Who's On Deck?
Getzlaf would be big loss for Canada; who could fill in?
When executive director Steve Yzerman announced Canada's men's hockey team at the end of December, a handful of NHL players were put on standby and advised to be ready in case of injury. And that contingency plan could come into effect this week if Ryan Getzlaf can't go. Full Story.(Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Back To Business
Tomas Plekanec - who leads the Montreal Canadiens in scoring and is set to become a free agent - wasn't concerned about Monday's front office turnover and was encouraged by new GM Pierre Gauthier's initiative to put out an olive branch for possible contract talks. Full Story.
Backup Plan
Johan Franzen may end up at the Olympics after all. The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Swedish Olympic team coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson has asked Franzen to contact him following Tuesday night's Red Wings' game against the St. Louis Blues to give him an update on his status after a lengthy absence. Full Story.
Bob McKenzie
Blog: Bob Gainey is nothing if not loyal. By making the decision to step down now, at a time when the team needs direction at the trade deadline, Gainey was likely more able to influence who would assume his chair than if he waited to the off-season. More...
Ray Ferraro
Razor's Edge: I watched the fabulously entertaining Pittsburgh-Washington game on Sunday afternoon and can't help but think they're like the Edmonton Oilers team right before they won their first Stanley Cup. More...
Darren Dreger
Some are saying Don Waddell could be chastised by fans for not getting enough for Kovalchuk. More...
Blog: Sources tell TSN the Oilers have a list of teams Sheldon Souray would waive his no-trade clause to join. More...
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NHL Power Rankings
[1] Washington: 14 straight wins, with seven by at least three goals.
[2] San Jose: Only one regulation loss in last 14, yet still overtaken.
[3] Chicago: Power play is 0-for-16 in last five games.
Complete Rankings (updated February 9)
Calendar
- Feb. 12 (3pm et) - Feb. 28 (Midnight et):
Olympic Trade Freeze
- Feb. 15 - Feb. 28:
Olympic Break
- Mar. 3:
NHL Trade Deadline at 3pm et
- Apr. 11:
Last day of regular season
- Apr. 14:
Start date of Stanley Cup Playoffs
- May 7 - 23:
IIHF World Championship in Germany
- June 25 - 26:
NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles