Sharks' Campbell hits comfort level Apr 1, 2008
"He reminds me of Paul Coffey, the way he can get all the way up the ice with a couple of strides. He's a smart player (who) can log a lot of minutes, almost like our version of Scott Niedermayer.". The rest of the Sharks also spout superlatives when they assess Campbell's contributions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
More than cowboy crooners Apr 1, 2008
Friday night is Hockey Night in Calgary, with such celebrity rockers as Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor facing off against a team of National Hockey League alumni including Lanny McDonald, Doug Gilmour and Paul Coffey for the Juno Cup at the Stampede Corral. Look for them all after this charity match, nursing their injuries and a cool brew (likely a local Wild Rose or Big Rock ale) at Flames Central (219 8th Ave S.W.; ), a downtown sports bar on steroids. (Globe and Mail)
Sharks' Thornton motivated by his Oiler heroes Mar 22, 2008
"My playoff heroes? I loved the Oilers growing up, so obviously Jari Kurri, Messier, Gretzky, Paul Coffey and Grant Fuhr were my guys," Thornton said last week on a conference call with reporters. "That was my team. "After winning so many Stanley Cups, they were the dynasty that I always followed. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL Mar 21, 2008
No defenseman has won two scoring titles since and only one, Paul Coffey, has seen his name in the top 10 and that was during the lockout-shortened season of 1994-95. Orr won the Norris Trophy (best defenseman) a record eight times and the Hart Trophy (MVP) in three consecutive seasons (1970-72), an achievement no other backliner has ever begun to match. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Capitals Defenseman Gets The Green Light Feb 22, 2008
The answer: The 1988-89 Pittsburgh Penguins were the last NHL team to have both the leading overall goal scorer (Mario Lemieux) and the most goal-prolific defenseman (Paul Coffey). "That's almost 20 years since it's been done," Laich said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Home-ice advantage Feb 16, 2008
The likes of Roots Canada Ltd. co-founder Michael Budman, hockey analyst Nick Kypreos and former NHL great Paul Coffey call regularly for help with everything from erasing pressure cracks to clearing snow. Mr. Agostini's sheets range in size from 30-foot shooting ranges to the regulation size sheet that Mr. Coffey recently had built at his car dealership in Bolton, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
Waiting to break the ice Feb 10, 2008
Ex-Bruin Rick Tocchet, another of the busts brought to Causeway Street late in his career (see: Paul Coffey and Kevin Stevens), got back on the job last week as associate head coach in Phoenix, following a two-year absence stemming from illegal gambling that came to light on the eve of the 2006 Olympics. Tocchet was hit with two years' probation for promoting gambling and conspiracy to promote gambling. (Boston Globe)
Best defensemen not always recognized Feb 10, 2008
The defensemen who contribute on offense are always going to have an edge in the voting, and the truly great two-way defensemen like Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Nicklas Lidstrom and Paul Coffey are no-brainer selections. But Brian Leetch won two Norris Trophies while putting up big offensive numbers for the New York Rangers, while his equally deserving rival across the river, Stevens, won none. (News & Observer -- Sports)
State of the game Feb 3, 2008
THORNTON: "Something to do with the goalie equipment -- shrink it a little, I guess. There's not too much net for shooters to see anymore."NIEDERMAYER: "You could give a penalty for not having someone moving forward -- if you're standing behind the net, they'd have to have one player moving forward to chase you out from behind the net. In the good old days, someone would chase Paul Coffey out from behind the net, and off he'd go."BRIAN CAMPBELL: "There are different things you could do and crazy... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Life on ice is a good one Jan 1, 2008
Shuchuk, who registered 24 goals and 53 assists in just 47 games with Adirondack in 1992-93, was acquired by the Kings along with Marc Potvin and Jimmy Carson for Paul Coffey, Sylvain Couturier and Jim Hiller. Shuchuk played the season's final 25 games with the Kings and served as a key performer during their run to the Stanley Cup Finals -- including his game-winning goal in the second overtime of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against heavily favored Vancouver. (Albany Times Union)
