(hat tip to the boys of Illegal Curve. Thanks to their amazing class and their blessing to take over this feature here at NHL Hot Stove. We hope you enjoy the latest daily series.)
Monday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference)
01/11/2010
Leave a Comment » | 
Eastern Conference, Morning Papers, NHLHS Features | Tagged: Anssi Salmela, Bruce Boudreau, Clarke MacArthur, Dennis Wideman, Eric Staal, Garth Snow, Jaroslav Halak, Mark Stuart, Matt Gilroy, Phil Kessel, Rick DiPietro, Rostislav Olesz, Ruslan Fedotenko, Steven Stamkos, Travis Zajac | 
Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Goalie Starters 01/08/2010
01/08/2010
Here are your expected starting goalies for tonight, January 8, 2010:
- Tom Gulitti of The Record thinks Martin Brodeur gets the nod tonight. Pretty safe bet if you ask me.
- Mike Smith gets the nod according to Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune
- Mike Harrington of The Sabres Edge puts Ryan Miller in nets.
- Rick DiPietro starts today according to Katie Strang of Newsday.
UPDATED @ 1:43 PM
- Curtis McElhinney starts in net, reported by Alex Ruiz of Flames.com.
- Mike Harrington of Sabres Edge expects Jonas Gustavsson to start in nets. Still waiting on a confirmation on the Leafs end, but it makes sense.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Starting Goalies | Tagged: Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Curtis McElhinney, Dallas Stars, Jonas Gustavsson, Martin Brodeur, Marty Turco, Mathieu Garon, Mike Smith, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Peter Budaj, Rick DiPietro, Ryan Miller, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 01/06/2010
01/06/2010
Here are your NHL injury updates for tonight, January 6, 2010:
Tonight’s Injuries
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Jeff Halpern, Matt Walker and Todd Fedoruk still out.
Buffalo Sabres
- Patrick Kaleta still day-to-day. Held out tonight. [Sabres Edge]
Dallas Stars
- No injuries.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Brent Burns, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carl Gunnarson, Chuck Kobasew, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Jeff Halpern, Manny Malhotra, Matt Walker, Mike Komisarek, Mikhail Grabovski, Minnesota Wild, Nate Thompson, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Owen Nolan, Philadelphia Flyers, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Radek Martinek, Rick DiPietro, San Jose Sharks, Sean Bergenheim, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Jackman, Todd Fedoruk, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vaclav Prospal, Wayne Primeau | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
The Man Behind the Mask: Dwayne Roloson
01/02/2010
Welcome to the 1st installment of “The Man Behind the Mask” series. Throughout the course of the year, we will be taking a look at the players who mean the most to the game. The Goalies. Our first article will be on none other then New York Islanders goaltender Dwayne Roloson.
In 27 games played this season the 40 year old netminder for the Islanders has been able to obtain points in all but seven of his starts. He has helped the Islanders, currently, to exceed expectations. Although the season is still closing in on the half way mark, the Islanders have a lot to prove but Roloson has provided more then enough of a boost to have the Islanders squeak into the playoffs.
Plenty of hockey left to play for Roloson and his Islanders this season and at this point anything is possible. Who knew that Roloson would be the veteran piece to have these New York Islanders, projected to be a lottery pick team again, fighting for a playoff spot? Aside from Garth Snow, no one.
Roloson brings a history worth discussing to Long Island.
Leave a Comment » | 30 Team Series, The Man Behind the Mask | Tagged: Calgary Flames, Dominic Hasek, Dwayne Roloson, Edmonton Oilers, Manny Fernandez, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, Rick DiPietro | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 01/02/2010
01/02/2010
This thread will be updated all day, so keep refreshing it as the day goes along. Just a quick note, if I omitted a source it is due to a previous report with no recent updates. Here are your injury updates for tonight:
Injuries Tonight
Carolina Hurricanes
- Scott Walker and Sergei Samsonov out for today’s match. They will be replaced by Zach Boychuk and Jiri Tlusty.
- Eric Cole, Joe Corvo and Chad LaRose remain out.
New York Rangers
- Vaclav Prospal expected out another couple of weeks.
Vancouver Canucks
- Kevin Bieksa, Pavol Demitra and Ryan Johnson out.
Dallas Stars
- Everybody healthy!
