The Neutral Zone Trap (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Torn groin. (Yowch!) Really unfortunate for Klesla, who has come into his own as a journeyman NHL defenseman. Also bad news for the CBJ, as he’s been one of the more solid defenders this season. Commodore better figure out what the problem in his game is soon. Same with Tyutin, who has been disappointing after a strong year last year. Mathieu Roy called up from the ‘Cuse. Darren Dreger...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
via Darren Dreger’s Twitter, Briere suspended for 2 games for his hit last night on Scott Hannan.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Darren Dreger via his Twitter reports Laraque received a five game suspension. added 7:00pm, via TSN, The National Hockey League handed Montreal Canadiens tough guy Georges Laraque a five game suspension for his knee-on-knee collision with Red Wings defenceman Niklas Kronwall on Saturday night. continued
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
from Darren Dreger of TSN, On July 1st, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have as many as 17 free agents to contend with, and 11 of those players will be unrestricted. For many teams this would be considered a horrendous challenge. The Leafs look at it as a great opportunity. The corps of the 11 unrestricted free agents includes Alexei Ponikarovsky, Lee Stempniak, Matt Stajan, Vesa Toskala,...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
from Darren Dreger of TSN, There are a number of NHL players currently wearing soft-capped shoulder pads. If NHL general managers have their way, these shoulder pads will be mandatory next season. Kris King, the NHL’s VP of hockey operations has been overseeing the initiative for five years and is in the process of finalizing guidelines for manufacturers with the goal of outfitting...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
OPINIONBy Craig Custance8:28 p.m. ET The fat is in the fire in St. Louis: On the NHL Network’s “On the Fly” on Wednesday, TSN's Darren Dreger spoke on what could become the season's first coach firing. Andy Murray is on the hot seat as his St. Louis Blues continue to underachieve. No surprise to Blues fans: The team's failure is most glaring at home, where it is 4-7-1. Despite solid goaltending,...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
from Darren Dreger of TSN, A committee has been formed to review and very likely rewrite the National Hockey League PA’s constitution. Dallar Stars goaltender Marty Turco, Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, along with Florida Panthers forward Dominic Moore and Buffalo’s Steve Montador have been appointed by the PA’s executive board to conduct a thorough study of the...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
via Darren Dreger’s Twitter, Legace will sign with Hurricanes today.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
from Darren Dreger of TSN, Before the start of the regular season, the NHL said the instigator penalty would be called more vigilantly this season than in the recent past. So far, that hasn’t been the case. Heading in to Tuesday’s games, an instigator penalty had been called in 8 of 117 fights. That’s one for every 14 fights or 6.8%. Although slightly higher than last...
