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News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. A slow news day at TSN leads James Duthie to discuss the baldness epidemic in the NHL.
2. Rob Blake has told the Kings that he wants to remain in Los Angeles.
3. NHL GM’s are arriving in Naples, Florida to start the annual trade-a-thon.
4. Brent Seabrook signed a 3-year extension with the Blackhawks.
5. Paul Holmgren said he expects a Peter Forsberg decision by Tuesday.
6. Devon Setoguchi is searching for consistency in Worcester.
7. CC and UND each gain one spot in this week’s NCAA power rankings.
8. The Forechecker looks at face-off specialists.
9. Blake Comeau is gaining confidence and ice-time on Long Island.
10. David Shoalts says Brad Richards may be on his way out of Tampa.
11. Tri-Cities.com gives a poll of the Best Of in the WHL (West Division).
12. Some sad news today as Windsor Spitfires captain Mickely Renaud collapsed and died at his home today.
13. Minnesota prep schools are feeling the pinch from players leaving for junior hockey.
14. This just in, Peter Forsberg will not return to the NHL this year as he lacks confidence in his repaired foot and ankle.
15. The Saginaw News catches up with Alex Delvecchio.
16. Mark Spector has a behind the scenes look at the Naples GM meetings.
17. Fanhouse attempts to cure what ails the Red Wings.
18. Check out this story and video of a minor league team trashing a hotel.
19. Eric McErlain discusses the idea of renting ad space on goalie jerseys in the NHL.
20. Bill Simmons pulls his finger out of Tom Brady’s ass long enough to complain about the naming of the Gordie Howe Hat-Trick.
21. The Top-Ten US born fighters.
22. A preview of the new Mike Myers film, The Love Guru, which has hockey as a central theme.
23. Herb Zurkowsky examines the many faces of Steve Downie.
24. Ted Nolan missed the first period of the recent Islanders game for “personal reasons”.
25. Jean Lefebvre discusses the pros and cons of NHL Hockey in Europe.