News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Wicked Wrister profiles the 10 Hottest Hockey Wives/Girlfriends. Note the extensive Oiler representation. Perhaps all those shoulder injuries are from overexertion?
2. Coach Dwight McMillan of the Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) gets his 1000th regular season victory.
3. EJ Hradek says the Rangers are on a roll.
4. The weekly power rankings from Inside College Hockey.
5. TSN looks at possible deadline moves to be made by the six Canadian franchises.
6. Shawn "Scorecoff" Horcoff is done for the season after a shoulder injury.
7. Canadiens send Halak down, call Price up.
8. Mike Sillinger is out with a hip injury, so the Islanders have recalled 3 players from Bridgeport.
9. The Oilers see Robbie Schremp as a "Harlem Globetrotter type of kid". Not quite as Harlem Globetrotter as say, Anson "Potsie" Carter, but pretty close.
10. Colin Stuart is trying to make his mark in Atlanta.
11. Mike Morreale previews 6 games you should watch this week.
12. Who's Hot and Who's Not in the CHL.
13. Spector with a comprehensive run-down of all the current trade rumours.
14. Winnipeg makes the short list to host the 2010 World Junior Tournament.
15. In a move that alters the recruiting landscape, the OHL hosts a tournament for US Midget teams.
16. New blog Puckthathit with an interesting look at the cost per save analysis for NHL goalies.
17. In what has to be the most boring hockey story of the day, the NHLPA has hired an accountant. Wow, big day for HR Block.
18. Scott Burnside says Brian Burke would be the perfect choice for the US Olympic Hockey team in 2010. Watch for Kevin Lowe to sign Patrick Kane to a big offer sheet to get the Maple Leaf on his chest.
19. Darren Eliot may be the only guy left who still likes the instigator rule.
20. Dan Pollard, who must have wandered into a gay bar, says its time to address hits from behind.
21. An installment from Jaroslav Modry's blog in which he discusses the trade deadline.
22. Since its a blogtastic day, check out what Jamie McClennan has to say from Japan.
23. The Hockey News blog with a good thought, eliminate no-trade clauses.
24. The Winkler Flyers are built on diversity.
25. Fanhouse with a humourous look at the clinical depression suffered by Oiler fans.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

-Patrice Bergeron speaks out on hitting from behind.
-TSN is reporting that Kevin Bieska's injury is worse than originally thought.
-Scott Clemmenson has started 6-0 for the Toronto Marlies.
-Scott Niedermayer has resumed skating and could be back by December.
-The Colorado Avalance have acquired Jason Bacashihua from the St. Louis Blues for a conditional 7th round pick.
-Billy Sauer is enjoying a solid year in Ann Arbor.
-The Northwest notebook.
-Darren Dreger looks at the NHL's heavy hitters.
-Peter Chiarelli feels that Bergeron's injury could be career threatening.
-News and Notes from the CHL.
-A look at the hockey environment in Roseau, Minnesota, home of Amanda Grafstrom.
-Brian Leetch is honoured with the Lester Patrick Award.
-Fanhouse notes that Alex Ovechkin has left the door open to leaving Washington.
-Just for the Pipers, the Hockey News looks at how NHL players are taxed.
-Garth Murray and Aaron Downey have both been placed on waivers.
-Ray Emery decides that he is no longer speaking to media on game days.
-David Amber examines the Ten Best moves of the off-season.
-Canada downs the US at the 4 Nations Cup.
-Lost in Translation from the Hockey News.
-Hemsky dangles, but Oilers still lose.
-Who was the Greatest #9?
-The Penguins try and entice some female fans to come out with their Hockey and Heels Promotion.
-66 and 99 are interested in acquiring Nike/Bauer.
-More from Ben Blood's Blog.
-Phil Kessel's little brother is making a name for himself, Blake actually.
-The Blue Jackets have signed Stephan Legein to a 3-year entry level deal.

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News You Can Use Late in the Day

