Opening Night Observations
Brian Burke's makeover was in full effect right off the start with Colton Orr and Jay Rosehill getting into 1st period fights. Mike Komisarek also got into fight, but took 5 minor penalties, 2 of which resulted in a Montreal…
Let the Games Begin
The puck is ready to drop on the 2009 - 2010 NHL season. It's not very often that I visit the NHL website, but I did this morning and came across the below chart for Opening Day Records. If you…
Now What for the Coyotes?
He said it was a possibility, and he was true to his word, Judge T. Baum turns down both the NHL`s and Balsillie`s bids for the Phoenix Coyotes. On the Balsillie side of things: Judge Baum threw out the bid…
Cam Ward Signs Contract Extension with Hurricanes
Cam Ward signs a 6 year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes today. The 6 year deal is worth a total of $37.8 million, a $6.3 million salary cap hit. This is a good deal for both parties involved. $6.3…
Mats Sundin Retires
After another summer of indecisiveness, Mats Sundin has decided to hang the skates up, retiring from the NHL. It' s too bad that it was a year too late, as he should have went out a Maple Leaf. He was…
Waiver Claim on Schremp, and Other Quick Hits
The New York Islanders have reportedly put in a waiver claim on Robbie Schremp. The Isles hold the #1 waiver claim slot, so they would get him even if other teams put in a claim. There is no doubt that…
Stralman Traded to the Blue Jackets
Anton Stralman didn't last too long in a Calgary Flames jersey, as he was shipped to Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2010 3rd round pick. Columbus has been searching for a puck moving defenseman, and Stralman could be a good…
TSN vs GlobeSports Projected Scoring Leaders
In keeping with the projected scoring leaders for this season, we compared TSN's Scott Cullen's Top 40 projections with GlobeSports.com's Eric Duhatschek's. 31 players appear on both lists. Players who only appear on 1 list as top 40 potential scorers:…
TSN Releases Projected Scoring Leaders
Scott Cullen of TSN has put out a Top 250 projected scoring for the upcoming season. We've posted below the Top 40. He has only Alex Ovechkin as the only 50 goal scorer, and only 3 players (Ovechkin, Malkin, and…
Theo Fleury Released by the Flames
Theo Fleury was released by the Calgary Flames friday morning. Fleury in attempting a comeback after 6 years out the NHL, recorded 4 points in 4 games and was a +4. He will hold a press conference on Monday to…
Gretzky Out in Phoenix
Not wanted by the NHL, not wanting to go Hamilton, Wayne Gretzky steps down as the Phoenix Coyotes head coach and director of hockey operations. Here is the entire statement that was released on Gretzky.com. (Phoenix, Ariz.)–Wayne Gretzky announced today…
New Number 2 in Ottawa, and Forsberg Again
Add the name 'Peter Regin' to your list of potential sleeper picks for your fantasy hockey draft. There is a good chance that he'll be the number 2 center for the Ottawa Senators between Alex Kovalev and Mike Fisher. Fisher,…