Category: Puck Blog

Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne, who stopped 23 shots, had some key saves including on Maxim Afinogenov at the end of one of the power plays and Ilya Kovalchuk on a breakaway. Rinne, who has been alternating starts with Dan Ellis, said it was time for some big saves (Teresa M. Walker, The Canadian Press 1/30/2010).

Prospect Sergei Shirokov scored twice in the first period to lead the AHL’s Manitoba Moose over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6-4. The Moscow native Shirokov leads all Moose scorers with 16 goals and 33 points and is tied for fourth in AHL rookie scoring. The win on Saturday ended a six game losing streak for Manitoba.

Vancouver Canuck veteran Mikael Samuelsson applauded the skill set of teammate Mason Raymond, but also pointed out that the 24 year old could become even better if he added a play making element to his blazing speed game. Raymond who has had NHL scouts drooling over his speed and puck skills, has taken time to

Chris Vivalamore of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution writes about Ilya Kovalchuk’s unique situation with the Atlanta Thrashers. Never has a premiere player such as Kovalchuk at the age of 27 been an unrestricted free agent and have a plethora of options. Vivalamore details three options which Atlanta GM Don Waddell must consider. They include signing the

Perttu Lindgren led all Texas Stars (AHL affliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars) skaters with six points (3 goals, 3 assists) over the past week. Five of his points came on the power play. Lindgren now leads the team with 19 assists and 28 points.

The Atlanta Thrashers were happy to take a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, but not without the heroic and hilarious play of goalie Johan Hedberg. In the third period, “The Moose” left his crease to take a save of Simon Gagne. The rest is hockey comedy history. To view Johan’s hilarious

One of the premiere players in the NHL & the world, Ilya Kovalchuk has every right to be mentioned in the game’s elite group of players. The man from Atlanta has accumulated 327 career goals, and much of those without a legitimate centre man. In addition, he has won a Rocket Richard Trophy in 2003-04,

Check out this Södertälje TV video of new addition Riku Helenius. To view, please watch video “Riku Helenius 100127”

NY RANGERS LACE UP FOR 16th ANNUAL “SKATE WITH THE GREATS” EVENT TO BENEFIT RONALD McDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK Rangers Greats Brian Leetch, Rod Gilbert and Adam Graves take to the ice at Rockefeller Center, Thursday, Jan. 28 6:30 PM On Thursday, January 28th, Brian Leetch, Rod Gilbert, Adam Graves and other celebrated former Rangers

The common sports fan may not see Atlanta Georgia as a big time hockey town, but don’t tell Ilya Kovalchuk. The Super Russian has been named the 53rd most powerful athlete in all of sports by Business Week. “Kovy” is ahead of NBA’s Steve Nash, MLB’s Evan Longoria, and the NFL’s Ben Roethlisberger. To find