2008-09 NHL Preseason Underway

Saturday night the four teams starting the regular season in Europe got a jump on the preseason, getting a couple of exhibition games out of the way.  Last night they were joined by twelve more, making it feel like hockey is truly starting up again.

It was a busy night, 20 fights in 8 games.  Not a figure you’re likely to see during the regular season.

Video isn’t as readily available as it is in-season, so please be patient while we fill in the gaps as the preseason goes on.

The stats page hasn’t been updated yet, it’s being redone for speed, and to display more seasons.

Videos added

Garth Murray vs Richard Clune Sep 22, 2008
Adam Keefe vs Raitis Ivanans Sep 22, 2008
Todd Fedoruk vs Richard Clune Sep 22, 2008
Patrick Kaleta vs Ben Ondrus Sep 22, 2008
Andrew Peters vs Ryan Hollweg Sep 22, 2008
Rob Davison vs Hans Benson Sep 22, 2008
Mason Raymond vs Hans Benson Sep 22, 2008
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond vs Matt Clackson Sep 22, 2008
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond vs Riley Cote Sep 22, 2008
David Koci vs Eric Godard Sep 20, 2008

Some reads

Sports on the air: Futures good for ‘enforcers’
Penguins Training Camp: Godard packs quite a punch, but not as scorer
Behind the Broadcast: NHL Live’ program gives hockey fans a voice
NHL Power Brokers
Bruins need youngsters to step up
Bigger, faster, stronger and heavier
Leafs’ Bell needs fresh start
Winter in Philly hardened Greentree
Without Muscle, Hemsky Will One Day Get Crushed
Cowan’s not cowed by tough road
Put up your dukes
Habs team ‘best’ in a long time, Koivu says as camp opens
Ten questions facing the Wild
Brodeur: 77 games may be too many
Sean Avery might not be popular, but he could help the Dallas Stars