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The NHL has released its 2007-08 regular season schedule. The Caps open on the road on October 5th against the Thrashers (and return home the following night to host the 'Canes), and close at home...

The NHL announced the nominees for its major (and not-so-major) awards this afternoon. Here they are, with my picks in bold:CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY (outstanding rookie): Evgeni Malkin, Penguins; J...

I was curious, so I did a little research. In the United States, an estimated 55 people are killed by lightning, 21 or so people are killed by avalanches, and 17 by hurricanes each year. Bruins...

Despite the fact that the 2006 Stanley Cup Champion has yet to be decided (despite what some 'Canes fans are apparently flooding message boards with), Vegas is already posting odds for next year's...

After being denied clemency by California Governor Arnold Swarzenegger, former Vancouver Canuck and founding member of the Crips gang in Los Angeles Todd Bertookie (pictured) was executed by lethal...

[With apologies to Eric at Off Wing Opinion for borrowing his title]Recently Odd Man Rush linked to an article in a small Maine newspaper (Maine's oldest paper, in fact) about a couple of friends...

[Gameday Preview - Nashville Tennessean Preview]Tonight the Caps welcome the Music City Kitties, brought to you by Grey Poupon, to the MCI (and yes, they'll be wearing those beautiful alternate...

Friends, we've waited too long for this day to come, but it is finally nearly upon us. Tomorrow night: NHL hockey. The League opens with a full slate of games featuring superstars in new places,...

For two periods last night the Caps, thanks mostly to the sparkling goaltending of Maxime Ouellet, were tied with the Flyers. Max had saved 17 of 18 shots and Miroslav Zalesak's power play goal had...

With the demotion of goaltender Maxime Daigneault, Tarik El-Bashir has deduced that the Caps will use Maxime Ouellet as Olie Kolzig's backup for the coming season. Hard-hitting investigative...