Archive for: July, 2009

Blog Hits: In the words of the Beach Boys “I wish they all could be California girls”!

Blog Hits:  In the words of the Beach Boys “I wish they all could be California girls”!

Some news and notes from the Blogs today: LA Kings Hockey: The Kings recently held tryouts for the second edition of the Metal Ice Crew.  If you remember I covered the idea of cheerleading in hockey (May 24th – Do you have...

 

Updating the Boom/Bust post from Wednesday

For those of you who weren’t able to access the boom/bust piece I linked on Wednesday because you don’t have ESPN Insider, the column is now available at Puck Prospectus–just without E.J. Hradek’s take at the end. Here’s...

 

Oilers withdraw Heatley trade offer

From Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: The Edmonton Oilers are pulling out of the Dany Heatley sweepstakes. General manager Steve Tambellini was expected make that announcement in a conference call with journalists later Friday. Heatley,...

 

IllegalCurve.com Radio Show has been archived

The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show has been archived.  This week, we had Dave Fischer (USA Hockey) provide us with an inside look at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, as well as a look ahead to the 2010 Olympics.  While Anthony SanFilippo...

 

On the Beat: Some minor signings, the Canucks’ third defense pairing and Nikolai Zherdev

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch breaks down the Canucks heading into next season.  The Canucks better hope Sami Salo stays healthy (umm…that’s not a good thing) because...

 

Team Manitoba: Part Seven of Eight

Team Manitoba: Part Seven of Eight

Coaches (the strength of team): Going with a two headed coaching monster to make up for the inexperience of the players. Andy Murray and Barry Trotz will stress discipline and ensure their players are responsible for their on ice actions.   Andy...

 

Confusion over Hudler…not anymore

From mlive.com: “The story’s over. He’s going to play in Russia,” Holland said. “We’re waiting on the terms (of the salary arbitration case) he has to (honor) if and when he returns to the NHL.” Read...

 

NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): NHL investigating Blackhawks, Flames not interested in bringing back Bertuzzi and an update on the Coyotes situation

The Thrashers have signed Josh Gratton and Mike Vernace to contracts. Flames winger Dustin Boyd has signed a one-year, one-way deal worth $650,000. “No calls from them whatsoever. So obviously, I’m out of their picture,” said...