Stories By David Minuk
On the Beat
/ 16 years agoOn the Beat: Koivu named captain of Wild, Vanek healthy enough to practice, Oilers get outshot but outchance Canucks, Halak to get the start for Canadiens, Islanders coach not happy with powerplay.
Ducks first born and bred player takes set back; Wings Andreas Lilja still suffering; News on how the Kings prepare from...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 16 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Wild to name captain Tuesday, Bruins are excited about the lotto, Why the Flames should honour Al MacInnis, Nagging injuries mount for Carolina, Isles or Leafs – who wins first?
A look at the Wings slow start; Goalie controversy in Dallas; Towering Tyler Myers; Islanders need to focus on positive; Carolina...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 16 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Oilers’ Souray not happy with Ex’s ‘Erotic Revue’, Leafs looking to make trade, Habs recall M.A. Bergeron, Big line changes for Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL Rumours.
Wild farm isn't looking too fertile; time catching up to Predators; Commodore getting close; achievable Sharks milestones; Sabres week ahead; These...
NHL Morning Papers
/ 16 years agoNHL Morning Papers (Sunday Edition): Brodeur’s shutout leaves him 1 shy of Sawchuk, Ilya Kovalchuk decision looming, Leafs booed off ice, Avalanche outshot again and still win, Glendale spent $2.1 million on outside consultants to keep Coyotes in Phoenix.
Saskatoon as the next destination for an NHL team; Peter Laviolette dusting off his coaching suit; Kovalev gets booed and cheered...
Columns
/ 16 years agoSaturday Night Hockey in the Desert – What does 9,162 fans look like?
What is going on in the desert? Tonight's crowd was an improvement over the previous game but still a far cry...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 16 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Top 10 things wrong with the NHL, Wang’s Lighthouse Project gets some political backing, Chelios remains Wings NHLPA represenative from the AHL, Messier behind Rangers’ early success?
Kane fights to stay in NHL; Tyler Myers leaves Sabres fans cautiously optimistic; The Ducks sans defence; Kings develop similar to...
NHL Morning Papers
/ 16 years agoNHL Morning Papers (Saturday Edition): No quick fix for Wild says GM Fletcher, Devils off to worst home start since 83/84, Oilers are making most of limited shots, Kovalev ready for return to Montreal, Nordiques vs. Jets?
Sabres are excited by play of Myers; Rangers need to cut down on penalties; Sens have won over home crowd; Lots...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 16 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Quebec seeks $400 million for new arena, NHL attendance woes, 74 Words that will make Leaf fans happy, Six good things about six awful losses, Have the Blackhawks become the Red Wings?
Flames unveil new lines; Franzen surgery successful; Kings on the rise; Theodore injured; New fan favorite in Ottawa; Is Russia about...
General NHL
/ 16 years agoPictures from the Phoenix Coyotes 2nd home game – Where is everyone?
Some pictures from Game 2 in Phoenix. The question is, where is everyone? The building looks empty. Which is a real...
Nightly Hockey Hits
/ 16 years agoNightly Hockey Hits: Blues and Wings flat since Sweden, Marc-Andre Fleury is 6-0, Wild fans on verge of hysteria, Is the Northeast the worst division in hockey?
Curbing Ranger fans enthusiasm; Devils sure know how to take advantage of close games; Flyers fans done with Gagne; Iginla and...