Darren Elliot

1. The weekly release from the USHL. 2. By way of correction to an item posted yesterday, it is the Ducks, and not the NHL, that are fining Niedermayer $500,000. The NHLPA is working on getting that money refunded. 3. Canada will play Russia for World Under-18 Gold, Wednesday on TSN. 4. Memorial Cup History, 1931. 5. Vandals damage the new arena being constructed in Fargo, ND. 6. James Duthie would like to see the NHL stagger the start times of playoff games. 7. Everyone wants to talk about Sean Avery, including the New Yorker. 8. Pierre Lebrun says Marty Turco was the difference in the Ducks-Stars series. 9. Chris Elliott spends the day with the New York Rangers. 10. William Houston with his thoughts on the CBC's on-air quality. 11. Mike Smith discusses his Domi/King for Olczyk trade. 12. EJ Hradek's Morning Skate. 13. Ping-pong eases the pressure in San Jose. 14. Will Brian Burke be offered a 5-year, $23 million deal? 15. Scott Morrison notes that the Sharks have more to lose tonight. 16. Darren Eliot writes that the Bruins are now back on the NHL radar, despite their Game 7 loss. 17. Martin Brodeur has declined an invitation to join Team Canada. 18. Mark Emmons discusses the post-series handshake. 19. The Hot List from the Hockey News. 20. The Telus Cup is underway in Arnprior, Ontario. 21. A look at the draft eligible Justin (You Must be) Jokinen. 22. The Junior Report. 23. The Berlin Polar Bears have won the DEL Championship. 24. Team Great Britain finishes 4th at the World Division 1 championships. 25. Ken Campbell wants to see more Washington-Philadelphia games.

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