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Is Quebec City ready to welcome back the Nordiques? Part Deux
Things have recently picked up on the potential return of the Nordiques to Quebec City. Last week, I wrote about the current economic situation in La Vieille Capitale regarding the potential return of professional hockey in Quebec City Is Quebec City ready to welcome back the Nordiques?
At the same time, the Globe and Mail and [...]
Is Quebec City ready to welcome back the Nordiques?
Fifteen years ago, in 1995, Marcel Aubut sold the Quebec Nordiques to Denver investors after the consortium of owners asked the various levels of governments for help with the team, which they refused. The economy was stagnant, the exchange rate was atrocious, the Nordiques had an old facility (Le Colisée Pepsi ironically), and they were [...]
The New Jersey Devils expected to re-sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a seven-year, $60 million contract?
After Ilya Kovalchuk’s agent Jay Grossman broke silence earlier today announcing the Russian winger will make a decision today regarding his future as a NHL player, the NY Post reported the New Jersey Devils have the inside edge in re-signing the much-coveted free agent to a seven-year, $60 million contract. (Their headline has now changed [...]
5 Major Reasons Kovalchuk Should Be an Islander
With all due respect to the detractors, here is a list of five reasons why the Islanders need a superstar like Kovalchuk, and furthermore, why he will not effect our salary cap in the future!
Recap of today’s Free Agent Frenzy, Eastern Conference
Today was one of the most entertaining day of the season in the NHL, much more than the 2010 trade deadline, as most of the big names found a new home only five hours after the free agency period began. Let’s have a look at the key signings and trades that have occurred as of [...]
HOCKEYINDEPENDENT FREE AGENCY LIVE CHAT: 11am Start!
HockeyIndependent’s Free Agency Live Chat Show
HOCKEY INDEPENDENT’s FREE AGENCY LIVE SHOW: 11am to 5pm on July 1st. Be There!
The LIVE CHAT will open at 11am. We will have a breaking news twitter feed in the chat so we all know at the same time as things break. Cut through the blogosphere and twittersphere noise and spend your Free Agent Frenzy day with us!
30 thoughts/facts/predictions around the 2010 NHL draft/free agency ***updated***
Three hours away from the beginning of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California, there is a lot of talk surrounding what is likely to happen tonight, and before the start of the NHL free agency on July 1st.
Below, you will find 30 thoughts/facts/predictions about the NHL that might happen in the next [...]
Thrashers Acquire Byfuglien From Blackhawks
Quite the day today huh?
The Thrashers gave up the 24th and 54th picks in the draft, Marty Reasoner and prospect Jeremy Morin for Dustin Byfuglien, Brent Sopel, Ben Eager and prospect Akim Aliu.
That is a lot of information to take in right there!
Initial Thoughts:
I like it… the Thrashers add quite a bit of toughness without [...]
Is Ilya Kovalchuk Los Angeles-bound?
With the 2010 free agent period set to begin in two weeks from today on July 1st, rumors are rampant that Ilya Kovalchuk will most surely test free agency as he will become an unrestricted free agent. Kovalchuk, who was acquired by the New Jersey Devils a week before the 2010 NHL trade deadline in [...]
The quest for NHL head coaches about to begin for four teams
TAMPA BAY
Now that the Tampa Bay Lightning have hired their new GM in Steve Yzerman earlier this week, they are ready to start their quest in order to find their new head coach for the upcoming season. Yzerman is in no hurry to name his new head coach as he first wants to talk to [...]
Montreal Canadiens lose Metropolit to separated shoulder, battle for playoff spot
The Montreal Canadiens not only lost the game 4-2 to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, they also lost veteran centre Glen Metropolit for an extended period of time because of a separated shoulder.
The injury happened on his second shift when after accelerating from the Canadiens blue line to centre ice, ready to dump the [...]
A look at the Eastern Conference playoffs race
Rankings as of today, March 17th, 2010.
Eastern Conference
Seed Team GP Pts
1 y-Washington 70 103
2 Pittsburgh 69 87
3 Buffalo 68 82
4 New Jersey 68 85
5 Ottawa 70 79
6 Montreal 71 78
7 Philadelphia 69 77
8 Boston 69 74
Still alive
9 N.Y. Rangers 70 71
10 Atlanta 69 69
11 Tampa Bay 69 68
12 N.Y. Islanders 70 67
13 Florida 68 66
14 Carolina 69 64
15 Toronto 70 60
Washington has already clinched the Southeast division and with a 16-point lead they will likely remain first in the conference.
