Super Saturday Oct 26, 2008
Brad Boyes scored two goals, Paul Kariya had a goal and an assist, Keith Tkachuk also scored and Andy McDonald added three assists. Avalanche 2, Sabres 1, SO. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
LaBarbera gets third shutout in Kings' 4-0 win Oct 25, 2008
Blues F Paul Kariya had a career-best nine-game assists streak snapped. Kariya had 12 assists over that span. (Anchorage Daily News)
LaBarbera, Kings blank Blues Oct 25, 2008
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Another vet off to a blazing start: Paul Kariya (one goal, eight assists). 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blues spoil Quenneville's debut with Blackhawks Oct 19, 2008
He took a pass from Paul Kariya and beat Khabibulin for his first goal of the season. "The puck kind of bounced around off a Chicago defender,'' McDonald said. "It came to me and I just wanted to get the puck on net. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tkachuk, Boyes lead Blues' scoring spurt in win Oct 18, 2008
Yan Stastny scored, and Boyes also had an assist and Paul Kariya added a pair of assists. The Blues last scored six goals in a game Jan. 8, 2008, 6-1 over Columbus, a span of 45 games. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
NHL roundup: Brodeur records 97th career shutout Oct 17, 2008
Boyes also had an assist and Paul Kariya added a pair of assists for the Blues, who have won three of their first four games. The Blues last scored six goals in a game Jan. 8, 2008, 6-1 over Columbus, a span of 45 games. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Blues fall behind again, rally to win in shootout Oct 14, 2008
Patrik Berglund scored on a rebound past a prone Vesa Toskala at 4:47 and Keith Tkachuk buried a feed from Paul Kariya at 5:35 to tie the score. "You have to at least limit the damage and we didn't," Wilson said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Toronto gets physical - too physical Oct 14, 2008
Early in the third period, Blues winger Paul Kariya tied the score 4-4 with his first goal of the season. The Leafs made it to the shootout thanks to a great save by goaltender Vesa Toskala on Tkachuk in the dying seconds of overtime. (Globe and Mail)
Tkachuk scores twice on power play for Blues Oct 11, 2008
Lee Stempniak, Paul Kariya, Andy McDonald and David Perron, one of three Blues players age 20 or younger, added two assists apiece. The Blues had been winless in the previous 10 openers, including two overtime losses, since opening with a victory over the Avalanche in 1996. (Anchorage Daily News)
Senators' Alfredsson has surgery Oct 11, 2008
With St. Louis on the power play and on a rush, Paul Kariya fed the puck to Tkachuk in the right circle, and the one-timer from there beat Ellis to tie the game with 7:15 left in the first. Then, with 6:42 remaining, the Blues' David Perron fed the puck out front for Jackman, who quickly put the puck in the back of the net for a 2-1 lead. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Blues rebuilding, again, without Johnson Oct 10, 2008
Paul Kariya, the main setup man for Boyes last season, moves to the second line after a disappointing fade in his first season with St. Louis, when he scored one goal in the last 26 games. Veteran forward Keith Tkachuk gives the Blues a third line with scoring potential, surrounded by rugged David Backes, 24, and 21-year-old rookie T.J. Oshie, a first-rounder in 2005 and a star in college at North Dakota. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
BLUE REVIVAL: Young gems give St. Louis hope in 2008-09 Oct 7, 2008
Andy McDonald -- a steal of a deal from Anaheim last season for veteran Doug Weight -- and 43-goal scorer Brad Boyes complement veterans Keith Tkachuk and Paul Kariya up front. While Berglund stood out and Oshie looked like a keeper, the Blues' retooling actually began on the blueline. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blues give Thrashers fifth exhibition loss Oct 5, 2008
Paul Kariya scored with a two-man advantage at 8:20 of the second period to make it 3-0. SATURDAY'S EXHIBITIONSDEVILS 4, FLYERS 3: Brian Rolston and David Clarkson scored power-play goals in the second period for the New Jersey Devils (4-2-1), who finished their preseason schedule with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers (4-4). (News & Observer -- Sports)
