News You Can Use Late in the Day

-Mario Lemieux is about to receive a $21 million dollar paycheque.

-The Atlanta Thrashers have added Kari Lehtonen to the injured list.

-A profile on Mitch Wahl of the Spokane Chiefs.

-A look at the refereeing in NCAA hockey.

-Eric Duhatschek looks at how booing affects performance.

-Pierre Lebrun notes that Brad Boyes is off to a hot start in St. Louis.

-Fluto Shinzawa takes a look at Milan Lucic.

-Alan Ryder breaks down Bryan McCabe's performance.

-Alan Maki wonders how successful the Rocket would be in today's NHL.

-Mikka Kiprusoff wants to remain in Calgary, but wants top dollar.

-A story on Martin Biron and his mask.

-Des Moines is a special teams powerhouse.

-Denis Gauthier is patiently waiting for a chance to return to the NHL.

-A look at some slow starters around the NHL.

-James vanRiemsdyk starts his collegiate career in New Hampshire.

-Lyon Messier has made his way to the OHL, where he is skating with the Erie Otters.

-The Detroit Free Press examines the possibility of Igor Grigorenko going back to Russia.

-Cory Murphy finally gets to play hockey in his home town.

-Fanhouse takes a look at Marc-Andre Fleury and Chris Campoli.

-Alan Muir of SI with a look at what junior aged players will stick.

-A feature on Columbus prospect Will Weber.

-Gary Bettman goes on the IR.

-The AHL suspends Dale Purinton for 25 games.

-A report on the widening gap between rich and poor in the NHL.

-The Canucks have recalled Mason Raymond.

-Daymond Langkow sets a record in Calgary.

-The US selects its Women's team for the 4 Nations Cup.

-Joanne Ireland with a look at the Oilers.

-Roman Voloshenko tells the Wild he wants to return to Russia.

-The Flyers have recalled Stefan Ruzicka.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior.