So it’s true, the St. Louis Blues signed Dan Hinote to a multi-year contract. The only report (unconfirmed) I’ve heard, is for 3 years, at $1 mil a year. From the St. Louis Blues website: “Dan is a character player who brings speed and grit to our team,” said Davidson. “He’s a Stanley Cup champion…

YouTube is the only think keeping me from going nuts right now, as I wait to hear the facts, as to whether or not Dan Hinote is really going to St. Louis. If true, expect a frothing-at-the-mouth rant soon following.

Wow, what a busy day. I hear Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon had a nice nap yesterday. Also, it looks like the Avalanche offices have closed early for the holiday. I mean, who works on Canada Day, really? Gotta have priorities here, folks. Where are the Avs? OK, we got one guy yesterday, but at an…

Happy Canada Day! (This statement is required by blogger so as not to offend any Canadians who read this) Is it coincidence that UFA day and Canada Day are the same day? Why would you want to have such conflicting events happening at the same time. “Yeah, Canada! Boo, Chara’s an LA King.” Strange. Musing…

I just got back from pickup. And that, for me, means beginners pickup. Beginners. In other words, I’m a 33 year old who just started skating a few years ago. That means I suck. That means, when I go to beginners pickup, I expect other people who are beginners also. And for the most part,…