CENTRAL ISSUES: Even Wings have questions entering year Sep 18, 2008
Although there's plenty of experience up front in Paul Kariya and Keith Tkachuk, both are well past their best-by date. Youngsters T.J. Oshie and Patrik Berglund could add pep alongside Lee Stempniak and Brad Boyes, but until Erik Johnson matures into the QB role, this unit will struggle. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Shan the Man in St. Louis? Well ... Aug 18, 2008
He knows Blues winger Paul Kariya from their time together on Canadian national teams. There's a friendship there, a deep one. (MSNBC -- Sports)
An average guy trapped in a millionaires body (55) Aug 15, 2008
He proved to be a big-league owner in Nashville, allowing Poile to sign free agents Paul Kariya, Jason Arnott, J.P. Dumont and trade for Peter Forsberg ... Paul Kariya was a guy who could bring other players with him even if they didn t know him. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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Other than that, Paul Kariya and Keith Tkachuk are a shadow of what they once were. Manny Legace is a backup and not a starter. (Suite101.com)
NHL FREE AGENCY: Who's left from a shallow talent pool Jul 5, 2008
It was the summer of 2003, on the heels of a 105-point season, that the Colorado Avalanche managed to wrangle both Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne to join a star-studded lineup that already included Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Milan Hejduk, Adam Foote and Rob Blake. Both Kariya and Selanne took one-year contracts structured significantly under market value -- and this was pre-cap, remember -- with an eye on postseason success. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Don't expect big splash from Bruins in free agency Jul 1, 2008
The Bolts are aggressive (see: Malone) and could be offering Rolston as much as $6 million a year - similar to what the Blues handed Paul Kariya last summer. A much different player than Kariya, but lots of character and very dependable. (Boston Globe)
NHL Notebook: Laviolette will return as Hurricanes coach May 17, 2008
He watched Paul Kariya leave as a free agent and Peter Forsberg head off as well. Panthers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NHL's Longest Playoff Games May 5, 2008
April 10, 2003 Anaheim 2, Detroit 1, conference quarterfinal, 43:18, Paul Kariya. March 27, 1960 Toronto 5, Detroit 4, semifinal, 43:00, Frank Mahovlich. (International Herald Tribune)
Predators' biggest win? Bonding, creating new fans Apr 22, 2008
"This was sort of a special group and in a way a ragtag group, and it was easy to fall in love with them because no one really gave us a chance,'' he said.This is the team that let top scorer Paul Kariya leave for St. Louis as a free agent, traded away goalie Tomas Vokoun along with captain Kimmo Timonen and forward Scott Hartnell. That left a big void in scoring and in net.But Jason Arnott, who took over as captain, tied for the team lead with 72 points with J.P. Dumont, who agreed to a new... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A season of highs and lows Apr 21, 2008
However, the damage had already taken place with the losses of key stars such as Paul Kariya (St. Louis Blues), Kimmo Timonen (Philadelphia Flyers), Scott Hartnell (Philadelphia Flyers) and Tomas Vokoun (Florida Panthers). (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Blues expect to lean on youth next season Apr 12, 2008
The Blues have already tried the big ticket method, signing Paul Kariya to a three-year, 18 million free agent deal last summer. So far, Kariya has been a disappointment, and has dedicated to an offseason weight program that ll be supervised by the team. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Kariya to hit weights after disappointing season Apr 9, 2008
ST. LOUIS (AP) Paul Kariya, whose second-half slump coincided with a team slide that kept the St. Louis Blues out of the playoffs for the third straight season, will concentrate on adding strength to his considerable speed in the offseason. Kariya led the Blues with 65 points in the first season of a three-year, 18 million free agent contract, but had only 19 goals. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Predators survive off-ice soap opera Apr 8, 2008
