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Author Archive for Curtis Tudor

Jimmy Howard looking forward to new season

Jimmy Howard looking forward to new season

Howard was a nominee for the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year at the NHL Awards Show after finishing fourth in the NHL in save percentage and fifth in goals-against average.

Niemi looking forward to playing Chicago

Niemi looking forward to playing Chicago

Niemi admitted that the Sharks’ four games against the Hawks this coming season might have circles around them on his calendar.

Zetterberg had a fun relaxing summer

Zetterberg had a fun relaxing summer

In addition to a longer stretch of time off than he has been accustomed to after the Wings were eliminated in five games by the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference semifinals Zetterberg married Emma Andersson in her hometown of Molle, Sweden.

Avalanche hire Kirk McLean

Avalanche hire Kirk McLean

The Avalanche today confirmed the hiring of Kirk McLean, who won 245 games in an NHL career that spanned 16 seasons, as the team’s goaltending consultant.

Panthers hopes are on the young players

Panthers hopes are on the young players

If Dale Tallon transforms the Florida Panthers from an also-ran into a championship team the same way he did with the Chicago Blackhawks, it’s going to start by laying a foundation of good, young talent on which to build.

Zuccarello-Aasen looking to make the Rangers

Zuccarello-Aasen looking to make the Rangers

Mats Zuccarello-Aasen is a bit of mystery to North American hockey fans. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound left wing is probably best known for flashing his speed and ability at the 2010 Olympics.

Kyle Beach could make the Blackhawks this year

Kyle Beach could make the Blackhawks this year

Beach, who turns 21 in January, is as imposing as he is talented. He had 52 goals and 34 assists along with 186 penalty minutes in 68 games for the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs last season.

Maple Leafs add red maple leafs to red line

Maple Leafs add red maple leafs to red line

The centre ice red line at the Air Canada Centre will accommodate red maple leafs. The paint job took place on Friday.

NHL and NHL reach deal, Kovalchuk contract approved

NHL and NHL reach deal, Kovalchuk contract approved

The agreement means that Kovalchuk’s contract with the New Jersey Devils will also get approved as part of a new global settlement.

Tedenby leads way as Devils top prospects

Tedenby leads way as Devils top prospects

Here are the prospect rankings for the New Jersey Devils which is led by Mattias Tedenby..

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2010-2011 Forecaster – Evgeni Malkin

Here is my 2010-2011 NHL season player forecaster for Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Philadelphia Flyers lines and lineup for this season

The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the most stacked teams in the NHL for this upcoming season upfront and on the blue line, here is what I think their roster will look like on opening night.

Penguins sign Mike Comrie to one year deal

Penguins sign Mike Comrie to one year deal

Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran centre Mike Comrie to a one-year contract worth $500,000.

Leafs center Tyler Bozak has beefed up this summer

Leafs center Tyler Bozak has beefed up this summer

Bozak had been saying how converting to healthy eating has helped him bulk up this summer.