On the Beat

On the Beat (Eastern Conference): Sabres goalie Ryan Miller best in the world, Flyers captain Richards take responsibility, Tomas Kaberle moves past Tim Horton, Martin Brodeur is now a U.S. citizen.

Panthers make some moves; Montreal makes a trade; Wade Redden not at practice; Penguins still a great team but commercial…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Savard signs for another 7 years, Havlat hopes to play Wednesday, Price to make 9th consecutive start, Does Alex Ovechkin need to tone it down?

Maxim Afinogenov by the numbers; Canes lose Joe Corvo for 2-3 months; Blackhawks unveil 3rd jersey tonight; Devils regain Johnny…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Lots of injury and roster news, plus some Mike Lange

Today On the Beat, some NHL snipers are closing in on a return to action, catching up with Alyn McCauley,…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Lucic update, Giroux to play with Ovechkin and Tuomo Ruutu to return

Check out the latest news and notes from beat writers around the National Hockey League after the jump.

15 years ago

On the Beat: Marian Hossa’s big debut, Stars honor Brett Hull, Habs Markov skates, if Oilers don’t make playoffs is it time for new management?

Ducks by the numbers; Avs lucky to get 1 point; Draper is generous; a look at Preds streak; Niclas Bergfors…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Eric Staal expected to play tonight, Todd Bertuzzi feeling the pressure, Oilers O’Sullivan shrugs off negativity, Andrei Kostitsyn is doubtful, Dan Boyle to play tonight.

Ducks coach puts geopolitics aside; Bruins start Tuukka Rask for 5th straight time; Kings without Stoll & Scuderi; Dan Hamhus…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Iginla rides pine during shootout, Adrian Dater returns to Twitter, Oilers whipping boys come up big, Chris Drury to return Wednesday.

Anaheim by the numbers; Chicago's success has some worried; Darren McCarty studio analyst; another Hab with a 'lower-body injury'; Predators…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Canes seek .500 by Christmas, Hossa to return on Wednesday, Langenbrunner believes composite sticks leading to more broken bones, Cabbie visits Montreal.

Examining Thrashers season; Sutter still raving over Iginla; Columbus puts Dorsett on IR; Mike Babcock goes geopolitical with defensive pairings;…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Flames coach doesn’t hold back, Dater says goodbye to Twitter, Huet is stepping up big time for the Hawks, Steven Stamkos scores possible goal of the year with Steve Yzerman in attendance.

Ducks special teams clicking; Tuukka Rask may get 3rd straight start; Canes victory significant on several fronts; Mike Babcock wants…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Blackhawks need to become road warriors, Havlat missing from practice, Habs shuffle lines, Penguins get some good news, Does phantom whistle hurt NHL’s credibility?

Ducks loan Erik Christensen to the Moose for conditioning; Lucic over stomach bug; Sabres gives some maintenance time; Flames quiet…

15 years ago
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