Cloutier situation gets interesting

From Rich Hammond of the L.A. Daily News: Before Cloutier was placed on waivers, he was examined by Dr. Ronald Kvitne,...

Draft grades

From Allan Muir of Sports Illustrated: As much as Tampa Bay improved, top marks go to the Phoenix Coyotes, a team...

Prospect Pulse: Late Rounder

Prospect Pulse is pleased to offer some thoughts on players Illegal Curve has seen this past year who were taken in...

Melrose announcement coming Tuesday

From ESPN: ESPN analyst Barry Melrose will be introduced as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s new head coach at a news conference...

Hurricanes intent on buying out Tanabe and Hamilton

From Luke Decock of the News & Observer: The Hurricanes have placed David Tanabe and Jeff Hamilton on waivers with the...

Protecting Turris

From Kevin Allen of USA Today: “I don’t want Kyle to play every shift against (Ryan) Getzlaf, or (Joe) Thorntonor (Patrick)...

Weber deal official

From TSN: Defenceman Shea Weber has signed a three-year, $13,5 million contract with the Nashville Predators, avoiding restricted free agency. Read...

Is John Anderson the next Bruce Boudreau?

From Mike Brophy of the Hockey News: John Anderson just may want to send his old pal Bruce Boudreau a thank-you...

Could Campbell end up in Chi-town?

From Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo Sports: Someone I spoke with at last weekend’s NHL Draft in Ottawa categorized Campbell to the...

Flyers will look to mid-level free agent defensemen

From Ed Moran of the Philadelphia Daily News: There will be some salary adjustments but not enough to go over the...