(Finland's Joel Armia is a cool character both on the ice and off it.)
The first full month of the NHL season is winding to a close. However, despite some surprise slow starts, the bottom of the standings shows that some things never change- or at least don't in one season.
Aaron Portzline is reporting that Kristian Huselius took a shot off the foot Saturday and he will not be in the lineup tonight. I'm guessing bruise, and not break, so he won't miss a lot of time. Breaking: With Asham, Michalek and Orpik all returning to the lineup, the Pens have assigned Eric [...]
A starter loses a game. The backup wins the next one. Almost instantly, the word controversy seeps into my e-mail inbox, Twitter feed and Center Ice package. The term overwhelms my brain and pushes me to the edge of insanity. Only three weeks into the season and this trend has already happened with so many teams that I’m feeling nauseous, frustrated and annoyed.
Buffalo has recalled Luke Adam for today's game. Word is that Rob Niedermayer is out. Adam has had an awesome pro debut so far and was the first AHL player of the week. He is the only top forward prospect in the system with any size, so I really recommend owning him in a [...]
We’re into the fourth week of the NHL season and there have been plenty of surprises as well as disappointments so far. Much like the last few weeks, I’ll toss out a few of my thoughts on all 15 of the Western Conference teams to generate some discussion.
Michael Russo reports that Guillaume Latendresse has a groin injury that will cause him to miss at least the next game, likely several. Colby Armstrong apparently has an injury to one of his hands. Luca Caputi has been called up, but is stuck on the third line so any production is unlikely. [...]
Zach Bogosian: Has His Time Come?
With Steve Stamkos and Drew Doughty, two of the top-three picks from the NHL's 2008 entry draft, already lighting the fantasy world on fire, its natural to wonder what's happening with Zach Bogosian, the number three pick from 2008.
This has flown under my rader - John Tavares has six goals in his past five games. He may not be as flashy as Stamkos, but he will be as productive once the Islanders get some better players for him to skate with. A good read on Jordan Schroeder from the AHL website [...]
Last week, we had a look at early season success stories. This week, we'll cover 10 slow starting veteran players based in the Eastern Conference and try to figure out if this is simply a slow start or a sign of things to come.
Angus here - just as I predicted, the Predators have called up Linus Klasen. And I just added him in two of my leagues. Kris Versteeg may need an MRI on his back, according to Ron Wilson. Uh oh... Goldie: Posted a scouting report on Dubnyk's 39-save OT loss. Grahame recall is a brutal decision, but [...]