Turning point Dec 10, 2007
NUMBER TO KNOW1,410Games played by Glen Wesley, passing former teammate Paul Coffey to take sole possession of ninth all-time among NHL defensemen. NREE STARS1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eye on the Hurricanes Dec 9, 2007
PLAYERS TO WATCHGLEN WESLEY, DBy playing in his 1,409th game Saturday, Wesley tied former teammate Paul Coffey for ninth all-time among defensemen. He can pass Coffey tonight and pull within one game of eighth-place Harry Howell. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Penguinsstop Senators in shootout Nov 23, 2007
Paul Coffey and Troy Loney matched that mark six days later in a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. Christensen had his shootout attempt waved off initially by referee Stephane Auger. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Playing on Thanksgiving night no big deal Nov 22, 2007
" An honor for two ex-Penguins Former Penguins Paul Coffey and Rod Schutt have been named honorary captains for the Ontario Hockey League games in the upcoming Canada-Russia Challenge, a junior hockey competition. Coffey will fill that role for a game in Kitchener, where he played as a junior, tonight and Schutt will do it four nights later in Sudbury, where he played. The Canada-Russia Challenge is a six-game event pitting a junior-hockey all-star team against the Russian national junior team.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wesley's longevity results in a numbers game Nov 18, 2007
"Five hundred is a big milestone. Then you get to 700 and it's like, 'Oh, wow -- you've got to play another 300 to get to 1,000.' "Paul Coffey is the next defenseman on the list at 1,409; if he played in every game this season, Wesley could work his way up to sixth, passing Coffey, Harry Howell, Al MacInnis and Tim Horton. Wesley wasn't the only Carolina player setting records for durability Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Crosby extends streak, Pens end skid Nov 16, 2007
Notes: The start of the game was delayed by about 10 minutes for a ceremony honoring former Penguins D Paul Coffey as he was inducted into the teams Hall of Fame. Penguins veterans RW Mark Recchi and D Darryl Sydor were both healthy scratches for the first time this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins snap four-game slide at Islanders' expense Nov 16, 2007
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HHoF, Carolina and Apple Carts Nov 16, 2007
He trails only Ray Borque and Paul Coffey in scoring by defenders. Mark Messier: Part of that unbelievable Edmonton team of the 1980s with Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr and Jari Kurri. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Struggling Fleury gets call tonight Nov 15, 2007
" Fleury is 4-7, with a 3.56 goals-against average and .893 save percentage, in 12 appearances. He has backed up Dany Sabourin in five of the past eight games. Coffey time Paul Coffey, a key figure in the Penguins' resurgence in the late 1980s and a member of their first Stanley Cup team, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame tonight. Coffey, the centerpiece of a seven-player trade with Edmonton in 1987 that came in the wake of a bitter contract dispute with Oilers general manager Glen... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Coffey joins Penguins' Hall of Fame Nov 2, 2007
DENVER -- Paul Coffey used to squeeze his feet into skates two sizes too small with laces pulled so tight it was easier to just cut them after games. It was those fleet feet and a set of soft hands that helped make him one of the best offensive defensemen in the history of the NHL.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Paul Coffey to be inducted into Penguins' Hall of Fame Nov 2, 2007
Paul Coffey, a lightning-quick offensive defenseman who helped the Penguins become Stanley Cup champions, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame before a Nov. 15 home game against the New York Islanders. Locker room assistant Frank Sciulli, who worked for the club from its inception in 1967 until he died last summer, will be inducted in the builder's category. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More non-bank lenders may face takeover Nov 2, 2007
Deloitte's comments come a day after Westpac chief financial officer Paul Coffey said a number of non-bank lenders would have to change their business models if they wanted to survive. Ratings house Moody's Investors Service has also speculated that more takeovers of non-bank lenders by banks could be imminent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
