Opting out of the All-Star Game: Yea or nay? 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - As exciting as All-Star Weekend was here in Ottawa, the lead-up included nearly as much discussion of the players who wouldn't be at the game as those who would. Injuries kept Mikko Koivu, Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, and Dustin Byfuglien out of the game, so it's difficult
Trust and the moustache: Keys to MacLean's success in Ottawa 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - As he was taking in the media circus after the 2012 NHL All-Star Game in his home arena, Ottawa Senators head coach Paul MacLean was stopped and questioned by reporters about what's been essential in him establishing himself as a successful first-time head coach in Ottawa. "The
Despite the rough ride, Toronto's All-Stars had a good time in Ottawa 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - From start to finish, the faithful in Ottawa made it abundantly clear how they felt about the presence of several of the best Toronto Maple Leafs coming into the city for the All-Star Game festivities: The booing started mercilessly during the Fantasy Draft, and continued through the
Team Alfie loses the Alfie celebration game despite Alfie's best efforts 2012 NHL All-Star Game This All-Star game had everything you'd expect from one: Tons of scoring, and no defense. The theme for tonight, besides the obvious and intoxicating adoration for Daniel Alfredsson, was that someone else was going to do all the work if you wanted to score a goal. This was a passing
Brian Elliott: Back to the basics 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - After Brian Elliott's 2010-11 season, expectations for the goaltender were at an all-time low. He signed a two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues, was penciled in for a spot on the Blues' AHL affiliate, and then went and blew everyone's expectations out of the water--being named
Poor defense dooms Team Red as Team Yellow dominates in 2-1 win 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - There were many entertaining events at the NHL Fan Fair event held in the city's new convention center, but without a doubt the best was the kids' foam hockey game: take off your shoes, grab a foam-bladed stick, and get ready to dominate. Tonight's game was an
Spezza: NHLPA made "a lot of concessions" for last CBA, doesn't want to make more 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - There were some serious moments among the lighter fare at the 2012 NHL All-Star Media Day, perhaps none more serious than Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza's comments about the upcoming NHL-NHLPA collective bargaining agreement negotiations this summer. Most remember that last time these two sides were negotiating,
2012 Scotiabank NHL Fan Fair schedule of events for Saturday 2012 NHL All-Star Game 2012 SCOTIABANK NHL FAN FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JAN. 28Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. All times and appearances are subject to change 10:00-10:45 a.m. HNIC Chat Session with George Stroumboulopoulos Hockey Night in Canada Booth, 3rd Level 10:00
Senators teams of the past just missing some luck, says Marian Hossa 2012 NHL All-Star Game OTTAWA, Ontario - Marian Hossa is back in Ottawa representing the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, but he still looks back fondly on his time with the Senators organization. That time could have been even better if the Senators were just a little bit luckier, according to