Is Ron Wilson Serious?
Ok, Garnet Exelby has joined Jamal Mayers in expressing his desire to be moved out of Toronto. This really doesn't come as a big surprise considering neither player has really had much playing time this season. The Maple Leafs are deep…
It’s Time To Find Out About The “Monster”
I'm not the first to say this but I would like to add my voice to the gathering masses that just want the Toronto Maple Leafs to let Jonas Gustavsson play for the remainder of the season. It's time to…
Staal Responds in Style
It didn't take Eric Staal long to show how well he can lead the Carolina Hurricanes. Staal scored a season-high three goals in his first game since becoming Carolina's captain and the Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-2 on Thursday…
Eric Staal Named New Captain of Carolina Hurricanes
"The winds of change are blowing through Carolina as the Hurricanes announced that they have named Eric Staal as the team's new captain. "The time has come now for Eric to assume the top leadership role for his teammates,” Hurricanes'…
Burke says Wilson and Kaberle will stay
"Leafs GM Brian Burke insisted today that both defenceman Tomas Kaberle and coach Ron Wilson are safe in Toronto. Burke, who fielded numerous email requests the past two days with his team on a four-game losing streak, addressed the media…
Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows Speaks Out About Referee
"Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows did not hold back about what he felt were unjust penalty calls, ripping into NHL referee Stephane Auger after Vancouver's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Burrows, who was called for diving in…
Chris Chelios Arrested for Driving Under Influence
"Former Blackhawks star Chris Chelios was hit with a DUI charge following a late December traffic stop in west suburban Westmont, police said Tuesday. Christos K. Chelios, 47, of Bloomfield, Mich., was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of…
Vancouver Canucks Bieksa out 2-3 Months
"The Vancouver Canucks received some awful news on the injury front Monday when they learned that they would be without defenceman Kevin Bieksa for up to three months with severed tendons in his left ankle. The rugged blueliner originally suffered…
Justin Williams Out Indefinitely With Broken Right Leg
"Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams broke his right leg early in the first period in a loss to Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski was spinning off a check of Kings centre Anze Kopitar to…
Jason Spezza out up to 8 weeks
"Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza suffered a serious knee injury in Monday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the full extent of the injury. The Ottawa Citizen is reporting that Senators…
Martin Brodeur Ties Sawchuk’s Shutout Record
Martin Brodeur realized he had a good chance of catching Terry Sawchuk, and his teammates helped make sure he finished with a shutout. Brodeur tied Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-0…
Ovechkin Gets 2 Game Suspension
Washington Capitals' forward Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended two games after his knee-on-knee hit with Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Tim Gleason. Ovechkin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play, which left both players sprawled on the…