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...
July 31, 2009 5:59 pm / no comments
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...
July 31, 2009 5:02 pm / no comments
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,...
July 31, 2009 4:30 pm / no comments
The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show has been archived.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...
July 31, 2009 2:37 pm / no comments
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...
July 31, 2009 12:21 pm / no comments
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...
July 31, 2009 11:28 am / 1 comment
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...
July 31, 2009 10:54 am / no comments
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...
July 31, 2009 8:39 am / no comments