Crowning Acheivement: Lombardi building Kings into a winner
NHLHS Los Angeles Kings Correspondent Mike Murangi takes a look at the progress of the Los Angeles Kings with most, if not all, of the work and thanks being given to Dean Lombardi. The teams GM has put them into the perfect position.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Around the League, By Teams, Los Angeles Kings, NHLHS Features, Pacific, Western Conference Tags: Colten Teubert, Dean Lombardi, Jarret Stoll, Kings, Los Angeles Kings, Michal Handzus, National Hockey League, NHL, Pavol Demitra
Antti Niemi signs with the Sharks, solidifies netminding
Alexander Monaghan explains why the Sharks will be better off with Antti Niemi between the pipes.
Categories: San Jose Sharks Tags: Antti Niemi, Chicago Blackhawks, hockey, NHL, nhl hockey, NHL Hot Stove, San Jose Sharks, stanley cup
The beginning or the end? The Kovalchuk saga continues
With the Ilya Kovalchuk contract saga coming to an end, NHL Hot Stove editor Brandon Macdonald looks at the impact it has on the NHL.
Categories: Around the League, NHLHS Features, New Jersey Devils Tags: Boston Bruins, Chris Pronger, Donald Fehr, gary bettman, Ilya, Marc Savard, New Jersey Devils, NHL, NHLPA, Philadelphia Flyers
Guerin working out with Flyers
With training camp opening in just 16 days, there was a new face working out with the Flyers today.
Categories: Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Philadelphia Flyers Tags: Bill Guerin, Bob Murray, Craig Custance, CSNPhilly.com, James van Riemsdyk, Jody Shelley, Mike Testwuide, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, The Sporting News, Tim Panaccio
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 Features 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: 30 Team Series, Around the League, Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, New York Islanders Tags: Doug Weight, Islanders, Isles, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, NHL, Weight
“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: Around the League, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Western Conference 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: Around the League, By Teams, NHLHS Features, Northwest, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference 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: Around the League, By Teams, Pacific, 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: 30 Team Series, Around the League, Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, New York Islanders 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: 30 Team Series, Around the League, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Southeast, Tampa Bay Lightning 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
