Hockey Rambling

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]