Manny Malhotra News

Center Michael Peca's one-year contract with the Blue Jackets became official yesterday.

“I take a lot of pride in being around the 60% mark”

BY GEORGE SIPPLE * FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER * May 4, 2008 Kris Draper was really good at the task in the regular season. via Detroit Free Press

As the Detroit Red Wings prepare for the second round of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, forward Tomas Kopecky can only prepare for his return to the team next season. via CBC

“It has been a problem a few times since I had the first surgery done”

Blue Jackets left winger Rick Nash had minor throat surgery yesterday. "I'm sore," Nash said via text message, "but the doctors said it went well." The procedure was a completion of a tonsillectomy performed ... via Columbus Dispatch

“Now I can just go to work and try and get better each day and help these guys get ready for the playoffs.”

Posted by George James Malik April 06, 2008 10:42AM Red Wings forward Tomas Kopecky told the Free Press's Helene St. via Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

“It's difficult for our team but for Kopy, too”

With the playoffs less than a week away, injuries have become a significant factor for the Red Wings. via Detroit News

Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Kopecky will have reconstructive knee surgery in two weeks to repair a torn ligament and will miss the playoffs. via Fox Sports

Henrik Zetterberg wrapped up the Presidents' Trophy for Detroit, scoring with 11 seconds left to rally the Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. via The Modesto Bee

Where: Sommet Center. When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. TV: Fox Sports Net. Radio: 104.5 FM. via The Tennessean

“Mostly we talked about leadership”

The Blue Jackets' penalty kill has been bad, the power play even worse, and Saturday night against Detroit the recent struggles of both units were magnified for nearly 18,000 fans. via Columbus Dispatch

“It's a great confidence builder for him to get back on the scoresheet again”

Henrik Zetterberg scored three goals in the third period to record his third career hat trick as the Red Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-1, on Wednesday in Detroit. via The News Tribune

Michael Rupp or David Clarkson , anyone? Rupp has a three-game point streak and Clarkson continues to go to fisticuffs on a regular basis, while both are playing on new Jersey's "energy line" with Dainius ... via ESPN

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost a late-game advantage in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg scored three unanswered goals tonight. via WSYX

“It's been painful and everything that could happen, happens. Guys shooting the puck 10 feet wide, it hits somebody and goes in the net. It was just a great effort, though, tonight. It was a great win for us and the mood in there is beautiful.”

SCOREBOARD Wednesday, March 19 Anaheim at Dallas . The second-place Ducks are just one point ahead of the Stars in the Pacific Division. via Oakland Press

Backup goalie Fredrik Norrena made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and fourth of his career and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 3-0 for their second straight win on Tuesday night. via CANOE

Posted by George James Malik March 17, 2008 06:29AM Categories: Multimedia Here are the multimedia offerings from the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday: Highlights : NHL.com's ... via Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

Manny Malhotra had two goals and an assist for a career-high three points, as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, at Nationwide Arena. via Sports Network

The Jackets dug themselves a deep hole in the first period falling down to the Blackhawks 3-0. Twice they battled back to make it a one goal game but ultimately the hole was just to keep for the Jackets' anemic ... via BleacherReport

“It was nice to finally get one, especially when we're hunting for a playoff spot”

Jackets' seven-game home slide over thanks to Chimera's power-play goal TAM CLS 11:29 0 1 14:14 1 1 19:18 1 2 TAM CLS 11:29 1 3 16:35 2 3 17:37 Vincent Lecavalier Unassisted 3 3 TAM CLS 16:16 3 4 19:00 Jiri ... via ESPN

I've been thinkin about this for a while and wanted to give you a look at just what a guy like Scott Howson could do next year with all his financial flexibility and available assets. via BleacherReport