Hockey Hits: Apparently Jim Balsillie feels Leafs are standing in the way, Rumor shot down – Comrie not going to Edmonton and 5 players you are going to want to get to know.

Some news and notes from across the blogs: 

• From the Rink:  Apparently Jim Balsillie feels the Leafs are standing in the way.  It seems that he is seeing a conspiracy under every rock although at the same time it does seem likely that they don’t want him to joint the party, along with the rest of the BOG.
• From the Rink x 2:  Looks like the City of Glendale isn’t intimidated by the NHL.  Good for them,  makes sense that they would want to see a bit of a return on their investment.
• Nucks Misconduct:  Going on a defender bender.  They have a glut of talent now on the back end.
• The Copper & Blue:  Illegalcurve contributor Rob Schremp gives his side as to why he isn’t in the NHL.  He was never Mac T’s guy.
• T.O. Sports: 5 players you better get to know.
• Heated Skates:  5 Canuck games not to miss.
• The Bruins Blog:  Northeast Division: On Sens stars that want to leave, stay.
• Crash the Crease:  Rumor shot down – Comrie not going to Edmonton.
• Russo’s Rant:  A little more on the Wild not grabbing Tanguay.
• Brodeur is a Fraud:  A very good article about goalies, making the ‘big save’ and how important that is or as it turns out, isn’t.