Some news and notes covering the latest hockey news from across the blogs:
- Hockey or Die: Quebec Nordiques redux. Some good research into the reasons why the NHL didn’t work previously and what it would take to get it going again.
- Slam Sports: Pocklington: Oilers, Leafs almost swapped cities. That’s some pretty crazy stuff. Pocklington is right though, he would have made a fortune.
- CBC: Coyotes face big attendance test. The on ice product seems good, tickets are cheap but the question is will Phoenix fans drive out to Glendale to see them play?
- The Hockey News: Maple Leafs search for ways to end ‘depressing’ start to new NHL season. If they need some tips, perhaps they should read the next blog post!
- Frozen Leafs: Penatly killing and goaltending 101. Leafs need to get back to basics.
- Black Aces: Same story, different night. With a balanced attack, fans in Ottawa are cheering and thankfully this game was sold out, unlike the home opener.
- The H does NOT stand for Habs: Bracing for badness. Is the term “success” in the case of the Habs actually a new word coined from the phrase “sucks to excess.” Here is a top 10 list that suggests it does.
- Die by the Blade: Crunching numbers, Sabres limit opportunities. Buffalo has to play this way to win.
- Lightning Strikes: Niittymaki makes second straight start. Coach Tocchet is going to ride his hot goalie.
- Ted’s Take: Yuck. Caps owner offers his thoughts after his team losses to the Wings.
- Puck Daddy: Sedin twins tampering case closed, but question remain. While the questions may remain, good luck getting any answers.
- Cult of Hockey: Quinn crusty commandos step up against Montreal. Now that is some serious truculence.
- Puck Rakers: Day of rest. All things Blue Jackets.
- Lowetide: Chorney callup? Doesn’t sound like he will get big playing time with the Oilers.
- Working the Corners: Frazer McLaren heading to Worcester — and Nichol may be moving up on the depth chart. The Sharks are rolling after a bumpy start.
- Dobber Hockey: With a bang or a whimper. Some players you can expect to see in the top of scoring at the end of the season.
- Greatest Hockey Legends: Sunday slapshots. Some interesting thoughts, especially that Isles super rookie is off to a similar start to the former Ottawa first overall pick.
- NHL Fanhouse: The biting epidemic must be stopped. No excuse for biting in hockey.
