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Why Shots on Goal is a Useless Stat
Why Shots on Goal is a Useless Stat
mynhltraderumors.com — As I’m sitting here writing this article, the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the league in one... offensive category, “shots on goal”. They currently sit in a tie for last in points with the Carolina Hurricanes at 15, and have sole possession of last place in the wins department ... (more) Why Shots on Goal is a Useless Stat
Maple Leafs can’t buy a goal or a player, and lose 2 to injury
Maple Leafs can’t buy a goal or a player, and lose 2 to injury
mynhltraderumors.com — It was a game that left you shaking your head if you’re a fan, and a light... chuckle if you’re an Islanders fan. Dwayne Roloson, 1-6 versus the Leafs heading in to the game, came up with a career game. It ended up a 4-3 OT victory for the Isles, but it was the shots [...] (more) Maple Leafs can’t buy a goal or a player, and lose 2 to ...
Around the Boards: Leafs and Hawks, N. Kronwall out 4-8, Savard returning tonight
Around the Boards: Leafs and Hawks, N. Kronwall out 4-8, Savard returning tonight
mynhltraderumors.com — Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Leafs and Blackhawks’ will be tied to trade rumors, especially... since ‘Hawks assistant GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was at the Leaf-Caps game on Saturday. Brent Sopel was mentioned as possibly heading to the Leafs during HNIC ‘Hotstove’. ... (more) Around the Boards: Leafs and Hawks, N. Kronwall out 4-8, ...
Around the Boards: Sopel to Leafs? Mueller, Stajan, Kostityn’s on the Block?
Around the Boards: Sopel to Leafs? Mueller, Stajan, Kostityn’s on the Block?
mynhltraderumors.com — Pierre LeBrun on the CBC Hotstove and ESPN: The Leafs and Blackhawks’ have reportedly been talking about... Brent Sopel. Sopel is owed $2.5 million this year, and $2.0 million next season. For taking Sopel in a salary cap dump, the Leafs would also receive a high pick, maybe in the 2nd round ... (more) Around the Boards: Sopel to Leafs? Mueller, Stajan, ...
Discussion Question: What is wrong with Jason Spezza?
Discussion Question: What is wrong with Jason Spezza?
mynhltraderumors.com — The NHL season is about a quarter finished, and while there are many pleasant surprises, the play... of Jason Spezza has been the exact opposite. Through 17 games Spezza has only scored 1 goal on 41 shots, for a shooting percentage 2.4 (the 2.4 SPCT is even worse Jason Blake who’s moving ... (more) Discussion Question: What is wrong with Jason Spezza?
Around the Boards: Barker and Sopel, Savard, Maple Leaf trades coming? Coyotes losing Millions, Injury Updates
Around the Boards: Barker and Sopel, Savard, Maple Leaf trades coming? Coyotes losing Millions, ...
mynhltraderumors.com — Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen thinks that Cam Barker ($3.083 million) and Brent Sopel ($2.333... million) may 2 players the Blackhawks trade to clear up cap space. Versteeg and Byfuglien may be in play after/if the 2 others could be moved. Campbell is probably too hard to move, without taking ... (more) Around the Boards: Barker and Sopel, Savard, Maple Leaf ...
The ‘Tagging’ Rule facing the Chicago Blackhawks
The ‘Tagging’ Rule facing the Chicago Blackhawks
mynhltraderumors.com — So it’s been reported here and everywhere that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane (5 years) and Duncan... Keith (up to 13 years) are about to re-sign with the Blackhawks. There has been so much talk about the inevitable signings and cap issues that the Blackhawks have, that I didn’t really ... (more) The ‘Tagging’ Rule facing the Chicago Blackhawks
Around the Boards: Savard’s hometown discount, Burke close to making a move? Rozsival on the Move?
Around the Boards: Savard’s hometown discount, Burke close to making a move? Rozsival on the Move?
mynhltraderumors.com — Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Talk about your hometown discount. The Boston Bruins and Marc... Savard have been talking contract extension recently and are reportedly close to 7 year, $32 million deal. That would be a nice cap hit of $4.7 million. Most expected him to sign for around $6 - ... (more) Around the Boards: Savard’s hometown discount, Burke ...
Around the Boards: The 3 Hawks’, Savard returning, Filatov gone, Gionta out
Around the Boards: The 3 Hawks’, Savard returning, Filatov gone, Gionta out
mynhltraderumors.com — Bob McKenzie of TSN: Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are reportedly getting 5 year contract extensions, in... excess of $6 million per year. Duncan Keith’s deal could be for up to 13 years. Rich Thompson of the Boston Herald: It looks as though Marc Savard could return to the Bruins lineup ... (more) Around the Boards: The 3 Hawks’, Savard returning, ...
