Managing Without a Net in Montreal
Tuesday February 26, 2008
The general manager of the Montreal Canadiens didn't make the biggest splash at the NHL trade deadline. But he might have shown the most nerve.
Bob Gainey dumped his only veteran ... Read More
Headliners of the NHL Trade Deadline
Tuesday February 26, 2008
25 trades went down on Tuesday. Three of them qualify as major moves, with the potential to change the NHL balance of power.
All three deals were financially motivated. Marian Hossa ... Read More
Last Call for NHL Trades
Tuesday February 26, 2008
Since Sunday night, when Sundin planted his stake in Toronto, the dominoes have started to tumble.
As of 7:30 am EST on Tuesday:
Peter Forsberg is back in Colorado.
Tampa Bay is paying ... Read More
Sundin Still Carries the Cross in Toronto
Monday February 25, 2008
I love Mats Sundin with all my heart.
- John in Calgary
Mats Sundin is a traitor!
- Darrell in Mississauga
The captain's decision to stick it out in Toronto has set off a ... Read More
The New Grate One in Dallas
Sunday February 24, 2008
While few outside Texas seem to notice, the Dallas Stars are writing the comeback story of the year.
Given up for dead back in November, when they fired the general manager ... Read More
Goalies are Evil
Thursday February 21, 2008
That's the new mantra from NHL general managers, who used their meeting in Florida this week to declare war on the brave men of the braided bungalow.
"We gotta shrink the ... Read More
The Mediocrity Virus
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Whatever happened to the great NHL team? In 2008, it seems the best the league can provide is a bunch of decent teams, any of which might look like a ... Read More
The Tangle of Intangibles
Thursday February 14, 2008
Eric Duhatschek at globesports.com is always worth reading. Like any good sportswriter, he's also worth arguing with. Here's his take on the recent trade between Ottawa and Carolina:
Apart from all ... Read More
Is the Flesh-Trading Finally Underway?
Monday February 11, 2008
Outside Ottawa and Carolina, this deal wouldn't have attracted much notice in past years:
To the Senators: Forward Cory Stillman and Defenseman Mike Commodore
To the Hurricanes: Forward Patrick Eaves and Defenseman ... Read More
Another Near-Death Experience
Sunday February 10, 2008
As of Sunday night, Richard Zednik of the Florida Panthers was in stable condition at a Buffalo hospital, after a terrifying accident that afternoon.
Florida Panthers goalie Thomas Vokoun saw fear ... Read More
Joe Juneau's Frigid Adventure
Sunday February 10, 2008
Saturday was Hockey Day in Canada, the marathon CBC broadcast featuring several NHL games and hockey stories from across the country.
Depending on your perspective, the annual show is either a ... Read More
Ovechkin Wins Over the Hockey World
Monday February 4, 2008
Think David Beckham, think Tiger Woods, think Aleksandr Ovechkin.- Russia Today
His fellow Russians have great expectations for Alex. But North America's hockey establishment has never quite embraced him the way ... Read More