NHL Season Set To Get Underway

To Russia With Love

The continental Hockey League in Russia is not only stealing players from North America, but is now swiping coaches from the National Hockey League…Since when has Russia believed in a free market?

Calgary Flames Assistant Coach, Wayne Fleming has accepted the position of head coach of the team hailing from Omsk, Russia.  If you are wondering where the heck Omsk is, here is a map to satisfy your curiosity.

Zubie Tends To Hip

Sergei Zubov, one of my favorite NHL blueliners has had arthroscopic surgery on his hip and will be out for a month to start the season.  The Stars will certainly miss his gifted passing abilities…I mean who else could pull this move off?

Pominville Gets 5 Years

The Sabres announced that they have agreed to terms on a 5-year contract extension with Jason Pominville.

Pominville finished second on the team in scoring last season, posting career-highs in points (80) and assists (53), along with 27 goals. He was also a team-high plus-16 as he played in all 82 games for the second consecutive season.

Lean Mean Goalie Machine

Carey Price is a solid 20 pounds lighter to start this season says Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette. I’m not sur eif that is good or bad considering he will now cover less of the net????  Obviously he will be quicker and have additional stamina, which should help a Canadiens team close out games.

Babcock Bragging

Mike Babcock is already bragging about the quality of his Detroit team and how deep they are.  What a problem to have!

“I got 10 NHL defensemen, can’t have 10. I got a whole pile of NHL forwards, can’t have that; got three NHL goalies, can’t have that.”

Richards To Lead Philly

Almost from the day he was drafted, Flyers center Mike Richards was referred to by many as the future captain of the club. On Wednesday, that speculation became a reality, as the 23-year-old fourth year center was named as the 17th captain in franchise history, according to general manager Paul Holmgren.