Around the Boards: Lecavalier to LA? Kane Hurt? Some players returning soon
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Thinks the Los Angeles Kings are the best suitor for Vincent Lecavalier. He'd be an excellent compliment to Anze Kopitar, they have the cap space, and plenty of young players. Chris Kuc of the…
Around the Boards: HNIC Hotstove, Blues Interested in Staal? Stars and Flyers monitoring each other, Burke’s Options
Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove Video: LeBrun mentions in the Hotstove that if the Thrashers don't have Kovalchuk signed to the extension in the next month, they'll probably look at trading him. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Whispers around…
Around the Boards: Dan Cloutier, Rick DiPietro rehabbing, Vokoun on the Block? The Monster hits the ice
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks thinks that Dan Cloutier could be a backup option for the NY Rangers. Cloutier has played part of 1 game in the AHL in an attempt to make an NHL comeback after missing…
Around the Boards: Rangers – Coyotes talking trade, Halak back on the Block, the Afinogenov factor?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks reported that the New York Rangers have offered defensive prospect, Bobby Sanguinetti, to the Phoenix Coyotes for center Peter Mueller. The Coyotes countered by asking for either Brandon Dubinsky or Ryan Callahan. The…
Around the Boards: Dubinsky and Leclaire returning soon, O’Brien to Leafs, Relocation to Canada?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky is getting closer to returning from a broken right hand. Tortorella thinks he might return in a week or so. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Pascal Leclaire could return…
Around the Boards: Burke’s deadline, Emery out 6-8 weeks, Filppula’s cast removed, Jovanovski suspended
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Brian Burke self-imposed no holiday trade deadline takes effebect tonight. The NHL roster freeze happens between Dec. 19th and Dec. 27th. Burke gives his players the extra relief that they won't be traded between…
The 2010 NHL Award Show Video
This is a hilarious hockey video put together by BlogeSalming.com about the 2010 NHL Award Show. The song does contain some swearing, so listener beware.
Around the Boards: Ilya contract or trade? Ward returning, Brind’Amour scratched … 2 Pens getting close
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Atlanta Thrashers and Ilya Kovalchuk continue to talk, and both sides seem to think they can reach a deal. But if a deal can't get done, there are at least 2 top Western…
Around the Boards: Scouts watching Ducks, Antti Niemi getting more games, ‘Hitch’ safe for now, OV returns
The Orange County Register: The Anaheim Ducks have lost 5 consecutive games, and only won 4 of their last 14 games. They find themselves close to the bottom of the league standings. Is it time to make changes? Scouts from…
Around the Boards: Players being shopped, coveted … Savard’s contact under investigation … Contract talks for some
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: In their search for scoring, the New York Rangers have set their sites on an injured player, Pavol Demitra, once he gets healthy. Demitra is still recovering from his second shoulder surgery, and could…
Around the Boards: Flyers fire Stevens … DiPietro returns, to minors … Gustavsson surgery and Kessel’s return to Boston
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have fired head coach John Stevens and replaced him with Peter Laviolette. Laviolette last coached in Carolina and led them to the Stanley Cup Championship in 2006. Look for the…
Around the Boards: Oilers moves coming? Kovalchuck getting offer from KHL? Ward Getting Close
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: If the Oilers continue to stumble, look for them to consider moving some of their older players who are on longer term deals. Players that could possibly fit in to this category are Lubomir…