They make Sundays hockey nights Oct 28, 2007
"The premise has Cake running a Rent-A-Goalie service for beer leagues, which Bolton insists is absolutely true with no exaggerations. "Some of these teams will do anything to get a decent goalie," he says. To lend star power to the show, such hockey greats as Phil Esposito, Paul Coffey and Darryl Sittler make appearances this year. "The best actor. Oh, Esposito was great, but he's used to it (he's a semi-regular on Rescue Me)," Bolton says. "Others can be very nervous. (Toronto Star)
'Gretzky to Lemieux' Oct 22, 2007
"Remember, I was only 21 years old at the time. To be around guys like Wayne and and Paul Coffey, guys who'd already had so much success and had won Stanley Cups, was a tremendous learning experience. It gave me an opportunity to start my career and really learn what it meant to be a champion and the best in the game.". And maybe the best part about Lemieux's transformation was the startling speed in which it took place. (ESPN -- NHL)
Jagrs 3 assists help Rangers cool hot Caps Oct 13, 2007
Notes: Jagr moved past Paul Coffey into 11th place on the NHL career points list with 1,533. Ray Bourque is next with 1,579. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phil Housley's feats worth remembering Oct 5, 2007
He was also competing in an era when Chris Chelios, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Brian Leetch were winning the Norris, despite the fact that Housley scored 20 or more goals seven times as a defenseman. In the third and fourth seasons of his career, coach Scotty Bowman even moved him to center for some games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cooperstown or bust Jul 28, 2007
LOREN NELSON wrote on Jul 27, 2007 3:35 PM:" It rains in upstate New York. Hard. Day 2 was spent dodging downpours and lightning bolts at a golf course (just where you want to be during a thunderstorm) as Tony Gwynn and his family spent some time with members of the San Diego media. Otherwise, Mr. Padre is trying to keep a low profile leading up to Sunday's induction ceremonies. Not us, though. We were accidentally given access to the ritzy hotel where the Hall of Famers are staying, and the... (North County Times)
Wayne Gretzky and future NHLer Igor Larionov were just two of the superstars who lit up the 1987 Canada Cup series. Jul 21, 2007
The defense was equally stout, led by Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy, with Grant Fuhr in net. What set Game 2 apart from every other I've seen was the pace. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Penguins Q&A with Dave Molinari Jul 6, 2007
The wisdom of that policy becomes apparent when one considers how slighted some Penguins partisans might be if Francis opted to enter the Hall as a Whaler or Hurricane, or how fans in Edmonton would have felt if Paul Coffey had determined he wanted to be remembered forever as a Penguin, not an Oiler (let alone as a King, Flyer, Red Wing, Whaler, Hurricane, Bruin or Blackhawk). Logic isn't always part of the equation when hockey-related issues are being addressed, but the decision by Hall... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Francis to glide into Hall of Fame Jun 30, 2007
Paul Coffey, who also was inducted in 2004, played parts of three seasons for the Hartford/Carolina franchise. Francis' NHL statistics are impeccable. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Messier leads stellar Hockey Hall of Fame cast Jun 29, 2007
Messier joins Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey and Grant Fuhr as Hall of Fame members from the 1980s Edmonton Oilers dynasty. While Gretzky was the superstar, Messier soon emerged as the indomitable force, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player in the playoffs the first time the Oilers hoisted the Cup in 1984. (CBC.ca)
Ron Francis gets call from Hall Jun 29, 2007
"I remember jumping over the boards as we were racing to the goaltender ... and [teammate] Paul Coffey saying, 'As good as it seems now, it's only going to get better with each passing day,' " Francis said. "And that certainly has been true. "Being able to accomplish that, and knowing how tough it is for a group of guys to pull together and have everything go your way and accomplish that feat, it's certainly probably still the most special hockey moment. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Smizik: Expectations for Penguins might be unrealistic Apr 22, 2007
