From David Carrigg of the Vancouver Province:
Young NHL star Milan Lucic's prized Memorial Cup ring and several valuable tournament watches were stolen from his Vancouver home Thursday.
Milan's mom, Shezana, told The Province that thieves entered the family's East Vancouver home at noon by smashing in the back door.
Gregg Drinnan over at Taking Note has done an excellent job in compiling brief histories of all the Memorial Cups going back many decades. I have lost track of where I left off linking the stories during my absence, so I encourage everyone to take a look when you have time. The pieces include some fascinating tidbits about Major Junior's premier event.
For those who missed it, the Spokane Chiefs captured the 2008 Memorial Cup. Check out this youtube clip of team captain Chris Bruton dropping the cup and it breaking into two pieces!
1. The San Jose Sharks players are asking management to keep the team together for another run.
2. Canadiens GM Bob Gainey is looking to add a forward to the mix.
3. Hockey Canada honours the 1976 Canada Cup team, at a ceremony in Canada.
4. Darren Dreger notes that the Dallas Stars will have to physically target the Wings' defense.
5. Adam Proteau comments on Jim Balsillie and Elisha Cuthbert.
6. Ken Campbell says that history dictates we will see a Pittsburgh-Detroit final.
7. Jaromir Jagr hopes to remain a Ranger.
8. The Sabres are for sale, but will not be moved. The Sabres also signed Nathan Gerbe.
9. Jeremy Roenick says that he will return to the Sharks next season.
10. The Capitals will consider signing Sergei Fedorov.
11. Hockey players have become the toast of celebrity gossip. Just ask my wife!
12. Joining tens of other people, Brad Stuart says he enjoys Detroit.
13. John Buccigross discusses hockey guys.
14. John Tavares fires his agent and hires his mother.
15. Al Strachan believes Ron Wilson's days are numbered in San Jose.
16. Jim Matheson answers readers' questions.
17. Craig Conroy faces an uncertain future in Calgary.
18. Confessions of a hockey virgin.
19. Damien Cox says the current Flyers are channeling the Broad Street Bullies.
20. The weekly release from the USHL.
21. The draft order has been set.
22. Norway continues the climb to respectability at the World Championships.
23. The weekly Junior Report.
24. Memorial Cup history, 1940.
25. Stan Fischler predicts a Flyers-Stars Stanley Cup final.
1. Looking way back to 1994, here is an SI article noting that the NHL is taking over the NBA in terms of popularity.
2. Pierre Lebrun hopes Joe Sakic comes back to the Avalanche.
3. Team Finland coach Doug Sheddon questions Joni Pitkanen's injury.
4. A preview of Group C from the World Championships.
5. Rockford goalie Corey Crawford is making a case for being the Blackhawks backup next season.
6. Anze Kopitar is big in Slovenia.
7. Ted Nolan still hopes to be coaching the Islanders next year.
8. Team Canada, playing in the World Championships in Canada, will try to stay humble before their opener, in Canada.
9. Fabian Brunstrom continues his North American tour.
10. Slovenia looking to have fun at the World Championships.
11. Will the home ice curse haunt Team Canada, playing in the World Championships in Canada?
12. Barry Smith details his experiences coaching in Russia.
13. The Czechs have opted out of the IIHF Transfer Agreement.
14. Adam Proteau notes that veteran players are changing their games for the playoffs.
15. Is Pennsylvania the new State of Hockey? Cue hate mail from angry Minnesotans in 3, 2, 1...
16. Martin Biron seeks vengeance.
17. Bob McKenzie says that you cannot dispute Jaromir Jagr's desire to play.
18. The World Championships will be the biggest event ever staged in Halifax.
19. Memorial Cup history, 1938.
20. Michael Farber on why he loves the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
21. Eric Duhatschek thinks that the playoff goaltenders are tired.
22. The Lightning are using their website to hype their first overall pick, who would appear to be Steven Stamkos.
23. Spector comments on the future of the Avalanche.
24. Elliotte Friedman thinks Carbonneau showed guts in starting Halak in Game 4.
25. A look at the off-season game plan for the New York Islanders.
1. Roy MacGregor writes on the importance of goaltending in the playoffs.
2. AO is about to sign new deals with Ferrari and Verizon.
3. The LA Kings say they are losing more money in the salary cap era. Ahem, you're doing it wrong then.
4. Bob McKenzie says that despite the ink the goalies are getting, the Canadiens PP is the real problem.
5. James Duthie wants early whistles to be reviewed.
6. Pierre Lebrun wonders why Pennsylvania fans have made the playoffs into a Canada-USA us versus them affair. Barack Obama must have failed to mention the xenophobia in his guns and religion speech.
