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Search Results from Off Wing OpinionCaps Send Penguins Packing, 5-2WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals celebrates following his goal against Marc-Andre Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins during a NHL hockey game on February 22, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 22, 2009 09:47 PM
Fleury's Replacement in Pittsburgh?Hey, you never know....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on May 27, 2008 12:20 AM
Fleury, Penguins Start Off On Wrong Foot, er, SkateI didn't get a chance to watch all of Game 1 of the Cup finals, so it was much to my surprise and amusement when I saw a quick clip of Marc-Andre Fleury taking a spill to lead the Pens...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on May 26, 2008 11:50 PM
NHL Roundup: Brodeur Sets Single-Season Wins RecordOff Wing's Man Of The Night: Martin Brodeur 48th win of the season breaks Bernie Paret's record BUF 4 BOS 2: Vanek (2G, A), Roy (G, A). Bergeron (G). CLB 2 DAL 1 (OT): Nash (GWG OT), Malhorta (G). Barnes...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on April 6, 2007 01:05 PM
The Net Heats Up in PittsburghAfter going 12-0-2 between January 13th and February 16th, with a SV% of .909 and a GAA of 2.76, Marc-Andre Fluery has cooled off, going 4-2-1 in 9 games, 8 of which he started. His SV% dropped to .881 and...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on March 15, 2007 12:28 AM
With LoveA Valentine's Day gift for Jeff Frazee and Marc-Andre Fleury: goalies who have given up even more embarrassing goals than yours. Update: My chum Shaun just passed along this highlight. Not so much embarrassing as it is amazin'. Update:...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 14, 2007 05:25 PM
Hockey Night In Washington: Caps vs. PensThe eyes of the entire hockey world are on Washington, as tonight's game is being billed as a clash between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. Heck, I admit I'm pretty jazzed too, as I've never seen Crosby anywhere but on...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on December 11, 2006 06:00 PM
NHL RoundupATL 6 FLA O: Hossa (2G), Lehtonen (22 S) BUF 4 OTT 3: Drury (G, A), Biron (34 S) NYR 5 PHI 4 (SO): Lundqvist (34 S) stops 12 in SO, Gagne (2 G) MON 3 TOR 2 (SO): Ryder...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 8, 2006 12:57 AM
NHL RoundupT.B. 3 ATL 2 (SO): Denis stops three Thrashers in SO. VAN 3 DET 1: Luongo gets first win for VAN. NYR 5 WAS 2: Shanahan (2 G), gets 600th. TOR 6 OTT 0: Tucker, Kilger (2 G), Raycroft (34...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 6, 2006 06:37 AM
Stanley Cup Celebrations......You've never heard of before: 1989: Pint-sized Calgary forward Theo Fleury uses an electric toothbrush and a capful of shampoo to turn the Cup into his very own bubble-bath Jacuzzi. Courtesy of Onion Sports. Thanks to Skip Oliva for the...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on June 21, 2006 09:37 PM
Lunchtime LinksVia James Mirtle, I found this piece from the Ottawa Sun on what the NHL free agent picture might look like soon: "We could very well see the largest pool of young unrestricted free agent talent on the market in...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on April 27, 2005 12:56 PM
Coffee TalkWhile waiting to fill my coffee cup in the office kitchen this week, I couldn't help but notice that one of my co-workers was carrying a mug with a picture of all his sons in uniform together out on the...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on January 12, 2005 06:27 AM
What the Hull?In an earlier post I wondered aloud if Bobby Hull Jr.'s public discussions of negotiations with Dallas and Phoenix were an attempt to spark a bidding war for the services of his brother Brett. Now Hull Jr. is telling anyone...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on July 31, 2004 02:35 PM
NHL Playoff NotebookTampa Bay 4 Montreal 3 OT: Oh, what might have been. How many times have you thought just that about your favorite team? You know what I'm talking about. One moment, the way to the promised land is open, the...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on April 28, 2004 07:25 AM
NHL RoundupOut in Phoenix, the Senators downed the Coyotes 4-1, and took over first place in the Eastern Conference. Martin Prusek had 20 saves for Ottawa. Western Conference leading Colorado stayed on top, settling for a 3-3 tie in Los Angeles...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on January 30, 2004 07:32 AM
NHL RoundupWith a one-day absence to pay attention to the World Juniors out of the way, the NHL Roundup returns. Jamie McLennan had 36 saves in Calgary's 5-0 demolition of the Rangers. The win snapped a three-game winless streak for the...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on January 6, 2004 08:07 AM
World Junior ChampionshipOver in Finland, the U.S. and Canada are playing in the finals of the World Junior Champioships. Up in Canada, the WJC is a really big deal, while predictably, it's not really noticed here in the States -- a situation...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on January 5, 2004 08:07 AM
NHL Weekend RoundupOn Friday in Philadelphia, the Flyers easily overcame a 1-0 deficit to Phoenix to post a 3-2 victory. We're in the second week of December, and the Flyers still haven't lost at home. The following night in Boston, Jeff Hackett...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on December 8, 2003 05:43 AM
NHL RoundupIn their last 14 trips to Long Island before last night, the Washington Capitals had more than made themselves at home, posting a 12-1-1 record against the Islanders in that span. On Tuesday, the Capitals continued their rude ways, scoring...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on December 3, 2003 12:43 AM
NHL RoundupIn Detroit, the revival of the Red Wings continued, as they beat up the Blue Jackets, 5-1. Brett Hull had two goals, and Manny Legace, stepping in for the injured Dominik Hasek, got the win in net for the Red...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 20, 2003 12:14 AM
NHL RoundupIn Rochester, or "Sunny Roch," as the locals call it, the Devils and the Sabres skated to a 2-2 tie. Moving the game to Rochester, home of Buffalo's minor league affiliate, the Rochester Americans was the idea of new Sabres...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 13, 2003 07:04 AM
NHL RoundupIn Boston, Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist to lead the Bruins over Edmonton, 4-3. Andrew Raycroft had 31 saves for Boston, as he helped the team withstand a third period Edmonton surge for the win. Raffi Torres...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 12, 2003 07:20 AM
NHL Weekend RoundupNOTE TO READERS: I update the daily NHL Roundup posts throughout the day, so check back often for new tidbits, links and cool info. On Friday night in Calgary (always a hot night spot), the visiting Wild blanked the Flames...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 10, 2003 06:46 AM
NHL RoundupIn Buffalo, the Thrashers overcame a 3-1 first period deficit to beat the Sabres 7-4. Ilya Kovalchuck had a goal and two assists, as the win propelled Atlanta into first place in the Southeast Division ahead of idle Tampa Bay....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 6, 2003 07:04 AM
NHL RoundupIn Manhattan, the Rangers beat Dallas 3-0, but the night belonged to Mark Messier, as he passed Gordie Howe as the NHL's second highest leading scorer behind Wayne Gretzky. Congratulations, Mark. Messier got his 1,851st point on his second goal...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 5, 2003 07:14 AM
NHL Weekend RoundupAfter all the bad news around the Caps, I would be remiss to mention that the team snapped their six game losing streak on Friday night, beating the Thrashers at home, 2-1. Unfortunately, on Saturday, the team followed up the...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 3, 2003 12:19 AM
NHL RoundupJoe Juneau got the winner in OT, as the Canadiens beat the Bruins in Boston, 1-0. In Buffalo, Miroslav Satan got the 200th goal of his career, as the Sabres beat the Maple Leafs, 5-3. In New York, the Rangers...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 31, 2003 07:21 AM
NHL RoundupBrendan Shanahan had three assists, as the Red Wings beat Columbus 4-1. With Dominik Hasek on the bench, and Curtis Joseph on a bus somewhere in Upstate New York, the unappreciated Manny Legace got the win for the Wings. In...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 23, 2003 07:06 AM
NHL RoundupTime to take another look at the NHL as we creep closer and closer to the opening of training camps in September. Up in Boston, the Bruins announced that they are going to retire No. 8 in honor of Cam...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on July 30, 2003 10:05 AM
NHL Playoff RoundupNot too much excitement on night three in the NHL playoffs. The tightest game was in New Jersey, where the Devils disposed of the Bruins, 4-2. Boston had the game tied in the third period, but the Devils were able...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on April 12, 2003 11:01 AM
