“He’s getting a little more cocky in the lockerroom,” said Canuck forward Alex Burrows, who has five assists. “We’ll see how long that lasts.”

“He thinks he’s one of the better offensive D’s on the team now,” added centre Ryan Kesler. “I have to remind him to stay within his game.”

Bieksa is getting concerned, too. Mitchell is his defensive partner at even strength and never sees the power play — yet he’s only two points behind Bieksa, who’s on every power play.

“He’s a little too close for comfort,” sighed Bieksa. “It seems every time the puck comes to me, I’m sliding it over to him and there are not many pucks coming back. I talked to him about maybe pump-faking it once in a while and throwing it back to me but, no, he’s putting the puck on net.

“He’s not a disher any more, he’s a shooter. He’s nipping at a power-play spot here with his production.“

From 1:02 to 1:33: Burrows’ Marc Crawford impersonation.

(The second half of the video can be seen here.)

The New York Rangers have posted a statement on their website, along with a confirmation of Cherepanov’s death:

“We are extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Alexei,” said Sather. “On behalf of the New York Rangers organization, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family. Alexei was an intelligent, energetic young man, with tremendous talent and an extremely bright future.”

As of 3:34pm EST, TSN is confirming reports that Cherepanov has passed away.

New York Ranger prospect Alexei Cherepanov collapsed on the bench at or near the end of Omsk’s Kontinental Hockey League game and died a short time later.

According to reports, medical personnel attempted to revive him.

No further details are available at this point.

“He was a great kid,” Cherepanov’s agent, Jay Grossman told TSN. “He had a great smile and was an outstanding player with a great future on and off the ice. It’s both shocking and devestating news for all of us. ”

Cherepanov was drafted by the Rangers in the 1st round, 17th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Sports.ru is reporting that Cherepanov has died.

Translated (with an online translator): Tcherepanov has died in hospital
the Forward of “Avant-guard” Alexey Tcherepanov has died in hospital.

NYR Prospect Cherepanov collapsed on the bench during a KHL game.

From TSN:

New York Ranger prospect Alexei Cherepanov collapsed on the bench at or near the end of Omsk’s Kontinental Hockey League game today.

Medical personnel were attempting to revive him.

No further details are available at this point.

Cherepanov’s agent, Jay Grossman told TSN that because of fragmented information he is uncertain of the 19-year-old’s condition.

Grossman said that according to an eye witness report, Cherepanov was body checked, got up and skated to the bench where he collapsed and his heart stopped, prompting CPR.

Cherepanov was drafted by the Rangers in the 1st round, 17th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Jaromir Jagr also plays for Avangard Omsk.

There are actually a lot of topic titles that make me laugh on CDC.

Flyers played their AHL team and lost. Good job Phantoms.

Direct Passes, Marc Crawford Canucks Games Drinking Game

Sami SALO and his feet

Burrows’ Strong Presence, Kesler Not Shaving For A While, Hansen’s Speed

KIPPERSOFT….dont ban me plz maxim

“The [1972 Summit] series was pointing to something beyond itself, something primal, something of hockey’s own elemental origins. The juvenility and sexism, the Odysseus-like cunning and calculated cruelty — hockey’s eternal dark side was always present though somehow counterbalanced by a sense of transcendence. The 3,000 plus fans who flew to Moscow to shout “Da, Da Canada; Nyet, Nyet, Soviet” testified to that. So did Bobby Orr’s desire to sit behind the bench as a supporter, his bad knees making it impossible for Sinden to play him. Another quiet piece of heroism could be seen when players of the calibre of Stan Mikita and Rod Seiling waited patiently for ice time that hardly ever came.”

Earle, Neil. “Hockey as Canadian Popular Culture: Team Canada 1972, Television and the Canadian Identity,” in Journal of Canadian Studies. 30(2): 107-123.