"When I was traded to Pittsburgh, the Pens were in 10th and I was in 30th (with the Islanders)," said Crosby's linemate, Bill Guerin who came to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline. ❋ Unknown (2009)
He simply has to adjust to playing with another linemate who likes to hold onto the puck, rather than someone like usual linemate Mike Knuble, who drives to the net. ❋ Katie Carrera (2010)
Left tackle David Diehl tries to say he might be able to buy it, but tackle/guard Shawn Andrews starts guffawing before his linemate can summon any concrete words to complete the thought. ❋ Aditi Kinkhabwala (2010)
"It doesn't matter, but I think for you guys, there's a lot more story lines if it ends up Detroit," said Crosby, who watched his ex-linemate Marian Hossa leave for the Red Wings last offseason. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Ovechkin praised his first-time linemate, Perreault, who didn't waste a prime setup by the left wing in scoring the first goal of the game from the right faceoff circle. ❋ Katie Carrera (2010)
Has actually become a more dynamic and flashy player than highly touted linemate, El Niño. ❋ Unknown (2010)
DT: Ryan Pickett, Packers — Earns recognition along with linemate Jolly on the NFC's top-ranked defense for manning the nose, the key cog to any 3-4 defense. ❋ Unknown (2010)
His linemate, Alex Ovechkin, was not far behind with 58 percent, allowing Backstrom to start off strong last season with 6 even-strength points (1 goal, 4 assists) in the first five games. ❋ Neil Greenberg (2010)
His transition should be helped by Wyoming recruiting his linemate at NMMI, B.J. Sumpter. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Gaborik did have a point-blank scoring chance midway through the second period, planting himself in the Capitals' goalmouth to accept a pass from linemate Vinny Prospal. ❋ Mike Sielski (2011)
His super-soft hands and slick moves force defenders to back off and give ground every time he approaches the blueline and he has the vision to find linemate Erik Thorell once the D swarms. ❋ Unknown (2009)
PITTSBURGH This is becoming a recurring theme: The Pittsburgh Penguins, badly in need of a linemate for Sidney Crosby, add one of the best forwards available at the trading deadline. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The smooth-skating Swede sneaked down low and snapped a crossing pass from linemate Cameron Burt into the net. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The Flames took a 2-1 lead with 4: 23 left in the first when Langkow converted a feed from Todd Bertuzzi, who outbattled Minnesota defenseman Martin Skoula behind the net before throwing the puck out front to his linemate. ❋ Unknown (2008)
` ` (Crosby) is the best player in the league, '' said Dupuis, a linemate. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Using his body has become particularly important, since linemate Ryan Callahan said Mr. Dubinsky ' s biggest strength is his large 6-foot-1 and 210-pound frame, which helps him protect the puck near the net. ❋ Kevin Clark (2010)
His linemate, Ryan Smyth, doing most of the work while Kopitar racked up the points. ❋ Rob Higgins (2010)
“Ville curled down and [linemate] Sam Stone threw the puck out of our zone,” Kortegast said. ❋ Unknown (2010)
But Alex Ovechkin seemed fairly giddy after making it 4-0, earning this enthusiastic embrace from linemate Nicklas Backstrom. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The Capitals announced this morning that they've signed Nicklas Backstrom to a long-term contract, locking up the 22-year-old center for another 10 years alongside linemate Alex Ovechkin, who has 11 years left on his 13-year, $124 million contract. ❋ Unknown (2010)
