Alexander Ovechkin was ejected from yesterday's IIHF game against Switzerland for a high hit on a Swiss player. He has been suspended for one additional contest, and the board will be reviewing it on Monday to determine whether further suspension is warranted. Tuuka Rask signed a three-year entry level deal with the Bruins yesterday. Expect a [...]
Interesting: if the Ducks get past the next round, the Oilers will get a 2008 first round pick as part of the Chris Pronger deal. This from the Star-Tribune: "It's looking very likely the Wild will not even attempt to sign 2004 first-round choice A.J. Thelen, a Savage native, by the June 1 draft. The team, [...]
Interesting: if the Ducks get past the next round, the Oilers will get a 2008 first round pick as part of the Chris Pronger deal. This from the Star-Tribune: "It's looking very likely the Wild will not even attempt to sign 2004 first-round choice A.J. Thelen, a Savage native, by the June 1 draft. The team, [...]
Minnesota rearguard Petteri Nummellin is rumored to be speaking with a team in the Swiss League about playing for them next season. He was a healthy scratch fairly frequently this past year and at 34 years of age he doesn't need that crap. I don't think we'll see him back. He is still signed for [...]
Minnesota rearguard Petteri Nummellin is rumored to be speaking with a team in the Swiss League about playing for them next season. He was a healthy scratch fairly frequently this past year and at 34 years of age he doesn't need that crap. I don't think we'll see him back. He is still signed for [...]
Eight games into the 2007 NHL postseason and Dany Heatley, Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson each have a point per game or more.
This column, and all of Dobber's columns, can be found on The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published on May 2.
Eight games into the 2007 NHL postseason and Dany Heatley, Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson each have a point per game or more.
This column, and all of Dobber's columns, can be found on The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published on May 2.
Vancouver recalled Brandon Reid from Manitoba. If ever they need a boost in offense, it is now. This could be Reid's last chance to show his stuff and he'll have to do it with minimal ice time. Joe Thornton has an assist in seven straight contests. Kyle Calder played less than four minutes last night and the [...]
Vancouver recalled Brandon Reid from Manitoba. If ever they need a boost in offense, it is now. This could be Reid's last chance to show his stuff and he'll have to do it with minimal ice time. Joe Thornton has an assist in seven straight contests. Kyle Calder played less than four minutes last night and the [...]
Anze Kopitar was not even nominated for the Calder Trophy. Jordan Staal got the nod over him. Philly prospect Steve Downie underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday to repair a torn labrum. The recovery time is eight to 10 weeks, so he will be fine for training camp - and I would expect him to crack the [...]
