Morning Notes: Olympic Fallout, Kuznetsov, Partying Austrian’s and the 2018 Olympics
John Shannon: Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Pavel Datsyuk and Alex Semin didn't return to the US on the NHL/NHLPA charter plane as originally planned. Sounding like they will remain in Russia for the closing ceremonies. Craig Custance: An agent suggested…
Olympic Hockey Notes: Selanne, Team Canada Scratches, Lehtonen Start, Datsyuk Ailing and Zetterberg Done
Stephen Whyno: Finland's coach on Teemu Selanne's injury: "small upper body injury. Not serious." Greg Wyshynski: Finnish coach does expect him to play. Bob McKenzie: P.K. Subban and Matt Duchene will be in the lineup for Canada. Chris Johnston: Patrick Sharp…
Morning Hits: Olympic rosters, Bryzgalov, Barrie, Jeffrey and Havlat
Igor Eronko: Countries to name a preliminary 15-man roster for the Olympics by the end of December. Full rosters are to be named closer to the start of the Sochi Olympics. Josh Rimer: The Oilers have recalled Ilya Bryzgalov. Adrian Dater: The Avalanche…
Morning Hits: Enstrom, Potter, Tortorella, Parise and Koivu, Dreger talks Oilers and Sabres
Linus Hugosson: Jets Tobias Enstrom said no to representing Sweden at the 2014 Olympics. Kevin Weekes: Corey Potter at $800,000 could be a nice waiver claim for someone looking to add depth to their blueline. Aaron Basu: Canucks coach John…
TSN Picks Their Team Canada For the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
CTV Media: TSN put out their consensus Team Canada for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olymics. Opinion from James Duthie, Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun and Ray Ferraro. What do you think of who was select and/or not selected? Forwards…
Team U.S. and Canada Orientation Camp Hits
Chris Johnston: David Poile said the U.S. Olympic team will be announced "approximately" January 1st. Michael Russo: Poile: "Body of work is important. ... Equally if not more important is what you do in October, November and December." Bob McKenzie: First…
Team Canada Orientation Camp: Insurance, Thornton, Giroux, Chiarelli and Krueger
CP on TSN: Players attended the Team Canada orientation camp did not take to the ice due to high insurance costs. "It would be nice, but it's not the case and I still think we can get a lot out…
Quick Hits: Hemsky, Practice Insurance for Canada and Selanne Still Deciding
Jim Matheson: Matheson thinks that Ales Hemsky will end up in Nashville. He's played well against the Coyotes. Jim Matheson: If all 47 players invited to Canada's orientation camp played for their insurance to skate, it would cost them $21,276…
Team USA Orientation Camp Invites
USA Hockey: USA Hockey announced 48 players that will be invited to their orientation camp that runs August 26th and 27th. Forwards: Justin Abdelkader, David Backes, Beau Bennett, Nick Bjugstad, Dustin Brown, Ryan Callahan, Alex Galchenyuk, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler,…
Team Russia Orientation Camp Invites
Russian Ice Hockey Feberation: (google translate) 35 players were invited to Russia's camp that will get underway on August 23rd. Forwards: Artem Anisimov, Michael Varnakov, Pavel Datsyuk, Ilya Kovalchuk, Denis Kokarev, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nikolai Kulemin, Evgeni Malkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander…
Team Canada Orientation Camp Invites
TSN: Hockey Canada invited 47 players to their August orientation camp for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Forwards: Patrice Bergeron, Jeff Carter, Logan Couture, Sidney Crosby, Matt Duchene, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Getzlaf, Claude Giroux, Taylor Hall, Chris Kunitz, Andrew Ladd, Milan…
Morning Hits: 6 outdoor games, Oilers rumors, Sakic, Sabres, Briere, Datsyuk, Olympics and Laganiere
TSN: The NHL is planning on having 6 outdoor games next season. Things could change and details still need to be worked out, but the proposed dates and teams are: Jan. 1st - Maple Leafs and Red Wings at Michigan…