News You Can Use Late in the Day

-The LA Kings are returning Jonathan Bernier to junior hockey.

–Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in the CHL.

-The Stars enter the fray in the race for Peter Forsberg.

-The Philadelphia Flyers have placed Jesse Boulerice on waivers. Also of note, Boulerice called Kesler to apologize.

–Hockey Canada is now accepting bids for the 2010 and 2012 World Junior tournaments.

-The Wild are 5-0 to start the season. My in-laws may buy me tickets for the Wild game on Thanksgiving Friday, despite me always being nice to them.

–Eric Duhatschek discusses the value of playing well in October.

–Mirtle notes that Boston area lawyer Paul Kelly will receive an offer tonight to become the next head of the NHLPA.

–Kyle Turris impresses in his Wisconsin Badger debut.

-Despite reports that he is on the way out in Vancouver, Matt Cooke will play tonight.

-The Senators are concerned that Randy Robitaille would not clear waivers if signed to a contract.

–Jarome Iginla is the proud new owner of the Kamloops Blazers.

–Ken Campbell of the Hockey News calls for changes in how points are awarded.

–Todd Bertuzzi injured again.

-A look at what ails the Kings from insidesocal.com

-Some observations from Mike Brophy of the Hockey News.

-The NHL will allow some players to test the new Thermablade.

–Craig Conroy thrives on being versatile.

–Guy Lafleur admits to helping his son violate conditions of his bail.

–Guillaume Latendresse may be a healthy scratch for the Canadiens.

-The Canadian Press notes that there are several talented rookies in the NHL this year.

-Interesting story about Didier Pitre, an old-timey Montreal Canadien. This one is for you Mad Dog.

-A roundup from the WHL.

-Four enter the US Hockey Hall of Fame.

–Scott Burnside echoes Duhatschek and wonders which teams can rebound from slow starts.

–Fluto Shinzawa says the Bruins are a-ok.

–Craig MacDonald finds the right fit in Tampa.

-An interesting interview with Sean Avery.

–The Score notes that their are jobs on the line in Atlanta.

For Illegal Curve, I’m Kyle Kosior