You wouldn’t think an exhibition event would be one of the biggest scouting events for the NHL. This past weekend every NHL team and all 59 NCAA Division I teams descended to Sioux City, Iowa for the USHL Fall Classic. All 14 USHL teams participated in the event including the USA National Team Development Program. […]

Over at the Red Light District, we’re near the end of our 30 teams in 30 days feature. Today, we featured the Islanders. Head over to the RLD to check out the rest of our team previews! 2008/09 Recap-Record: 26-47-9, 61 pts.Playoffs: None Key Additions: John Tavares, Martin Biron, Dwayne RolosonKey Subtractions: Yann Danis, Joey […]

We posted this yesterday over at the RLD!The deadline for roster cuts is on Wednesday. We look at each team’s status, and who is on the bubble.Anaheim DucksThe roster is down to 25… Andrew Ebbett and Erik Christensen are on the bubble.Atlanta ThrashersThe roster is down to 27… Evander Kane and Maxim Afinogenov are still […]

Monday….yes…I cannot stand this day. Simply here is the moment and the video. Here it comes again. Dino…. September 28, 1979 Minnesota North Stars signed free agent Dino Ciccarelli from the London Knights of the OHA. Ciccarelli fractured his leg in his final junior season and went undrafted by all 21 NHL teams.

Good afternoon everyone….I will be back tomorrow evening as I am heading down to the Jersey Shore (not to relax sadly) but to work on my grandmother’s house. The show will go on…the world will not end. No worries there. Ryan should be back in time to look over the blog but by all means […]

The long wait is almost over, in just 5 more days the the puck will drop on the 2009-2010 NHL season. Thank God, I survived another summer. No matter how hard I try to follow other sports, it never amounts to the joy the hockey season brings and I end up not paying attention to […]

The mad Dunshee predicted Round 2 of the 2007 playoffs and below is what he presented to us. This is the stuff legends are made of…or madmen…pick one. By: Mike DunsheeHockey Stats and Analysis at www.mikedunshee.comOnly eight teams remain in the quest for the Cup and the race at this point is as wide open […]

Forgive our relative laziness this weekend but as we head down the shore to do some work….I figure it is time to let another coach speak. Enjoy this week’s victim err coach. Yes its Jacques Lemaire…… For the record I get these pretty fast because I know the Devils webcast folks…they do some excellent work. […]

Weekend time! The moment today is simple and to the point. Time to bring it out for the masses. Paul Henderson…. September 26, 1972 Phil Esposito scored twice, and Paul Henderson scored the game winner at 17:54 of the final period, to give Team Canada a 4-3 win over the Soviet Team in Game 7 […]

Its Friday Night….that magic time to give you more videos before you head out the door. Unless its been a long week and you just want to head to bed. Either way, time for the VBB. Wings preview….. Have a great night!!!!

With Theo Fleury released by the Flames today…..what will he announce come Monday? A. Mulling offers B. Retirement C. Have an actual offer to sign. D. None of the above I am curious to see what people really think here on this one.

I always like the fact that on a nice crisp Fall day that hockey is just getting so close. We were sent some videos and much thanks. Here they go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVfNxfa_Zuc&hl=en&fs=1& The Mouth uses bubble hockey and mixes in camp…. TGIF everyone!!!!!!!

Groin injuries are no laughing matter. Just ask teams that have been impacted already this preseason by the evil little injury that often comes from either overstretching or not stretching enough. Your groin is like a rubber band. It undergoes lots of wear and tear and unfortunately sometimes it cannot take it anymore. Sometimes it […]

This classic post from October 25th, 2007. Devils-Rangers. Little more needs to be said here….just read and smile. Vs. In the first of eight grueling matchups expected to take place this season…the Devils complete their nine game road trip in Madison Square Garden as they face the Rangers tonight. No pictures need apply just memories […]

I forgot how sad of a day this was for Islander fans 22 years ago….a great player for them indeed hung the skates up. Now the video and moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9NIBBlQPT8&hl=en&fs=1& A little OTR with Denis Potvin…. September 25, 1987 New York Islanders defenseman Denis Potvin announced his retirement from the NHL.