Chelios to Wings’ front office, Kronwall to surgery
Detroit Red Wings correspondent Christina Roberts gives a brief review of Chris Chelios's long NHL career and his future role with the Red Wings, and also discusses Niklas Kronwall's knee injury.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Chelios, Detroit Red Wings, Georges Laraque, hockey, Jim Nill, Jiri Fischer, Ken Holland, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Niklas Kronwall, Steve Yzerman, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ted Lindsay
Weighting for the right time
NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent Anthony Curatolo adds to today's news of the New York Islanders and the re-signing of team Captain Doug Weight.
Categories: Eastern Conference, New York Islanders, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Doug Weight, Islanders, Isles, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, NHL, Weight
NHL Wrapup: The state of the offseason
NHL Hot Stove Editor Brandon Macdonald takes a look in to the news and events that have taken place during the 2010 NHL offseason.
Categories: [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Chris Pronger, Columbus Blue Jackets, Donald Fehr, Fantasy Hockey, Henrick Sedin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Ken Hitchcock, Marc Savard, NBA, New Jersey Devils, NHL, NHLPA, Phoenix Coyotes, Roberto Luongo, Sidney Crosby
“Super-Pests” taking place of true enforcers
NHLHS writers Anthony Curatolo and David Strehle take a look at the NHL's vanishing true enforcer, and the new breed that is taking their place.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Agitator, Alex Burrows, Arron Asham, Daniel Carcillo, Derek Boogaard, Enforcer, George Parros, hockey, Matt Cooke, National Hockey League, NHL, Sean Avery, Steve Downie, Steve Ott
Canucks season preview: Line combinations
With the recent signing of the gritty and versatile Raffi Torres, the Canucks have a full compliment of NHL level forwards for the upcoming season. Aside from Cody Hodgson, who needs to have a fantastic camp, players like Jordan Schroeder, Alexandre Bolduc, Sergei Shirokov, Mario Bliznak, and Viktor Oreskevich are long-shots to make the opening day roster.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Alexandre Bolduc, Alexandre Burrows, Andrew Alberts, Christian Ehrhoff, Cody Hodgson, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Darcy Hordichuk, Henrik Sedin, Jannik Hansen, Jordan Schroeder, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Manny Malhotra, Mario Bliznak, Mason Raymond, Mikael Samuelsson, Raffi Torres, Rick Rypien, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, Sergei Shirokov, Shane O’Brien, Tanner Glass, Viktor Oreskevich
Stempniak re-signs with the Coyotes for two years
NHLHS Phoenix Coyotes Correspondent Katlyn Gambill takes a look at the Coyotes' recent signing of Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract.
Categories: Phoenix Coyotes, Western Conference Tags: Atlanta Thrashers, Detroit Red Wings, hockey, Lee Stempniak, Matt Jones, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs
Sam Gagner inks two-year deal with the Oilers
Sam Gagner received his just deserves today in accepting a 2 year deal worth $4.55 million dollars. Gagner, son of ex-Nhler Dave Gagner, had a decent season last year tallying 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points matching his production from the 2008/2009 season albeit playing 8 less games.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers Tags: Andrew Cogliano, David Perron, Edmonton Oilers, James van Riemsdyk, Jonathan Toews, Kyle Turris, London Knights, Patrick Kane, Sam Gagner, Shawn Horcoff, Steve Tambellini, Taylor Hall
Some quick Isles news and notes
NHLHS New York Islanders correspondent Anthony Curatolo dives into the week that was for the Islanders. Signings, old faces in new places, and a pledge to give back.
Categories: Eastern Conference, New York Islanders, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Islanders, Isles, New York Islanders, Rob Schremp
Khabibulin stands trial, guilty as charged.
Trent Kondo takes a look at the Khabibulin trial and verdict.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers Tags: Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, hockey, Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers, NHL, Nikolai Khabibulin
One down, Two to go: Nicklas Grossman signs contract
The Stars announced today that Nicklas Grossman has signed a 2 year deal worth $3.25 million, Kevin Nevarre breaks it down
Categories: Dallas Stars Tags: Dallas Stars, hockey, NHL
Stevie Y continues to make the smart move
NHLHS writer Anthony Curatolo breaks down the off-season to date for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A team that could create a lot of fireworks in the Southeast Division with the "new" look implemented by new GM Steve Yzerman.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Tampa Bay Lightning, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brett Clark, Cedric Desjardens, Dan Ellis, Dominic Moore, Martin St.Louis, Mike Smith, Pavel Kubina, Randy Jones, Ryan Malone, Simon Gagne, Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, Vincent Lecavalier
Full scale Red Wings offseason round-up
With training camp just a few weeks away, Detroit Red Wings correspondent Christina Roberts looks at all the gains and losses of the Red Wings' off-season.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings Tags: Andreas Lilja, Brett Lebda, Detroit Red Wings, Drew Miller, hockey, Ilari Filppula, Jason Williams, Jiri Hudler, Kari Lehtonen, Ken Holland, Kirk Maltby, Marian Hossa, Miikka Kiprusoff, Mike Babcock, Mike Modano, NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Backstrom, Olli Jokinen, Patrick Eaves, Ruslan Salei, Saku Koivu, Todd Bertuzzi, Tomas Holmstrom, Valtteri Filppula
Mitchell joins the Kings’ royal family
Defensemen Willie Mitchell has agreed to a 2 year deal worth 3.5 million per season with the Los Angeles Kings. Mitchell is a 9 year veteran who played with Vancouver last season. He missed 34 games and all of the post season with a serious concussion.
Categories: Los Angeles Kings Tags: Los Angeles Kings, Willie Mitchell