He couldn t spend the money needed to keep top scorer Paul Kariya, and Peter Forsberg chose Colorado over Nashville when he came back to the NHL.. And yes, the players left noticed. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tkachuk scores 500th goal Apr 7, 2008
Paul Kariya rushed the puck into the Columbus zone and sent a pass off Tkachuk to Boyes, who one-timed it from the low left circle. Perron scored on a redirection in front of defenseman Ron Hainsey for his 13th at 10:12 of the third period. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Montreal finishes strong Apr 6, 2008
Brad Boyes also scored his team-leading 42nd goal, and Paul Kariya added two assists for the Blues, who won all four matchups with the Blue Jackets at home this season. Legace stopped 25 shots for his fifth shutout of the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MUSIC CITY MIRACLE WORKER: NHL exec of year, notes Apr 4, 2008
Contrast that with Poile's Nashville Predators, a team that started the season 2-6 in large part because ownership induced an offseason fire sale that saw No. 1 goalie Tomas Vokoun, All-Star forwards Paul Kariya and Peter Forsberg, All-Star defenseman Kimmo Timonen, and-well-regarded forward Scott Hartnell auctioned off or allowed to walk out the door because of budget issues. Complicating that, the Preds then suffered the loss of star forward Steve Sullivan and up-and coming defenseman Shea... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NHL roundup for Saturday Mar 31, 2008
St. Louis, which got goals from Keith Tkachuk, Brad Boyes and Paul Kariya, are in a 3-13-3 slide. Friday Games. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Blackhawks score short-handed goals to beat Blues Mar 30, 2008
St. Louis, which got goals from Keith Tkachuk, Brad Boyes and Paul Kariya, are in a 3-13-3 slide in its last 19 games after making a frantic comeback in the third period ... Tkachuk finally got the Blues on the board 6:11 into the final period, redirecting in a pass from Paul Kariya to spoil Nikolai Khabibulin s bid for a third shutout this season. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Blues beat Wings in overtime in McCarty's return Mar 29, 2008
Boyes ended the game by taking a pass from Paul Kariya (three assists) and slipping a wrist shot just inside the goal post to the right of Chris Osgood. A turnover by Jiri Hudler enabled the Blues to a take a 3-1 lead at 9:28 of the third period. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Franzen's power-play goal leads Red Wings past Blues Mar 27, 2008
The Red Wings dominated in the third period, outshooting the Blues 12-3, and quickly capitalized when Paul Kariya was whistled for hooking. The puck took a high bounce after Manny Legace stopped Nicklas Lidstrom s shot from the left circle and Franzen was ready when it came down for a quick tap-in at 8:22. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Blackhawks 4, Blues 3 (O.T.) Mar 24, 2008
03/23/2008 - 7:32 PM - Click reload often for latest version. Troy Brouwer Craig Adams. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boyes gets shootout winner, Blues end 10-game road losing streak Mar 20, 2008
Paul Kariya got his second assist of the game at 15:57 when he set up Boyes, who was left alone in front of Halak to give St. Louis a 3-2 lead. (0) Story Paging. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Blues end 10-game road losing streak at Montreal Mar 19, 2008
Paul Kariya got his second assist of the game at 15:57 when he set up Boyes, who was left alone in front of Halak to give St. Louis a 3-2 lead. Notes: Kariya failed to score for a 17th straight game, dating back to the Blues' last road win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Halak handed first home loss Mar 19, 2008
Boyes put St. Louis ahead at 15:57 with his 38th, converting a sweet turnaround pass from Paul Kariya, who had his first two-point game in 28 games since Jan. 19. The Blues played the seventh of a nine-game road trip that takes them to Ottawa on Thursday and Chicago on Sunday. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Johnson's goal helps Blues snap 6-game skid Mar 6, 2008
