RP – Original by Mark Daniels, Boston Herald Kaspars Daugavins worked on his trick shot for two years with the Binghamton Senators before he unleashed it in an AHL exhibition game against the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2010. “The guys told me I had to do it,” Daugavins recalled. “I was the last guy with a
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Bruins Claim Daugavins Off Waivers
Boston, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, March 27, that the club has claimed forward Kaspars Daugavins off waivers. The former Ottawa Senator will join the club after his United States work visa has been secured. In 19 games with the Senators this season, Daugavins has registered one goal and two
Trade Bait: Nikolai Khabibulin
RP – Original Article by Jason Brough The NHL’s trade deadline is Wednesday, April 3. Following is a player that may be moved. For more “Trade Bait,” click here. Nikolai Khabibulin‘s 43-save shutout versus the Blues on Tuesday couldn’t have come at a better time for the Oilers. Not only did Edmonton badly need the
Makarov Itching to Man the Pipes
When Andrey Makarov was given the night off by head coach and general manager Lorne Molleken last Saturday in Prince Albert, it’s not like he went to the bench and soaked in the sun. The Saskatoon Blades netminder was still in full uniform – save for his Bane goalie mask – and had to stay
Q & A with Anton Volchenkov of the New Jersey Devils
RP – Original Article by Dan Rice, The Hockey Writers During a recent game in New Jersey defenseman Anton Volchenkov skated to the Devils bench during a penalty kill after the puck was cleared, hunched over in pain after one of the NHL’s rising stars — Winnipeg Jets winger Evander Kane blasted a shot that
Andrey Makarov – HF Prospect of the Month for February, 2013
Saskatoon Blades goaltender Andrey Makarov (BUF) is the Hockey’s Future Prospect of the Month for February. The undrafted Russian goaltender rocked the WHL last month, posting a 15-0 record, a 1.72 goals-against average, a .948 save percentage, and two shutouts. Signed by the Buffalo Sabres this past September, Makarov has been excellent most of the
Makarov Stars in Blades’ 17th Straight
RP – Saskatoonblades.com The Saskatoon Blades are winners of 17 consecutive games thanks to a gritty 3-2 shootout victory over the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday night. Brett Stovin scored both Blades goals in regulation, while Andrey Makarov starred in the crease. There was no scoring in the opening period in Calgary, but both teams did
Brian Leetch Instructs Youth at Citi Pond in Bryant Park, NY
Makarov, Blades Tie Franchise Record With 13th Straight Win
The Saskatoon Blades have tied a franchise record with their 13th consecutive victory following a 5-1 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday night. The Blades got some key saves from Andrey Makarov early in the 3rd period before pulling away and scoring 4 times in the frame for the record-tying win. For the
Oilers Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin Didn’t Foresee His Career Longevity
RP – Original Article by Robert Tychkowski EDMONTON – When he was a kid lacing it up for the old Winnipeg Jets back in 1995, Nikolai Khabibulin never dreamed he’d still be turning heads at 40. “I never thought I could play till 40, to be honest, I was just happy to actually play in