News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. The Senators have made a splash in the trade market, acquiring Mike Commodore and Cory Stillman for Joe Corvo and Patrick Eaves.
2. Michigan is back on top of the INCH college hockey rankings.
3. Pierre Lebrun says that making a splash at the trade deadline has its risks.
4. Ryan O'Byrne, fresh off a call up to the Habs, allegedly steals a woman's purse in Tampa. Must have been trying to fit in better with the Canadiens.
5. Bruins fans see a little Cam in Milan.
6. NHL.com with its 6-Pack of games to watch this week.
7. A profile on the Manchester Monarchs Danny Taylor.
8. The Hot or Not List from the CHL.
9. Al Strachan writes that a complete rebuild of an NHL team no longer makes sense.
10. Ken Campbell jumps on the Ken Holland to Toronto bandwagon.
11. Interesting story about the resurgence of hockey in post-Katrina Biloxi, Mississippi.
12. Fanhouse writes that Evgeni Malkin is thriving in the vacuum left by Sidney Crosby's injury.
13. Damien Cox makes an excellent point, further contributing to the possibility that the end may be at hand.
14. Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province believes that the NHL-UFC marriage is not good for hockey.
15. The Capitals may have found the cure for Sean Avery.
16. Luke Decock (best name ever?) says its time to have a Best Defensive Defenseman award. Kyle TheWang agrees.
17. Michael Farber takes a shot at NHL refs and picks the 2010 US Olympic Team.
18. Former Michigan Wolverine defender Kevin Quick has signed an AHL deal with Norfolk after allegedly stealing a credit card and racking up charges. Note the quote by Wayne Gretzky at the bottom of the article.
19. Stephen Valiquette is making a name for himself on Broadway.
20. Spector discusses the current trade rumours from around the NHL.
21. Former NHL'er Rob Cimetta details the story of how he survived the 9-11 Attacks.
22. The Puck Stops Here has an interesting study on why the number of high scoring Americans is going down while the number of American players continues to rise.
23. Scott Burnside tells us that the SE Division race might be a fight to the finish, as all teams have a chance to take it.
24. The Zapruder film of a brawl involving RIT and Canisius College.
25. Why does Rowbear Nilsson dress like a douche?

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Damien Cox with his list of 5 teams that have surprised him this year.
2. Celine Dion Phaneuf has signed a 6 year extension with the Calgary Flames, guaranteeing that they will boast the ugliest man in hockey until 2013.
3. Dany Heatley is expected to return to the Senators lineup on Thursday.
4. Peter Forsberg and his one good ankle reject offers from the Stars, Wings and Flames. Look for him to hop on over to the Senators.
5. Nathan Gerbe is a contender for the Hobey Baker, according to INCH.
6. Bob McKenzie dispels any myths that Marian Hossa is heading for Montreal.
7. Fabian Brunstrom and a couple of Linus' headline the top Swedish free agents. Good grief.
8. Adam Schwartz breaks down 5 successful trades that brought in role players.
9. The NHL Insider takes a look at Roberto Luongo and Tomas Vokoun.
10. A recap of all things NHL for the week that was.
11. A look around the CHL from Sportsnet.
12. Taking Note gives us a summary of the WHL Board of Governors meetings, which included a suggestion of a salary cap for off-ice employees.
13. BlackAthlete.net says that hockey doesn't need a "Tiger Woods" type player.
14. Proving that the end may be nigh, Mike Brophy makes sense.
15. Lincoln Stars forward Ryan Kretzer is making the most of his opportunity.
16. Sean Avery and Marek Malik exchange blows (thats what she said) at Rangers practice. Maybe Malik stole some of Avery's fashion mags.
17. Fanhouse hearts George Parros' mustache.
18. Check out this series of posts by Kerry Goulet, detailing his trip through Russia.
19. Allan Muir of SI thinks that the late season additions to the Ducks could do more harm than good.
20. John Buccigross asks NFL fans to give the NHL a shot.
21. The new European hockey league is one step closer to fruition.
22. Interesting article about the possibility of hockey returning to Baltimore.
23. Kyle Wellwood's career is in freefall.
24. Despite trading their captain and starting goalie, the London Knights just keep winning.
25. An exhibit of Maurice Richard items will be making its way to Newfoundland and Labrador.