawks were terrible throughout a great deal of the Original Six era. In fact, at one time they were owned by the Norris family at the same time they owned the Red Wings. Detroit would use the Hawks as a virtual farm team, trading better players to the...

Congrats, Scott and Aaron. Enjoy watching your team in the Finals. It will be interesting to see what the Penguins do this offseason. They went "all-in" with trades during this season to win the Cup, and have some contracts coming due. You have to wonder how long they can keep Crosby, Malkin...