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Sporting News NHL preview schedule (SportingNews.com)Notice a chill in the air? September arrives and bring the return of the National Hockey League -- on the ice, not in boardrooms, conventional halls or hearing chambers. Feel free to cheer. Sporting News notes the change in season with its 2010-11 Hockey yearbook, which previews the marathon to next June's crowning of a new Stanley Cup winner. To mark the occasion, SN provides online looks at all 30 teams, leading up to the season's start -- which again this year is in Europe.
Despite changes, 'Canes roster has familiar feel (AP)Turns out two of the newest Carolina Hurricanes aren't really all that new. Former Hurricanes Joe Corvo and Anton Babchuk are back with the team after spending some time with other clubs. And while two of Carolina's most recognizable names may be gone -- now that Rod Brind'Amour retired and Ray Whitney left via free agency -- a pair of re-acquisitions certainly will provide a dose of...
Hurricanes Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)Training camp can be a balancing act, and for the Hurricanes that is bound to be the case on a few fronts.
There's the notion that the Hurricanes have to push themselves harder in the preseason, particularly compared to last season. General manager Jim Rutherford has been adamant that the wayward 2009-10 season was caused by the lackluster start to the season and the inability of the team to make the drastic recovery that was needed.
So that should mean an upgraded preseason agenda, an easier assignment this time around after missing the playoffs and the extra work and wear and tear that comes with that. The Hurricanes are eager to make amends for last season.
But a grueling preseason must be weighed against what comes after that for the Hurricanes.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has a scheduled meeting with Ottawa Senators brass next week and he could be bringing a star attraction to the party.
NHL 2010-11 Season Preview: Wrestling with Carolina Hurricanes (Yahoo! Sports)Colorful characters, revered championships, staged fights ... the rink shares plenty with the squared circle.
What We Learned: Boss Bettman and the Kovalchuk contract fight (Yahoo! Sports)Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...
NHL 2010-11 Season Preview: Wrestling with Atlanta Thrashers (Yahoo! Sports)Colorful characters, revered championships, staged fights ... the rink shares plenty with the squared circle.
Chelios was one of a kind, on and off the ice (Yahoo! Sports)All-star, agitator and American standard-bearer had personality and endless drive.
Chelios finally hangs 'em up after 26 NHL seasons (AP)Chris Chelios, the longest-tenured defenseman in NHL history, is finally hanging up his skates. After 26 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cups, Chelios announced his retirement Tuesday at the age of 48. "I guess I've been dreading this day for a long time," he said at a news conference in Detroit.
Chris Chelios retires after 26 NHL seasons (The Canadian Press)
DETROIT - Chris Chelios, the longest-tenured defenceman in NHL history, is finally hanging up his skates.
