Hockey

Bryan McCabe Open to Accepting a Trade

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:00:03 GMT

Reportedly, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe is saying he is now open to waiving his contract's no movement clause. He has been asked by Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher to come up with a list of teams he would be willing to accept a trade to. A trade would be a good resolution for both parties involved. Bryan McCabe will get a new start with a new team, and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be able to move forward with a younger defense. This would also mean that Pavel Kubina would likely be staying on the current Maple Leafs roster.

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NHL Predictions 2008 - 2009

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:05:02 GMT

In all the years in recent memory it seems that a team that did not copycat the approach the previous champion made, won the Stanley Cup. Every year, teams make minor and major adjustments to their season plan. Free Agents, Draft Picks, new blossoming players, and Trades put everyone in line to go after Lord Stanley. Who will be the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion? In 2008, the Detroit Red Wings showed that talent and stamina to deliver what could have been during several recent years past. They had a well-rounded team They could dish it out - take it - and fire pucks at you.

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Victory of Pakistan Hockey Team in Champions Trophy 1994 Lahore

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:20:02 GMT

The idea of the Champions Trophy in Hockey was conceived by Pakistan. The idea was put before the FIH, which gave its approval for the tournament. The inaugural edition of the tournament was hosted and won by Pakistan in 1978. Pakistan also went on to win the Champions Trophy two more times. Pakistan successfully defended the Champions Trophy in 1980 and went on to win the 1994 edition as well. Lahore was the venue for the 1994 Champions Trophy. All the matches were played at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore.

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The Next Toronto Maple Leafs Captain

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:50:03 GMT

With Mats Sundin possibly retiring from the NHL or playing for another team next year, The Maple Leafs are facing the possibility of having to name a new captain. Here is an analysis of the possible choices. The first choice, and perhaps the most likely at this point, is Pavel Kubina. Recently, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher has announced he is giving strong consideration to this possibility. Kubina established himself with a solid defensive season last year, and along with Thomas Kaberle, he will be the only veteran leadership for a young defensive lineup.

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In-Season Secret 2 - 3 Game-Winning Nutrition Tips That Will Boost Your Hockey Performance

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:45:03 GMT

Think of hockey players as high-performance automobiles and food as the fuel that drives their performance. Far too often, players run out of gas during a game after having lunch at a fast-food restaurant or forgetting to eat breakfast. This would be like putting diesel fuel in your tank instead of regular gas or trying to drive on empty. You can be the most skilled player in the world, but if you aren't putting the right fuel into your tank, you won't have the energy to compete at the highest level.

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In-Season Secret 1 - 3 Mental Skills That Will Take Your Hockey Performance to the Next Level

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:35:02 GMT

Hockey experts agree that 80% of hockey performance is mental and 20% is physical. We often focus all of our efforts towards building the physical side of the game, instead of taking the time to develop the mental game. And it is this lack of attention to the mental game that is preventing so many teams and players from taking their performance to the next level. Figuring out how to improve the mental side of the game presents a huge challenge to coaches, parents and players alike. To ensure that you and your players are 100% prepared for every game and the team can perform its best, you need to have mental performance strategies in place at the start of the season.

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In-Season Secret 3 - How Off-Ice Warm-Ups Will Dramatically Increase Your On-Ice Performance

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:55:02 GMT

Many players and teams are starting to get the message that off-ice warm-ups are never optional. Players must prepare the muscles they use to skate, shoot and save before every ice session if they want to guarantee that they feel and perform their best. While most players do some kind of off-ice warm-up, many of them are not getting the maximum benefit from their pre-ice routine. Most start the warm-up with a few minutes of jogging and then finish with some quick stretches. The whole routine is usually over in less than 5 minutes - and that just isn't enough time to get ready to perform your best.

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Maple Leafs Player Review - Nikolai Kulemin

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:55:02 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs will likely be starting one of their most promising young players in the upcoming NHL season. That player is Nikolai Kulemin, and he has been guaranteed a spot on this year's Leafs roster after some good seasons in the Russian Super League. Lately, it seems that all the rage in the NHL is over young Russian forwards. Players such as Kovalchuk, Ovechkin, and Malkin have dazzled hockey fans with their speed, skill, and flashy goal scoring. The excitement surrounding these young players has helped to rejuvenate the league's fanbase.

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Don t Expect to See Ales Hemsky in a Canadiens Jersey - Oilers Debunking Rumors

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:30:02 GMT

With hopes of Mats Sundin donning a Canadiens jersey swiftly fading, Habs fans are looking for another star player to help end their long Stanley Cup drought. Message boards have been abuzz with the rumor that reluctant shooter, Ales Hemsky might be coming to Montreal via the trade route. Edmonton brass, however, has been quick to shoot those rumors down. Edmonton assistant GM, Kevin Prendergast actually laughed out loud when queried about the trade rumors, calling it a one-sided flirtation by Montreal.

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In-Season Secret 5 - How Off-Ice Training Will Set Your Team Apart This Hockey Season

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:20:03 GMT

More and more hockey players are doing a better job of arriving at training camp in shape. More and more coaches are doing a good job of getting their team physically ready to compete once the puck drops on the first game. But what are you doing to be better once the games start? It is great to be the most prepared team on the ice in September, but how do you make sure that you are miles ahead of your competition in December? Developing your team's skills, strategies and fitness on the ice will only take you so far.

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