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New page: Lewis, though, said it was difficult for him because he had no way of communicating verbally with Ferguson. "We didn't have communication back and forth," he said. "I wasn't able to talk ...

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New page: TORONTO -- At times, Scott Ferguson will find himself out of position on a play when he's officiating games in the Ontario Hockey League. But off the ice completely? Nah, never that drasti...

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TORONTO -- At times, Scott Ferguson will find himself out of position on a play when he's officiating games in the Ontario Hockey League. But off the ice completely? Nah, never that drastic.

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Ferguson didn't completely reject the idea after officiating an entire game from his tennis chair umpire-like perch.

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New page: "That might be a way of settling more games," Murray said. "I'd prefer that rather than have as many games as we have end in shootouts. We don't want as many shootouts. We want the game se...

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The NHL game already is in good shape

DoxZreoinmjgd — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:59:42 GMT

New page: TORONTO -- When Brendan Shanahan first went public with his thoughts on why the NHL wanted to test possible rule changes and modifications over a two-day camp this summer, he assured the h...

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TORONTO -- When Brendan Shanahan first went public with his thoughts on why the NHL wanted to test possible rule changes and modifications over a two-day camp this summer, he assured the hockey world that radical change wasn't on the agenda because the NHL game already is in good shape.

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New page: SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The American Hockey League and CBC today announced a one-year broadcast agreement that will see the Canadian network produce and broadcast 10 AHL games throughout the...

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New page: Skrudland and Murphy played on the Panthers' 1996 squad that reached the Stanley Cup Final, and Skrudland was the team's first captain. Combined they played 666 games in a Panthers uniform...

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Skrudland and Murphy played on the Panthers' 1996 squad that reached the Stanley Cup Final, and Skrudland was the team's first captain. Combined they played 666 games in a Panthers uniform.

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New page: TORONTO -- Back in the mix among all the general managers again is Dale Tallon, and forgive him if it feels like he's gone back in time. When Tallon was hired as the Chicago Blackhawks' ...

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TORONTO -- Back in the mix among all the general managers again is Dale Tallon, and forgive him if it feels like he's gone back in time.

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New page: Brendan Shanahan has been the NHL's Vice President of Hockey and Business Operations for less than one full calendar year, but this experience as the man in charge of [http://www.bizjersey...

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New page: Upon arrival at The Westin Bristol Place in Toronto, several of the 2011 draft-eligible prospects were patiently awaiting their turn to receive their exclusive one-on-one interview with NH...

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New page: The RDO Camp continues Thursday morning at the Leafs' practice facility with several more tests on the agenda, including no-touch icing, which has gotten an icy response from just about ev...

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Nieuwendyk discusses face-off variation

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New page: Following Thursday's morning session here at RDO Camp, Ken Hitchcock mentioned three changes that he particularly would be interested in seeing the NHL adopt. Hitchcock started with his ...

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New page: Phoenix assistant Dave King, who is coaching opposite Ken Hitchcock here at the RDO Camp, offered his three personal favorites after the third of four session here at the Leafs' practice f...

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New page: In his wrap-up media session at the RDO Camp, Brendan Shanahan expressed his amazement at watching all of the kids that put their heart into every shift over the last two days. "It went r...

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McColgan played defense for four years before being moved to forward in his bantam season.

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New page: TORONTO -- It was just two months ago that Emerson Etem of Long Beach and Beau Bennett of Gardena became part of history at the 2010 Entry Draft when the two California natives were chosen...

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TORONTO -- It was just two months ago that Emerson Etem of Long Beach and Beau Bennett of Gardena became part of history at the 2010 Entry Draft when the two California natives were chosen in the first round.

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We'll have an archive of information from this camp

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New page: The New York Jets are running out of locker-room leaders on offense.Veteran fullback Tony Richardson was released by New York on Sunday, the most surprising of a series of roster moves mad...

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The New York Jets are running out of locker-room leaders on offense.Veteran fullback Tony Richardson was released by New York on Sunday, the most surprising of a series of roster moves made one day after the team reached the mandatory 53-player limit.

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Receiving two Pro Bowl nods

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New page: DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen was placed on injured reserve Sunday, ending any hope the 10th-year player had of returning from mid-August knee surgery. Coach Tony Sp...

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