News You Can Use Late In the Day

–Darcy Tucker is out of the Leafs’ lineup indefinitely with ligament damage in his right knee.

–Raffi Torres is fined for his hit on David Moss, avoids suspension.

–Wayne Primeau is out with a high ankle sprain.

–Ryan Smyth expects to “break down” during his return to Edmonton.

–Pierre Lebrun comments on a busy week for the Oilers. Also note that the article says Patrik Stefan will have to retire after re-injuring his hip.

–North Dakota remains on top of the college hockey polls. Note that while Lamoureux has been perfect so far this year, he also went 0-2 in one period versus Manitoba.

-The weekly Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in the CHL article from Sportsnet.

-The PEI Rockey have fired Yanick Jean.

–Paul Maurice suggests that he is insulted that other teams play their backups against the Leafs.

-The Panthers are seeking a talented enforcer. Maybe perennial PIM leader RP should apply?

–Steve Simmons says that if the 2005 NHL draft was a do-0ver, the first 4 would be Crosby, Stastny, Kopitar and Vlasic.

–Behind the Net has its first stat heavy post of the year.

-NHL Scouts are high on a number of Windsor Spitfires.

–Kyle Woodlief with an early look at the 2008 NHL Draft.

-The Prince Albert Raiders strip 3 players of letters.

-The Blackhawks may start televising their home games.

-A look at Rangers prospect Tom Pyatt.

-Members of the Devils weigh in on the new Prudential Center.

–Keith Tkachuk re-invents himself as a centre.

-Still no word from the NHL on Rick Tocchet‘s future.

–Fanhouse takes a look at Scott Gomez’s troubles in NYC.

–Fanhouse feels Minnesota.

–Michael Farber of SI notes 5 people who help their teams without much recognition.

–Eric Burnside wonders who will be the next coach fired in the NHL.

–Igor Grigorenko avoids a trip to Siberia by joining the Red Wings.

–5 Games worth watching this week.

–Greg Dennis writes that a coach change is a risk/reward proposition.

–Kari Lehtonen is out 4 to 6 weeks with a groin strain.

-Tension mounts for the struggling Leafs.

–Andrew Ladd and Scott Walker were placed on injured reserve.

–Mike Brophy reveals that the Devils were seeing playing offense.

-The Score notes that Vinny Prospal is a streaky player. Stop the presses.