All NHL season long, fans and critics talk about the possible nominees for the big awards - the Hart trophy, the Vezina, the Norris, the list goes on - and there’s nothing wrong with that.
But little discussion revolves around one award that is probably the most inspiring hardware the NHL actually hands out.
On NHL.com, it says that the Bill Masterton Memorial trophy is given to the player, “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey... Read Full Story
Jason Pominville had a goal and two assists during a 2:07 span of the third period, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Tim Connolly scored the go-ahead goal to cap the surge and added an assist for a Buffalo team that overcame a 3-1 deficit and won for only the second time in eight games (2-5-1). Clarke MacArthur, Craig Rivet and Maxim Afinogenov, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Sabres, who needed a win to avoid falling... Read Full Story
Patrick Lalime made 30 saves, Jaroslav Spacek had a goal and assist and the Buffalo Sabres beat Florida 3-1 Thursday night to move within two points of the eighth-place Panthers in the Eastern Conference. Lalime, making his eighth straight start, improved to 3-4-1 since taking over for injured starter Ryan Miller. Daniel Paille and Thomas Vanek also scored for 10th-place Buffalo. The Sabres won their third straight at home and snapped a two-game overall losing streak. Michal Repik scored for... Read Full Story
Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik is leaving the NHL to join the Russian league. Russian hockey club Lokomotiv of the KHL announced Thursday it has signed Zednik to a two-year contract. Also Thursday, Zednik was named a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, given in honor of the late Minnesota North Stars player. The award honors "the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." The winner will be announced June 18 in... Read Full Story
Richard Zednik and Bryan McCabe scored power-play goals late in the second period and lifted the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Nathan Horton and Stephen Weiss also scored for Florida, which won its third straight game. Michael Frolik added an empty-net goal with 1:32 left. Chris Kelly and Chris Campoli both netted goals for Ottawa. Craig Anderson, making his third straight start for Florida in place of Tomas Vokoun, stopped 30 shots. In his first... Read Full Story
Richard Zednik, exactly one year after he suffered a severe neck injury, scored his second goal at 1:02 of overtime to give Florida a 5-4 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. The Panthers rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period. Brett McLean, Nathan Horton and Ville Peltonen also scored for Florida, which moved past Carolina into eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Panthers improved to 10-3-3 since Jan. 1. Niklas Hagman scored twice for Toronto... Read Full Story
Q : Do you feel you were under appreciated while with the Panthers?
A: “Yeah, but it is part of the business. They had to do everything possible to sell their season tickets. I was there to take the blame. I have no regrets.
“I knew after the year I was gone, but probably the most disappointing thing was I didn’t really get a clear answer. I just heard everything, what was going on, behind the scenes. But I knew I was gone. I just didn’t know where....
Q : Have you been able to... Read Full Story
GLENDALE, Ariz., Nov. 9 (UPI) --
The Phoenix Coyotes, led by two goals from left wing Mikkel Boedker Saturday night, beat the Florida Panthers 4-1.
Boedker scored in the second and third periods for his first multi-goal game of the season. Olli Jokinen scored unassisted in the third and assisted on right wing Peter Mueller's goal in the second.
Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov surrendered one goal on 27 shots for the Coyotes, who had lost two of three.
Florida got a goal from left wing Richard... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Richard Zednik. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
Florida's Richard Zednik arguably scored the most awesome goal of the 2008-2009 NHL season Thursday night against the Islanders. His leaping goal put the Panthers ahead 3-1, and they ended up winning the game 3-2, securing Florida's eight place spot in the conference standings. Read Full Story
