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Oilers Lose 13th Straight, One Shy Of Record
The Oilers dropped their 13th consecutive game on Saturday, losing 6-1 to the Flames.
Edmonton's franchise record is fourteen straight losses.
"You get down, you don't like what's going on. You start feeling sorry for yourselves. All of those emotions come to play and that's when it's hard to fight," Edmonton coach Pat Quinn said.
"It sounds trite, but it's absolutely true. If you get afraid of the end result then you don't do the things you need to do and when you don't do them, you don't have a chance."
Source: Shakeup Coming In Toronto
Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke will address on media on Sunday in what a team source told ESPN.com was to announce a "shakeup" of some sort.
Toronto is 29th in the overall standings, losing again Saturday night to Vancouver.
Burke has been in trade talks with other NHL teams for a few weeks now.
Hawks Try To Move Past Limo Photos
The Blackhawks have addressed a series of photos showing three of their players shirtless in a limo with two unidentified women.
Patrick Kane, John Madden and Kris Versteeg were in the photos that were taken in Vancouver and have been circulating the Web.
"It's not the way we want to represent the team, but it's been discussed internally [with the team]," Kane said Thursday. "It's been figured out inside this locker room.
"We've had the support of most of the team, and like I said, it's been handled inside that locker room. That's all we really care about in here, and we are focused on the game tonight."
Kane said the photos were taken after the Hawks played in Vancouver last Saturday night.
Rogge: Olympics Are Good For NHL
Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, says the NHL should realize that sending its players to the Olympics raises the league's exposure and increases its fan base.
"I think it's important for the Olympic Games to have the NHL," Rogge said Thursday. "That goes without saying.
"But also I think it's important for the NHL to have their stars shine in the Olympic Games. If you look at the audience of the final of the Olympic hockey tournament, it matches the final of the Stanley Cup. That is a good promotion for hockey in North America."
NHL players will participate in the Vancouver Winter Olympics, which open Feb. 12.
However, the league has not decided if it will allow its players to compete at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.
Hiller, Ducks Reach Four-Year Extension
The Ducks have signed goalie Jonas Hiller to a four-year contract extension.
Hiller was set to become a free agent after the season.
"This is a very exciting day for me personally," Hiller said. "Anaheim has been a great place to play, and I couldn't be happier to stay here."
The deal is worth $18 million, a source told ESPN.com.
Avs Activate Foote, Send O'Neill To Lake Erie
The Avalanche announced on Friday that the team has activated defenseman Adam Foote from the injured reserve list. Foote will be available for tonight?s game in Dallas against the Stars.
Foote has missed the last seven games due to an ankle injury suffered on Jan. 8 at Carolina. He was placed on IR, Jan. 15 (retroactive to Jan. 8). The Avalanche captain has skated in 40 games this season, tallying five points with a +5 plus/minus rating.
The Avalanche also announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Wes O?Neill to the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.
Red Wings Activate Williams, Send Abdelkader To Minors
The Red Wings have taken forward Jason Williams off injured reserve and sent Justin Abdelkader to the minors, according to an Associated Press report.
Detroit coach Mike Babcock announced the moves before Friday?s game against Nashville.
Coyotes Recall Boedker From San Antonio
Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced on Friday that the Coyotes have recalled forward Mikkel Boedker from their AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.
Boedker, 20, has appeared in 10 games for the Coyotes this season, recording two assists. He has also registered 4-9-13 in 34 games with San Antonio.
Boedker was Phoenix?s 1st choice (1st round, 8th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Wild Recall Dubielewicz; Sykora No Longer Under Contract
The Wild recalled goalie Wade Dubielewicz from the minors as insurance behind Josh Harding before Thursday night?s game in Denver against the Avalanche.
Dubielewicz has an 11-10 record for the AHL Houston Aeros. He has played in 40 career NHL games, including three last season for the Blue Jackets.
The Wild also said right wing Petr Sykora has cleared unconditional waivers and is no longer under contract.
Will The Wild Cut Ties With Sykora?
The Wild assigned Czech winger Petr Sykora to their minor league affiliate on Wednesday, the next step toward cutting ties with him.
Sykora was sent to the Houston Aeros, but he?s not expected to show up to the AHL club, according to an Associated Press report.
Capitals Recall Holtby, Send Alzner To Hershey
The Capitals on Wednesday recalled goalie Braden Holtby from Hershey of the AHL, and have sent defenseman Karl Alzner to the minors.
Boston GM: Julien's Job Is Safe
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that coach Claude Julien's job is safe.
Rangers Recall Johnson, Send Zaba To Hartford
The Rangers on Tuesday recalled G Chad Johnson from Hartford of the AHL, and sent G Matt Zaba to the Wolf Pack.
Lightning Send Hale To Norfolk For Conditioning
The Lightning on Tuesday sent D David Hale to Norfolk of the AHL on a conditioning assignment.
Chicago Laughs Off Kesler's 'Coward' Shot
There is bad blood between Andrew Ladd and Ryan Kesler.
Flames Drop Seventh Straight Against Blues
Calgary is falling out of the playoff picture.
Blackhawks To Start Huet In Net
The Blackhawks will start Cristobal Huet in the net against the Oilers on Tuesday night.
Man Taken From Rafters At Joe Louis Arena
An unidentified man was taken down from a catwalk in Detroit on Saturday night.
Lightning Send Tokarski To AHL, Helenius To SEL
The Lightning sent Dustin Tokarski to Norfolk and Riku Helenius to Sweden.
Group Says Coyotes Sale Will Be Done By Playoffs
The sale of the Coyotes is getting close to completion.
Canucks Recall Baumgartner From Manitoba
The Canucks on Friday recalled D Nolan Baumgartner from Manitoba of the AHL.
Thrashers Send Lehtonen To AHL For Conditioning
The Thrashers have assigned G Kari Lehtonen to Chicago of the AHL for conditioning.
Penguins Send Johnson, Jeffrey Back To AHL
The Penguins reassigned F Nick Johnson and F Dustin Jeffrey to the AHL on Friday.
Laraque's Stay In Montreal Over
Georges Laraque has played his last game for the Montreal Canadiens.
Tampa Bay Assigns James Wright To WHL
The Lightning on Thursday assigned C James Wright to the Vancouver Giants of the WHL.
Bengt-Ake Gustafsson To Quit As Sweden Coach
Sweden coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson will quit at the end of the season and will be replaced by Par Marts.
Rangers Assign Johnson To Hartford, Recall Zaba
The Rangers on Wednesday sent G Chad Johnson to Hartford of the AHL, and recalled G Matt Zaba from the Wolf Pack.
Kings Send Martinez To Manchester
The Kings on Wednesday assigned D Alec Martinez to Manchester of the AHL.
Staal Taking Over As Canes' Captain
The Hurricanes on Wednesday named Eric Staal their new captain, replacing veteran Rod Brind'Amour.
Michael Peca Retires
Michael Peca announced his official retirement on Tuesday, ending a 13-season NHL career.