News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. The Islanders have given winger Chris Simon some time off to sort out his issues.
2. Surgery could keep Brendan Morrison out of the lineup for up to 3 months.
3. Team Canada blanked Red Bull Salzburg as they gear up for the World Juniors.
4. James Duthie talks about Angelo Esposito getting cut 3 times.
5. The weekly release from the USHL. Note that Lincoln netminder David Reekie scored a goal on Saturday night.
6. A Q and A with Tri-City Storm forward Alex Hudson.
7. Alan Ryder suggests a different way to rank NHL teams.
8. Eric Duhatschek notes that Calgary’s offense has been the key to their resurgence.
9. The Maple Leafs have recalled Anton Stralman to replace the injured Bryan McCabe.
10. Cujo gets the call for the Spengler Cup.
11. Pierre Lebrun writes that the Ducks are going to try and get Corey Perry signed long-term.
12. The CHL Hot List.
13. The Canadiens are giving Carey Price his 7th straight start.
14. Monday’s Water Cooler Notes.
15. Alexander Sulzer is adjusting well to life in Milwaukee.
16. Tobias Enstrom has played his way into consideration for the Calder Trophy.
17. Apparently Wade Belak is a funny guy.
18. The ECHL Report.
19. An ode to the Original Six.
20. A list of good hockey books, just in time for Christmas.
21. An interview with Moose forward Alexandre Bolduc.
22. Strangely enough, people send new concept pucks to the NHL with some frequency.
23. Moose rookie netminder is learning a lot in the AHL.
24. Iain MacIntyre is not pleased with the Canucks record in shootouts.
25. The Nashville Predators have signed prospect Jonathan Blum.

For Illegal Curve, I’m Kyle Kosior.