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| Stars defenseman Norstrom retires |
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06/10/2008 |
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| it was the last year of his contract, and didn't want to cause a distraction. "This wasn't a rash decision by any means and I comfortable with it," Norstrom said. The 36-year-old Swede played in 903 career games with the New York Rangers (1993-96), Los Angeles Kings (1995-07) and Stars, who acquired him in February 2007. He accumulated 18 career goals, 147 assists and 661 penalty minutes, and was twice a selection for the NHL All-Star Game -- in 1999 and 2004. Norstrom tallied five points in 18 playoff games th |
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| St. Louis Blues |
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06/06/2008 |
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| Acquired the rights to defenseman T.J. Fast from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a fifth-round draft choice in 2009. |
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| Stanley Cup Champions |
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06/04/2008 |
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| , 4-0 1997-Detroit Red Wings def. Philadelphia Flyers, 4-0 1996-Colorado Avalanche def. Florida Panthers, 4-0 1995-New Jersey Devils def. Detroit Red Wings, 4-0 1994-New York Rangers def. Vancouver Canucks, 4-3 1993-Montreal Canadiens def. Los Angeles Kings, 4-1 1992-Pittsburgh Penguins def. Chicago Blackhawks, 4-0 1991-Pittsburgh Penguins def. Minnesota North Stars, 4-2 1990-Edmonton Oilers def. Boston Bruins, 4-1 1989-Calgary Flames def. Montreal Canadiens, 4-2 1988-Edmonton Oilers def. Bos |
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| Trade deadline pickups happy to be in finals |
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06/04/2008 |
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| that have put us in a pretty good position.'' On the other side of the finals, defenseman Brad Stuart fell into a good situation, too. He was rescued on trade deadline day by the Red Wings, the Presidents' Trophy winners who acquired him from the Los Angeles Kings - the last-place team in the Western Conference. Stuart was needed by the Red Wings, who were missing injured Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Niklas Kronwall and Chris Chelios at the time. It was the second straight year Stuart joined a new team |
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| Tortorella fired as coach of Tampa Bay Lightning |
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06/03/2008 |
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| ster added. ``John came in and changed the culture, changed the way we do business, and the attitude. And in so doing, he raised expectations.'' The firing came as no surprise. There has already been speculation about television analyst and former Los Angeles Kings coach Barry Melrose possibly replacing Tortorella. Melrose is a friend of Hollywood producer Oren Kroules, who is leading a group that is on the verge of buying the Lightning. Feaster said the move would have been necessary, even if the team wer |
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| Report: Melrose in, Tortorella out in Tampa Bay |
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05/30/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (Best E Casino) - Barry Melrose will reportedly take over for John Tortorella behind the Tampa Bay Lightning bench within the next few days. The Toronto Star reported Friday that the former Los Angeles Kings coach will be named as a replacement for Tortorella, who has yet to be fired by the Lightning. Melrose, who is currently a featured NHL analyst for ESPN, has not coached a team since he left the Kings in the 1994-95 season. In the 1992-93 season, he helped guide the team to its first and only Sta |
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| Tony Granato returning as Avalanche head coach |
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05/22/2008 |
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| needed to find the best coach available to the position. It was my decision to go along with saying we needed to bring in Joel Quenneville,'' Granato said Thursday. Before becoming a coach, Granato played for 13 seasons with the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. He had 248 goals, 244 assists and 1,425 penalty minutes in 773 regular-season games. He was selected for the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1989 and played in the All-Star Game in 1997. During his playing days, Granato was a two-way |
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| Granato returns as Avalanche coach |
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05/22/2008 |
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| ming back. Tony is energetic, he's passionate, he's hardworking and a smart hockey person. He has experience as an NHL coach. He's been successful as an NHL coach.'' Before becoming a coach, Granato played for 13 seasons with the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. He had 248 goals, 244 assists and 1,425 penalty minutes in 773 regular-season games. Granato was selected for the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1989 and played in the All-Star Game in 1997. Quenneville was 131-92-23 in three season |
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| Granato returns as Avalanche head coach |
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05/22/2008 |
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| about this challenge,'' Granato said. ``I know this team has a great mix of youth, experience, skill and speed. I'm looking forward to this new opportunity ahead.'' Before becoming a coach, Granato played for 13 seasons with the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. He had 248 goals, 244 assists and 1,425 penalty minutes in 773 regular-season games. He was selected for the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1989 and played in the All-Star Game in 1997. Quenneville was 131-92-23 in three seasons wit |
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| NHL Western Conference Champions |
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05/19/2008 |
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| olorado Avalanche 1999-00 - Dallas Stars 1998-99 - Dallas Stars 1997-98 - Detroit Red Wings 1996-97 - Detroit Red Wings 1995-96 - Colorado Avalanche 1994-95 - Detroit Red Wings 1993-94 - Vancouver CanucksCampbell Conference 1992-93 - Los Angeles Kings 1991-92 - Chicago Blackhawks 1990-91 - Minnesota North Stars 1989-90 - Edmonton Oilers 1988-89 - Calgary Flames 1987-88 - Edmonton Oilers 1986-87 - Edmonton Oilers 1985-86 - Calgary Flames 1984-85 - Edmonton Oilers 1983-84 - Edmont |
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