The NHL Minute – 8 Jan

News:

• Is this it for Joe Sakic?
  Joe Sakic underwent successful surgery on a herniated disc recently and is expected to be out for at least 10 weeks.  The question many people have is; is this the end for Joe Sakic?  Sean Leahy of the Puck Daddy Blog discusses this today.
• Caps coach speaks out on All-Star game representation
  Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau doesn’t like the way the All-Star game is run.  Greg Wyshynski of the Puck Daddy Blog covers the story on Boudreau and his comments.
• Saving the NHL All-Star Game
  Apparently the NHL All Stars game is in trouble.  It seems every year somebody, somewhere comes up with a number of reasons the ASG is a waste of time.  This year it’s been the voting ballot system, and the obvious misrepresentation of “Stars” from the Montreal Canadiens.  Craig Custance talks about the ASG and offers a number of ways to help “Save” the game.

Transactions:

• Alexander Sulzer (D) Signed 2-year contract with the Nashville Predators
• Jordan Staal (C – Pittsburgh) Signed 4-year extension worth $16 million.
• Brad May (LW) Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs from Anaheim Ducks for a 2010 conditional 6th round draft pick.

Injuries:

• Pascal Leclaire (G – Columbus) IR, out at least a week.

scores:

• Ottawa 4 – 6 Boston
• Minnesota 1 – 3 Philadelphia
• Atlanta 4 – 0 New Jersey
• Toronto 2 – 6 Montreal
• Dallas 1 – 6 Detroit
• Carolina 2 – 4 Florida
• Pittsburgh 3 – 5 Nashville
• Chicago 1 – 2 Colorado
• NY Islanders 2 – 5 Calgary
• Tampa Bay 2 – 3 Phoenix
• Anaheim 3 – 4 Los Angeles

Source: NHL.com, Yahoo! Sports, TSN

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