From those teams, the following players are either in the Hall of Fame or will be: Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Jaromir Jagr, Larry Murphy, Joe Mullen, Bryan Trottier and Tom Barrasso. It would not be shocking to pronounce Crosby as a future Hall of Famer, but there is no one else on this team worthy of that designation yet. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More of this story Apr 12, 2007
The James Norris Memorial Trophy goes "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position." Winners have been Doug Harvey, Pierre Pilote, Bobby Orr, Denis Potvin, Ray Borque, Paul Coffey, and Nicklas Lidstom. Lidstrom was the 2006 winner and he has won four of the last five Norris awards. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Penguins ready to begin their chase for the Stanley Cup Apr 11, 2007
Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Paul Coffey -- three Hall of Famers -- did it with the Edmonton Oilers. The lack of experience doesn't worry 40-year-old Gary Roberts, who had a year of NHL experience under his belt before Crosby was born. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hockey: Rangers Clinch Playoff Spot Apr 6, 2007
Jagr has 96 points this season and is just three points behind Paul Coffey (1,531) for 11th place all-time. New York's regular season ends on Saturday at Pittsburgh. (WNBC.com, NY)
The accidental musician Apr 1, 2007
VanGaalen, who recently built two skateboard half-pipes behind the small suburban house he shares with his partner Sara, seemed less excited by the prospect of collecting a trophy than of playing in last night's Juno Cup game against Paul Coffey, Russ Courtnall and other former stars of the NHL.. VanGaalen's career was a surprise from the start. (Globe and Mail)
CTV Supports JUNO Awards Mar 28, 2007
The celebrity hockey fundraiser features big names such as Wendel Clark, Paul Coffey, Bob Probert and Russ Courtnall for The NHL Greats; and Brent Butt, Jim Cuddy, Sam Roberts and Zack Werner for The Rockers. About The 2007 JUNO Awards: The JUNO Awards, airing for the sixth time on CTV, will be broadcast in High-Definition and 5. (Broadcaster)
Penguins envy Mar 14, 2007
My Pens legacy stretches from Ken Schinkel to Pierre Larouche to Mario Lemieux to Sidney Crosby; from Les Binkley to Marc Andre Fleury; from Eddie Shack to Evgeni Malkin; from Bugsy Watson to Dave Burrows to Steve Durbano to Ron Stackhouse to Paul Coffey to Sergei Gonchar. I remember Ace Marcus, Harry, the PAP line, the heartbreaking OT loss to the Islanders and the gutty, ear-splitting 1992 comeback playoff victory over the Rangers in Game 4 after Mario's wrist was broken in the previous game... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Joseph would like to stay in Valley Mar 9, 2007
David Vest The Arizona Republic Mar. Curtis Joseph isn't getting sentimental about the season winding down because the veteran goaltender is planning to play again in 2007-08. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Loss aside, Preds still lead Mar 7, 2007
Schneider looked like he was Paul Coffey as he found a seam in the defense and jetted up the ice to score on a high wrist shot for the 200th goal of his carer. fed him the home run pass, but Schneider said it was who created the play by getting out of the zone quickly to attract a defenseman. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bettman can't keep Pens in Pittsburgh Mar 6, 2007
That would be Wayne Gretzky's 79-point gap (205-126) in 1983-84 over Oilers teammate Paul Coffey. E-mail Ross McKeon at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fans flocking to young Penguins Mar 5, 2007
Fans are flocking to young Penguins. Fans are flocking to young Penguins. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Elias Says ... Mar 3, 2007
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Oilers retire Messier's No. 11 Mar 1, 2007
Messier, who grew up nearby in St. Albert, was the emotional leader of talented teams that featured Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr and Al Hamilton the men who have all previously had their jerseys retired in Edmonton. One of the reasons that made it so special to play here is that I was born and raised here, he said to the crowd. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Grading the deals Mar 1, 2007
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Jagr becomes 12th player to reach 1,500 points Feb 11, 2007
Jagr becomes 12th member of 1,500-point club. Posted: Saturday February 10, 2007 11:22PM; Updated: Saturday February 10, 2007 11:44PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sakic cementing place in NHL history Jan 29, 2007
