Around the Boards: Thurs. Oct. 29th
From the RDS, through translation: Ilya Kovalchuk could be close to signing a 9 year deal with the Thrashers for more than $100 million, averaging $11.3 million per season. We'll write a separate blog to comment on this. James Murphy…
Around the Boards: Wed. Oct. 28th
Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Fernando Pisani, who's had some tough luck with injuries the past couple seasons is close to returning to the Edmonton Oilers. It may not be the best time to return to the Oilers dressing…
Around the Boards: Tues. Oct. 27th
Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Looks like Kovalchuk will be out for at least 4 weeks. Bryan Mullen of The Tennessean: The Nashville Predators got some good news as it looks like Dan Hamhuis will be returning from an…
Around the Boards: Mon. Oct. 26th
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: It will be a battle of the Jonas's tonight in Anaheim. The J.S. Giguere out with a groin injury, Jonas Hillier will be starting, and Jonas Gustavsson will be returning from his groin injury.…
Around the Boards: Sat. Oct. 24th
Damien Cox of the Toronto Sun: Leaf fans are marking Nov. 3rd down on their calenders. Ron Wilson said that is the day they expect Phil Kessel to receive clearance for game action. That would be a little earlier than…
Around the Boards: Fri. Oct. 23rd
If The Globe and Mail isn`t on your daily list of sites to read, you should add it. Aside from excellent hockey coverage, they also have a weekly podcast, done every Thursday I think. Here is yesterday`s podcast. James Mirtle…
Around the Boards: Thurs. Oct. 22nd
Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Hockey Night in Canada is considering removing the Toronto Maple Leafs from it's national coverage on Saturday nights. It wouldn't happen for at least a couple weeks since the Leafs play Canadian teams. Those…
It’s Been An Eventful Couple Days for the Bruins
There is some significant changes to the Boston Bruins roster from a week ago. A couple trades and 2 big injuries to key players have lessened the firepower of the Bruins. The Bruins were suppose to be the cream of…
Around the Boards: Tues. Oct. 20th
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Contract negotiations between Don Waddell and Ilya Kovalchuk's agent are ongoing, with more talk scheduled in the next few weeks. Getting Kovalchuk re-signed is a must for the Thrashers. This franchise is struggling, and…
Brian Burke on the Fan 590: Talks Goaltending, Shanahan, and the Leafs
Brian Burke was a guest on the Fan 590 and Sportsnet's 'Hockey Central at Noon' today (listen to interview). Burke shoots down Damian Cox's article idea that adding Brendan Shanahan would be a good idea for the Leafs. He also…
Heatley Trade Request? Horton, Cogliano on the Block?
Expect to start hearing that Dany Heatley wants to be traded from the San Jose Sharks, he's been bumped to the 2nd power play line, and therefore cutting into his ice time. Don't the Sharks know not to mess with…
Wild Acquire Chuck Kobasew
The Minnesota Wild have acquired Chuck Kobasew from the Boston Bruins for Craig Weller, the rights to Alex Fallstrom (a 2009 4th round pick) and a 2011 2nd round pick. The Wild were looking to add a winger as Petr…