Stories By David Minuk
On the Beat
/ 15 years agoOn the Beat: Devils are loving Niedermayer, Lundqvist wary of desperate Leafs, Caps Coach Boudreau impressed with Jose Theodore’s focus, will the Pens 3rd jersey cost them 12 games this season?
Cory Sarich back for the Flames; Kirk Maltby has a charly horse; western road trip a bust for Montreal; these stories...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Coyotes face big attendance test, Oilers and Leafs almost swapped cities, more on the Quebec Nordiques possibility, Isles fans should be wary of Tavares “Daigle-esque” start.
Maple Leafs search for ways to end 'depressing' start to new NHL season; Sabres limit opportunities; Capitals owner Ted Leonsis offers...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: More people watch movie about hockey than actual hockey, are the Nordiques coming back, Early season NHL woes are nothing to fret about, Is there a need for a better GM Place etiquette?
No need to panic if your team isn't doing too well out of the gate; Stars tough guy defends Iginla; Do...
NHL Morning Papers
/ 15 years agoNHL Morning Papers (Saturday Edition): Bruins need to play with a chip on their shoulder, NHL plotted to fire pro union official, Hawks to roll out the red carpet in Opener, Osgood calls out refs, whiteout time in Phoenix.
Jacques Martin wants to see an improved powerplay; Jordan Staal to see expanded role with Penguins; Luke Schenn hoping to break...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Early encouraging and discouraging signs, worst team money can buy, Wings Franzen out 4 months with torn ACL, the overblown Savard myth, will Lucic live up to his contract?
Boston is trying to find its consistency; Is Montreal cheaping out on its backend? Will Matt Stajan prove he belongs? Devils...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Heatley no longer has a no-trade clause, Cupholders rubbing some the wrong way, Looking at top teams methods of spending cap space, Is Calgary a better sports town than Edmonton?
Looking into Corsi Rating vs. Scoring Chances. Was all that Tampering talk a smokescreen? Lundqvist to start 4th straight. Thrashers captain...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: League rules on Leafs tampering charge, Sharks working on own zone play, 11 teams increased ticket prices this season, Why are Fans prematurely freaking out?
Alex Ovechkin scores 3, but not for the Capitals. Wild win caps off a wild 3 days of sport in Minnesota....
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: The dirty trick Bruce McNall used to get Gretzky, NHLPA close to sending out more pink slips, Good deals available in Phoenix, Could Ovechkin hit 70?
Looks like the NHLPA is cleaning house. Evidently Bruce McNall did do everything he could to secure the Great One. Bad...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Flyers fans do not like Devils fans, Nothing physical with Lucic, Where do the Coyotes go from here? Where in the Saddledome is Jarome Iginla?
Shocker; Philly fans pummel Devils fans. Mario celebrates #44. Where is Jarome Iginla? Where do the Coyotes go from here? Do...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 15 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Top 10 Under the Gun Goalies, Leafs goalie controversy, Oilers faceoff plan, Winnipeg Thrashers?
Is Atlanta moving to Winnipeg? Do the Leafs already have a goalie controversy? Some Sunday funnies. Ovechkin's mom & Caps owner...
