Rookie Del Zotto to Stay up with Rangers
As most of us expected the New York Rangers have announced that rookie D-man Micheal Del Zotto will be staying with the team. With the Rangers off to great start, Del Zotto has had a great start too with 3…
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…
Brodeur Closes In on Sawchuk, Decision on Kovalchuk soon?
Martin Brodeur will soon become the NHL's career shutout leader, as he recorded his 102nd SO last night. Brodeur's 26 save performance against the Carolina Hurricanes left him 1 shutout behind the great Terry Sawchuk. I remember thinking years ago,…
Quebec Looking for New Arena
" Quebec City has announced its intention to build a modern arena in the hope of bringing back an NHL team, a decade and a half after the city lost its beloved Nordiques. Mayor Regis Labeaume told a news conference Friday…
Around the Boards – Fri. Oct. 16th
According to the Dallas Morning News, it might not be a surprise if Marty Turco is traded at some point this year. He'll be an unrestricted free agent, and no extension talk has taken place. Scott Clemmensen will get his…
Colorado Avalanche Red Hot
The Colorado Avalanche are off to a red hot start to the season, a start that most didn't see coming. Rookie Ryan O'Reilly, drafted 33rd overall in the draft this summer, scored his first NHL goal to give the Avs…
Lots of Injury News
The mysterious 'upper body injury' took a turn for the good for once, Tomas Vanek, who originally was out for 'weeks', might be ready to this weekend. Sabres fans and fantasy owners take breath a sigh of relief. If he's…
Vanek and Salo out with Injuries
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a good start this season (4-0-1), beating the Red Wings 6-2 last night, but in the process, have lost sniper Tomas Vanek for an extended period of time. Coach Lindy Ruff said it could…
Leafs Make Changes
Sources indicate that the Toronto Maple Leafs have re-called Tyler Bozak from the AHL Marlies and will have Viktor Strahlberg back from a concussion for tonights match-up against the Colorado Avalanche. To make space on the roster it appears that…