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Newsmakers in the NHL: During the regular season it's our daily look at the previous night's action. During the offseason, we'll look at some of the storylines and moves taking place around the league three times per week. Have a tip or something you want linked? Send it in to nhlfanhouse@gmail.com.No Zubov For Columbus
On Sunday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus-Dispatch reported on how Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson is prepared to enter the season with the team's current defensive lineup, and that despite a connection between free agent rearguard Sergei Zubov and current head coach Ken Hitchcock, the team has no interest in the veteran. Actually, he doesn't seem to have interest in anybody at this point. Even with Howson's desire to enter the season as is, the Blue Jackets could certainly use some punch from their defense.
Seidenberg And Babchuk Not Returning To Carolina
Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford told the News & Observer's Cane's Now blog that the recent trade for Aaron Ward (yeah, that Aaron Ward) means Dennis Seidenberg and Anton Babchuk will not be returning to the team for the 2009-10 season. Seidenberg, still an unrestricted free agent despite his career-year, would be a solid fit for a team that lacks a puck-moving defenseman that can also block some shots (Hello, Columbus).
As for Babchuk, Rutherford had this to say, again from the News & Observer: "We've moved on from him. He's either going to get traded or I guess his other option is to play in Russia." He scored 16 goals for the Hurricanes in '08-09 and has an absolute cannon for a shot.
Bandwagons Aren't Just For Good Teams Anymore
Robby Krevat, a self-proclaimed life-long Rangers fan, admitted on Bleacher Report this past Sunday that he is now rooting for the New York Islanders because, in his words: "I can relate to them, because of what I think they are going to do for a sport that I love, around the corner from my house. I would love to see the Cup in my neighborhood and I believe the Islanders at this moment give New York it's best shot."New York's best shot? Look, we're all excited about John Tavares, but let's not go crazy here. Then again, he's not the only one giving up on the blue shirts. Ryan Dixon of The Hockey News recently suggested that the Rangers could be "awful" this season, and that the Islanders just might be the most interesting team to watch in the New York market (Devils included!).
It's important to remind everyone in these crazy offseason times that the Rangers and Devils were both in the playoffs this past season, each playing in a Game 7, while the Islanders are likely headed for the draft lottery yet again.
Loose Pucks
-- The Hockey Writers have some impressions from the Calgary Flames prospect development camp.
-- Goon's World breaks down the Boston Bruins' current salary cap situation following the signing of free agent defenseman Derek Morris.
-- This can't be the start the St. Louis Blues were looking for, especially after all of the injuries the team played through this past season. Defenseman Eric Brewer may not be ready for the season opener according to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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