One scout’s view of Michael Ryder

From the Boston Globe: Here’s a short take from one Eastern Conference scout on the Bruins’ latest pickup, highlighting the X-factor...

Metrpolit happy to be in Philadelphia

From Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: When the Flyers signed free-agent forward Glen Metropolit on Tuesday, general manager Paul Holmgren...

Laraque turns down Predators

From John Glennon of the Tennessean: Predators General Manager David Poile said on Wednesday the team made an offer to Georges...

Hossa puts winning first

From Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press: Marian Hossa is a Red Wing because he wants to win a Stanley...

Howson gives Jackets new look

From Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch: The Jackets are bigger and better, tougher and stronger. They have an edge. It...

Sabres never made Orpik an offer

From John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The desire in Western New York to have a tough, home-grown defenseman on the...

Boyle looks like he will be dealt

From Darren Dreger of TSN: The Dan Boyle trade rumours have resurfaced. Sources also say the Tampa Bay Lightning have contacted...

Ken Hitchcock on the Blue Jackets’ new acquisitions

From Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: On Huselius: “He’s really comfortable carrying the puck, and he can go around people...

Leafs looking to Sweden

From Tim Wharnsby of the Globe & Mail: The Toronto Maple Leafs had a quiet day Wednesday in their attempt to...

The Islanders heading into next season

From Greg Logan of Newsday: Forward linesJeff Tambellini – Doug Weight – Bill GuerinBlake Comeau – Mike Comrie – Kyle OkposoJonathan...