7. Mike Brophy comments on the Sharks' inconsistency.
8. Despite the loss, Dave Hodge liked the idea of starting Jaroslav Halak.
9. If the Sharks end up losing to Dallas, will it cost Ron Wilson his job? Scott Burnside comments on the situation here.
10. Georges Laraque is a nice guy.
11. INCH gives us 10 possible Hobey Baker candidates for 2009. As an aside, if you haven't looked into the trophy's namesake, do so here.
12. Rory Boylen attributes the Flyers' success to their willingness to win the physical battles.
13. The individual award winners from the WHL.
14. Memorial Cup history, 1937.
15. A run down of when and where the Stanley Cup was lost or stolen.
16. Teemu Selanne will join the Finns for the World Cup, Joni Pitkanen will not.
17. Brian Gray discusses what it takes to injure a spleen.
18. I suppose this is news in Toronto...Mats Sundin is getting married.
19. A preview of Group B at the World Championships.
20. Team Canada, playing at the Worlds in Canada, will play Canadian hockey.
21. David Staples calls on Team Canada 2010 to adopt the 1972 jerseys.
22. All you ever wanted to know about Paul Holmgren.
23. Another installment on the Roseau Rams.
24. Scott Morrison thinks that the Habs have to go back to Carey Price.
25. An update on some signings in the UK Elite League.
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.
1. Darren Dreger wonders if we have seen the last of Hasek.
2. Bob Mckenzie points out that Ray Emery must go, regardless of whether the Sens' poor showing was his fault.
3. Sam McCaig looks at Danny Briere's hot start to the playoffs.
4. Spezza for Luongo?
5. Memorial Cup 1927.
6. Steve Rucchin considers retirement.
7. Canada finished the Preliminaries with a 6-0 defeat of Slovakia.
8. Larry Brooks writes about an interesting clause in Jaromir Jagr's contract.
9. Judd Zulgad calls out the Wild's annoucers as homers.
10. Evegeny Artyukhin may return to the Lightning.
11. The Rangers will attempt to address anti-gay slurs by its fans.
12. Brantford and Bentley advance to the semi-finals at the Allan Cup.
13. Robert Esche will tend goal for the United States at the World Championships.
14. Check out the video of the Top 10 Shootout goals. I'm not so sure Zach Parise's goal at #10 deserves to be on this list. Thoughts?
15. Rand Simon notes that offer sheets will be a little less risky this summer.
16. Bryan Murray says Ray Emery is not coming back.
17. You stay classy Boston.
18. Brent Sutter talks like my grandma.
19. Mike Rupp miked up.
20. An in-depth look at Ryan Clowe.
21. Tom Cavanagh (he was on Scrubs) blogs for the NHL.
22. A look at draft eligible prospect, Mikkel Boedker.
23. Remember Sami (What's) Kapanen?
24. The ECHL Update.
25. Jim Kelley with his thoughts on Joe Thornton, the Wings' goaltending, and more.
1. Bob McKenzie offers a postmortem on the Senators.
2. An off-season game plan for the Thrashers.
3. An update on the CHL playoffs.
4. Pierre Lebrun examines Marian Hossa's playoff record.
5. Will AO rediscover his scoring touch?
6. Edward Fraser wonders who will start in goal for the Red Wings in Game 5?
7. For those of you who haven't seen this, check out a weird little Flames fan.
8. Flyers Fans are noted for their originality.
9. NHL.com profiles 5 youngsters making an impact in the playoffs.
10. Another look at Brian Burke's career options.
11. The NHL has rejected an 84 game schedule.
12. Inside the Kings evaluates the talent in Los Angeles.
13. Jim Kelley's thoughts on rebuilding the Senators.
14. Ryan Miller is blogging over at Maxim.com.
15. Memorial Cup History, 1926.
16. If you could only pick one of the four...
17. Ray Emery gives his insight into the Senators' terrible year.
18. Another installment on the Roseau Rams.
19. Quebec's Anglos are not happy with CBC's coverage of the Habs, so are watching on RDS instead.
20. Chris Osgood will get the start for Detroit in Game 5.
21. The Hawks have signed Dan Bertram and Mike Brennan.
22. A little more hockey history.This time the 1938 Cup Winners, the Chicago Blackhawks.
23. A wide ranging post from the Slapshot blog.
24. Globe on Hockey casts its vote for Trevor Linden as the Canucks' new GM.
25. Adam Proteau examines some NHL'ers with something to prove.
1. Brian Lawton is rumoured to be in the running for the GM job in Vancouver.
2. The schedule and results for the 2008 Allan Cup.
3. Memorial Cup history, 1925 edition.
4. Orlando Kurtenblog declares Scott Stevens on Slava Kozlov the greatest NHL hit ever.
5. Covered in Oil discusses the force at which the puck hit Patrick Thoreson's balls.
6. Elliotte Friedman writes that Ottawa should take a few days off before making any personnel decisions.
7. Japers' Rink asks for a little Papal intervention.
8. A look at draft prospect Jake Gardiner.
9. The Junior Hockey Report from the NHL.
10. Jim Kelley correctly notes that the NHL has more to worry than what Sean Avery is doing.
11. Check out www.hockey-reference.com.
12. 5 Things we learned Tuesday night.