-Eric Lindros is expected to officially announce his retirement on Thursday.
-Wade Redden has said he will take a home-town discount to stay with the Ottawa Senators.
-An MRI has revealed that Dan Boyle will need more surgery on his injured wrist.
-Senators owner Eugene Melnyk feels that Canada can support more NHL teams.
-Todd Bertuzzi's $350,000 settlement offer to Steve Moore is rejected.
-Bob McKenzie does not believe John Tortorella's job is in jeopardy.
-Chris Bourque may make his NHL debut tonight.
-John Buccigross talks Jeremey Roenick.
-Fluto Shinzawa discusses the Bruins goal scoring struggles.
-The Ottawa Senators could make history tonight by recording the most points ever after 14 games.
-The Buffalo Sabres are unsure as to why they are struggling early on this year.
-The Globe and Mail notes that the CBA appears to have achieved parity in the NHL.
-Damien Cristodero says don't expect the Lightning to make a deal for a goalie.
-Sioux backup goalie has Anthony Grieco has returned to the OHL.
-Alexei Doistonov has left the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets to play for the Kitchener Rangers.
-Taking Note details an amazing story of underage players drinking and the coverup that followed.
-Jennifer Botterill and Hayley Wickenheiser lead the way for Canada in Sweden.
-An interesting story about a documentary about the life of junior aged hockey players in Quebec.
-Power Rankings from the USHL.
-James Mirtle looks at a few NHL teams that are already in trouble.
-Sports Illustrated's Power Rankings. The Islanders crack the Top 10.
-Barry Smith blogs from the Russian Super League.
-Interesting take on the Oilers and their future from David Staples.
-Orlando, FL. man on the hockey trip of a lifetime.
-The Bleacher Report with the top ten hockey teams of the future.
-Six Senators make the All-Star Ballot.
-Darcy Tucker makes an appearance on Little Mosque on the Prairies. The Leafs dominance of the Commie Broadcasting Corp. is complete.
-Michael Farber reports that the Blues are back.
-Wes Walz has gone AWOL in Minnesota.
-Luc Bourdon has been recalled by the Vancouver Canucks.
-Stan Fischler looks at what ails the Devils.
-The Kitchener Rangers extend their winning streak to 9 games.
-The Score reports that Pittsburgh may be shopping for a goaltender.
-Hockey News' Hot List.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior

News You Can Use Late in the Day

-The likelihood of a Forsberg comeback has diminished, as TSN is reporting his ankle is not holding up in practice.
-Steven Stamkos tops the Mckeen's 2008 Draft List.
-Ilya Kovalchuk named the NHL's First Star of the Week. Lundquist and Gaborik are 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
-Kyle Wellwood and Mark Bell will rejoin the Leafs tomorrow night.
-In related news, Jason Spezza will miss his third straight game tomorrow night.
-The Blue Jackets Pascale Leclaire has been the surprise of the NHL thus far.
-The NHL's Rookie Watch looks at Nick Foligno.
-Mel Bridgman with a look at Mike Cammalleri. Note to Mike. If you read this site and are bored in LA in the near future, look up my sister-in-law. She will be temporarily out of work due to the writers strike and needs something to do. I won't be able to handle family functions if she marries an actor or poet.
-A look at Team's WHL and OHL for the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge.
-Gene Principe wonders if the Oilers are cursed.
-A look at Blue Jacket prospect Derick Brassard, who was named the AHL Rookie of the Month for October.
-Henrik Lundqvist is leading the Rangers resurgence.
-INCH with their weekly college hockey rankings. Miami of Ohio remains on top.
-Lyle Richardson with an article on the early season reluctance of some GM's to make a trade.
-Eric Duhatschek discusses the same subject.
-Ken Campbell suggests that the Ottawa Senators make a play for Mats Sundin. Sure thing Ken, and Stephen Harper will be caught having a 3-way with Taliban Jack Layton and Belinda Stronach. (For our American and foreign readers, that means not bloody likely)
-Becky Kellar has returned to the Canadian Women's Hockey team after the birth of her 2nd child. And I can't even get Amanda to strap on the pads to play shinny in the basement.
-Newsday notes that the Penguins scouts are following the Dallas Stars.
-Taking Note with a roundup of weekend action in the WHL.
-Fanhouse discusses the return of the 2 minute major, complete with a dig at Joni Pitkanen.
-Stan Fischler reports that Paul Kelly aims to expand NHL tv coverage in the US.
-Sean Avery is in mid-season form, calling out Martin Brodeur and challenging Zach Parise to a fight.
-Adrian Aucoin is adapting to life as a Calgary Flame.
-Did Brian Bellows throw a tantrum when his kid was cut from the squirts team?
-ESPN notes that Martin Havlat is close to returning.
-The Tampa Bay Lightning are also bad in the minors.
-Adam Proteau's mailbag.
-The NHL Notebook, courtesy of the National Post.
-Yahoo christens the Twin Cities as the new Hockeytown.
-A look at the surprises and disappointments of the first month in the NHL.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior

