Daily Links for Monday, March 15

by Andy Boron on Mar 15, 2010 6:00 AM EDT in Daily Links Comment 7 comments

Sorry for the lack of fantastic links today, folks, but there's some other sporting tournament that seems to be getting a bunch of attention these days. Well, that and nobody writes new articles on Sunday. Enjoy the extra day off before the next Sabres game (tomorrow at 7pm against Atlanta)

Odd bounces: Ryan Miller is a semi-star - ProHockeyTalk
Ryan Miller will show his increasingly relevant face on VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown this weekend

3/13 Recap: Biega, Tropp bounced; Kassian catchin' up - sabresprospects.com
A few of our college boys finished their seasons this weekend, and so did this year's #1 pick Zack Kassian.

Victor Hedman becomes another brick in the wall - Sporting News
This article about another very promising young defensemen makes you realize how special Tyler Myers has been this year.

Ovechkin kicked out for check - The Globe and Mail
NHL scoring leader Alex Ovechkin gets a game misconduct for driving Brian Campbell into the boards from behind - video included.

Why Alex Ovechkin won't receive an automatic suspension - Puck Daddy
Wysh doesn't feel that Alex Ovechkin should be suspended for his boarding penalty on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell during Sunday's game in Chicago.

Keeping the Whalers dream afloat - The Hockey News
For one small, but passionate group, the hope for a return of the Hartford Whalers remains – and it’s far from a pipe dream.

Owner Of 14th Place Team Proposes Rule Allowing 14th Place Teams To Make Playoffs - Deadspin
A funny take from Deadspin on the "play-in to the playoffs" idea that everyone here hated.

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Biega

I swear I will start rooting for him once he is in the Blue & Gold. However, for as long as he dons the Crimson, I hate him, and his two brothers (who also play for Harvard) :P

I was at the elimination game, which was a well-fought battle. A soft call against Cornell (IMHO) – and I think the only call against them – led to a strong kill and a MAJOR momentum swing. This has always been a heated rivalry, so to see them 3x at home this year was really fun. First time Cornell has beaten them 4 times in a season!

by The Burl 8 on Mar 15, 2010 6:46 AM EDT reply actions

The NHL, Bettman

are liking the fact that the “fine print” didn’t read “43 consecutive games…”

Now they don’t have to suspend their superstar. I like Ovi for the most part. He plays a passionate game every night, and with a lot more dignity than some people. But they need to start making him accountable for his actions, as his passion many times borders on recklessness, and someone is bound to end up hurt. I’m glad Soupy is okay.

by The Burl 8 on Mar 15, 2010 6:56 AM EDT reply actions

He actually doesn't play with passion every game.

He used to but not any more, not even close. World’s biggest stage? Playing in the gold medal game that wasn’t a gold medal game against Canada? Trying to guarantee that NHLers will play in Sochi? He might as a well have been Miro Satan, on an off night. He was basically a no-show (like most of the Russians) for the whole tournament.

Last game against the Sabres? I was there, Ovechkin wasn’t. He was so disinterested and out of it that Sabres fans would have been calling for him to be cut immediately if his name was Pominville or Roy. His backchecking, when he even bothered, was atrocious. He tried some fancy move nearly every time he had the puck in the offensive end and it always went nowhere. When Kaleta drilled him I turned to Kevin from BfloBlog and said he’s done for the game and he was.

I think the hype and “can do no wrong” attitude/fandom is finally going to his head. He’s still the most talented player in the NHL but he’s no longer got that chip on his shoulder.

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by twoeightnine on Mar 15, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Campbell gone for season

That’s according to NHL.com.

If Colin Campbell doesn’t lay the hammer down HARD on Ovechkin, particularly considering his already well-established conduct as a headhunter, then any credibility the league has about wanting to crack down on headhunting immediately evaporates. It makes what happened in the GM meeting last week a deliberate snow-job by the league on the GMs and the fans.

If AO gets anything less than five games, the GMs should demand Colin Campbell’s removal…however that would take a level of political courage they do not possess.

"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England

by Calvert on Mar 15, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Oops

I guess I didn’t realize he was out for that long. My fault for not double checking. I’d honestly be surprised if he gets more than 2 games. Not because that punishment fits the crime, but because…well…you know…

by The Burl 8 on Mar 15, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions