Joe Sakic skated in practice today. As did Ryan Smyth and Paul Stastny. Stastny is still questionable for tomorrow, whereas Smyth should return by Sunday. Sakic is still a ways away - March at least. Dan Cleary's broken jaw will keep him out of the lineup for six to eight weeks. This will give added responsibility [...]
The Avs will welcome back leading scorer Paul Stastny on Tuesday after the 22-year-old missed the last 10 contests recovering from an appendectomy. The mere fact that he still leads the team in scoring by a wide margin despite missing 20 percent of the season so far exemplifies his importance. Colorado will also welcome back Ryan Smyth to practice Monday.
During the absence of these two stars, as well as captain Joe Sakic, the Avs have discovered some interesting things about themselves.
Tyler Arnason has 16 points in his last 13 games and 11 points in his last six. He is on fire while the Avs need him to be a top-line guy. Sami Salo has eight points in his last 10 games. Darcy Tucker has a nice run of games going - offense and PIM's both. He's worth [...]
Even though the deadline is still more than two weeks away, many experts around the league are predicting some big deals to go down before February 26th. There are big names that are constantly in rumors to a variety of teams. Below is a comprehensive breakdown – and prediction – as to what happens to these stars on the move.
Drew Stafford reinjured his ankle and left last night's contest. Joffrey Lupul is surprisingly cleared to play and will be in the lineup today. So how much did Lupul bug the guy? "I called him at 2 a.m., I called him at 4 a.m., and when I called him at 6 a.m., he said blank this, [...]
Notch is back again with his winners. Maybe his tips will help you with some tough decisions on your Saturday ticket.
A look at some New Jersey players - both current and former - as well as "Saint Kid"...
The Buffalo News is indicating that Tim Connolly may need surgery to repair a bone spur and torn labrum in his hip. If so, he will be out for the season. He may still try to play Sunday and deal with the pain for the final 25 games. Maxim Afinogenov (groin) did not skate in practice [...]
Milan Lucic, Boston’s second round draft pick from 2006, has made an impact on the NHL as big as his 6'4, 220-pound frame. Lucic has left a handful of tough veterans battered and bruised, and a recent commitment to offense has seen his production rise as well.
In a move that may help in landing Brunnstrom, the Leafs are close to signing Brunnstrom's countryman Linus Klasen. The 21-year-old (he'll be 22 in a week) plays for Sodertalje SK of the SEL. Unlike what sportsnet (as well as rotoworld and other fantasy sites) are reporting, Brunnstrom is not Klasen's teammate. Brunnstrom actually plays [...]
