Hockey News: Martin Erat Wants a Trade; Stamkos Walks

This just in: Canadian hockey teams make a lot of money. Florida, Tampa Bay, Columbus, Carolina and Phoenix, on the other hand, do not. [Puck Daddy]

Despite having less goals than pretty much everyone in the NHL, Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s first star of the weeks. Hey assists are important too. [Pensburgh]

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin - Photo Credit: Andy Martin Jr
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin – Photo Credit: Andy Martin Jr

Martin Erat, whom the Washington Capitals traded a highly rated prospect for, has demanded a trade. [Eye on Hockey]

The Caps maybe didn’t give Erat much of a chance. Considering the price they paid for him it’s all a bit curious. [Capitals Outsider]

A little in depth trade analysis. [Japer’s Rink]

Steven Stamkos had surgery for a broken leg exactly two weeks ago. He has no need for crutches or a walking boot. [CBC]

Would the re-building Calgary Flames really deal away young Mikael Backlund? [HockeyBuzz]

James Reimer would everyone to know he is in fact a legitimate number one goalie. [Pension Plan Puppets]

Pavel Datsyuk might have a concussion on a possibly questionable hit. [Ottawa Sun]

Detroit Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk  - Photo By Andy Martin Jr
Detroit Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk – Photo By Andy Martin Jr

Good news for the Jets, Jacob Trouba is on his way back. [Fansided]

Mikhail Grabovski feels bad about his scathing words regarding his time with the Leafs except he probably doesn’t really because he meant it. [Toronto Sun]

Tyler Bozak is ready to come back. Does it really matter though? Okay maybe it does for his buddy Phil Kessel. [National Post]

Luckily Josh Harding’s injury isn’t serious. [NHL]

Are the Colmbus Blue Jackets really a disappointment or did they play so far over their heads last season this is just normal now. [Toronto Star]

Jagr has still got it. [Globe and Mail]

And finally, why are the Bruins doing so well? They get those breaks so many teams are after. (There was no call on the play). [GyfCat]