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Dreger: Breaking down the Kovalchuk deal

The naysayer's have already surfaced with the prediction Thrashers’ general manager Don Waddell should expect to get chastised by his fans for not getting enough for a bona fide superstar in Ilya Kovalchuk. ...more

Dreger: Coyotes one of the headline agenda items for BOGs

Sources say Ice Edge, the group negotiating to buy the Phoenix Coyotes, is expected to sign a letter of intent to purchase the team from the league within days. Likely, prior to the start of next week's board of governors meeting in California. ...more

Dreger: Messier accepts Worlds job; Gretzky to coach?

Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky surfaced as the obvious targets when word leaked out Hockey Canada was about to announce its general manager for the 2010 world hockey championships. Messier accepted the job - Hockey Canada made it official Wednesday - and some close to both former NHL superstars raise the possibility Gretzky will be considered as Canada's head coach. ...more

Dreger: Stevens could be fired if Flyers don't improve soon

By this stage in the season one year ago, three NHL coaches had lost their jobs. There have been no coaching casualties this season, but that could be about to change. Sources say Philadelphia is poised to drop the axe on John Stevens if the Flyers do not start to make immediate progress. ...more

Dreger: Free agency to provide Leafs with chance to change

On July 1st, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have as many as 17 free agents to contend with, and 11 of those players will be unrestricted. For many teams this would be considered a horrendous challenge. The Leafs look at it as a great opportunity. ...more

Dreger: New soft cap shoulder pads can cut down on injuries

There are a number of NHL players currently wearing soft-capped shoulder pads. If NHL general managers have their way, these shoulder pads will be mandatory next season. ...more

Dreger: Yzerman may put extra players on Olympic standby

Team Canada will announce its 23 man roster on December 31, five weeks before the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics. That five week gap has become a serious topic of discussion among Canada's management group, based on the constant threat of injury. ...more

Dreger: Sources say Leafs, Marlies did not jump H1N1 queue

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be guilty of a communication breakdown, however multiple sources insist the NHL team and its AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies did not jump the queue in making the H1N1 vaccination available to players and staff. ...more

Dreger: Instigator calls remain down from past years

Before the start of the regular season, the NHL said the instigator penalty would be called more vigilantly this season than in the recent past. So far, that hasn't been the case. ...more

Dreger: Review committee outlines how NHLPA office will run

The NHLPA's Review Committee sent a memo to all National Hockey League players last night outlining how they expect the union's office to conduct business and run smoothly, at least on a short term basis. ...more

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Darren Dreger

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NHL Insider - February 4

Did the Thrashers get enough for Ilya Kovalchuk? NHL Insider Darren Dreger breaks down the deal.

NHL Insider - January 12

NHL Insider Darren Dreger discusses the end result of Alex Burrows' tirade on referee Staphane Auger.

NHL Insider - December 10

NHL Insider Darren Dreger breaks down the potential sale of the Coyotes to the Ice Edge group.

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