On the Beat: Lots of injuries and line combinations

What beat writers are saying this afternoon: Looks like it will be Tomas Vokoun versus Jaroslav Halak at the Bell Centre...

NHL Morning Papers (Monday Edition): Budaj back starting for Avs, Wild youngsters get an earful and Avery returns to MSG

Here are the morning papers for Monday the 20th of October: Nikolai Kulemin has been great in the shootout so far...

NHL Morning Papers (Sunday Edition)

Here are the morning papers for Sunday the 19th of October: The Ducks recorded their first win of the season on Friday night...

NHL Morning Papers (Saturday Edition)

Here are the morning papers for the Saturday the 18th of October: The Flames took seven minor penalties on Friday and...

Life in Pro Hockey with Rob Schremp (Eighth Entry)

Note: Periodically throughout the year, Oilers’ prospect Rob Schremp will provide Illegal Curve readers with a unique insight into the world...

On the Beat: Lots of line changing going on

What beat writers are saying early this afternoon: Here are the Thrashers’ forward lines from practice today. You can organize them...

Afternoon Delight: Injury Parade

In a sure sign that hockey season is indeed upon us, Marian Gaborik is out with a lower body injury. Hopefully...

Breaking News: Denis Savard Fired

As predicted on the inaugural Illegal Curve podcast, Chicago has fired coach Denis Savard. Details at tsn.ca It appears Joel Quenneville...

Afternoon Delight: Slow Starters

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal previews tonight’s Oilers-Ducks matchup, with Steve MacIntyre versus George Parros as the main attraction. The...

On the Beat: Khabibulin gets the start tonight

What beat writers are saying this afternoon: Lindy Ruff sure impressed his players, fellow coaches and trainers with his “called shot”...