Chris Chelios Arrested for Driving Under Influence
"Former Blackhawks star Chris Chelios was hit with a DUI charge following a late December traffic stop in west suburban Westmont, police said Tuesday. Christos K. Chelios, 47, of Bloomfield, Mich., was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of…
Around the Boards: Rumors from LeBrun, Phaneuf requests trade? Payne replaces Murray in St. Louis, Avs interested in Versteeg?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If Ilya Kovalchuk goes to the trade block, the Chicago Blackhawks could be a team that is interested. A deal would help clear some cap for next year. No talks between the 2 teams have taken…
Ilya Kovalchuk Trade Rumors Archive
Due to the large amount of trade rumors surrounding Atlanta Thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk leading up to the March 3rd NHL trade deadline, we had to break it down his rumors page in to 2 separate posts to save space on…
Around the Boards: Last chance for Redden? Liles on the Block? Whitney to Bruins?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Colorado Avalanche are shopping John Michael Liles around the league. Liles has 2 1/2 years on a 4 year, $4.1 million contract. Jaromir Jagr will be a UFA next year, and might have…
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: 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: Chicago signings, Rafalski’s bad back, Pietrangelo to WJC, Chipchura traded
Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: With the signings of Toews, Kane, and Keith being announced today, their cap number for next season sits approximately at $60.5 million for 15 players. There were rumors yesterday that the 'Hawks will either…
Keith, Kane and Toews Signing on Thursday
According to TSN and Chicago Now, the Chicago Blackhawks will announce the signings of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. Kane and Toews receiving 5 year extensions, with Keith signing a 13 year deal. Press conference called for 2:00…
Around the Boards: Savard’s cap friendly number, Sharp getting use to rumors, Corvo and Gustavsson injury news
Kevin Paul Dupont and Brendan Hall of the Boston Globe: File this one under the heading 'Hometown Discount'. Marc Savard signed a 7 year extension with the Bruins for $28.05 million, that's a cap hit $4.007 million. Savard is expected…
Around the Boards: Bobby Ryan, Patrick Sharp a last resort, Hossa returns and DiPietro practices
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks are far apart in their contract talks, and won't be discussing anytime soon. Ryan had hoped to sign an extension before the season started, but Ducks management wanted…
Maple Leafs can’t buy a goal or a player, and lose 2 to injury
It was a game that left you shaking your head if you're a fan, and a light chuckle if you're an Islanders fan. Dwayne Roloson, 1-6 versus the Leafs heading in to the game, came up with a career game.…
Around the Boards: Leafs and Hawks, N. Kronwall out 4-8, Savard returning tonight
Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Leafs and Blackhawks' will be tied to trade rumors, especially since 'Hawks assistant GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was at the Leaf-Caps game on Saturday. Brent Sopel was mentioned as possibly heading to the Leafs…