Around the Boards: Forsberg staying in Sweden, Toews-Kane-Keith signing today? Filatov back to KHL?
Around the Boards: Forsberg staying in Sweden, Toews-Kane-Keith signing today? Filatov back to KHL?
mynhltraderumors.com — Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Canucks GM Mike Gillis informed reporters that Peter Forsberg won’t... be coming Canucks, or any other NHL club, instead opting to with Modo for the remainder of the season. Chric Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Tuesday could be a big day for the Chicago ... (more) Around the Boards: Forsberg staying in Sweden, ...
The Headshot Issue…
The Headshot Issue…
mynhltraderumors.com — The NHL season isn’t officially started until we have our first “Hot Topic” regarding the rules in... hockey and what we can do to “fix the game”. Hockey fans and media alike enjoy nothing more than to talk endlessly about the state of the game and offer our amateur ... (more) The Headshot Issue…

Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
mynhltraderumors.com — Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a... long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting healthier, with Milan Lucic expected to return this week, and Marc Savard ... (more) Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs ...
Around the Boards: Forsberg, Malkin returns but Kunitz out,
Around the Boards: Forsberg, Malkin returns but Kunitz out,
mynhltraderumors.com — Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: It must a Swedish thing. Peter Forsberg seems to be as... indecisive as Mats Sundin. Forsberg still isn’t sure if he’ll return to the NHL and may opt to stay in Sweden and play with Modo. Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Good news for the ... (more) Around the Boards: Forsberg, Malkin returns but Kunitz out,
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and Ovechkin returing tomorrow? Komisarek and Orpik out weeks
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and Ovechkin returing tomorrow? Komisarek ...
mynhltraderumors.com — Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers forward Robert Nilsson is in the doghouse and may find... himself on the trading block. The Predators and possibly the Hurricanes could be interested in Nilsson, who has skill but has been inconsistent. Jeff Klein of the New York Times: Thrashers GM, Don ... (more) Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and ...
Around the Boards: Sedin and Kovalchuk set backs, S. Niedermayer on the move that the Deadline?
Around the Boards: Sedin and Kovalchuk set backs, S. Niedermayer on the move that the Deadline?
mynhltraderumors.com — Matthew Sekerer of the Globe and Mail: Daniel Sedin was hoping to return to the Canucks on... Tuesday or tonight, but a set back to his broken foot has pushed back the expected return day till next week at the earliest. In better Canucks news, Roberto Luongo will be starting tonight against the Red ... (more) Around the Boards: Sedin and Kovalchuk set backs, S. ...
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to ...
mynhltraderumors.com — Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile... on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday’s practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is 95% a go for Thursday. He’s ... (more) Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, ...
Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for a Forward, Blues forced to deal
Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for a Forward, Blues forced to deal
mynhltraderumors.com — Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard continue to have contract... discussions regularly, but the longer they drag on, the more likelihood that Savard will become a UFA. Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post: Michael Nylander has cleared waivers and could find ... (more) Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for ...
NHL Admits Second Team in Southern Ontario Possible
NHL Admits Second Team in Southern Ontario Possible
mynhltraderumors.com — “NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly acknowledged Monday morning that the establishment of a second franchise in Southern... Ontario is a possibility. And if the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t like it, Daly said in so many words, they can lump it. However Daly would not speculate on when this ... (more) NHL Admits Second Team in Southern Ontario Possible
Around the Boards: Habs Goalie Controversy, ANA-TO, EDM-TB Trades Coming? Wings Looking for Goalie?
Around the Boards: Habs Goalie Controversy, ANA-TO, EDM-TB Trades Coming? Wings Looking for Goalie?
mynhltraderumors.com — Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Stubbs outlines the Habs goalie controversy between Jarolsav Halak and Carey... Price took a strange twist with Halak`s agent, Allan Walsh tweeted: “Interesting stat of the night … Price is 10W, 32L in last 42 starts. Hmm.” and later backtracked: “It was a ... (more) Around the Boards: Habs Goalie Controversy, ANA-TO, ...
Around the Boards: Injury News - Ovechkin, Dubinsky, Letang
Around the Boards: Injury News - Ovechkin, Dubinsky, Letang
mynhltraderumors.com — Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo’s Puck Daddy Blog: Chesnokov interviewed Alex Ovechkin over the weekend and Ovie had... this to say: Q. You’re in good mood. Are you getting better? OVECHKIN: I am better. But I will miss 4-5 weeks. This was news to the Capitals who denied the ... (more) Around the Boards: Injury News - Ovechkin, Dubinsky, Letang
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