Spector: No answer yet for Devils

FOX Sports – NHL – Prince of Pucks: No answer yet for Devils
Lou will figure a way to weasel through the CBA and get under the cap.

Canadiens Ship Ribeiro To Stars For Niinimaa

Canadiens Ship Ribeiro To Stars For Niinimaa
Just kind of surprised they were willing to let Ribeiro go…

-82 The Story of The Worst Plus/Minus

globeandmail.com : -82
It kind of puts Mark Recchi’s performance of -36 last year in perspective…

NHL Rookie Class

NHL Rookie Class
I think this class could be as strong as the year Jagr, Brodeur, Nedved, and Primeau

Malkin skates for first time since injury – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Malkin skates for first time since injury – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Still no timetable.  I wouldn’t take him out of the bubble wrap until it’s absolutely necessary.

NHL Hockey News – NHL ahead of the stick curve – sportsnet.ca

NHL Hockey News – NHL ahead of the stick curve – sportsnet.ca
I bet we see an increase in goaltender injuries as a result.  Let the debate begin…

Despite Pricey New Talent, The Wild Will Not Change

Despite New Talent, The Wild Will Not Change
I’m sure he was referring to Petteri Nummelin when he was referring to the new talent….

Wellwood ready for larger role – sportsnet.ca

Wellwood ready for larger role – sportsnet.ca
Put me in coach!  I know I can do it!

Blue Jackets whip Canes

Blue Jackets whip Canes
No Rick Nash and No Anson Carter.  You might want to start taking them seriously.  They are not the punching bag they used to be.  Prediction:  Will challenge DET for 2nd in the Central.

Red Wings extend contracts of Holland and Nill

Red Wings extend contracts of Holland and Nill – NHL – Yahoo! Sports
The Red Wings are like a slot machine with a 96% payout.  You just get a little less as time goes by, and time is almost up.  I expect a decent, but not great year for them.  Look for 2nd or even 3rd [...]

Islanders Sign G Dunham

Islanders Sign G Dunham
Garth Algar actually makes a decent move.  Not sure if this was a 15 year deal as well?

Taking a crack at preseason predictions

ESPN.com – NHL – Frei: Taking a crack at preseason predictions

Stars Name Morrow Captain

Stars Name Morrow Captain
Do you suppose they rip the C right off Modano’s jersey, or do you think the equipment guy has a fresh C to sew on?  Weird situation.

Waiver Draft: Doing that scrap-yard thing

Doing that scrap-yard thing – NHL – Yahoo! Sports
You know you might be a hockey nerd if you check the internet every 10 minutes to see who claimed who in the NHL Waiver Draft.  I am here to announce that I am one such nerd.

Hockey Night In Canada Unveils Changes

Hockey Night In Canada Unveils Changes
I hear they have hired a woman who will do the Hotstove segment topless.  Really?  No, not really.  I can’t back that up.

Will Rutherford Regret Sept. 29?

Will Rutherford Regret Sept. 29?
No, I doubt it.  Regret can be best described by former Pens GM Craig Patrick who traded Markus Naslund for Alek Stojanov.  Boy, did that pay off in spades or what?

Leafs goalie situation complex

CANOE — SLAM! Sports – Hockey NHL – Toronto: Leafs goalie situation complex
When you say complex, you mean simple right?  Raycroft starts only unless he’s dead.

Avs forward Konowalchuk retires after heart tests

ESPN.com – NHL – Avs forward Konowalchuk retires after heart tests
I loved Steve as a player.  Left it on the ice every night.  I am glad they caught this before something happened and he has the sense to listen to the Doctors.

Penguins Notebook: Fleurys status shaky as No. 1 goaltender

Penguins Notebook: Fleurys status shaky as No. 1 goaltender
Marc Andre Fleury: “UHHH ya using the whole fist Doc?”

Jackets Place Conklin On Waivers

Jackets Place Conklin On Waivers
I hope he didn’t buy a house already in Columbus….