Finger Gate: Burrows scores 11 seconds into OT to give Canucks 2-0 series lead
Vancouver 3 – Boston 2 Alex Burrows took a big bite out of the Boston Bruins Stanley Cup dreams in Game 2 of the Cup Finals. Burrows who was not suspended for biting Patrice Bergeron in Game 1, scored in the first period, setup up Daniel Sedin in the third period for the game tying goal and then scored 11 seconds into overtime, beating Zdeno Chara around the net and an erratic Tim Thomas who was out of position. Burrows game winner gave the Canucks a 3-2 victory and commanding 2-0 series lead. It’s hard to imagine the Bruins getting back into the series. Vancouver is looking to become the first Canadian team to win the Cup since the Montreal
Busy day of moves as Boston lands Kaberle and Wheeler is shipped off to Atlanta
A busy day of moves in the National Hockey League and it’s not even 2:00 p.m. as Tomas Kaberle has been officially traded to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins landed their coveted puck moving defenseman and the Maple Leafs will receive prospect Joe Colborne, the Bruins’ first round pick in 2011 and a conditional 2nd round draft pick in 2012, if Kaberle resigns in Boston which is a strong possibility or if the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Final. Toronto has acquired two first round picks for the 2011 draft, in a matter of days. To make room for Kaberle, the Bruins as expected shipped off Blake Wheeler and defenseman Mark Stuart. Wheeler and Stuart have been dealt to Atlanta
NHL: Guerin remains hopeful to sign with Flyers or Bruins
The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins have been two contenders in the Eastern Conference who were kicking the tires on veteran winger Billy Guerin before the Penguins decided last week not to bring back the 39 year old winger. Both teams have cap issues which complicates things for Guerin but the interest remains there and as I mentioned on Tuesday morning, via twitter, Guerin is trying to land with Philadelphia or Boston. Guerin only wants to sign with a Cup contender preferably still in the East. Philadelphia and Boston have been targeted from Guerin’s camp as Guerin’s agent reached out to both teams weeks ago. Both are teams where Guerin is willing to take a significant reduction in pay from
THE ICE REPORT: Critical week ahead for Ducks; More NHL Buzz
THE ICE REPORT Will Ducks be sellers or buyers? A major questionmark heading into the Olympic break is whether Ducks general manager Bob Murray is going to be a buyer or a seller when March 3rd rolls around. According to the Orange County Register, “it is one of the questions that’s floating around in hockey circles as the Ducks sit precariously outside the playoff picture entering tonight’s game against the Kings at Honda Center.” As the County Register notes, “There are contending teams who wonder if Scott Niedermayer, Saku Koivu, Teemu Selanne and others will be available when the NHL trade deadline rolls around.” For Anaheim like many other teams, that answer won’t be known until after this week. At
NHL: Canucks, Penguins to battle for Paul Kariya once again?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Bruins in on Whitney, Tkachuk The Boston Bruins are free falling in the standings and the Bruins are making a hard attempt to land Ray Whitney before the Olympic break. The Bruins have also be engaged in trade talks with the St. Louis Blues regarding forward Keith Tkachuk but the Blues aren’t ready to move the veteran forward. The asking price for Ray Whitney is a first round pick and a mid-tier prospect. A steep price for teams like Pittsburgh that won’t go that high. Vancouver, Calgary, Los Angeles, are among a number of teams interested. Maple Leafs mulling trade options The Globe and Mail reports, Toronto Maple Leafs have to make a decision at goaltender. The
Ice Report: Pressure building on Kings GM Dean Lombardi
Inside the NHL Lombardi looking to make major splash Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi is not in any danger of losing his job but pressure is building on Lombardi to get the Kings in the playoffs. The Kings are the 8th seed at this moment in the Western Conference and missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season under Lombardi is what will put his job in jeopardy beyond next season. Kings management saw this season as the year that the Kings take the next step and while there have been signs of that, it still might not be enough to get into the playoffs. With the trade deadline less than 8 weeks away, Lombardi is believed to be
NHL: Bruins agree to deal with Miroslav Satan; pending physical
Satan signs with Boston Bruins Former Pittsburgh Penguins winger Miroslav Satan has agreed to a one year deal with the Boston Bruins. Satan will take a physical Saturday morning and the deal will likely be official Saturday afternoon. The deal is believed to be a pro-rated deal worth $600,000. Satan has played 1012 NHL games, recording 354 goals, 367 assists and 721 points. Satan was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2008-2009, recording 17 goals and 36 points in 65 games. Satan was re-assigned to the Penguins American Hockey League affiliate on March 3rd, 2009 after the Penguins acquisitions of Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin. Satan re-joined the Penguins in the playoffs, appearing in 16 games playing a 4th
NHL: Los Angeles & Minnesota interested in Fedotenko?
Kaberle on the radar of Rangers, Wild, Capitals Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke will begin the process of listening to offers for defenseman Tomas Kaberle and once again Kaberle will be highly coveted. Whether he gets traded though remains to be seen due to his NTC. Among the early suitors, Kaberle is at the top of the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals wishlist. Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher has also been coveting Kaberle since the 2009 NHL entry draft but Kaberle nixed a potential deal to Minnesota last summer and will likely do the same again this winter. Burke is looking to sell high on Kaberle who has 35 points in 40 games this season. The asking
NHL: Latest Trade Rumblings: Teams preparing to make a run at Kovalchuk
Hurricanes not moving Eric Staal A number of league sources have disputed any talk that the Carolina Hurricanes are even considering the possibility of moving Eric Staal. Not going to happen under any circumstances I’m told A report by the Ottawa Sun indicated the St. Louis Blues were making a play for Staal. Market growing for Ilya Kovalchuk The Atlanta Thrashers have yet to make Ilya Kovalchuk available for trade but when or if they do, teams are already beginning preparations. The Flyers, Kings, Oilers and Canucks are four teams prepared to make a major play for Kovalchuk, sources tell me. The Kings are willing to offer a package centering around Dustin Brown and Jack Johnson, while Philadelphia has made
The Latest NHL Buzz: Ovechkin playing reckless?
Ovechkin day-to-day Alexander Ovechkin’s own coach called him “pretty reckless” today, just a day after Ovechkin delivered a punishing knee-to-knee hit to Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason. It was a scare for both players but both players are expected to be okay. Does Ovechkin need to tone it down? Ovechkin, the NHL’s most unique player, is putting other players in danger, including himself. If he keeps playing with the recklessness that he does, he won’t have a long career. However, even Bruce Boudreau has doubts that Ovechkin will ever tone it down. The NHL is reviewing the hit. Bruins, Savard agree to 7 year extension