2/12 Show Links

The Illegal Curve Hockey Show – Show Links – February 12, 2011

Recapping the Trades

• Francois Beauchemin traded to Ducks for Lupul etc.
• Mike Fisher traded to Nashville
• Michal Frolik- Jack Skille trade

The Week in Hits

• Matt Cooke suspension
• Video: 2 minutes of Matt Cooke head shots
• Video: Matt Cooke knees Alexander Ovechkin
• Video: Matt Cooke’s hit from behind on Fedor Tyutin
• Volchenkov suspension for hit on Zach Boychuk
• Video: Volchenkov elbows Zach Boychuk
• Ryan Getzlaf hit on Dan Hamhuis
• Video: Getzlaf boarding hit on Dan Hamhuis
• Bruins place Marc Savard on LTIR

NHL News & Notes

• Crosby out at least until March, Malkin out for year
• Malkin out for the season
• Keith Ballard hurts his knee—Out 3-4 Weeks
• Alfredsson out indefinitely with back injury
• Phil Kessel vs. Ron Wilson (PART 1)
• Phil Kessel vs. Ron Wilson (PART 2)
• Quebec City building a new arena

On The Beat

• Hal Gill/PK Subban: Article 1 (SLAM! Sports), Article 2 (CTV News)

Both above articles deal with the relationship between Hal Gill and PK Subban, they are very insightful into the mindset of the Montreal media

• Ian Walker of the Vancouver Sun providing insight into Ray Emery’s hip condition & his rehab
• Chris Botta with the story of Jesse Felton who plays for the New York Aviators of the Frontier Hockey League