"You don't think of goals and accomplishments. I just wanted to play in the NHL.''Sakic did more than just play - he's 10th on the NHL career scoring list (1,541 points heading into this weekend), recently passing Paul Coffey. He's 17th in goals scored (594) and 12th in assists (947).His goal against Detroit on Jan. 20 allowed him to reach the 20-goal mark for the 17th time in 18 seasons. The only time he didn't was in the lockout-shortened 1994-95 season, when he had 19 goals.Yet the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sakic still going strong on ice Jan 24, 2007
In December, Sakic moved into the NHL's top 10 in career scoring, notching his 1,533rd point to pass Paul Coffey. He won't catch the top three -- Wayne Gretzky (2,857 points), Mark Messier (1,887) and Gordie Howe (1,850) -- but Sakic, who has 1,541 career points, could move past Bourque, his former teammate, and Phil Esposito to be No. 8. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Sabres vote down balancing act Jan 24, 2007
" New Jersey Devils forward Zach Parise earned YoungStars MVP honors with two goals and four assists. Boston Bruins forward Phil Kessel also had a big game with a hat trick and one assist. The biggest disappointment was Pittsburgh Penguins wunderkind Evgeni Malkin, who many felt deserved to play in tonight's All-Star Game. He was the lone player not to register a point. St. Louis Blues winger Lee Stempniak might have made a classic newbie mistake. The West Seneca native, who had two assists in... (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Oilers planning two-day celebration to honor Messier Jan 18, 2007
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Perreault receives All-Star surprise Jan 14, 2007
"They know I'm not doing it to try to be Paul Coffey or Ray Bourque or put that perception out there to anyone," Roche said. "I like the Number 7. If I can't wear 7, I might as well wear two of them.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
The 5 hole: A five-step trip through the stars and numbers of the week for Jan. 5-11 Jan 13, 2007
Saturday, January 13, 2007. Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesWARPED OUTLOOK: Phoenix's Ed Jovanovski, right, misses the check on Dallas' Jeff Halpern and winds up being the player with his face against the glass Tuesday night in Dallas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
SCIA: C Leafs get an A for nationals berth Jan 10, 2007
Prior to clinching first place, the Leafs were invited to the 21st Annual Paul Coffey Tournament held in Toronto. The tournament was a 10 team tourney, with the Leafs being the only United States team. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Readers give their entries for the most interesting names in hockey history. Jan 6, 2007
From Ted Dahlman, Tulsa, OK: How about Paul Coffey and Rob Blake as a relaxing defensive pairing. Or Mike Peca and Dody Wood as a pair of offensive penalty killers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Penguins consider migrating Jan 5, 2007
And how can you forget Jaromir Jagr and his flowing mullet, or other greats like Ron Francis, Mark Recchi and Paul Coffey, among others. Pittsburgh has seen them all, and with Lemieux part-owner and part-player after the lockout that doomed the 2004-05 season, he helped the Penguins snag young Sidney Crosby in the 2005 lottery draft. (Frederick News-Post)
Avs' win; Sakic 10th oncareer scoring list Jan 2, 2007
(AP) -Joe Sakic downplayed moving past Paul Coffey into 10th on the NHL's career points list, focusing instead on snapping Colorado's three-game losing streak. The Avalanche captain had three assists Monday to increase his team lead to 44 points and push him past Coffey in Colorado's 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Avs top Predators as Sakic reaches another milestone Jan 2, 2007
Sakic surpassed Paul Coffey for 10th on the all-time scoring list, and now has 1,533 points for his career. Milan Hejduk, Andrew Brunette and Ossi Vaananen each lit the lamp while Peter Budaj turned away 26 shots for the Avalanche, who snapped a three-game slide. (FOX23 News, NY)
NHL roundup: Sabres beat Islanders, former coach Jan 2, 2007
Sakic moved into 10th place on the NHL's career point list -- past Paul Coffey -- with 1,534 points. Slava Kozlov scored two goals, including the winner 1:48 into overtime, lifting the visiting Atlanta Thrashers to a 3-2 win against the Ottawa Senators. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
