Starting off with the local news, Mike Danton is officially playing professional hockey again. In Sweden. And NOT in the SEL. He's with IFK Ore, a Third Division team. We wish him all the best (and thank him for opening up a spot on the SMU team...not that I'd have much of a chance making it).
Yashin Returns...Maybe...
It has been reported that Alexei Yashin might be returning to the NHL (and to the Islanders no less). There are two different sides to this though. One side suggest that Yashin is just using the Islander's contract offer to up the offers from KHL teams. The other side is that Yashin is actually going to
...And Modano's Retired....Maybe
Mike Modano was on the Bob and Dan Radio Show a few days ago and when asked about retirement, responded by saying “I think that [last season] was the swan song”. While last year wasn't a good year for Modano, it does seem weird that he would be retiring a Red Wing. He should have a proper swan song back in Dallas (and by proper, I mean just playing one more game for the franchise he spent 99% of his career with).
But Draper Retires
While Modano is in decision mode over his playing career, Kris Draper decided to hang up the skates. Even though he was a big part of Red Wings organization, and part of the "Grind Line", he'll only ever be worth a dollar. Right Winnipeg? And speaking of the Jets... (and ending a lame attempt of a segue)
Winnipeg's New Logo
The Winnipeg Jets FINALLY released their new logo. An military-inspired Don Cherry-endorsed logo that does have a good look to it. Most of the back-lash from the logo though is that full-fledged nostalgia has hit fans hard, so anything outside of the original Jets look is going to get a negative reaction. It is reported that the Jets will be able to wear the old jersey for a few games this season, which will make any Coyotes-Jets vintage-night game awkward.
Richards, Carter and the Adventures of Dry Island
As reported by Dan Gross of the Philadelphia Daily News, the partying of Mike Richards and Jeff Carter may have been what prompted Richards and Carter to leave town. Apparently, since Peter Laviolette became coach of the Flyers, the concept of the "Dry Island" (in which players pledge to not drink for a month) has been used six times. All six times, Richards' and Carter's numbers were not on the board. Between their excessive partying and and an apparent locker room divide, it's easy to see why they got shipped out (even though that isn't exactly the case says Paul Holmgren). Looking at the trades from the drinking perspective, it's like they sent Richards to party town and Carter to rehab.
Kovalev Prophecy Still Not Happening
Yes, he is enigmatic. Yes, his points and skills are going down. And now the Kovalev hype is going to the KHL. Ah, what could have been...
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