NHL Hockey News

David Koci will return to the Hampton Roads Admirals on loan from the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“They took $7.8 million in salary”
- The Calgary Flames were the only Western Conference team holding down a playoff spot that didn’t add a player at the NHL’s trade deadline Tuesday.
General manager Darryl Sutter did the bulk of his window shopping and tire kicking Monday and found no deal to his liking in the […]

“I thought we played well in spurts”
The Rats carved out a 6-2 win over the Binghamton Senators at the Times Union Center, thanks to an opportunistic first period and a dominating third to run their winning streak to four games. via The Gazette

It’s a thin line between being a powerhouse and an also ran. What’s happened to Detroit’s blue line the past few weeks has been absurd, really, as now Andreas Lilja is the team’s top defender. via James Mirtle

“I could have told you this was going to happen back in October”
Now that yesterday’s trade-deadline distraction is over, it’s up to Senators coach to produce … or else It is another typical trade deadline, disappointment for most, hope for the few. via Ottawa Sun

The St. Louis Blues will try to put the brakes on a four- game losing streak when they invite the Phoenix Coyotes for tonight’s matchup at the Scottrade Center. via KMTR Eugene

USA TODAY’s NHL editor Mike Brehm breaks down each team’s moves leading up to the trade deadline, which passed at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday. via Detroit Free Press

“It’s very frustrating, to not create much”
If John Paddock is indeed a drowning man, the Ottawa Senators had a chance to throw him a life jacket last night. via London Free Press

A pair of teams currently going through winless stretches will face off tonight at Montreal’s Bell Centre, where the Canadiens continue a homestand against an Atlanta Thrashers club riding a three-game losing … via Calgary Sun

“We had so many opportunities it wasn’t even funny”
- It certainly hasn’t felt like a record-setting season for the Edmonton Oilers this year, but they have been able to enter the record books with at least one positive distinction.
Robert Nilsson scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Oilers defeated the Detroit Red […]

In many ways, the NHL trade market is a lot like the stock market: The goal is to buy low and sell high - and sometimes, there is something to be said for taking a contrarian position. via The Globe and Mail

“We played desperate and just couldn’t get one past Lalime. He was outstanding.”
Last Update: 2/27 10:54 pm Patrick Lalime made 32 saves to record his first shutout of the season and 35th of his career, as the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Phoenix Coyotes, 1-0, at the United Center. via KEYE-TV Austin

“Obviously this is a tight conference and we’ve got to put some wins together”
The Colorado Avalanche put the “retro” in retrofit at the NHL trade deadline yesterday. via Winnipeg Sun

USA TODAY’s NHL editor Mike Brehm breaks down each team’s moves leading up to the trade deadline, which passed at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday. via Detroit Free Press

Balance of power hasn’t changed despite busy deadline day Twenty-five trades, involving 45 players and dozens of draft picks later and are we really any closer to knowing who will win the Stanley Cup this June? … via Winnipeg Sun

A year after his trade from Montreal, Mike Ribeiro is becoming the new face of the Dallas Stars. via KXAM-TV Austin

“You guys have made that soup for two months, haven’t you?”
Current position: 72 points; seventh in the West; two points behind Calgary for Northwest Division lead The Canucks need offence if they are to make a run at the Stanley Cup. via National Post

Patrick Lalime made 32 saves for his first shutout in more than a year, and Jason Williams scored the lone goal in the Chicago Blackhawks ‘ 1-0 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night. via ESPN

Anaheim Ducks : Traded RW Brian Bochenski to Nashville for future considerations. via Columbus Dispatch

USA TODAY’s NHL editor Mike Brehm breaks down each team’s moves leading up to the trade deadline, which passed at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday. via Detroit Free Press

“We had so many opportunities it wasn’t even funny”
- It certainly hasn’t felt like a record-setting season for the Edmonton Oilers this year, but they have been able to enter the record books with at least one positive distinction.
Robert Nilsson scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Oilers defeated the Detroit Red […]

Brian Campbell notched his first point for San Jose and the Sharks scored three goals in an eight-minute span of the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Wednesday night. via CBS SportsLine.com

The newest member of the Buffalo Sabres makes his debut tonight. Forward Steve Bernier was acquired in yesterday’s trade which sent Buffalo veteran defenseman Brian Campbell to San Jose. via WGRZ-TV

“It’s a lot different attitude here than where I’m coming from, knowing pretty much you’re not going to be in the playoffs”
Brett Hull’s aggressive playing style produced 741 goals during a 19-year NHL career. via El Paso Times

Anaheim Ducks general manager Brian Burke has spent the last few weeks telling anyone who will listen that his colleagues make more mistakes around deadline day than in the rest of the year combined. via CBS SportsLine.com

The Edmonton Oilers have placed captain Ethan Moreau and defenseman Ladislav Smid on injured reserve. via ABC15.com

Paul Stastny set up the tying goal, then scored the overtime winner Tuesday night as the Colorado Avalanche came from behind for a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. via Boston Globe

A pair of teams with bright futures will conclude their season series tonight, as the Phoenix Coyotes visit the Chicago Blackhawks and the United Center. via Ottawa Sun

Peter Forsberg is back with the Colorado Avalanche. Now the question is when will he play? The team is in the midst of a five-game road swing, which concludes tomorrow in Vancouver. via KXRM-TV Colorado Springs

Traded RW Brian Bochenski to Nashville for future considerations. Acquired D Jay Leach from Tampa Bay for RW Brandon Segal and a 2008 seventh-round draft pick. via Buffalo News