News You Can Use Late in the Day

–Mario Lemieux is about to receive a $21 million dollar paycheque.

-The Atlanta Thrashers have added Kari Lehtonen to the injured list.

-A profile on Mitch Wahl of the Spokane Chiefs.

-A look at the refereeing in NCAA hockey.

–Eric Duhatschek looks at how booing affects performance.

-Pierre Lebrun notes that Brad Boyes is off to a hot start in St. Louis.

-Fluto Shinzawa takes a look at Milan Lucic.

-Alan Ryder breaks down Bryan McCabe‘s performance.

–Alan Maki wonders how successful the Rocket would be in today’s NHL.

–Mikka Kiprusoff wants to remain in Calgary, but wants top dollar.

-A story on Martin Biron and his mask.

–Des Moines is a special teams powerhouse.

–Denis Gauthier is patiently waiting for a chance to return to the NHL.

-A look at some slow starters around the NHL.

–James vanRiemsdyk starts his collegiate career in New Hampshire.

–Lyon Messier has made his way to the OHL, where he is skating with the Erie Otters.

-The Detroit Free Press examines the possibility of Igor Grigorenko going back to Russia.

–Cory Murphy finally gets to play hockey in his home town.

-Fanhouse takes a look at Marc-Andre Fleury and Chris Campoli.

–Alan Muir of SI with a look at what junior aged players will stick.

-A feature on Columbus prospect Will Weber.

–Gary Bettman goes on the IR.

-The AHL suspends Dale Purinton for 25 games.

-A report on the widening gap between rich and poor in the NHL.

-The Canucks have recalled Mason Raymond.

–Daymond Langkow sets a record in Calgary.

-The US selects its Women’s team for the 4 Nations Cup.

–Joanne Ireland with a look at the Oilers.

-Roman Voloshenko tells the Wild he wants to return to Russia.

-The Flyers have recalled Stefan Ruzicka.

For Illegal Curve, I’m Kyle Kosior.