Godard and Orr Jump-Start Pens-Rangers

Eric Godard and Colton Orr found each other just a few minutes into last night’s Penguins–Rangers game and had a good, long bout, getting the team and crowd into the game early.

There were three other fights, all from the Thrashers–Sens game. It was surprising given how both teams don’t fight often.

More Avery

The Sean Avery talk just doesn’t end. He issued an apology today.

Share your Linden memories

The Canucks will retire Trevor Linden‘s number on December 17th before a game against the Oilers. Alanah of Kukla’s Korner and Canucks & Beyond fame wants to collect some stories from all of you about what your fondest memory of the former Canucks captain is. Feel free to contact her via Facebook or email.

Canucks top fights

The latest Canucks video podcast has some players picking their favorite scraps from this season (mp4 video). Vancouver is currently second in the league in FMs with 27, so there’s a good amount to choose from.

Videos added

Eric Godard vs Colton Orr Dec 3, 2008
Nathan Oystrick vs Jesse Winchester Dec 3, 2008
Jim Slater vs Jesse Winchester Dec 3, 2008
Boris Valabik vs Cody Bass Dec 3, 2008

Mini-break, video flow on pause

I’m taking a little trip this weekend for a friend’s wedding, so tonight will be the last same-night video update until Sunday. Logs will be kept up, and some older and other league videos will still be posted over the next couple of days.

Some reads

Viewership increases sharply for hockey
Tocchet: “We’re within striking distance”
Laviolette fired; Maurice returns
staal4pm reflects on the Augusta Lynx folding and the organization’s start as the Raleigh Ice Caps