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Matt Walker, Todd Fedoruk and Jeff Halpern still out.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Adam Burish, Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Andreas Lilja, Andrei Loktionov, Andrew Peters, Atlanta Thrashers, Brad May, Brad Staubitz, Brent Burns, Brett Clark, Brian Pothier, Bryce Salvador, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chad LaRose, Chicago Blackhawks, Chuck Kobasew, Clayton Stoner, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Cory Sarich, D. J. King, Dainius Zubrus, Dallas Stars, Daniel Cleary, Daniel Winnick, Dave Bolland, David Clarkson, David Jones, Derek Dorsett, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Cole, Fernando Pisani, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilkka Pikkarainen, James Vandermeer, Jarret Stoll, Jason Williams, Jean-Michael Liles, Jeff Halpern, Jerred Smithson, Jiri Tlusty, Jody Shelley, Joe Corvo, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, John Mitchell, Jonathan Ericsson, Jordin Tootoo, Justin Williams, Kari Lehtonen, Kevin Bieksa, Kevin Klein, Kurt Sauer, Los Angeles Kings, Lubomir Visnovsky, Manny Malhotra, Marc Methot, Marc Pouliot, Marek Svatos, Mark Popovic, Martin Erat, Matt Walker, Mike Comrie, Mike Van Ryn, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Nate Thompson, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Niklas Kronwall, Nikolai Khabibulin, Patrick Eaves, Paul Kariya, Paul Martin, Pavol Demitra, Phoenix Coyotes, Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radek Martinek, Randy Jones, Rick DiPietro, Rostislav Klesla, Ruslan Salei, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Johnson, San Jose Sharks, Scott Walker, Sean Bergenheim, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Samsonov, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teemu Selanne, Tim Jackman, Todd Fedoruk, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vaclav Prospal, Vancouver Canucks, Vernon Fidler, Viktor Stalberg, Washington Capitals, Zach Boychuk | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 12/31/2009
12/31/2009
This thread will be updated all day, so keep refreshing it as the day goes along. Just a quick note, if I omitted a source it is due to a previous report with no recent updates. Here are your injury updates for tonight:
Injuries Tonight
Montreal Canadiens
- Paul Mara still out.
Florida Panthers
- Cory Stillman and Rostislav Olesz back in. [Steve Goldstein]
- David Booth, Kenndal McArdle and Dmitry Kulikov remain out.
New York Islanders
- Doug Weight back in. [Islanders Point Blank]
- Radek Martinek, Rick DiPietro, Sean Bergenheim and Nate Thompson expected out.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Adam Burish, Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Andreas Lilja, Andrei Loktionov, Brad Staubitz, Brent Burns, Bryce Salvador, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chad LaRose, Chicago Blackhawks, Chuck Kobasew, Clayton Stoner, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Cory Sarich, Cory Stillman, D. J. King, Dainius Zubrus, Dallas Stars, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Winnik, Danny Cleary, Dave Bolland, David Booth, David Clarkson, David Jones, Derek Dorsett, Detroit Red Wings, Dmitry Kulikov, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Cole, Fernando Pisani, Florida Panthers, Henrik Zetterberg, James Vandermeer, Jarret Stoll, Jason Spezza, Jason Williams, Jerred Smithson, Jody Shelley, Joe Corvo, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, Jonathan Ericsson, Jordin Tootoo, Justin Williams, Kenndal McArdle, Kevin Bieksa, Kevin Klein, Kurt Sauer, Los Angeles Kings, Marc Methot, Marc Pouliot, Mark Fistric, Martin Erat, Mike Comrie, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Nate Thompson, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Niklas Kronwall, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ottawa Senators, Paul Kariya, Paul Mara, Paul Martin, Pavol Demitra, Petr Sykora, Phoenix Coyotes, Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Radek Martinek, Randy Jones, Rick DiPietro, Rostislav Klesla, Rostislav Olesz, Ruslan Salei, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Johnson, San Jose Sharks, Sean Bergenheim, Sergei Samsonov, St. Louis Blues, Teemu Selanne, Tuomo Ruutu, Vaclav Propal, Vancouver Canucks, Vernon Fiddler | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 12/29/2009
12/29/2009
This thread will be updated all day, so keep refreshing it as the day goes along. Just a quick note, if I omitted a source it is due to a previous report with no recent updates. Here are your injury updates for tonight:
Injuries Tonight
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Mike Commodore, Michael Blunden and Andrew Murray scratched.
