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…
Around the Boards: More Ilya, Caps in 2011 Winter Classic? Trade Chips in Washington and Colorado
Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News: Richardson thinks that if the Thrashers are still in the playoff hunt, and have not re-signed Ilya Kovalchuk, they probably won't trade him at the trade deadline. They could deal him after the season,…
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: Forsberg, Lehtonen, and Kessel
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers have confirmed their interest in Peter Forsberg. "Yes, we have interest in Forsberg," GM Glen Sather said. "From the reports we've been getting, the foot is much better than it…
Around the Boards: Eric Staal, Peter Forsberg, Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Eric Staal has now joined Alex Ovechkin in the 'week-to-week' injury category. The Canes have really struggled this season with Staal in the lineup, and could be in even more trouble with…
Tuomo Ruutu Suspended for 3 Games
"Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been handed a three-game suspension by the National Hockey League for his hit on Avalanche forward Darcy Tucker in Friday's 5-4 Colorado victory. Tucker was slammed into the boards by Ruutu as he tried…
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: 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…
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…
Avalanche sign Top Pick Duchene
The 3rd overall pick in the recent NHL entry draft has been signed in Colorado. Matt Duchene's entry level contract calls for him to make $900,000 in salary in each of the three seasons. The Avalanche cap hit will be…
Joe Sakic Hangs Them Up
I was disappointed to read that Joe Sakic retired from hockey today after 20 seasons. He is one of the all time greats in my mind. He was an excellent player, and seemed like a classy guy. He won 2…