The NHL Minute – 7 Dec
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Posted by on 8th, 2008 News
- Sagging Economy hot topic at Board of Governors meeting
The sagging economy will be front and centre as the NHL’s board of governors convenes for meetings this week. Team owners and executives will be addressed by leading economists from both sides of the border on the longer-term effects the economy is expected to have on the league’s business. (The Full Story on TSN) - Leafs Hire Former GM Nonis to Front Office
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Saturday that Dave Nonis has been named senior vice president of hockey operations. (The Full Story on TSN)
Trades & Transactions:
- None
Injuries:
- Dan Ellis (G – Predators) Day-to-Day with bruised knee.
- Cam Ward (G – Hurricanes) Placed on IR.
Rumours & Gossip:
- Thrasher’s GM Don Waddell is said to be looking to move star Winger Ilya Kovalchuk.
- Mats Sundin’s agent states he will decide on a team by December 15. Front running teams include the Rangers, Canucks, Blackhawks, Flyers and Canadiens.
- Leafs GM Brian Burke is said to be looking at offers for defenseman Tomas Kaberle.
- The Rangers are said to be looking to move Wade Redden & Michal Rozsival.
- Florida could be looking to move Nathan Horton, Rostislav Olesz and Brett McLean
- Oilers could be interested in moving Ladislav Smid.
- Are the Capitals thinking of shopping Jose Theodore?
- The Flyers are looking to dump salary and may shop Joffrey Lupul.
- Thrashers could be looking to move defenseman Mathieu Schneider.
- Tampa Bay could be looking to move veteran players including Gary Roberts, Matt Pettinger and Chris Gratton.
Scores:
- Washington 1 – 3 Carolina
- Phoenix 1 – 7 Chicago
- Calgary 3 – 0 NY Rangers
- Columbus 3 – 5 Anaheim
- Vancouver 4 – 5 Colorado (Shootout)
Source: NHL.com, Yahoo! Sports, TSN
