Archive for February, 2007

2007 NHL Trade Deadline Brings Big Moves

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 by Jon

The 2007 NHL Trade Deadline involved some big players going on the move. Pretty much all of the big names (some waving no-trade clauses) are unrestricted free agents July 1, and were established players for prospects and/or draft picks. Salary cap issues came into play for some teams, and all the big names end up on American teams.
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Ruff Fined $10,000 for Goon Squad Line

Saturday, February 24th, 2007 by Jon

The NHL has a mess on its hands. It appears there will be no suspensions for Thursday night’s Ottawa-Buffalo brawl.
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CFL Congress Notes

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 by Jon

On Wednesday plenty of news came out of the 2007 CFL Congress in Montreal.
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Reader Feedback: CFL and NHL Notes

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 by Jon

A number of recent stories in the NHL and CFL have us wondering what our readers think of these subjects. Therefore, we are writing this post to summarize some of them and solicit reader comments.
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OC Jottings

No jottings in the last 7 days. Here is a random jotting.

  • February 20, 2007
    Mark Cohon One of Finalists For CFL Commissioner →
    Wright could have been referring to the fact that the league attracts scorn in some corners because its teams routinely flaunt rules on the salary cap, creating an uneven playing field.
    Could have, but probably was referring to a constitution that requires two thirds support on a commissioner confidence vote in an eight-team league. Or the problem achieving a consensus on anything. Or the regular media leaks from owners trying to undermine the commissioner or league with no ability to punish them under the constitution. #
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