Hockey World Cup Set For September 2004The second World Cup of Hockey, that intermittent professional tournament that hasn't been played since 1996, will ">return in September 2004 at six venues across Europe and North America. The good news: that the tournament, a descendant of the Canada...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on April 4, 2003 11:19 AM
Hawks Fire Theo's BabysitterLooks like oft-troubled Chicago Blackhawks Winger Theo Fleury has one less person to blame for his problems now, at least according to this item at ESPN.com: The Chicago Blackhawks have dismissed Jim Jenkins, Fleury's sponsor in his substance-abuse treatment program....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 19, 2003 12:12 PM
For Theo, The Other Shoe DropsLike a lot of other hockey fans, I wanted Theo Fleury's return to the NHL after a battle with substance abuse to be a successful one. Hockey is more fun with a Fleury that is running and gunning his way...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on January 23, 2003 12:49 AM
On The Road Back With TheoChicago Blackhawks winger Theo Fleury scored his third goal in four games coming off of an NHL suspension for violating the terms of his substance abuse aftercare program, helping the Hawks to a 4-3 victory over the slumping New York...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on December 12, 2002 12:50 PM
The Oft-Troubled Theo Fleury. .The Oft-Troubled Theo Fleury. . . Has been cleared to practice by the NHL, and should join the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night in Phoenix. As many of you probably recall, Fluery left the team earlier this season reportedly to re-enter...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on November 26, 2002 09:36 AM
Fleury Suspended Again: On theFleury Suspended Again: On the eve of the opening of the 2002-03 NHL season, Chicago Blackhawks winger Theo Fleury has been suspended indefinitely for violating the terms of his substance abuse aftercare program. The exact terms of the violation were...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 9, 2002 12:00 AM
Turns Out Theo Fleury. .Turns Out Theo Fleury. . . Missed practice this week to be with his Dad who was recovering from prostate surgery. He says he shouldn't have to answer questions all the time about what he's doing, and Jordon Cooper of...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 5, 2002 06:29 PM
For Some Time Now. .For Some Time Now. . . I've had my doubts that we're getting the whole story on Theo Fleury, the oft-troubled winger who now plays for the NHL's Chicago Black Hawks. Sure, we've heard the stories about how substance abuse...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on October 3, 2002 04:25 PM
During The Last NHL Season.During The Last NHL Season. . . Former New York Ranger Theo Fleury allowed himself to become a liability on the ice. The reason -- his painful and public battle with alcohol abuse. After the season ended, Rangers general manager...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on July 31, 2002 12:19 AM
Mike Levine Is Right. .Mike Levine Is Right. . .about the universal reaction of NHL beat writers to the surge of interest in ice hockey following the Olympics. Some of the stuff I've read is simply ridiculous, and does lead one to conclude that...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on March 1, 2002 01:56 PM
Who Is The Angriest ManWho Is The Angriest Man In North America? Theo Fleury or Nolan Richardson? Please note that I'm not making a distinction between righteous anger and just plain angry....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 28, 2002 08:46 AM
Team Canada Worried About Fleury.Team Canada Worried About Fleury. . .in the run-up to the tournament, as he's been hit with plenty off stick-related penalties this season....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 24, 2002 03:17 PM
Fleury Goes Off For Cross-Checking:Fleury Goes Off For Cross-Checking: Theo's been playing chippy, giving as good as he's gotten, but this time he got caught....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 24, 2002 03:13 PM
Fleury Clubs Chelios Deep InFleury Clubs Chelios Deep In U.S. End....Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 24, 2002 03:09 PM
Olympic Hockey Diary, Final RoundOlympic Hockey Diary, Final Round Day 4: President's Day was filled with a full slate of games, starting with the U.S. demolition of Belarus, followed by ">Finland's upset of Russia. But the day's big news was Team Canada General Manager...Posted in Off Wing Opinion on February 19, 2002 10:45 AM
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