Training camps are approaching very quickly in the NHL and the regular season is now less than a month away. The Hockey News has released their 2010-11 Predictions and the most surprising one is probably the Vancouver Canucks finishing first in the Western Conference.
In Edmonton, Taylor Hall has chosen to wear the #4 and the choice was approved by Kevin Lowe. Copper & Blue’s Staff is pretty split on the decision. As a side note, Taylor Hall jerseys are available in our online store.
Kuklas Korner has published some interesting statistics on the shootout in 2009-10. Take a look at the top 20 goalies and top 20 players in shootouts from last season.
There were also quite a few signings in the past week:
–Peter Mueller signed a 2-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche
–Blue Jackets first round pick Ryan Johansen signed an entry-level deal.
–Phoenix Coyotes and Martin Hanzal agreed on a 2-year deal.
–Andrew Cogliano resigned with the Edmonton Oilers for one year.
–Nigel Dawes agreed to a two-way deal with the Atlanta Thrashers.