Pittsburgh and New Jersey, who are facing each other tonight, are battling for the Atlantic division title, the loser will likely finish 4th.
Remaining schedule:
Penguins:13 [...]
Jackets Conquer Chelios
At this stage of the Blue Jackets season, it takes something like a 48 year old defensemen getting called up to play for the opposing team to make things interesting – and he was a factor in helping score both of the Jackets goals last night.
The first goal he was trying to block an Umberger [...]
HOCKEY INDEPENDENT TRADE DEADLINE LIVE SHOW
On March 3rd starting at 9am Eastern, we of HockeyIndependent.com are doing a live chat show with your favorite bloggers, many special guests and YOU. We are doing this because, like you, we’ve watched live shows tank, and know it’s tough to keep abreast of big deals as all sorts of sites and tv channels [...]
Atlanta Thrashers sign veteran Chris Chelios
As per Sportsnet and RDS, the Atlanta Thrashers have signed veteran Chris Chelios for the remainder of the season. Chelios is currently played with their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
He will have to clear waivers in order to rejoin the Thrashers. He will be available for call-up in case of injury. No immediate NHL plans.
In [...]
Thrashers send Nathan Oystrick and pick to Ducks for Arthyukin
As per Chris Vivlamore, the Atlanta Thrashers have sent defenseman Nathan Oystrick and a conditional draft pick in 2011 to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for hulking winger Evgeny Arthyukin.
The 6-4, 255 lb Russian winger will give much needed size to Atlanta’s offensive corps. Artyukhin has four goals and five assists for nine points, [...]
Hockey Independent’s Trade Deadline Show on March 3rd! Special Guests include . . .
On March 3rd starting at 9am Eastern, we of HockeyIndependent.com are doing a live chat show with your favorite bloggers, many special guests and YOU. We are doing this because, like you, we’ve watched live shows tank, and know it’s tough to keep abreast of big deals as all sorts of sites and tv channels [...]
Kovalchuk Turns Down $101M
The Atlanta Thrashers GM, Don Waddell, has told TSN that Ilya Kovalchuk turned down a $101M dollar contract from the organization. "Our goal from the start of this negotiating process was to sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a long-term contract," said Waddell in the statement. "During the process, Kovy affirmed his desire to be a Thrasher for [...]
Flyers interested in acquiring Thrashers’ Ilya Kovalchuk?
According to Denis Potvin on XM radio Satellite this morning, the Philadelphia Flyers are very interested in acquiring Altanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk.
Tim Panaccio of CSNPHilly also reported yesterday that Paul Homgren is listening to what Atlanta has to say about their Russian sniper. Holmgren, who is more and more looking for a trade partner, [...]
Thrashers Fall to the Buffalo Millers 2-1 in OT
The Thrashers failed to have their first back to back wins in quite a while, but it was not for a lack of trying. The Thrash played a very good game and were stymied again and again by one Ryan Miller.
KOVALCHUK TO ISLES???? Yeah Right. Here’s a Bridge You Can Buy Too
“The mere fact it is in Larry Brooks‘ column renders it suspect.” – Brian Burke, GM
The Lighthouse Project is in limbo. There are questions on even if Charles Wang wants to even own the Islanders any more. The Isles are only two years deep in a rebuild.
Meanwhile, we are nearing a time that many websites [...]
Benoit Pouliot recalled and Halak starts for Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens announced earlier today that they have called up left winger Benoit Pouliot from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL. Pouliot will join the Canadiens today for tonight’s game against the Thrashers in Atlanta.
Pouliot, who was sent down last week for a condition stint, recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in three [...]
NHL GOES HOLLYWOOD CONTEST RESULTS! And Announcing Our New Rumor Board!
Announcing our first Hockey Independent contest winners, brought to you by our first addition to the website . . . .
Rumors are all over the place. Some make a living by them. We here at Hockey Independent have chosen to take a different spin on the rumors, providing a space to share, comment and get [...]
Jim Kelley Compares Ovechkin to McSorley and Bertuzzi. Really?
Jim, Ovechkin is guilty of having so much passion that occasionally he may play a bit recklessly. Perhaps he does need to pick his spots a little better. But comparing Ovechkin to the likes of Bertuzzi, McSorley, and Simon? Have you completely lost it man?