McDonald quickly gave the Blues a 1-0 lead when he banged home Paul Kariya s centering feed just 1:40 into the game, McDonald s 13th goal of the season. The Kings tied it as Frolov collected a loose puck in the slot and fired it past Legace with 47. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Johnson's goal helps Blues snap six-game skid in 3-2 victory over Kings Mar 5, 2008
McDonald quickly gave the Blues a 1-0 lead when he banged home a centering feed from Paul Kariya just 1:40 into the game, McDonald's 13th of the season. The Blues has a terrific chance to grab a two-goal lead, but the 5-on-3 man advantage they had for 1:35 produced no goals even though they had four great chances. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Bryzgalov stops 41 shots to lead Coyotes Feb 29, 2008
Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov makes a save on a shot by the Blues' Paul Kariya during the second period Thursday in St. Louis. COYOTES UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Coyotes shut out by Blackhawks Feb 28, 2008
Left wing Paul Kariya leads the Blues with 51 points, with right wing Brad Boyes at 47 and center Keith Tkachuk at 46. - Jim Gintonio. (AZCentral -- Sports)
York shows signs of improvement Feb 24, 2008
Jim Gintonio The Arizona Republic Feb. 23, 2008 04:43 PM. Mike York and Joel Perrault each had their first shootout goals of the season Friday night. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Frolov gets hat trick as Kings top Blues Feb 22, 2008
The Blues play down the freeway in Anaheim on Friday night, which will give Paul Kariya a chance to personally congratulate ex-linemate Teemu Selanne for breaking Kariya's record for most career points in Ducks history last Sunday. Legace, who began his NHL career with the Kings in 1998-99, won a Stanley Cup with Detroit as their backup goalie in 2002. (Anchorage Daily News)
NHL POWER RANKINGS: Canadiens climbing, Flyers falling Feb 20, 2008
(33-23-7) While things are going well for Teemu Selanne, who passed Paul Kariya to become Anaheim's all-time points leader, the same can't be said for Ryan Getzlaf. The team's leading scorer has just one goal in 10 games since the All-Star break. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Selanne sets Ducks' point record in victory Feb 19, 2008
Selanne had been tied with former linemate Paul Kariya. Selanne said the record was great, but simply playing for Anaheim is more significant to him. (North County Times)
Red-hot Stars, Turco blank Wings Feb 18, 2008
Ducks 4, Flames 2: Teemu Selanne set an Anaheim record with his 670th point on an assist during host Anaheim's four-goal, second-period outburst, breaking a tie with former linemate Paul Kariya. Selanne, a 37-year-old in his seventh game back from sitting out to contemplate retirement and in his second stint with Anaheim, already held the club mark for goals with 314. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Selanne sets points record as Ducks win Feb 18, 2008
Selanne had been tied with former linemate Paul Kariya. The 37-year-old Selanne, in his second stint with Anaheim, already held the club mark for goals with 314. (Anchorage Daily News)
Robidas lifts Stars past Ducks, 4-2 Feb 16, 2008
Selanne didn't have a point, so he remained tied with former linemate Paul Kariya for the Anaheim career record with 669 points. Selanne already is the franchise's leading goal scorer, with 314 to Kariya's 300. (Anchorage Daily News)
Turco turns in 200th win as Stars drop Ducks Feb 16, 2008
"Overall, we tried hard, but we were still a little flat emotionally.''In a spirited first period when the Ducks drew seven penalties, the Stars four and there were two fights and several other skirmishes, Ribeiro pulled Dallas even at 1-1 on a power play.He beat Giguere to the stick side with a with a slap shot from the left circle at 16:42 for his 24th goal.Giguere faced 20 shots.Kunitz had opened the scoring at 3:51. Corey Perry set up the score when he stole the puck deep in the Dallas zone... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hossa hasn't ruled out summer return Feb 16, 2008
I think the fact that the Blues made a nice splash in free agency last year, adding Keith Tkachuk and Paul Kariya, helps his cause a little more this time around. Prospal goes off - I d heard about this from a couple other writers, but I hadn t heard the follow-up from Torts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hurricanes lose captain 4-6 months Feb 15, 2008
