Presse et Milestone

29-11-2010 Media criticises the Columbus Blue Jackets

Everyone has noticed the steep dive of the Columbus Blue Jackets after a dreadful 6 game winless streak. We need to address the problem and get it out of our system, said team captain Chris Clark openly. Chris Macfarland has made some good moves and some bad moves but now we could really use those good moves.

1-12-2010 Alex Kovalev reaches a milestone !

Alex Kovalev() scored the 1000th point of his career in tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on a goal by Andrew Ladd. I can't think about it too much because I don't want this to affect my gameplay, he commented to the media outside his stall..

A native of Russia, Alex Kovalev was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 1250 NHL games during his career, notching 415 goals and adding 585 assists along with 1272 penalty minutes. The 37 year old right wing has played 22 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 3+7=10 with 18 PIM.

1-12-2010 Media criticises the Atlanta Thrashers

It isn't the happiest time for the Atlanta Thrashers as they are on a 7 game winless streak. Atlanta Thrashers coach had little to say about the way things are going: I don't know. Nothing seems to work...

2-12-2010 Media criticises the Toronto Maple Leafs

We dug ourselves in a hole... commented Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke after today's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. This brings their current streak to 9 games winless.

2-12-2010 Media praises the Phoenix Coyotes

I think one of the things that has been evident is we've had a chance to practice, commented Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett after today's game against the Dallas Stars. This brings their current streak to 7 games undefeated.

3-12-2010 Pavel Datsyuk reaches a milestone !

Pavel Datsyuk() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. That's one for the books, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter.

A native of Russia, Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 616 NHL games during his career, notching 201 goals and adding 399 assists along with 161 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 10 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 3+5=8 with 4 PIM.

6-12-2010 Media praises the Phoenix Coyotes

The Phoenix Coyotes are flying high with a 8 game undefeated streak. Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle commented about their recent success: We're playing like a team out there. The whole team has really bought into our system and not one player is slacking off.

9-12-2010 Pavel Datsyuk reaches a milestone !

Pavel Datsyuk() notched the 400th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Calgary Flames on a goal by David Perron. Tonight things went my way and what can I say, i got the record, were his words after the game..

A native of Russia, Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 618 NHL games during his career, notching 201 goals and adding 400 assists along with 161 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 12 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 3+6=9 with 4 PIM.

10-12-2010 Media praises the Columbus Blue Jackets

When we were healthy, we were one of the best teams in the league, commented Columbus Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel after today's game against the Dallas Stars. This brings their current streak to 6 games undefeated.

10-12-2010 Media glorifies the Columbus Blue Jackets

The media is impressed by the team's 5 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager a and headcoach Scott Arniel

10-12-2010 Media praises the Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are flying high with a 9 game undefeated streak. Vancouver Canucks right wing Rick Rypien commented about their recent success: We're playing like a team out there. The whole team has really bought into our system and not one player is slacking off.

13-12-2010 Media criticises the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are stumbling in a 13 game winless streak. Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Evander Kane commented about their recent play: This is bad. It's one of those streaks that you don't want to remember when you're old.

16-12-2010 Media glorifies the Chicago Blackhawks

The media is impressed by the team's 7 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager a and headcoach Joel Quenneville

16-12-2010 Marian Hossa reaches a milestone !
Marian Hossa() scored the 800th point of his career in tonight's game against the St. Louis Blues on a feed by Patrick Sharp. I just want to thank this great organization for presenting me with the opportunity to play in the NHL, he said with a wink.

A native of Slovakia, Marian Hossa was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 865 NHL games during his career, notching 383 goals and adding 417 assists along with 488 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 33 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 20+10=30 with 12 PIM.

18-12-2010 Media praises the Columbus Blue Jackets

Everyone is buzzing about the strong play of the Columbus Blue Jackets after an amazing 10 game undefeated streak. This streak belongs to our coaching and administrative staff, said team captain Chris Clark stoically.Chris Macfarland has made some very important moves and he's really shown a commitment to winning.

21-12-2010 Sergei Gonchar reaches a milestone !

Sergei Gonchar() scored the 700th point of his career in tonight's game against the Washington Capitals on a goal by Chris Kelly. The puck has been bouncing for me lately, were his words after the game..

A native of Russia, Sergei Gonchar was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 1992 entry draft. He has appeared in 1022 NHL games during his career, notching 206 goals and adding 494 assists along with 854 penalty minutes. The 36 year old defenseman has played 31 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 4+12=16 with 12 PIM.

21-12-2010 Mike Ribeiro reaches a milestone !

Mike Ribeiro() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on a goal by Thomas Vanek. We were playing our game tonight and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time, he said as he packed up his gear..

A native of Canada, Mike Ribeiro was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 609 NHL games during his career, notching 144 goals and adding 300 assists along with 256 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 28 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 8+10=18 with 6 PIM.

22-12-2010 Media glorifies the Chicago Blackhawks

The media is impressed by the team's 10 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager a and headcoach Joel Quenneville

23-12-2010 Media criticises the San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are spinning in a 11 game winless streak. San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Édouard Vlasic commented about their recent play: Things are not looking good for us but I think if we stay positive, we can climb out of this hole.

23-12-2010 Tomas Kaberle reaches a milestone !

Tomas Kaberle() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Florida Panthers on a goal by Benoit Pouliot. I don't know why exactly, but the ice just seems to be more wide open for me this year, he said after signing autographs for some kids..

A native of Czech, Tomas Kaberle was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 8th round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 855 NHL games during his career, notching 83 goals and adding 417 assists along with 246 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman has played 35 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 3+15=18 with 16 PIM.

27-12-2010 Media praises the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are flying high with a 14 game undefeated streak. Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jared Boll commented about their recent success: We're playing like a team out there. The whole team has really bought into our system and not one player is slacking off.

27-12-2010 Owen Nolan reaches a milestone !

Owen Nolan() scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the Dallas Stars on a feed by R.J. Umberger. All of them are special, but I'm going to remember this one the most, he commented and was all smiles.

A native of Canada, Owen Nolan was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 1235 NHL games during his career, notching 427 goals and adding 473 assists along with 1821 penalty minutes. The 38 year old left wing has played 35 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 5+10=15 with 28 PIM.

27-12-2010 Henrik Zetterberg reaches a milestone !

Henrik Zetterberg() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Dallas Stars on a feed by Kristian Huselius. This one is for the fans who are paying my salary, he said as camera flashes went off.

A native of Sweden, Henrik Zetterberg was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 7th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 541 NHL games during his career, notching 220 goals and adding 280 assists along with 188 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 35 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 14+11=25 with 4 PIM.

27-12-2010 Henrik Sedin reaches a milestone !

Henrik Sedin() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens on a goal by Jason Krog. I hope this will get me in Don Cherry's good books, he commented to the media..

A native of Sweden, Henrik Sedin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 763 NHL games during his career, notching 152 goals and adding 448 assists along with 438 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 35 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 14+14=28 with 20 PIM.

28-12-2010 Media criticises the Carolina Hurricanes

We've been kicking ourselves for this streak but it seems like nothing is helping us right now said Carolina Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice after today's game against the New York Rangers. The Carolina Hurricanes have now a 6 game winless streak.

29-12-2010 Media praises the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are flying high with a 15 game undefeated streak. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jan Hejda commented about their recent success: Let's face it, we've got a great core of guys here, some real strong young guys and a good squad of leaders. If every team had that then they'd do just as good.