Canada Still Feeling the Hockey High!!!
It’s been a few days since the Olympic torch was extinguished in Vancouver but all Canadians are still on a hockey high from beating the U.S. in a awesome and thrilling overtime. Canada’s golden boy Sidney Crosby scored on a quick shot that beat goalie Ryan Miller. This was history in the making, the game [...]
Rumors: Niedermayer to Hawks Buzz–While Canadiens Making Tough Choices.
If the Anaheim Ducks don’t play well this week, expect GM Bob Murray to start putting some of his veterans on the block meaning teams will begin calling for Scott Niedermayer. If he becomes available the teams you keep hearing are the Blackhawks, Vancouver and New Jersey. He’d be an ideal pick up for the [...]
Rumor of the Day, Nordiques Will Play Once Again. Halak to St.Louis?
It appears the next NHL expansion team might be in Quebec City. Almost 15 years after they lost the Nordiques to the Colorado Avalanche, Quebec premier Jean Charest told QMI News Agency that “planets are aligned” for them to get a team and that the profitability of the team isn’t even a question. This comes [...]
Rumor Mill Heating Up–Montreal and Edmonton Lead the Way?
A huge trade could be on the way between the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens. Teams know they have Montreal over a barrel, don’t they? With the unfortunate opening night loss of number one defenseman Andrei Markov — their top point producer in 2008-09 — the win-now Habs will likely find themselves on the [...]
Big Night For Capitals Ovechkin and Detroit’s Lidstrom!
First off, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks. Then the Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin finished them off. Ovie netted two goals in a 28 second span early in the 3rd period to put the Caps in control as they cruised to the 4-1 victory. Ovechkin’s two scores gave him an NHL-high seven [...]
Canadiens Making Big Trades? Blackhawks Making Goalie Changes?
It’s early in the season and the Canadiens are already looking to make more moves in overhauling their roster. Latest rumors coming out of Montreal are that GM Bob Gainey has a few possibilities in the works. Nashville Predators veteran centerman Jason Arnott and defenseman Teemu Laasko could be heading to the Canadiens as part [...]
NHL Rumors of the Day–Kovalchuk An Oiler? Winnipeg May Get Team?
Detroit’s Jimmy Howard has looked suspect as Chris Osgood’s backup, so the Red Wings may be seeking a solid No. 2 netminder. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders may soon have three solid goalies. If injured Rick Dipietro gets anywhere close to healthy, look for Islanders GM Garth Snow to offer either Dwayne Roloson or Martin [...]
Ovechkin, Capitals Roll While Montreal Needs OT To Beat Maple Leafs
The first night of games brought a lot of excitement and showed that the level of play is not disappointing anyone. Alex Ovechkin, the two-time defending NHL Most Valuable Player had two goals and an assist to help the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins for their 1st win of the season. Ovie looked really [...]
Rangers Trade Gomez–Boumeester Signs Long Term Deal.
The NHL’s Eastern Conferences’ Montreal Canadiens are getting off to a fast start by addressing some of the teams weakness’. They acquired Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Higgins, defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko. Montreal also got forward Tom Pyatt and defenseman Mike Busto to complete the deal. The [...]
The NHL Playoffs Are Here: 16 Teams Will Fight It Out For the Stanley Cup
Well the regular season is finally over, now we can concentrate on one of the best times of the year, the Playoffs. Thirty teams fought hard through an 82 game schedule, sixteen teams have earned a spot to play for the most hollowed trophy in all of sports.
Last night’s games finished off the seeding process [...]
