Canucks edge toward Christmas break atop NHL standings
Vancouver tied with Dallas for first with 45 points as the Canucks sit 20-9-5-0 and two games in hand. Captain Markus Naslund scored his 22nd on a two man advantage in a 4-3 OT win over Edmonton. Team faces injuries including Dan Cloutier with a knee issue, while GM Brian Burke reshapes with Sami Salo and Marek Malik among new pieces.
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Sundin joins Leafs all-time leaders in points chase
In Toronto Mats Sundin, nearing the end of a five-year extension, can move into fifth on the Maple Leafs career points list against the Atlanta Thrashers. He has 974 career points and 414 goals, edging toward past club greats like Sittler and Keon while noting his Swedish record among NHL players. Sundin, six foot five, is praised for leadership and tenacity as the club’s captain since 1994 after being the No. 1 pick in 1989.
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Surgeon skeptical of Yzerman's return to play hockey
Detroit AP reports Steve Yzerman remains hopeful about a late season comeback after knee surgery. Doctors say a full return is 50 50, while Yzerman pushes through eight weeks of skating and growing ankle pain with no fixed target date.
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Bettman and Goodenow Lead The Hockey News Power List
The Hockey News ranks Gary Bettman and Bob Goodenow first for the fourth straight year in power and influence within hockey. Rounding out the top ten are Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bill Daly, Colin Campbell, Lou Lamoriello, Andy Van Hellemond, Jeremy Jacobs, and Ted Saskin.
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Barnett pushes NHL visor rule for player eye protection
Coyotes general manager Mike Barnett advocates mandatory visors across the NHL. He cites prior protective equipment adoption and envisions a league with visors after a full turnover of players. His statement follows Landon Wilson’s eye injury from a flying puck and earlier stick incident.
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Trottier rips into Radek Dvorak after loss
Detroit DP report says Rangers coach Bryan Trottier criticized Radek Dvorak after a 3-2 defeat to Detroit. Trottier called Dvorak scared to death and benched him to the fourth line after one period. Dvorak has three goals this season and none in 13 games.
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Thrashers may return Heatley for tonight's game
Atlanta’s leading scorer Dany Heatley could rejoin the lineup for the game against Toronto after a groin strain on December 13. Heatley has rejoined teammates and aims to play, while coach Curt Fraser said they will wait if he’s not fully ready, possibly next Friday in Carolina.
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