The WHL version of the Battle of Alberta may be a little more even this season.
NHL hockey newsThe WHL version of the Battle of Alberta may be a little more even this season. At least, if the Edmonton Oil Kings have their way. Adrian Van de Mosselaer scored once and added three assists – including one on Brett Breitkreuzs game winner – as the Oil Kings rallied to beat the rival Calgary [...]
The San Jose Sharks hired former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Ferguson Jr.
NHL hockey newsThe San Jose Sharks hired former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Ferguson Jr. On Sunday to be their director of pro scouting. Ferguson was fired by Toronto in January after 4 1/2 seasons running the Leafs. His father, the former New York Rangers coach who died in July 2007, spent 11 seasons working in [...]
It’s a humbling experience going from Stanley Cup contenders one year to missing the playoffs.
NHL hockey newsIt’s a humbling experience going from Stanley Cup contenders one year to missing the playoffs. The next which is something Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres don’t take lightly. With a wool cap pulled tightly down to his eyebrows, the star goalie – almost incognito – modestly outlined the perspective he’s gained after an ultra-long, [...]
Almost nobody is giving the Toronto Maple Leafs a chance this season.
NHL hockey newsAlmost nobody is giving the Toronto Maple Leafs a chance this season. And thats just fine with the guys who play for the team. They dont mind that interim GM Cliff Fletcher thinks rocky days lie ahead. They have no problem with being labelled a bunch of castaways and unproven talents. Theres no issue with [...]
Avalanche captain Joe Sakic pulled rank Friday.
NHL hockey newsAvalanche captain Joe Sakic pulled rank Friday. And instituted what he called the “old-man rule,” thereby getting himself out of fitness testing. While his teammates went through lactic threshold exams, played catch with a medicine ball and had their leaps measured in standing long jumps, Sakic took it easy. Not that his teammates begrudged his [...]
On the eve of training camp, the Minnesota Wild still had one glaring item remaining on their summer to-do list.
NHL hockey newsOn the eve of training camp, the Minnesota Wild still had one glaring item remaining on their summer to-do list. Marian Gaborik’s future – ideally signing him to a long-term contract extension, or else consummating a trade to avoid losing him to free agency next year for no compensation – must be determined soon. General [...]
Selanne will participate in Ducks camp.
NHL hockey newsSelanne will participate in Ducks camp. Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks while negotiations continue on a standard contract for the 10-time All-Star forward. The Ducks’ career scoring leader will join the team for training camp and is expected to be on the ice on Saturday for drills. The 38-year-old [...]
Alex Ovechkin strolled into the Washington Capitals practice.
NHL hockey newsAlex Ovechkin strolled into the Washington Capitals practice. Facility to report for training camp Friday, wearing a tight-fitting tank top, faded camouflage shorts and flip-flops. A little while later, the NHL’s reigning MVP swapped that outfit for team-issued red mesh shorts and a bright, white T-shirt reading, “The Future is Now” in red on the [...]
Calgary Flames head coach Mike Keenan will test out newcomer Todd Bertuzzi on a line with captain Jarome Iginla.
NHL hockey newsCalgary Flames head coach Mike Keenan will test out newcomer Todd Bertuzzi on a line with captain Jarome Iginla. And Daymond Langkow when the NHL team holds its first training camp workout Saturday. Flames players reported to the Pengrowth Saddledome on Friday for medicals and fitness training and Keenan said he was eager to start [...]
The Vancouver Canucks on Thursday announced that Scott Mellanby has been added to the club pro scouting department.
NHL hockey newsThe Vancouver Canucks on Thursday announced that Scott Mellanby has been added to the club pro scouting department. Mellanby, 41, joined the Canucks organization as a consultant to the general manager this past May after retiring as a player following the 2006-07 season. In 20 years, Mellanby played in 1,431 games and recorded 364 points [...]