13. NHL Heavyweights respect UFC Fighters.
14. The Parise's hate the Rangers.
15. Scott Cullen with a very comprehensive list of NHL free agents.
16. Is Barbara Jr. dating a Ranger?
17. Check out this website, which offers interesting insight on who will win each series based on probabilities.
18. Funny story about Jordan Staal.
19. A look back at this day in Stanley Cup playoff history.
20. The Top Ten MIA players.
21. Mike Brophy's observations on the First Round.
22. Canada loses to Russia at the World Under-18's.
23. Out of Left Field points out the Canadian companies are buying a lot of board signage in American arenas.
24. Was Mark Kiszla right?
25. Jeff Marek says that the NHL needs Sean Avery.
1. Check out the promos for the new Mike Myers hockey film, the Love Guru. Illegal Curve eagerly anticipates the release...
2. Despite the loss to the US, Canada's women retain the #1 ranking.
3. Less cowbell?
4. An interesting SI article on Boston College's Nathan Gerbe.
5. Ken Campbell comments on the Wild-Avs series.
6. Elliotte Friedman looks at the peculiarities of the Nonis firing.
7. Jennifer Floyd Engel ponders the disappearance of Chris Pronger. Likely still looking for that missing baby furniture...
8. Is Milan Lucic the new Cam Neely?
9. Memorial Cup History, the 1924 edition.
10. Helene St. James wonders what Fabian Brunstrom will do in the wake of the Nonis firing. Not sure what the fuss is here, Fabian Brunstrom sounds a lot like Jiri Dopita to me.
11. James Duthie thinks Bryan Murray is about one game away from being Nonised.
12. More from Duthie, who hearts the Capitals.
13. Some quotes on the Sean Avery screening scandal.
14. Jason Reitman's thoughts on the Kings (Passover at Cammy's house) and the playoffs.
15. Bob McKenzie's reaction to the firing of Dave Nonis.
16. The Best of Seven blog suggests that the Toronto Maple Leafs have the best fans.
17. The Unofficial USHL Blog hands out its end of season awards.
18. The weekly release from the USHL.
19. The Hot List from the Hockey News.
20. A preview of the OHL Western Conference Finals.
21. Ross McKeon cites lack of mental preparation and passion as reasons for the Ducks poor start to the playoffs.
22. Canada defeats Denmark at the World Under-18's.
23. Patrick Thoreson wants to return to action this series. He must be nuts (nut?).
24. Joe Pelletier looks at Hockey's Greatest Pests.
25. Someone really dislikes the Wild. Like I mean REALLY dislikes them.
1. NHL-Celebrity lookalikes. Its not news, its CNN!
2. 10 Questions for the NHL Playoffs.
3. The US Women defeat Canada at the World Championships. Will play again for the Gold.
4. The NHL will keep a close eye on playoff hot spots.
5. Bob Mckenzie's predictions.
6. PK Subban is leading the Belleville Bulls to playoff success.
7. The Hockey News Playoff Blog. Check out the item midway down about Madison Square Garden's policy on unfavorable stories about the Knicks and Rangers.
8. Pierre Lebrun has a man crush on Bryan Murray.
9. An update on the ticket sales scandal in Toronto.
10. Paul Kukla isn't a fan of playoff series' being touted as bloody affairs.
11. Interesting interview with Ted Leonsis from the Wall Street Journal.
12. A look back at some Memorial Cup history.
13. The Regina Leader-Post examines life in the WHL.
14. Five reasons for Predators fans (fan?) to have hope.
15. Puck That Hit's tribute to the Hottest Ice Girls of 2008.
16. EJ Hradek sees the Stanley Cup going West, while David Amber sees it going East.
17. Sharks fans get the shaft as Comcast airs baseball extra innings instead of the San Jose-Calgary game. Maybe they should Joe Thornton to complain, since he isn't doing anything else.
18. Jeff Marek notes that fighting is back in the NHL. WAY back.
19. Pat Sajak loves vowels. Especially A and O.
20. Another look back, this time for some memorable OT games.
21. The pessimist's guide to the playoffs.
22. A profile on Oilers' prospects Chris Vande Velde and Taylor Chorney.
23. Everything you ever wanted to know about Brendan Shanahan.
24. Terry Frei with each team's odds of winning it all.
25. The NHL will be touting its NHL Online Network during the playoffs.
