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

1. Peter Forsberg has resumed skating with Modo.
2. Bob McKenzie with an homage to Don Wittman.
3. The CHL Hot or Not list looks at Claude Giroux of the QMJHL.
4. An update on the ongoing Bertuzzi-Moore scandal.
5. Sidney Crosby will not have an MRI until Tuesday. Expect the NHL to devote full coverage to the event.
6. Mike Lundin has won a spot on the Bolts' blueline by playing a simple game. Checkers?
7. Kyle Okposo is adjusting well to life in the AHL.
8. Patience is paying dividends for Don Waddell in Atlanta.
9. Ice Age looks at how a couple of Flames defensmen deal with trade rumours.
10. Scott Burnside profiles the upcoming Trade Deadline by looking back at past deals.
11. You want NCAA power rankings? Ok, fair enough.
12. Mike Chen tries his hand at predicting trade value.
13. Larry Brooks thinks the Rangers are making a mistake by not honoring past greats.
14. The Puck Stops Here touts Patrick Sharp as the next winner of the Selke.
15. Jacques Lemaire is a fan of consistency. Why wouldn't he be? He has the personality and offensive flair of dry toast.
16. A compilation of NHL trade rumors, courtesy of Spector.
17. An interview with NAHL Commissioner, Mark Frankenfeld.
18. Check out the world's worst fight. I get more touching in washing the dishes with my wife.
19. A little known Swede has become a hot property in the NHL.
20. Scott Morrison details the NHL's plans to "jazz" up the All-Star Game.
21. Jeremy Roenick says Chris Chelios intends to play until he is 50.
22. Very, very good read on the Dave Semenko-Muhammed Ali fight. Is that Jerry Seinfeld in the picture with Ali and Semenko?
24. News and Views from Around the NHL.
25. In a stunning moment of clarity, Mike Brophy writes that the Sabres shouldn't overpay Brian Campbell.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Damien Cox suggest players like Scott Niedermayer and Ty Conklin should appear on the balloting for the Hart Trophy. I think he has spent too much time in Toronto. The only trophies these guys should get are Best Mid-Season Un-retirement and Best Option Available in Pittsburgh (Which Isn't Saying Much) awards.
2. Danielle Goyette has retired from hockey at the age of 41.
3. Willie O'Ree recalls his NHL debut.
4. Bob McKenzie reports that Marian Hossa will test the UFA waters this year, and expects to be traded.
5. Martine Gaillard (Meow) says that the one good thing about the implosion of the Leafs is that players and management are giving candid interviews.
6. News and Notes from the CHL.
7. The USHL has posted their draft lists for 1992's and 1993's. They have also entered into a sponsorship agreement with JLG Architects.
8. The NHL Hot or Not list from John Kreiser.
9. Inside College Hockey gives us their Hobey Baker tracker. Is it me or does the kid from St. Cloud look like a guy from ABBA?
10. Al Strachan offers advice to Leafs management.
11. Fox Sports profiles the top snubs for the NHL All-Star Game.
12. Jeff Marek with an interesting take on the price of young defensemen.
13. Bobby Orr has been selected to the World Sports Hall of Fame.
14. David Staples examines the "older" free-agent signees from last summer and how they are progressing.
15. Allan Muir of SI answers questions in his weekly mailbag.
16. The Stars have recalled BJ Crombeen and the Canucks have recalled Mason Raymond.
17. Interesting story on Dennis Polonich and his year of pro hockey in Europe.
18. The NHL and the IIHF are meeting in New York to discuss transfer agreements, though Russia is still not expected to sign the agreement. In Soviet Russia, agreement signs you.
19. A Q and A with Gerald Coleman and Trevor Daley.
20. Ryan Dixon details the miracle that was Sergei Samsonov's 3-point game and uses his gleaming wit to tell us NHL'ers should wear masks. If you are over 18 and still wearing a mask in the NHL, you should relinquish your nuts and start watching Sex in the City.
21. Another humourous entry by Jamie McLennan in his blog on playing hockey in Japan.
22. The Hockey News tells us about 10 players they had never heard of before. Thats some mighty fine reporting there, Lou.
23. Ending the worst kept secret since Brad dumped Jen, the Leafs have received permission to talk to Cliff Fletcher.
24. The Score highlights the young players making an impact in the game today. In mentioning Oilers rearguard Ladislav Smid, we can only assume that the Score is a sucker for guys who are consistently -3.
25. To cap off an especially boring news day, a look at the ECAC.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Cujo has signed with the Calgary Flames.
2. Marc Savard will take Dany Heatley's place at the All-Star Game.
3. Pierre Lebrun suggests that everyone should be happy with Alex Ovechkin's deal.
4. Gilbert Brule is itching to get back to the NHL.
5. Rookies are getting big minutes with the Phoenix Coyotes.
6. Stuck in Ovechkin's shadow, Mike Green is blossoming into a star.
7. Interesting story on John Paris, Jr.
8. Scott Burnside writes that the inaction of the Leafs' management is hurting the team. Also hurting the Leafs: They are the Leafs.
9. The Hot or Not List from the CHL.
10. Inside College Hockey gives us their Weekly Power Rankings.
11.Al Strachan tells us that Craig Leipold's ownership will be bad for the State of Hockey. If the fans see enough Lemaire coached games, they will be too drowsy to notice.
12. Leafs mania (Leafaplacia, Leafonoma, Leafitis???) has spread to Calgary, as Eric Duhatschek writes another hand wringing on what to do with the Buds.
13. The cure for Leafs overload has arrived. A story on Women's College Hockey in Canada.
14. The Norfolk Admirals painted their ice pink in an effort to support breast cancer awareness. Shit. One more pink thing my wife will now want for our house.
15. Donn Clark has been fired as the GM of the Prince Albert Raiders.
16. The UND Fighting Sioux men's hockey team has received a commitment from a 15 year old defenseman. Tomorrow's Prospect Pulse will feature a few notes about Clarke and some other standouts from this weekend's tournament.
17. Rick Tocchet is set to rejoin the Phoenix Coyotes on February 7th. I bet he really helps the team.
18. Gaborik, Garon and Hartnell are the NHL's 3 stars of the week.
19. Darren Dreger suggests Doug Gilmour for curing what ails the Leafs. Nothing helps a shitty Leafs team more than old Leafs.
20. Fanhouse surmises that Brad Isbister won't be with the Canucks for much longer.
21. The AHL fight o' the week. I haven't been hit that hard since I forgot to Tivo Project Runway.
22. An interesting history lesson on Glenn Hall.
23. The Philadelphia Phantoms may be leaving the city of brotherly love.
24. Mike Brophy does not see the Sharks as legitimate contenders. Maybe not, but they feature some of the best dancers on Broadway.
25. Adam Proteau discusses the stories that made headlines last week.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Steven Stamkos has topped the ISS mid-season rankings.
2. The family of Keith Magnuson has asked a judge to spare Rob Ramage a prison sentence.
3. Todd Bertuzzi's testimony is about to become public, likely this afternoon.
4. Ken Holland and Larry Pleau have been named honorary captains for the AHL All-Star Game.
5. Shawn "Scorcoff" Horcoff's new approach to the game is paying dividends.
6. The Vancouver Giants are finding ways to win, despite losing all 5 of their top scorers from last year.
7. Alex Steen doesn't mind comparisons to his father.
8. Thomas McCollum has gone from dud to stud for the Guelph Storm.
9. INCH's weekly power rankings.
10. Pierre Lebrun writes that the transfer agreement problems are a more pressing concern for the NHL than the proposed new Euro Super League.
11. Larry Brooks has some ideas for making suspensions hurt.
12. Taking Note gives us the CHL Power Rankings.
13. An interesting look at scouting by Mike Smith, courtesy of his blog.
14. Stan Fischler tells us that Chris Osgood would like to be a bullpen catcher with the Tigers after he finishes his playing career.
15. Kukla's Korner looks at the NHL's top play by play men.
16. Luca Cunti's career in college hockey looks to be over. Watch for him to join the USHL's Chicago Steel.
17. Ken Campbell of the Hockey News looks at clutch players.
18. Fanhouse thinks that the ECHL is a good factory for goons and grinders.
19. Craig MacTavish has the luxury of having two hot goalies.
20. The Flames Eric Nystrom has grabbed hold of a roster spot and doesn't want to let it go.
21. The Maple Leafs have recalled Jiri Tlusty.
22. Morris Dalla Costa looks at Canada's Under-17 team.
23. Bob Probert got a little surprise when he showed up to film a cameo in an upcoming movie.
24. John Paddock hearts Zdeno Chara.
25. The Hockey News profiles the hot prospects.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