Paul Kariya and Jay McClement scored first-period goals for the Blues, who've won two in a row. Wild 5, Canucks 4: Mikko Koivu scored the winning goal in a shootout for Minnesota in Vancouver. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hurricanes Lose Brind'Amour in Win Feb 15, 2008
Paul Kariya and Jay McClement scored first-period goals for the Blues, who've won two in a row. David Backes added an empty-net goal with 1:27 remaining. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lightning keeps Flyers on skids Feb 15, 2008
Paul Kariya and Jay McClement scored first-period goals for the Blues, who've won two in a row. COYOTES 5, STARS 2: Radim Vrbata scored a short-handed goal and added two assists to help host Phoenix snap a four-game losing streak. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ducks win fifth straight road game Feb 13, 2008
Selanne's power-play goal 1:09 into the second tied him with Paul Kariya as the team's career leader in points with 669. It was also the 541st goal of his career, drawing him even with Stan Mikita for 26th place on the league's all-time goals list. (Anchorage Daily News)
Selanne scores first goal of season in win vs. Avs Feb 13, 2008
"But the guys were doing what we wanted them to do. They left it out there tonight.''Theodore turned back 27 shots, but had his season-best three-game winning streak snapped.The Ducks capitalized on a two-man advantage to begin the second period when Selanne scored on a wrist shot from down low.Selanne's power-play goal 1:09 into the second tied him with Paul Kariya as the team's career leader in points with 669. It was also the 541st goal of his career, drawing him even with Stan Mikita for... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Panthers' Richard Zednik Injures Neck Feb 11, 2008
Paul Kariya got his 14th for the slumping Blues, who have two wins in their past 13 games. Kings 3, Blue Jackets 2, SO. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hensick, Guite score two goals each in Avalanche's 6-4 victory over Blues Feb 3, 2008
"Dan Hinote, Paul Kariya, Andy McDonald and Keith Tkachuk scored for St. Louis. Brad Boyes and David Backes had two assists apiece."We reviewed the goals with the guys after the game," Blues coach Andy Murray said. "(There were) some mistakes you can't make. You can't give up six goals in your building. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hensick, Guite score two goals each as Avalanche defeat Blues Feb 3, 2008
Dan Hinote, Paul Kariya, Andy McDonald and Keith Tkachuk scored for St. Louis. Brad Boyes and David Backes had two assists apiece. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
NHL needs to factor showmanship into SuperSkills Feb 3, 2008
What's a hardest-shot competition without Sheldon Souray or a fastest-skater competition without Paul Kariya. Bring in the league's best to show off their skills, and suddenly the skills competition has a lot more frisson. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blues 1, Ducks 0 (SO: 2-0) Feb 2, 2008
02/02/2008 - 5:05 AM - Click reload often for latest version. Team (served by Todd Bertuzzi). (USA Today -- Sports)
Opinion: Time for some winter cleaning in Toro000005A8nto Feb 1, 2008
Adrian Wyld / APToronto Maple Leafs goalie Vesa Toskalatries to stay on his feet as St. Louis Blues' Paul Kariya celebrates a goal. David Pagnotta says it's time for some changes in Toronto. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tkachuk scores 2 goals as Blues down Maple Leafs 3-2 Jan 31, 2008
Paul Kariya made the play happen with a superb cross-ice pass just inside the Toronto blue-line to Erik Johnson, whose blast left a rebound for Backes to pounce on. The Leafs got back into it out of a broken play. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Sharks Triple Time Blues Jan 25, 2008
The Blues' Paul Kariya had an assist and has 59 points in 53 games against the Sharks. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cheechoo, Sharks cut past Blues 4-1 Jan 25, 2008
The Blues' Paul Kariya had an assist and has 59 points in 53 games against the Sharks. Most read. (Anchorage Daily News)