- Marc Methot, Derek Dorsett and Rostislav Klesla still out.
New York Islanders
- Doug Weight, Sean Bergenheim, Rick DiPietro and Radek Martinek out.
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Mark Eaton likely.
Buffalo Sabres
- Patrick Kaleta, Derek Roy and Nathan Gerbe still out.
- Nathan Paetsch in for Andrej Sekera. [Sabres Edge]
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Adam Burish, Anaheim Ducks, Andrej Sekera, Andrew Murray, Brent Burns, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Chuck Kobasew, Columbus Blue Jackets, D. J. King, Dallas Stars, Daniel Winnik, Dave Bolland, Derek Dorsett, Derek Roy, Doug Weight, Eric Johnson, James Vandermeer, Jerred Smithson, Joffrey Lupul, Jordan Tootoo, Kris Versteeg, Kurt Sauer, Marc Methot, Mark Eaton, Mark Fistric, Michael Blunden, Mike Commodore, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Nathan Gerbe, Nathan Paetsch, New York Islanders, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kaleta, Paul Kariya, Petr Sykora, Phoenix Coyotes, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radek Martinek, Rick DiPietro, Rostislav Klesla, Ryan Carter, Sean Bergenheim, St. Louis Blues, Teemu Selanne, Trevor Daley, Vancouver Canucks | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 12/27/2009
12/27/2009
This thread will be updated all day, so keep refreshing it as the day goes along. Just a quick note, if I omitted a source it is due to a previous report with no recent updates. Here are your injury updates for tonight:
Injuries Tonight
Boston Bruins
- Both Milan Lucic and Derek Morris practiced with the team, no word if they are playing today. [Boston Globe]
- Mark Stuart on IR.
- Morris likely in tonight. [Boston Globe]
Florida Panthers
- Nick Tarnasky and Kamil Kreps back in tonight. Cory Stillman expected back Thursday. [Steve Goldstein]
- Dmitry Kulikov, David Booth and Kenndal McArdle remain out.
Philadelphia Flyers
- Ray Emery and Ryan Parent expected to miss tonight’s game.
- No word as of yet on Brian Boucher but he should backup at the least.
- Boucher backing up, taking another day to rest.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Adam Burish, Adam Pardy, Boston Bruins, Brian Boucher, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carl Gunnarson, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Butler, Cory Sarich, Cory Stillman, D. J. King, Dave Bolland, David Booth, Derek Roy, Dmitry Kulikov, Doug Weight, Florida Panthers, Garnett Exelby, Jeff Finger, Jerred Smithson, John Mitchell, Jordan Tootoo, Kamil Kreps, Kenndal McArdle, Kris Versteeg, Luke Schenn, Mark Eaton, Mark Stuart, Mike Van Ryn, Nashville Predators, Nathan Gerbe, New York Islanders, Nick Tarnasky, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kaleta, Pavol Demitra, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radek Martinek, Ray Emery, Rick DiPietro, Ryan Johnson, Ryan Parent, Sean Bergenheim, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Viktor Stalberg | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 12/26/2009
12/26/2009
This thread will be updated all day, so keep refreshing it as the day goes along. Just a quick note, if I omitted a source it is due to a previous report with no recent updates. Here are your injury updates for tonight:
Injuries Tonight
Ottawa Senators
- Daniel Alfredsson out a few weeks.
- Jason Spezza and Nick Foligno remain out.
Buffalo Sabres
- Thomas Vanek back. Chris Butler and Patrick Kaleta still out of the lineup. [Sabres Edge]
- Nathan Gerbe not on any lines. [Sabres Edge]
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Marc Methot out one to two weeks. [Tom Reed]
- Rostislav Klesla and Derek Dorsett remain out.