Jury of the Bloggers Debates: Should Keith Ballard Be Suspended?
A panel of hockey bloggers discuss the Keith Ballard stick-swinging incident and whether there should be any discipline for it.
SIBLING RIVALRY PRESENTS: NHL Goes Hollywood Images & Contest!
To we Gallof boys, most situations hearken to a movie. Whether it be large or small, parody or tragedy, good news or bad, we tend to come up with some sort of twisted bent with images and other silliness to describe it.
So, in honor of this appreciation of movies, and with a huge hat tip [...]
Thrashers Winning Despite Not Yet Playing Their Best Hockey
The Thrashers have posted an 8-3-2 record for the month of November. The penalty kill and the goaltending are easily the biggest reason for that. They keep winning games, but I think the best hockey out of this team has not been played yet.
Pick His NHL Team!
I was poking around the NHL fan site when I came across this- a website made by a guy with no NHL team to root for. He’s opened up voting, blog rolls, and comments to have fans of the 30 NHL teams win him over and choose who to follow.
Here is the link (to the [...]
The Thrash Shoots for 5 in a Row Against the Bruins
The Thrashers are riding a 4 game win streak into tonights matchup against the Bruins at Philips Arena.
Thrashers Stop the Blueshirts 5-3. Shoot for 3 in a Row Tonight
The Thrashers played quite well in the return of Captain Kovalchuk last night and skated away with a 5-3 victory. Tonight they look for 3 wins in a row at home against Kopitar and the Kings.
Big Weekend For The Thrash
The Thrashers play tonight on Long Island and tomorrow at home against the Blues. They have been a better team then their record indicates and this weekend to start making the record match the level of play.
Thrashers October In Review: The Good, Bad and Ugly
October was an odd month for the Thrashers as they played the fewest games in the NHL and played several very good teams. Here is the good, bad and ugly from the first month of the season.
A Month in Review (October 2009)
To mark the end of the first month of NHL hockey, I’d like to take this time and write a little something about each team, and my general thoughts heading into November. October has proven to be an eventful month full of shocks, surprises, excitement, and disappointment. I’m sorry that all teams won’t get equal [...]
Kovalchuk Out 2-4 Weeks…Here Is Why It Will Be A Good Thing
It was announced earlier today that Ilya Kovalchuk broke a small bone in his foot and will be out 2-4 weeks. I think this will be tough, but overall, a good thing for the team.
Flukes and Goaltending are Thrashers Downfall Once Again…Kovalchuk Hurt
The Thrashers are now officially on the first losing streak of the season after late game comebacks that came up short in the last two games. Tonight was a 4-3 loss to the Sharks.
Thrashers Have a Bad Game, Pavelec Steals a Point
It was not a very good night for most of the Thrashers. Ondrej Pavelec was an exception to that as he played exceptional.
Current NHL Injury List – Who’s Your Team Missing?
Team by Team Injury List. Read on to find out who is injured on your team and how long they are expected to be out…
Thrashers Finally Start Playing Some Games After 80 Year Training Camp
At least it has seemed like that long! Finally, after playing just three games since the regular season kicked off the Thrashers will really get things going starting tonight in New Jersey.
Thrashers Down The Blues, Sens Up Next
The Thrashers went into St. Louis and got a 4-2 win in the Blues home opener.
Thrash at Blues News and Notes
Game 2 is FINALLY happening tonight after 5 longs days since the season opener. Tonight the Thrashers take on the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center.
Musings On The Thrashers 6-3 Win Over The Lightning
The Thrashers opened the 2009-10 season in much the same way as last season, with a win in a very high scoring game.
Game 1 Preview: Thrash Vs. Lightning
The first game of 82 is upon us and it also happens to be the home opener. Tonight The Thrashers take on the Lightning in the first of 6 meetings this season.
Thrashers Claim Christoph Schubert Off Waivers From Senators
In a somewhat interesting move it was announced that the Thrash has claimed Christoph Schubert off re-entry waivers from the Ottawa Senators.
Thrashers Name 2009-10 Captains
Press Release:
The Atlanta Thrashers have announced their captains for the 2009-10 season. Ilya Kovalchuk, who was named Captain on Jan. 11, 2009, will begin his first full season in that role. Forwards Colby Armstrong and Vyacheslav Kozlov return as Alternate Captains and are joined by defensemen Zach Bogosian and Ron Hainsey.
