Illegal Curve Hockey

Afternoon Delight:

Elliotte Friedman proposes changing the names of the NHL Trophies. I don’t think there is any reason to change the names. You lose some of the history and prestige and it becomes a never ending cycle of change.
Power rankings from Yahoo Hockey, along with a look at potential Hall of Famers on each roster.
The Hot List features a Pat and a couple USHL’ers. This is always a very good list if you are interested in prospects.
Former Weyburn Red Wing Mark Hartigan updates us on his time in the KHL. Interesting to read about an insider’s view of the league at the on ice level.
The Slapshot blog offers links to various blogs from the Pacific Division. Good round up of blogs here. I have always enjoyed the stuff Kings fans put out.
Two Stanley Cup rings were stolen in a recent Toronto area heist.
Boston University, known for its Terriers and producing Amanda Silverman, have secured top spot in the USCHO online poll. Nice to see the program bounce back and become a force.
Do the Islanders suffer from lack of identity? For now, I think its fair to say that its true.