This morning's hockey notes include a bizarre incident last night in Los Angeles, where the Columbus Blue Jackets were, quite simply, shafted. For a team which is already suffering through a long, disastrous season, the final seconds of this game must have been like adding insult to injury...
Follow after the jump for all the details!

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NHL.com - Preds' brilliance, Coyotes' struggles intrigue Roenick - World According to JR
In case you didn't see this yesterday, Jeremy Roenick showed some love for the Preds.
Paul McCann - Game Night in Philly
Paul shares the link to last night's SlapShot Radio program and shares details on a charity fundraiser coming up next Saturday.
Nashville Predators' Brandon Yip, ice time beats beach - The Tennessean
The new guy is glad to be here competing for a spot in the lineup each night, so giving up his mid-season vacation was an easy decision.
Nashville Predators' Shea Weber rips play before rally - The Tennessean
Yes, the Minnesota comeback was nuts, but the captain doesn't want to see the Preds fall behind like that in the first place.
New Budweiser Super Bowl ad: Flash mob stuns beer league hockey teams (Video) | Puck Daddy
This is soooooo awesome! I think the most people we ever had watching a beer league game was about 30-40, for a playoff championship game back in the mid-90's (we lost in a shootout).
Hey, Here’s Five Unsolicited Suggestions For NBC’s Hockey Coverage " Puck The Media
An American-based Trade Deadline Special? Yes, yes, a thousand times, yes!
Secret Canadian Conspiracy - Battle of California
Megalodon exposes the shadowy network of figures pulling the strings from north of the border.
Pierre for GM? - Habs Eyes On The Prize
Fans all over the NHL would appreciate it if Montreal got Pierre McGuire off TV, but would it actually help the Habs?
Should the Senators pursue Marek Zidlicky? - Silver Seven
Can Zids find a home in Ottawa?
Ken Dryen made magic in nets and on paper - NHL - Yahoo! Canada Sports
If you haven't read "The Game", you need to take care of that...
KuklasKorner : The Malik Report : Marty, Murray Howe confirm that Mr. Hockey is suffering from dementia
Father Time is catching up with Mr. Hockey.
How Ryan Smyth Stunted Magnus Paajarvi - The Copper & Blue
By bringing back the popular veteran, have the Oilers taken away a developmental opportunity for the kid?
Central Division race 'pretty crazy' – USATODAY.com
We all know this story...
February’s Fantasy Hockey Rankings Now Available - DailyFaceoff.com
Updated ratings for you fantasy hockey managers thinking about roster changes.
Crosby-type neck ailments difficult to diagnose - The Globe and Mail
Between all the bumps and bruises an NHL player picks up in the daily course of business, it can indeed be hard to figure out exactly what the real problem is.
Canucks’ Cody Hodgson vying for Calder after back injury stalled his career - The Globe and Mail
The Vancouver rookie has pulled alongside Craig Smith for 3rd place in rookie scoring.
Panthers come up big, top Capitals 4-2 - Litter Box Cats
The Panthers keep one step ahead of the Capitals for the Southeast Division lead.
Leafs Smother Pens 1-0 - Pension Plan Puppets
This was a big road victory for Toronto.
Game 51 Recap: Screwed By The Bell - The Cannon
Columbus got absolutely screwed by the clock in Los Angeles, as a pause in the countdown allowed for a winning goal by Drew Doughty with less than a second remaining.
Last Night's Game - Columbus Blue Jackets - News
Columbus GM Scott Howson isn't shy about calling BS. Good for him.
Here's video of that goal in L.A. - what do you think?
0 recs | 9 comments
Not sure if this is a good sign or not… but last time I went home was when the Preds played the Flyers. I couldn’t watch the game cause I was driving. I am going home tonight and won’t be able to watch the game….. let’s hope the same results follow
Creeping Death - February 2, 2012
Ken Dryden's The Game is fantastic
Read it.
CAustin - February 2, 2012
I bought extra copies for friends as gifts. I first heard about it from a friend in Toronto. Definitely recommend.
Predaceous - February 2, 2012
Columbus robbed
NHL.com has nothing on the front page except “buzzer beater” and video that doesn’t show the problem with the clock. #PRnightmare?
LuvthePreds - February 2, 2012
I wonder why..
if it was reviewable, why wasn’t the goal disallowed? It looked like the clock stopped for more than a full second.
Predaceous - February 2, 2012
read this
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2012/2/2/2766181/columbus-blue-jackets-clock-malfunction-error-buzzer-los-angeles-kings
LuvthePreds - February 2, 2012
Open Invitation To Blue Jackets Fans
Your team sucks soooooo
Predaceous - February 2, 2012
I'd like to think they're saying this with absolute positivity, and not just assuming it!
davisca - February 2, 2012
Bettman, on the controversy over the clock
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=614971
LuvthePreds - February 2, 2012
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