NHL Hockey Offseason Notes

Hockey players in an isolated northern Manitoba community are looking up to NHL players for more than just their hockey skills after learning the big-league players are outfitting them with brand new gear. (via Kuklas)

Lee Goren is headed to Sweden to try his luck…saying that he has proven all that he can in the American Hockey league.

The Ottawa Senators gathered at Scotiabank Place last Saturday to clean out their lockers and reflect on a season had to be considered a success despite its unhappy ending.

The Ducks brought California its first Stanley Cup, but to suggest this is the first time SoCal has been interested in hockey itself is flat-out wrong.

Joe Pelletier wonders if Scott Neidermayer might retire?  He has won almost every championship there is to win…what is left to accomplish?

The Senators might not be the only option for coach Bryan Murray. Two league sources told the Sun yesterday they believe the Columbus Blue Jackets may seek permission to speak with Murray about the club’s vacant GM’s job.

A decent season followed by a couple rounds in the playoffs had to be considered a success for the New York Rangers. Off-Season Game Plan looks at whether the Rangers are going to be able to move up among the elite or if they may have already peaked.