News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. The NHL has named its officials for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2. The Canadian Women will be playing for Gold in China.
3. Did Ottawa Sun columnist Don Brennan place a bounty on Sidney Crosby's ankle?
4. Goal tending issues and the Ottawa Senators have become synonymous with each other.
5. Will NBC renew its NHL contract just to broadcast the outdoor game at Yankee Stadium?
6. Dave Gross notes that most Western Conference teams have a number of tough guys on the roster to combat Anaheim's lineup.
7. A few tips for those people who might be entering a playoff pool.
8. A number of Hollywood celebrities will be blogging on the NHL playoffs.
9. Mike Zeisgerber ranks the playoff goalies.
10. James Duthie predicts an early exit for a couple of favourites.
11. EA Sports predicts the San Jose Sharks will be Stanley Cup champs.
12. The Junior Hockey report from the NHL.
13. Previews of the Frozen Four Matchups can be found at USCHO.
14. Mike Brophy thinks Tampa Bay should trade the 1st overall pick.
15. Edward Fraser names a few rookies to watch in the playoffs.
16. Ken Campbell details why he is picking the Senators in the 1st Round.
17. Scott Morrison offers his first round predictions.
18. Scott Burnside thinks we can expect big things from Sidney Crosby.
19. An A-Z primer on the playoffs.
20. Team USA has announced its roster for the World Championships.
21. Just in case you thought I wouldn't find a Top 10 list, here you go.
22. Scott Cullen with a list of collegians who have left the NCAA for the NHL.
23. Vancouver gets the early jump on Spokane in the WHL playoffs.
24. A somewhat interesting, but rambling, British blog discussing the NHL playoffs.
25. Afraid of the dark? Need something to cuddle with? How about an NHL doll?

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. The NHL hopes to play an outdoor game at Yankee Stadium. Should be a good idea. They can even start prepping the ice in late September, as the Yankees won't need the field.
2. The Lightning have given Andre Roy a week off after his meltdown in Philadelphia.
3. Colorado College moves up to #2 in this week's college hockey rankings.
4. Dan Pollard says Marian Hossa was just being realistic when he asked to be traded from Atlanta. Note the bottom of the article where it says the Wild's Kim Jonsson switch hands to take a shot in a game.
5. Derek Meech has finally cracked the Red Wings' lineup.
6. The Chicago Wolves goaltending tandem gets a lot of credit for their success.
7. Patrick Sharp points to his trade from Philly to Chicago as the turning point in his career.
8. Pierre Lebrun thinks the Caps and Coyotes played themselves out of the playoff race this weekend.
9. The Hot or Not list from the CHL.
10. McGill and Laurier will meet for the Canadian university women's title.
11. Doug Armstrong is already thinking ahead to the World Championships.
12. Jeff Marek of CBC defends his love of fighting.
13. Watch Jordan Tootoo take a shot at Dierks Bentley.
14. Interesting piece on getting hockey into Louisville, Kentucky in order to enhance the NHL's image.
15. Al Strachan feels that Wayne Gretzky's scoring records are safe.
16. Rumour has it that Doug MacLean may be the new GM in Tampa.
17. Spector doesn't see a lot of quality netminders on the UFA market.
18. Mike Brophy is anticipating a big payday for Sean Avery this off-season.
19. A team by team list of the upcoming UFA's.
20. Mark Seidel updates us on the projected top 20 in this June's draft.
21. Video and commentary on the Cote-Roy fight.
22. Junior hockey is returning to Montreal.
23. Joe Pelletier lists his Top 5 hockey books of all time.
24. Larry Brooks writes that Sather rejected a Bernier for Avery proposal.
25. David Amber profiles the 10 best players under 6'.

News You Can Use Late in the Day

1. Pierre Lebrun previews the playoff picture.
2. An update from the CHL.
3. The weekly release from the USHL.
4. This is what I assume a Calgary Flames practice looks like, only with less manliness.
5. EJ Hradek looks at the top stories from last night.
6. Are you sitting around thinking, "Man, I wish I could ogle some girls who have a slight affiliation with hockey and then judge them."? If so, your wildest dream just came true.
7. Want to know all about the SM-Liiga? Its your lucky day.
8. The latest Hockey News Top 10 lists looks at who really puts out on the road.
9. NHL Agent Rand Simon with his thoughts on the game.
10. It looks like Chad Kilger will not be playing for the Panthers.
11. A look at Boston U. forward Colin Wilson, projected to go in the 1st round of this year's NHL entry draft.
12. Ken Hitchcock remains optimistic about Columbus' playoff hopes.
13. Don Cherry hearts hockey moms.
14. Brent Sutter is being considered for the head coaching job for the 2010 Olympics.
15. Kind of an old post, but check out the Top 10 Don Cherry Suits.
16. Play the NHL player guessing game.
17. Sergei Fedorov's family may be psychic.
18. Mike Brophy profiles a bunch of players who are quietly having a good season.
19. Damien Cox with a list of playoff matchups he wants to see.
20. INCH thinks that the Hobey is Kevin Porter's to lose.
21. Eric McErlain wonders who is the best player in the NHL.
22. Victor Chi looks at the game's top snipers.
23. Just because I am bored, here is another chance to judge pretty girls. This time its for hottest individual ice tart.
24. Its been a good day for hockey tarts.
25. Joe Pelletier's blog looks at goaltending innovators.

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.