Just a note to our readers

I have decided to divide my postings into four separate posts per day.  In the morning, you will continue to see...

Afternoon Delight

The Sabres have locked up Jason Pominville to a five-year contract extension.  (Writer’s note: Terms not yet released but unless they...

30 Teams in 30 Days: Minnesota Wild

After a disappointing six-game loss to the Colorado Avalanche in last year’s playoffs, the defending Northwest Division champions are coming into...

On the Beat

Dan Wood of the Orange County Register discusses whether the Sharks are the favorites in the Pacific Division.  (Writer’s note: I...

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Preview

Illegal Curve recently sat down with Weyburn Red Wings executive Brad McNeil to discuss the state of the SJHL. Brad, you...

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition)

Here are the morning papers for Thursday the 18th of September: Jarome Iginla is really looking forward to playing in the...

Nightly Wrap-Around

Mathieu Schneider probably will not be traded before the Ducks are well into training camp. It still looks like Marcus Nilson...

Justin Williams is out for 4-6 months

From Chip Alexander of the News & Observer: The Hurricanes suffered a big blow today when forward Justin Williams underwent surgery...

Cold Hard Rants: Getting Fat on Expansion Fees

Despite the seeming implausibility of it, the city of Toronto was filled with even more egotistical people than usual earlier this...

Prospect Pulse: 1992’s and 1993’s (Part II)

Please enjoy the 2nd installment of this week’s Prospect Pulse. Ryan Fitzgerald-F-(1993) Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (5’11, 165)– A smart centerman who...