NHL market hype to hit all-time high on Trade Deadline Monday (TDM)

The trade deadline for the National Hockey League (NHL) approaches on Monday. This season's trading has resembled that of a frenzied stock market of active buyers and sellers. With approximately 20 games remaining for all teams, the race to secure a playoff spot is on. Both the Western and Eastern Conferences have no less than four teams fighting for the final and eighth spot in each respectively.

With so much trade activity that has already taken place, no one is really sure what will happen on Trade-Deadline Monday (TDM). A number of teams could use help in making successful playoff runs, be it to fill offensive or defensive voids or to fill roster spots due to injuries. For TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the US to commit a full day of coverage and analysis (8 a.m - 6 p.m) to this event may mean that some substantial deals could be in the works. For the sake of anyone who commits that much time to watch that much coverage, one would hope that something exciting will happen.

Will the hype be worth the wait? Time will tell.

For NHL fans hoping that their team makes a move to take a closer step to making the playoffs and competing for the Stanley Cup, watch the NHL market ticker (aka Twitter) on TDM to find out all the latest trade news and updates.

TSN Trade Centre - latest trade news and updates on TDM

Key sources to follow: @TSNBobMcKenzie, @RealKyper, @DarrenDreger, @EJHradek_ESPN, kausatoday

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The Courage Carolina Project - hockey expands its reach

The sport of  Blind Hockey and its future in the United States established  roots in Raleigh, NC recently in order to create opportunities for more to play the game - all thanks to Mark DeMontis, founder of Courage Canada, and his vision of “bringing the blind to the ice, one stride at a time.”

In continuing to progress his efforts in promoting Blind Hockey, a sport currently played in three Canadian cities (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver), DeMontis developed a partnership with NC State University to establish The Courage Carolina Project - an initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the growth and development of the game which he is now leading into the United States.

NC State University’s Department of Textile Engineering has a team of eight senior design students who are working collaboratively with Courage Canada to create a new, improved, and adaptive hockey puck for the sport of Blind Hockey. By standardizing the puck used in all Blind Hockey competition it is DeMontis' goal to develop more Blind Hockey programs not only in his home country, but around the world.

2011 NHL All-Star Game: Courage comes to Carolina

Much concern regarding whether injured Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will make an appearance at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh, NC, has resulted in a divided set of responses amongst many. Granted, the All-Star Game is the league...continued

Courage Carolina Day in Raleigh, NC - January 25, 2011

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The Courage Carolina Project 

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Did you miss it - more news and pictures from the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh

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Triangle Sports Roundup; Rewind, recap, and updates

The NFL season has come to an end with the Green Bay Packers winning their first Super Bowl since 1997 and their fourth overall by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV in front of the largest crowd ever at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX on Sunday. With action on the gridiron completed, arena sports will reign supreme as both the NHL and NBA are headed into their final 30 games, give or take a few per team, as both leagues will provide for an interesting run to the playoffs heading into mid-April.

However, before that time comes, the all-encompassing and riveting set of post-season college basketball games known as March Madness will capture everyone's attention to watch who will become the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball champion.

The year has already gotten off to a great start, but in case you missed some of the action, the Triangle Sports Roundup will help bridge the gap:

Triangle Sports Roundup: Super Bowl XLV kicks off year of sports

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 2011 NHL All-Star Game - Fun Facts

What have they done since the 2011 NHL All-Star Game - as of Feb. 8, 2011

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Dustin Byfuglien - Atlanta Thrashers

Since the All-Star Game: 

1 Point (1G)




Tyler Seguin - Boston Bruins

Since the All-Star Game:

1 Point (1G)

Eric Staal - Carolina Hurricanes

Since the All-Star Game:

 
 1 Point (1G)





Marc Staal - New York Rangers

Since the All-Star Game:

0 Points

Patrick Kane - Chicago Blackhawks

Since the All-Star Game:

3 Points (2G, 1A)

P.K. Subban - Montreal Canadiens

Since the All-Star Game:

4 Points (1G, 3A)

Ryan Kesler - Vancouver Canucks

Since the All-Star Game:

5 Points (4G, 1A)

Taylor Hall - Edmonton Oilers

Since the All-Star Game:

2 Points (1G, 1A)

Tim Thomas - Boston Bruins

Since the All-Star Game:

1 W, 1L (3 GA - 1.5 GAA)

 

 

 

 

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2011 NHL All-Star Game: Sights, sounds, video clips and more - a look back

With the end of the 2011 NHL All-Star Game played at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC, a look back at all the events and happenings is in order to preserve for the history of this event. The NHL, the host Carolina Hurricanes, and the city of Raleigh put on a great showing for local and visiting hockey fans. View, listen and watch content captured by the Raleigh Sports Examiner throughout the entire weekend.

2011 NHL All-Star Game - Raleigh Sports Examiner news:
  
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Team Lidstrom tops Team Staal, 11-10 in Raleigh
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Red Carpet and SuperSkills excite fans in Raleigh 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Fantasy Draft results set rosters for competition 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Hockey Day in Carolina 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Courage comes to Carolina 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Skinner added to roster, rookie call-ups and more 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Hurricanes rookie Skinner has skills
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Captains, updates and more
2011 NHL All-Star Game: A history primer for Raleigh fans
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Daily update and news
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Daily update and news
Carolina Hurricanes and Raleigh become a part of NHL All-Star Game history
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Top six players announced, excitement builds in Raleigh

Raleigh Sports Examiner - Sports with a Local Twist news: 

2011 NHL All-Star Game: Game on! live blog and reports 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: The Off-Ice All-Star team 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Fan Fair and Fantasy Draft kick off weekend 
2011 NHL All-Star Game: Hurricanes' Skinner is the man 
What to do in Raleigh during the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend - Updated 
2011 NHL All-Star Weekend: The pieces are falling into place 
NHL All-Star Weekend in Raleigh - update to be announced Wednesday 
Hockey time in Raleigh - All-Star Game watch begins now

Video footage 
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Patrick Sharp - Chicago Black Hawks winger and 2011 All-Star Game MVP talks about his experience and commends Carolina's players and fans on helping to put on a great weekend event.

More: 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Game on! live blog and reports

Willie O'Ree - first black player in the NHL talks about the development of youth hockey in the United States. O'Ree is the NHL Director of Youth Hockey Development.

More:  Willie O'Ree: First black hockey player in the NHL

            2011 NHL All-Star Game: Hockey Day in Carolina  

Alex Ovechkin -  Washington Capitals star talks on the Red Carpet about having fun and allowing the "young kids" to have their shot during NHL SuperSkills.


 

More: 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Red Carpet and SuperSkills excite fans in Raleigh

Tim Thomas - Boston Bruins netminder talks on the Red Carpet about his upcoming Skating Challenge against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward.

More: 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Red Carpet and SuperSkills excite fans in Raleigh 

Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning), Loui Eriksson (Dallas Stars), Jonas Hiller (Anaheim Ducks) warm-up with some soccer volleying practice before the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

 

More: 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Team Lidstrom tops Team Staal, 11-10 in Raleigh

Carey Price - Montreal Canadiens goaltendender talks about playing in the 2011 All-Star Game and how it compares to those of the past.

More: 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Team Lidstrom tops Team Staal, 11-10 in Raleigh

Jeff Skinner - Carolina Hurricanes rookie talks about his scoring opportunities during  the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

More: 2011 NHL All-Star Game: Skinner added to roster, rookie call-ups and more

2011 NHL All-Star Game: Hurricanes rookie Skinner has skill

Eric Staal - Carolina Hurricanes and All-Star Team captain responding to a reporter's question of why his team didn't win.

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