On the Beat

On the Beat: I’m tired after the Del Zotto

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Newly acquired Nashville Predators defenseman Francis Bouillon "has been signed to a…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Emery says Heatley will score 60, NHL players upset about team staying in Phoenix and Paul Kelly firing, Phil Kessel takes some shots from his former team.

Will Dany Heatley score 60 this season? Are the Wings too old? Thoughts on David Poile's pursuit of Kessel for…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Cold war hockey between Nashville/Columbus, His reputation as a ‘trapping coach’ really bothers NJ Devils’ Jacques Lemaire, Will Oilers fans boo Mike Comrie?

Battle of the Central Division gets started early. NJD's coach Lemaire hates being regarded as a trapping coach. Sens are…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Habs media loves Gomez

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: In case you missed it, Michael Russo breaks the news on his…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Hedican announces retirement

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Bret Hedican announced his retirement from the National Hockey League today. Hedican…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Rick DiPietro has entered the building

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: "Andrei Markov has told management he doesn't want to be captain", writes…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Pass it to me, but don’t hit me

Theo Fleury is in excellent shape but the Flames are going to start him slowly. Carolina is taking each and…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Do you Smolenak what the Rock is cooking?

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella plans on testing his players…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Citizen Kane

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell likes the look of his team's…

15 years ago

On the Beat: Where did you sleep last night Heatley?

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Canes defenseman Aaron Ward will be wearing a fancy new helmet when…

15 years ago