Newsmakers in the NHL: During the regular season it's our daily look at the previous night's action. During the offseason, it's our link dump that looks at some of the storylines and moves taking place around the league three times per week. Have a tip or something you want linked? Send it in to nhlfanhouse@gmail.com.Satan Interested In Return To Islanders
There's still a few intriguing options on the free agent market -- Alex Tanguay probably being the best -- including former Oilers, Sabres, Islanders and Penguins winger Miroslav Satan. After splitting the 2008-09 season between the NHL and AHL, the 34-year-old is still interested in a possible return to Long Island, and according Newsday's Katie Strang, he skated at the team's practice facility on Wednesday.
From Strang:
Satan, who played three seasons with the Islanders from 2005-2008, confirmed that his agent, Allan Walsh, has spoken with the Islanders about rejoining the team, but they have yet to resume discussions this week. Walsh first announced the dialogue between the two camps on his Twitter page on July 25, then gave an update three days later, saying, "We are still deep in talks with NYI on Miro." "I know they spoke about it a few times last week," Satan said. "This week I don't think they have talked. Now, it's quiet again."In three years with the Islanders between 2005 and 2008 he tallied 78 goals to go with 88 assists.
NCAA Doubleheader At Fenway Park
One week after the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers take part in the 2010 Winter Classic, the ice rink at Fenway Park will be used for an NCAA doubleheader. The first game will be a women's matchup between New Hampshire and Northeastern, while the second game will feature Boston University taking on Boston College. [Boston Herald, H/T Puck Daddy]
Loose Pucks
... Sharks Page has an interview with Mike Potenza, the team's strength and conditioning coordinator. [Sharks Page]
... Speaking of the Sharks, the team agreed to terms with goaltenders Thomas Greiss and Henrik Karlsson on Wednesday. [TSN]
... Blueshirt Banter takes a look at the Rangers' big free agent signing, forward Marian Gaborik. [Blueshirt Banter]
... Entering his third year with the team, Flyers forward Daniel Briere is ready to show fans he's worth the eight-year, $52 million contract he signed prior to the 2007-08 season. [Philly.com]
... It looks like virtual advertisements will be coming to your televisions during the 2009-10 season. [USA Today]