- Anton Stralman and Kristian Huselius amongst others seem to have recovered from the flu.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Adam Burish, Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Andreas Lilja, Andrei Loktionov, Atlanta Thrashers, Ben Eager, Brad Staubitz, Brandon Segal, Brian Boucher, Brian Gionta, Brian Pothier, Brian Rafalski, Buffalo Sabres, Cam Barker, Carl Gunnarson, Carolina Hurricanes, Chad LaRose, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Butler, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dainius Zubrus, Dallas Stars, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Cleary, Dave Bolland, David Clarkson, David Jones, Detroit Red Wings, Doug Weight, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Cole, Fernando Pisani, Garnett Exelby, Henrik Zetterberg, Jack Johnson, James Sheppard, Jared Stoll, Jason Spezza, Jason Williams, Jeff Halpern, Jere Lehtinen, Jerred Smithson, Jody Shelley, Joe Corvo, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, John Mitchell, John Scott, Jonathan Ericsson, Jordan Tootoo, Kari Lehtonen, Kris Versteeg, Kristian Huselius, Kyle Cumiskey, Los Angeles Kings, Marc Methot, Marc Pouliot, Marek Svatos, Mark Fistric, Mark Popovic, Marty Turco, Matt Walker, Mike Comrie, Mike Van Ryn, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Nathan Gerbe, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nick Foligno, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Niklas Kronwall, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kaleta, Paul Mara, Paul Martin, Pavol Demitra, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Radek Martinek, Randy Jones, Ray Emery, Rick DiPietro, Roman Hamrlik, Rostislav Klesla, Ruslan Salei, Ryan Carter, Ryan Johnson, Ryan Smyth, San Jose Sharks, Sean Bergenheim, Semyon Varlamov, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teemu Selanne, Thomas Vanek, Todd Fedoruk, Tom Poti, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trevor Daley, Tyler Sloan, Vancouver Canucks, Viktor Stalberg, Washington Capitals, Wayne Simmonds | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
Injury Updates 12/23/2009
12/23/2009
This thread will be updated all day, so keep refreshing it as the day goes along. Just a quick note, if I omitted a source it is due to a previous report with no recent updates. Here are your injury updates for tonight:
Injuries Tonight
Atlanta Thrashers
- Kari Lehtonen practiced with the team while Mark Popovic remains out.
Boston Bruins
- Derek Morris sitting this game out. [Boston Globe]
- Milan Lucic looking to return at the Winter Classic. [Boston Globe]
- Mark Stuart remains on IR.
Buffalo Sabres
- Chris Butler not expected back.
- No word on Nathan Gerbe, Thomas Vanek or Patrick Kaleta playing tonight, will update later.
Leave a Comment » | Fantasy Hockey, Injury Update | Tagged: Adam Burish, Ales Hemsky, Anaheim Ducks, Andreas Lilja, Atlanta Thrashers, Benoit Pouliot, Boston Bruins, Boyd Gordon, Brent Burns, Brian Boucher, Brian Boyle, Brian Gionta, Brian Pothier, Brian Rafalski, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Cam Barker, Carl Gunnarson, Carolina Hurricanes, Chad LaRose, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Neil, Columbus Blue Jackets, Cory Sarich, Cory Stillman, D. J. King, Dallas Stars, Daniel Cleary, Darryl Sydor, Dave Bolland, David Booth, Derek Dorsett, Derek Morris, Detroit Red Wings, Dmitry Kulikov, Doug Weight, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Brewer, Eric Cole, Fernando Pisani, Florida Panthers, Guillaume Latendresse, Henrik Zetterberg, Jason Williams, Jere Lehtinen, Joe Corvo, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, John Mitchell, Jonathan Ericsson, Kamil Kreps, Kari Lehtonen, Kenndal McArdle, Kristian Huselius, Kurt Sauer, Marc Pouliot, Mark Eaton, Mark Fistric, Mark Popovic, Mark Stuart, Martin Havlat, Mike Comrie, Mike Van Ryn, Milan Lucic, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nathan Gerbe, New York Islanders, Nick Foligno, Nick Tarnasky, Niclas Wallin, Niklas Kronwall, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ottawa Senators, Pascal Leclaire, Patrick Kaleta, Paul Mara, Petr Sykora, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radek Martinek, Ray Emery, Rick DiPietro, Roman Hamrlik, Rostislav Klesla, Ryan Carter, Sean Bergenheim, Semyon Varlamov, Shaone Morrisonn, Shean Donovan, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teemu Selanne, Thomas Vanek, Tim Jackman, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trevor Daley, Valtteri Filppula, Washington Capitals | Permalink
Posted by Alexander Monaghan
The Hot Stove 