-John Ferguson Jr. rejects a report saying he was trying to fire Paul Maurice.
-Bob McKenzie discusses possible changes the league rules being considered by NHL GM's.
-Sportsnet reports that Daniel Alfredsson has resumed skating.
-Sean McCormick thinks that the Oilers should consider giving the C to someone other than the perpetually injured Ethan Moreau.
-The Hot or Not list from the CHL.
-The NHL celebrates its 90th Birthday today.
-The AHL's Teddy Purcell, an undrafted free agent before the Kings signed him, is leading the league in scoring.
-NHL.com with an in-depth look at the shootout.
-A profile on my future brother in law, Mike Cammalleri.
-The weekly NCAA hockey rankings from INCH.
-Brian Burke continues to lobby for changes to the CBA which would allow teams to trade players but keep some of the salary on their own books.
-Richard Peddie says there are no plans to fire JFJ.
-The weekly release from the American Hockey League.
-8 year olds brawl in Guelph.
-An analysis of the USHL from Gabriel Desjardins, master o' stats.
-A map of the hockey blogosphere.
-Taking Note tells us that former Oiler Mike Krushelnyski is coaching in the German Elite League.
-Sam Gagner will start tonight's game against Columbus on the 1st Line.
-Darren Eliot thinks the Penguins just need to relax and make the simple plays.
-Todd Bertuzzi reflects on his time as a Canuck.
-Greg Dennis of the Canadian Press examines the big money busts of fantasy hockey.
-Roundups from the QMJHL, WHL and OHL.
-The Hockey News debates the supremacy of Roy or Brodeur.
-The NY Times tells us how to block shots, doesn't blame Bush.
-The Score looks at the NHL's top lines.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior.

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.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Kyle Kosior