Post-Gazette's Molinari enters Hockey Hall Nov 10, 2009
TORONTO -- The Hockey Hall of Fame, the majestic stone structure at the corner of this metropolis' Yonge and Front streets, has become a second home not only for Canadian legends but also a steady flow in the past decade from Pittsburgh, from Mario Lemieux to Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Joe Mullen, Larry Murphy, Bob Johnson, Craig Patrick, Mike Lange and others. Now, they are joined by the Post-Gazette's Dave Molinari, who documented those careers and countless others in covering the Penguins the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Inside College Hockey » Nov 5, 2009
A bunch of defensemen across the nation got into the spirit by masquerading as Paul Coffey. Ringwald had back-to-back three-point nights, but five other blueliners put forth three-point games. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Berra: Can anyone stop Avs' Anderson? Oct 31, 2009
She's dropped gloves with Donald Brashear and P.J. Stock, been to Zamboni school, shamelessly hooked Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey and covered hundreds of hockey games, including 10 Stanley Cups. She even shed a tear in the press box when Ray Bourque won his first and only Cup with the Avalanche in 2001, despite her beloved Devils coming up on the losing end. (ESPN -- NHL)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 16, 2009
He joins Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Al MacInnis, Phil Housley, Larry Murphy, Denis Potvin and Brian Leetch. He needs 28 points to tie Leetch. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malones hat trick leads Lightning past Canes Oct 11, 2009
NOTES: Brind'Amour played in his 1,409th NHL game, tying him for 27th place all-time with Paul Coffey. Carolina coach Paul Maurice coached his 900th NHL game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BOBCATS: Avino a perfect fit Jul 18, 2009
Though Avino doesn't aspire to be the next Paul Coffey, he did spend much of his offseason trying to bolster his offensive skills. Last year he had two goals and eight assists in 51 games, numbers he would like to see improve. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Thrill List Jul 10, 2009
Bobby Orr, Maurice Richard top hockey Thrill List - Michael Farber - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 9, 2009 10:26AM; Updated: Thursday July 9, 2009 12:56PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
'09 Draft Tracker: First round Jun 27, 2009
Central Scouting: "His first two strides are like Paul Coffey and he has been labeled as a world-class skater. He is poised with the puck, he gets his shots through to the net and he has gotten a lot stronger this season. He resembles (Calgary Flames) defenseman Jordan Leopold and similar to Leopold at the same age he needs to get a little bit better at playing more aggressive and more physical, but John is going to be a one-two defenseman in the NHL.". 22. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Thrashers Extend Qualifying Offers To Three Players Jun 26, 2009
Off the soapbox and back to hockey to answer my own question it looks like Paul Coffey scored 29 goals as a 20 year old (man, and a MONSTROUS 138 point season a few seasons later. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hoisting Cup the only thing that matters Jun 5, 2009
Paul Coffey, who has hoisted the Stanley Cup four times, picked up the phone at his Toyota dealership in Bolton, Ontario, yesterday morning to talk about what it means to be a champion. He had a story to tell from back in the '80s, before he won the first of three Cups with the Edmonton Oilers and a fourth with the Penguins. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG writer is recognized by Hockey Hall of Fame Jun 2, 2009
Molinari has covered Hall of Fame players, coaches and executives in his time on the beat, including Lemieux, Bob Johnson, Scotty Bowman, Herb Brooks, Craig Patrick, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis and Bryan Trottier. Now he'll have his name on a wall inside the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto where those greats of the game are enshrined. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Michael FarberON THE FLY May 29, 2009
Unless my math is off, that represents three games in four days, a haste that previously has been on display in the final only by Paul Coffey on the rush and sportswriters battling the twin demons of deadlines and last call. Goodness, three games in four days. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Marketing the Penguins May 13, 2009
"When we had names like Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Paul Coffey and Kevin Stevens, we never sold out an entire season," as the Penguins did the last two years, said team President David Morehouse. "It's not just about talent and not just about winning. We won two Stanley Cups and didn't sell out. We knew because of that there needed to be some work.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
NHL summaries May 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Most Team Shorthanded Goals in a Se... Apr 12, 2009
Defenseman Paul Coffey wasn t scared to jump into the play on the kill and lit the lamp nine times while shorthanded, establishing an NHL record for blueliners that still stands today. Kurri again finished second on the team, this time potting a career-high six shorthanded goals. (Suite101.com)
Kovalchuk, Thrashers shock Sabres in OT Apr 2, 2009
The others are Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Doug Wilson, Denis Potvin and Phil Housley. Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Keith Aucoin also scored for the Capitals, who need a loss, regulation or overtime, by the Hurricanes on Thursday to clinch their second straight Southeast Division title. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Green helps Caps rally to down Isles Apr 2, 2009
The others are Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Doug Wilson, Denis Potvin and Phil Housley. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Shadows of themselves Mar 22, 2009
Hunwick is hardly Paul Coffey, but his skating skill and hockey sense provide a slightly different look to a very predictable Boston game plan. Frankly, I've taken to thinking of Hunwick as the canary in the coal mine, which is to say when he isn't used, I think Julien, a conservative coach, is being too conservative for his own (and the team's) good. (Boston Globe)
Thrashers look to fit in new defenseman Salmela Mar 10, 2009
It s one thing to grow up as a fan of high-scoring NHL defenseman Paul Coffey. It s another thing to leave your home country and join Coffey s league. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rangers' woes Sather's doing Feb 26, 2009
Go back to his days running the Edmonton Oilers and you will see that after scoring big with Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, et al, Sather's record quickly went south. Remember these names, Oilers fans. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Stars shoot, schools score Feb 24, 2009
Eight former NHLers are taking part, including Ronning, Bob Probert, Paul Coffey and Russ Courtnall. Rockers include Cuddy, Sarah McLachlan, Dustin Bentall and many more. (24 Hours Vancouver)
Clement: Caps Green worthy of Norris Trophy Feb 20, 2009
Their names: Bobby Orr, Paul Coffey, and Denis Potvin. For Green, thats keeping the right kind of company. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Caps' Green Says No to Hall of Fame, Keeps Stick Feb 18, 2009
Last year, he and Ovechkin became the first pair of teammates to lead the NHL in overall goals and goals by a defenseman since Mario Lemieux and Paul Coffey in 1988-89. They seem like shoo-ins to repeat that accomplishment -- Ovechkin already has 41 this season, with another 60-goal season within reach. (W-USA News, DC)
The name game Feb 15, 2009
Hall of Famer Paul Coffey, a member of the great Oilers teams, topped out at a five-game streak. "Yeah," said O'Connell, "but I remember he scored two shorthanders against us in one game - I never did anything like that.". (Boston Globe)
Sarah KwakINSIDE THE NHL Feb 9, 2009
Some will point to Green's overcommitment to offense, of course, but if Paul Coffey can win three Norris trophies while playing like a fourth forward, Green's name should at least be put in the hat. Sure, there is merit in questioning his defensive game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
