(A compilation of the mornings hockey headlines around New York and the rest of the hockey world.)
Michael Fornabaio of the Connecticut Post looks at the crazy goaltending situation going on right now on Long Island and in Bridgeport (CT Post)
Former New York Islanders Speed skating coach, Barbara Williams was inducted into the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday. "Williams made a career out of helping hockey players become more powerful and fluid on the ice. After her dynastic stint with the Islanders, she also coached the New Jersey Devils, four minor league hockey teams and tutored more than 200 pro players." (Dix Hills Patch)
Islanders beat writer Katie Strang previews tonights Islanders vs Canadians match up at the Bell Centre. Kevin Poulin will get his second career NHL start. (Newsday)
Chris Hessel of NYIFYI sat down with Islanders rookie Ty Wishart for a little get to know session. (NYIFYI)
The New York Rangers will be without captain Chris Drury for the next six weeks. Drury is schedualed to undergo Knee surgery. (NY Daily News)
Despite a five game losing streak, the New York Rangers are just as confident as ever. (NY Post)
Glen Sather may NOT be shopping Marian Gaborik, but he is willing to listen to offers for the struggling star. Trading him would clear up cap space the Rangers desperatly need this off season. (Blueshirt Banter)
The New Jersey Devils acquired defensemen Jay Leach from the San Jose Sharks (ESPN New York)
The New Jersey Devils will lose defensemen Anton Volchenkov for three games. Volchenkov was suspended yesterday by the NHL for elbowing Zach Boychuck (Newark Star Ledger)
New York's three metro hockey teams are suffering a drop in TV viewer ship this season. Hardly a suprise for the Islanders and Devils, but the Rangers have played great hockey this season. (Slapshot Blog)
Quebec City is closer to getting a new arena to attract back an NHL franchise. It was announced that the city of Quebec and the government of Quebec will split the bill for a brand new arena. (Globe and Mail)
The IIHF is making a push to reform how Russian players names are spelled around the hockey world. (Puck Daddy)
And finally in honor of Al Montoya's return to New York, his five minutes of fame.
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