News You Can Use Late in the Day

-Tampa Bay called up former UND defender Matt Smaby.
-Rick Tocchet will meet with Gary Bettman this week.
-A look at Sportsnet's Goals of the Week.
-Who's Hot and Who's Not in the CHL.
-INCH looks at the benefits of a 2-referee system.
-The Bruins and Devils take big dives in this week's Power Rankings.
-The Canadiens call for a rule change in the wake of Boullion's injury.
-Simon Gagne is still hampered by concussion-like symptoms.
-Robbie Ftorek takes over as the head coach of the Erie Otters. No word on the status of his awesome sweaters.
-Hockey Rants examines what ails the Ducks.
-The WHL Power Rankings courtesy of Taking Note.
-Ted Montgomery of USA Today profiles his 10 Most Overrated Players in the NHL.
-A Q and A with Chris Vande Velde.
-Fanhouse notes that there are problems brewing in Vancouver.
-A profile on Islanders prospect Jason Gregoire.
-Anaheim GM Brian Burke is a proponent of the bear hug.
-A look at top-rated WHL prospect Zach Boychuk.
-Claude Julien wants to change attitudes on the Bruins and make them tough to play against.
-The Omaha Lancers are dominating the USHL.
-Jeff Gordon sees the Brad Boyes deal as one of the keys to the resurgence of the Blues.
-A story about the travels of a Thrashers' fan.
-Sidney Crosby returns to Minnesota.
-Pierre Lebrun with a look at back at October in the NHL.
-Mason Raymond has been sent back to Manitoba.
-The Score notes that Jonathan Toews has a 9-game point scoring streak to start his NHL career.
-A rumor roundup from the Hockey News.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior

News You Can Use Late in the Day

- The Oilers placed Sheldon Souray on the IR today.

-Henrik Zetterberg tops the Hot List on NHL.com.

-Ken Hitchcock talks leadership with Bruce Springsteen.

-Bryan McCabe is probable for tonight's game versus the Penguins.

-The Slovaks are being very proactive in getting their team ready for the World Juniors.

-Cristoph Schubert wants to establish himself as a defender.

-Illegal Curve's own Richard Pollock turns 24 today. He is still single, so if you are a nice young Jewish girl or my sister in law, contact Illegal Curve for the blind date of your life.

-Clement Jodoin and Jonathan Bernier have been reunited.

-Tony Salmeleinen takes his puck and goes home.

-Jiri Tlusty will make his NHL debut tonight.

-Michael Farber with an interesting story on Chris Simon.

-Mats Sundin is miffed about the alleged trip by Hedberg in the shootout.

-The Dallas Stars get a new team plane.

-Check out Mirtle's Fantasy disappointments and surprises.

-A Maclean's magazine article on concussions has given the NHL a headache.

-The Rangers Ryan Callahan is out indefinitely.

-The NHL Notebook.

-Brandon Bochenski has been sent down for conditioning.

-David Aebischer has cleared waivers.

-If anyone is interested in a course on hockey literature, head up to Nipawin, SK.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior

News You Can Use Late In the Day

-Darcy Tucker is out of the Leafs' lineup indefinitely with ligament damage in his right knee.

-Raffi Torres is fined for his hit on David Moss, avoids suspension.

-Wayne Primeau is out with a high ankle sprain.

-Ryan Smyth expects to "break down" during his return to Edmonton.

-Pierre Lebrun comments on a busy week for the Oilers. Also note that the article says Patrik Stefan will have to retire after re-injuring his hip.

-North Dakota remains on top of the college hockey polls. Note that while Lamoureux has been perfect so far this year, he also went 0-2 in one period versus Manitoba.

-The weekly Who's Hot and Who's Not in the CHL article from Sportsnet.

-The PEI Rockey have fired Yanick Jean.

-Paul Maurice suggests that he is insulted that other teams play their backups against the Leafs.

-The Panthers are seeking a talented enforcer. Maybe perennial PIM leader RP should apply?

-Steve Simmons says that if the 2005 NHL draft was a do-0ver, the first 4 would be Crosby, Stastny, Kopitar and Vlasic.

-Behind the Net has its first stat heavy post of the year.

-NHL Scouts are high on a number of Windsor Spitfires.

-Kyle Woodlief with an early look at the 2008 NHL Draft.

-The Prince Albert Raiders strip 3 players of letters.

-The Blackhawks may start televising their home games.

-A look at Rangers prospect Tom Pyatt.

-Members of the Devils weigh in on the new Prudential Center.

-Keith Tkachuk re-invents himself as a centre.

-Still no word from the NHL on Rick Tocchet's future.

-Fanhouse takes a look at Scott Gomez's troubles in NYC.

-Fanhouse feels Minnesota.

-Michael Farber of SI notes 5 people who help their teams without much recognition.

-Eric Burnside wonders who will be the next coach fired in the NHL.

-Igor Grigorenko avoids a trip to Siberia by joining the Red Wings.

-5 Games worth watching this week.

-Greg Dennis writes that a coach change is a risk/reward proposition.

-Kari Lehtonen is out 4 to 6 weeks with a groin strain.

-Tension mounts for the struggling Leafs.

-Andrew Ladd and Scott Walker were placed on injured reserve.

-Mike Brophy reveals that the Devils were seeing playing offense.

-The Score notes that Vinny Prospal is a streaky player. Stop the presses.

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.