* Didn't get an opportunity to weigh in on the Blake Wheeler signing. Here are some quick thoughts: I like the term and dollar amount. Wheeler isn't a household name, but he has been a very productive forward for a number of years now. And I think he is really only scratching [...]
* Canucks defenceman Alex Edler had an IIHF hearing in Zurich this weekend to determine the full extent of his suspension for kneeing Eric Staal. According to the director of the Swedish National Team, the IIHF disciplinary committee will submit their decision in writing in a couple of weeks. * Sometimes nuggets [...]
In what world does it make any sense for the Leafs to trade away Cody Franson? Rumours started swirling yesterday that Toronto may have to move the young defenseman for financial reasons. That’s why inking Tyler Bozak and David Clarkson to those lucrative deals before getting things settled with their RFA’s was questionable. By the [...]
Florida forward Drew Shore is ready for big things as he heads into his sophomore season.
* My fantasy hockey mailbag is open for a few days - ask away here! * Nathan Gerbe lands in Carolina with a one-year, two-way deal. I love this fit for him - he should easily make the team over the likes of Bowman, Dalpe, and so on. Gerbe is [...]
* Not a lot of breaking news today, but still lots of hockey to get to. Read on for some thoughts on the Ducks, Luongo, Edmonton’s center situation, paying Pietrangelo, and more. * An interesting look at Roberto Luongo – perhaps the silence from his camp isn’t golden? And it was [...]
Will Clutterbuck reunite with his former OHL linemate on the Islanders top line?
How do you feel about all this outdoor hockey? My opinion - it's nice once a year. Maybe twice. Let's not saturate the idea. Myself, I'd like to go to one. But after going to one, I could care less. In fact, if I've been to an outdoor NHL game and I was offered a [...]
Will Jagr boost the production of Elias, Henrique or Zajac?
Pekka Rinne has established himself as one of the true elite goaltenders in hockey. Just as we expected/predicted, his transition from the AHL to the NHL back in 2008 was seamless.
