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Word from around the blogs:
Greatest Hockey Legends : Is Alex Ovechkin the greatest left winger ever? I agree with Joe, he’s amazing but has yet to pass the longevity test .
Maple Leafs Hot Stove : Kessel needs supporting cast. No question but it likely won’t be ...
NHL
Phil Kessel
Alexander Ovechkin
Toronto Maple Leafs
Today’s word from the team beat writers:
Despite the near brawl that happened after the game, when 1st star of the game Scott Niedermayer tried to give his stick away, the Ducks finally got something postive going last night as the special team’s play was very effective ...
NHL
Pavel Datsyuk
Ron Wilson
Alexander Frolov
Calgary Flames
Scott Niedermayer
Cristobal Huet
Betting teams against the spread (ATS), also known as “the puckline” is a great way to even up teams’ chances to win. Favorites have to win by two goals (-1.5), and underdogs can lose by one and bettors still win (+1.5).
It can also be a way to go for a big payout by taking a slight ...
NHL
Calgary Flames
Minnesota Wild
I know that I rant about the Hotstove on a fairly regular basis, but that is because of the value I perceive the segment to have on Hockey Night in Canada. Last week, I reached my breaking point watching the seven and a half minute segment.
Here is a link to last week’s ...
NHL
This week’s IC Radio Show has been archived, click here to listen/download to the show.
Central Division
The Blackhawks started a six-game road trip by embarassing the Flames at home by a score of 7-1. The Hawks’ lines are changing all the time, and that is a ...
NHL
Calgary Flames
Phoenix Coyotes
This week’s IC Radio Show has been archived, click here to listen/download to the show.
Atlantic Division
New Jersey lost its first shootout of the season at Nashville last night. Devils forward Dainius Zubrus may have a broken leg .
Islanders youngster Kyle Okposo returns ...
NHL
Marc Savard
Thomas Vanek
Carey Price
Word from around the blogs:
The Bruins Blog : Savard signing not imminent. Despite reports to the contrary it appears it isn’t as close to happening as was previously reported .
Ranger Rants : Avery’s wish. Surprisingly not talking about himself .
Die by the ...
NHL
Ryan Miller
Sean Avery
Olli Jokinen
Marc Savard
I didn’t have a damn thing to do last night. Nothing. So, I decided to risk a future heart attack by watching the Oilers’ game on TSN. Lucky for you I saw several plays that I wanted to point out, even luckier is that I couldn’t find a clip of most of the things I ...
NHL
Edmonton Oilers
Colorado Avalanche
Ales Hemsky
Note: This item was supposed to run yesterday, but I believe I made a mistake with the scheduling.
As much as it pains me to do so, I watched Calgary Flame highlights today in order to bring IC readers their daily dose of AA.
The first clip shows Jarome Iginla of the Flames making ...
NHL
Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche
Jarome Iginla
Jay Bouwmeester
Last night’s IllegalCurve.com Radio Show has been archived.
Yesterday’s guests were Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch and Craig Custance of The Sporting News.
With Portzline, we discussed the whole Nikita Filatov incident and what lies ahead for both sides. With ...
NHL
Ilya Kovalchuk
Dave Tippett
Chicago Blackhawks
Atlanta Thrashers
Phoenix Coyotes
Word from the team beat writers:
The Ducks loaned center Erik Christensen to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League for condtioning purposes.
Looks like Milan Lucic got over that stomach bug and will be arriving in Atlanta later today and is expected to play in the ...
NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins
Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Blackhawks
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Central Division
What is the reaction to John McDonough’s first two seasons running the Blackhawks? One thing is for certain, expectations have certainly risen since he took the helm.
Tom Reed reports that Nikita Filatov’s departure to the KHL was hardly a surprise to ...
NHL
Sergei Fedorov
Detroit Red Wings
Alex Burrows
Atlantic Division
Jacques Lemaire decided to skate his players post plane ride instead of pre plane ride on Wednesday. In disconcerting news, forward Patrik Elias isn’t sure he will get back to 100% at any point this season.
Islanders coach Scott Gordon wouldn’t mind a ...
NHL
Patrik Elias
Ottawa Senators
North America’s most informative hockey talk show is live on the air!
Tonight’s guests are:
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch at 7:00 pm
Craig Custance of The Sporting News at 7:20 pm
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News at 7:40pm
To listen live, click ...
NHL
San Jose Sharks
Word from around the blogs:
Fire Wagon Hockey : Savard close to signing 7 year deal. Really good news for Bruins fans as they could definitely use his offense .
Empty Netters : Crosby carries Olympic torch. Not sure why there was any protest over this .
Lighthouse Hockey : ...
NHL
Sidney Crosby
Tonight is the IllegalCurve.com Radio Show live from 7pm Central time to 9pm Central Time. To listen live tonight, just click on the IC Radio icon on the top right hand side of the page, or click here .
Tonight’s guests are Aaron Portzline (Columbus Dispatch), Craig Custance ...
NHL
Columbus Blue Jackets
San Jose Sharks
Ilya Kovalchuk
Dany Heatley
Be sure to listen to tonight’s Illegalcurve radio show which features Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch and David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News.
And here is today’s word from the team beat writers:
Randy Carlyle and the Ducks are trying pretty much ...
NHL
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
Montreal Canadiens
Washington Capitals
In this week’s Pucking the Trends, I look at shootout goalies, the return of Malkin, the suprise team of the East (against the spread), power-play splits, and games on the schedule between tired and well-rested teams.
Malkin the Magnificent
Evgeni Malkin returned on Saturday ...
NHL
Evgeni Malkin
In this morning’s Western Conference Morning Papers , Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reported some news from TSN on the expected contract extensions for Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith:
With just some loose ends to tie up, Toews and Kane are expected to sign ...
