Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media.
• Remember earlier this week when flu-ridden Patrick Kane(notes) needed a "couple bags of IV fluids" to get back into the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup after suffering "flu-like symptoms"? Deadspin's sources allege that he was also taking in some fluids in "closing down a Chicago bar Sunday night" and wonders if he had a "a two-day hangover." Memo to Patty: Cell phones now have cameras in them. They are not your friend. For realz. [Deadspin]
• We'll have a full roundup of news and views on the Tomas Kaberle(notes) trade and the Bruins' subsequent deal with Atlanta coming up. Here's a look at the prospect the Toronto Maple Leafs received, Joe Colborne(notes). [Toronto Sun]
• Here's Bourne's take: "That’s some terrific return right there. But, it makes sense - cornerstone defensemen are tough to come by, and those that are acquired are getting a healthy chunk of money (as Dustin Byfuglien’s(notes) new 5-year 26 million dollar deal would attest)." [JB]
• Matt Kalman offers a glimpse at the Boston Bruins' new lineup after today's trades. [The Bruins Blog]
• GM George McPhee on the Washington Capitals and their struggles offensively: "We have the same people [as last season] and it's not happening for them. It's the last thing that we thought we would have to be concerned about, and given the way this team performed in the past...we believed the offense would be there. We've worked on it but the offense has slipped. I know the individuals are frustrated but we can get better." [Capitals Insider]
• Yeah, come to think of it, Jarkko Ruutu(notes) and Maxim Lapierre(notes) were never tea and crumpets buddies on their former teams. Should make for an interesting Anaheim Ducks locker room. [Ducks Blog]
• Not to overstate the obvious, but "Los Angeles filmmaker and Atlanta native Stephen Rollins" is not a viable candidate to purchase the team, according to the AJC's sources. [AJC]
• Rod Brind'Amour(notes) gets his No. 17 lifted to the RBC Center rafters tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes, and the visiting Philadelphia Flyers will wear No. 17 jerseys during warm-ups. Does his career merit a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame? Said Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette: "I believe it does. He played a long time. He did things the right way. He has the points, he captained a Stanley Cup champion. And he always treated the game with great respect." [Charlotte Observer]
• The San Jose Sharks are closing in on some deals. First one announced: Derek Joslin to the Hurricanes for "future considerations." Word is Ian White(notes) could be headed there, that word from Bob McKenzie. [Working The Corners]
• If you missed it last night, a recap of the bizarre and awesome "Threat Level Midnight" episode of "The Office," which Secret Agent Michael Scarn attempts to save the NHL All-Star Game from Goldenface. [TWOP]
• Ales Kotalik(notes) said he offered the Calgary Flames "some solutions that they didn't take" before his demotion to the AHL. We can only assume he means faking his own death and then returning as a masked player. [Gazette]
• Several 1989 Flames players are pumped up for their old-timers's game ... er, "alumni" game as part of the Heritage Classic on Saturday. [NHL]
• Still no timetable for the return of Coach Joel Quenneville to the Chicago Blackhawks. Said assistant Mike Haviland: "He's in great spirits and is actually going a little stir crazy there. We talked a little bit about Columbus tonight and said we'd talk maybe this afternoon or even after the game for sure. He didn't say anything about when he's getting out." [Between the Circles]
• The New Jersey Devils activate Martin Brodeur(notes), and he'll be Johan Hedberg's(notes) backup tonight and could start on Saturday. [Fire & Ice]
• Meanwhile, Henrik Lundqvist(notes) starts against the Devils and "will be looking to end a streak of six straight appearances in which he has allowed three or more goals, the worst such run in his career." [NYDN]
• Tonight is Tulsa Oilers military night jersey night for the CHL team, and while we'd like to be snarky about the look of this sweater, there's an umarked van outside the office and our phones keep clicking ...
• SORTA HOCKEY: Dan Shanoff on Bill "Sports Guy" Simmons and his new ESPN sports/pop culture website. [Quickish]
• Mile High Hockey on the Craig Anderson(notes) swap for Brian Elliott(notes): "I think it's a great trade from the Sens' perspective. Andy may never regain that form, but they don't lose much on the other end. From the Avs' side of things, I think it's an "okay" deal. Anderson was going to be moved and the market for goalies is never incredibly strong, especially goalies who are struggling. It's possible Elliott exceeds expectations, but this is more likely a case of GM Greg Sherman getting the best possible return for a player that was going to be moved regardless." [MHH]
• Are you Down With the Crown? [Life On Hockeywood]
• The Los Angeles Kings have been playing well offensively, so why not re-scramble the lines, right? [Kings Insider]
• A full transcript of Gary Bettman's comments to the media yesterday in Tampa Bay, including this on the All-Star Game: "We think the experience was terrific. The feedback was great but we haven't actually sat down to have a conversation about what we can do to even make it better or what changes we might want to make. As soon as the events people got done in Carolina they started heading toward Calgary. So when you think about the number of major events we're putting on in less than two months it's absolutely incredible. So, worrying about out next year we don't have the luxury of that until we get through this weekend and we give the people in events at least 24 hours off to catch their breath." [Lightning Strikes]
• NSFW content, but a funny video about the NHLPA respect seminar from Bloge Salming, which apparently knows how to use echo effect on audio. Lindros joke at the end is spectacular. [HOTH]
• Finally, so not-so-good news for the Phoenix Coyotes and their fans: "Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski(notes) was scheduled to undergo surgery Friday for an orbital bone fracture he suffered in Thursday night's game against Atlanta. Jovanovski and the Thrashers' Patrice Cormier(notes) collided, face to face, as the second period was coming to an end." They say he's out "several" weeks. The collision is below; thankfully, this isn't the NFL, because helmet to helmet hits ... [AZ Central]
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