News and notes from across the blogs:
- Down Goes Brown: Toronto media stops figuratively beating up Leaf fans, moves on to literally beating them up. Could Al Strachan not have hired hot chicks to be in his video?
- T.O. Sports: What does it take to be a true sports fan? While not strictly a hockey argument, very applicable to all sports.
- Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Who stays and who goes? Nice to finally have so many options again!!
- All things Avs: A report from Sweden on Foppa. If he could get back to his playing strength, wouldn’t he look dangerous playing with the Caps.
- Japers Rink: Two goalies for opening night. It appears that Caps fans are divided about Theodore’s #1 starter status.
- Working the Corners: Providing a little more context for that earlier posting about Huskins and a few others. When Coach McLellan says you need to work on your game to the press, its probably a good idea to start working a little harder.
- NHL Fanhouse: Weight makes Tavares feel at home. Nice to see NHL players “paying it forward” to the younger guys, although I’m sure Mario is hoping that Sid the Kid moves out.
- ESPN: Realignment plan, agree with it yes or no? More interesting than the realignment plan was that with 29,000 votes, 88% wanted to see Phoenix leave and 43% felt Winnipeg most deserved an NHL team.
- Puck Daddy: Blackhawks must avoid ESPN the Magazine hex. Not sure I believe in Madden or SI curses. What the Hawks better avoid is disappointing the city of Chicago, which is expecting even bigger things this season.
- Brodeur is a Fraud: Conn Smythe Trophies. Some interesting points made and a unique alternative offered.
- Inside the Kings: Keys to the season. I think the key in L.A. will be goaltending.
- Coyotes Hipcheck: Tippet can do and Maloney too. The former Hartford Whaler connections are back together and ready to make some noise.
- Flyers Goal Scored By: Hartnell not a big deal. I thought Hartnell looked pretty good when the Flyers played Detroit last week.
- Sporting News: Crosby vs. Ovechkin – Rivalry more PR than personal. The NHL loves to play it up.
- NHL Fanhouse: The NHL’s top goal horns. I’d agree that the Battle of Alberta horns are probably the best.
- Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Monster will make his debut in Detroit tonight. Better hope Detroit doesn’t pepper him with too many shots.
- Hockey or Die: Milan Lucic is the most famous 40 point player ever. Just goes to show you how important a player Marc Savard is to Boston.
- In Lou We Trust: New signings and roster cuts in Jersey Camp. Some very good analysis as to where the Devils currently stand.
- The Hockey News: Hockey Canada looks to grow relationship with Gretzky. Gretzky and Yzerman, now that’s a duo I’d pay to watch.
