On the Beat

On the Beat: Injuries, line changes, starters and other notes

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Kari Lehtonen was on the ice for the Thrashers, reports Chris Vivlamore.  Goaltending hasn’t been the problem in Atlanta, so if Lehtonen does return in the next month or so,...

 

On the Beat: The Singing Larionovs; Hockey and Gossip Collide; The Best and Worst NHL Fans and Much More

Igor Larionov’s daughters have released a Christmas song to benefit cancer, video and story are here. How do you say “meow” in Russian? Forbes has a list of the best and worst NHL fans. S0me spurious rationale here, but an...

 

Afternoon Links: Defending Patrick O’Sullivan; News and Notes from Around the WHL; the 12 Days of Christmas, McLean-Style; WCHA Report

Oiler blogger Lowetide makes his case for defending the play of winger Patrick O’Sullivan. Gregg Drinnan of Taking Note once again provides a very thorough roundup of all WHL related news. Black Dog Hates Skunks continues his epic re-telling...

 

On the Beat: Wings lose Zetterberg, Ryan Miller is a Leaf killer, Latendresse claims crowd is key for success against Montreal.

On the Beat: Wings lose Zetterberg, Ryan Miller is a Leaf killer, Latendresse claims crowd is key for success against Montreal.

Today’s word from the team beat writers: The Sharks proved to be too much for the Ducks, and coach Randy Carlyle said “I don’t think it was the energy issue. I didn’t think we were emotionally involved in the game until...

 

On the Beat: Senators try to entice fans with free parking & price reductions, Kings get 8 days off, Should the Oilers trade for an experienced goalie?

Word from the beat writers: Looks like the Hurricanes will finally have the services of Jiri Tlusty as it appears his immigration status has been cleared up. The Dallas Morning News Mike Heika previews the Stars next challenge as the Atlanta...

 

On the Beat: Good & bad injury news, Pat Quinn promotes “magic herbs”, Zach Parise laughs off questions about scoring drought

On the Beat: Good & bad injury news, Pat Quinn promotes “magic herbs”, Zach Parise laughs off questions about scoring drought

Word from the team’s beat writers: Bruins coach Claude Julien is reporting that Mark Stuart will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken sternum that was sustained on Monday against Philadelphia. It appears that despite all that natural gas in...

 

On the Beat: Tons of roster news

Here is the word from beat writers around the NHL today: Bad news out of Anaheim, as Joffrey Lupul may need back surgery.  The Ducks can’t really afford to lose Lupul with Selanne out until Mid-January. Maybe Thomas Vanek isn’t...

 

On the Beat: Could the Stars make a move?

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: It looks like Tim Thomas will get the start tonight for Boston.  The Bruins really cannot go wrong with either goalie these days.  It is a luxury the Rangers would love to have… The...