Archive for: January, 2008

Rob Schremp Shootout Goal

Throughout the year Rob Schremp has contributed to Illegal Curve by giving readers an inside look at life in the AHL. Rob’s fourth contribution to the site will be posted in the next day or two, but for now, just sit back and...

 

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition)

Here are the national morning papers: The Globe & Mail provides readers with a NHL salary database for all 30 teams. Eric Duhatschek of the Globe & Mail evaluates the jekyl and hyde San Jose Sharks in this morning’s paper. Wayne...

 

NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition)

Here are the national morning papers: Eric Duhatschek of the Globe & Mail doesn’t necessarily believe that the Senators’ Stanley Cup chances depend entirely on goaltending. Cliff Fletcher says it is “very premature”...

 

Tuesday Editorial: Does Seeding Even Matter?

With the NHL Playoffs less than three months away, the time has come to start seriously evaluating the playoff race. Prior to the NHL lockout, it was fairly easy to predict the majority of the teams that would qualify for the playoffs in the...

 

Numbers Game: Goal Differential

We have just passed the half-way point in the NHL season. With the all-star game over, GM’s will be spending the next few weeks assessing their team’s chance of succeeding in the playoffs and deciding whether they are buyers or sellers...

 

NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition)

Here are the national morning papers: William Houston of the Globe & Mail wonders if it is time to stop playing the NHL All-Star Game in its current form. Mark Spector of the National Post says the hardest part of rebuilding a hockey team...

 

The HD Corner – 2008 All-Star Game

CBC’s coverage of this year’s All-Star game included Jim Hughson doing the play-by-play, with Craig Simpson and Greg Millen crammed into the booth. As usual, Hughson called a flawless game, Simpson provided some insight, and Millen was more...

 

Breaking News: Teemu Selanne returns to Ducks

TSN is reporting that the Ducks have agreed to a 1 year, $1.5 million contract with Teemu Selanne.Instant Analysis: The Ducks have few, if any, holes on their roster now that Selanne has agreed to return. While he may miss his former centerman...