Sens Fan Describes Her Love For Anton Volchenkov and Her Game Used Volchy Jersey

"Jerseys Off Our Backs" Fan Interviews
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Finest In March (KHL)

The KHL has named the players who were the best of the month in four categories.

- The best goaltender of the month is Ivan Kasutin (Neftekhimik). The keeper played 12 games in March, and in three of these he kept a clean sheet. Overall, he conceded an average of just 1.29 goals per game and saved 95.7% of the shots he faced.

- The best defenseman of the month is Alexander Guskov (Lokomotiv). Heplayed in 13 games and scored four goals, one of which was a game-winner, made three assists and earned an efficiency rating of +7.

- The best attacker of the month is Alexander Radulov (Salavat Yulaev, pictured). In the 13 games he played this month, he scored five goals, including two game-winners, supplied 16 assists and achieved a rating of +12.

- The best rookie (i.e. a player born in 1987 or later, who has played no more than 20 top-level games in previous national tournaments) of the month is Konstantin Plaksin (Traktor). In his 7 games he supplied the assists for 3 goals, merited a rating of +2 and spent an average 24 minutes 53 seconds on the ice in each game.


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The Volchenkov/Sutton Non-Argument...

Nobody in the mainstream press is saying it, but you get the impression from some fans, through the blogs and the call-in shows, that Andy Sutton just might be a fine replacement for Anton Volchenkov next season, the premise being that GM Bryan Murray won’t be able to sign both under the salary cap.

For one, it’s not out of the question for Murray to keep both of them (in fact, I think it's likely). Filip Kuba can be moved this summer when his no-trade clause expires, and he may not be missed with the sudden emergence of Erik Karlsson as this team’s best offensive defenseman....




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Sens Gearing Up For Playoffs and Volchenkov's Return

Sens look for playoff payoff
Don Brennan Slam! Sports April 1, 2010

Also suiting up will be defenceman Anton Volchenkov, who suffered an upper-body injury while accidentally on the receiving end of a big body check by teammate Andy “Mount” Sutton in Saturday’s game against Florida. Volchenkov missed Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime victory in Washington that extended the Senators’ winning streak to five games.

“Feels much better than it did a couple of days ago,” said Volchenkov. “Still a bit tight, but not bad.”

Additional Reading: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2010/03/31/13430541.html

Stats Don't Lie, Kovalchuk Making Big Impact With Devils

Don’tcha Wish…
Michael Kenneth March 31, 2010

Let me put things into statistical perspective for you.

Since coming to the New Jersey Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk has recorded 20 points (8g-12a) and a +6 rating in 20 games.

Additional Reading: http://michellekenneth.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/dontcha-wish/

Canucks Coming Together at Right Time, Samuelsson Back Soon

Canucks Coming Together at Right Time
Susan Sussler NHL Fanhouse March 31, 2010

Burrows expects that the Canucks will be adding back in some pieces in the next week or so, with ex-Red Wing Mikael Samuelsson (shoulder) and Steve Bernier (groin) skating with the team again and Pavol Demitra back after missing a week because his wife, Maria, has had some serious medical issues. Burrows said that even Willie Mitchell, out since January with a concussion, might be potentially available in the playoffs.

Additional Reading: http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/03/31/canucks-coming-together-at-right-time/

Riku Helenius Tops in Swedish Kvalserien

SSK, RBK on verge of protecting spots
Bill Meltzer NHL.com March 31, 2010

In Swedish hockey, the bottom two teams during the Elitserien regular season are forced to play a double-round robin postseason tournament with the top four teams from minor league Allsvenskan. The top two finishers in the qualification series (called kvalserien in Swedish) earn spots in the Swedish Elite League the following season while the rest play in Allsvenskan.

Through the first five games of Kvalserien, the two incumbent Elitserien teams, Södertälje SK and Rögle BK, have jumped ahead of their Allsvenskan pursuers. SSK enjoys a perfect 5-0 record with all the wins coming in regulation, earning all 15 possible points so far. With 10 points, RBK has lost once with two ties. The closest Allsvenskan challengers are former Elitserien clubs AIK Stockholm (7 points) and Leksands IF (6 points).

SSK's Linus Videll leads the Kvalserien scoring race with 4 goals and 10 points. SSK goalie Riku Helenius has been the top keeper with a 2.00 goals against average, .925 save percentage and the lone shutout recorded by any goalie in the tournament to date.

Additional Reading: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=523401