Ouch.
How about that Guerin-ectomy in Dallas?
The crazy thing is, Bill Guerin's free agency is part of what drove up NHL salaries, which is part of what caused the lockout, which is what brought about the cap, which is why Guerin is being cut.
I'm not sure he sees it that way, but that's how I see it.
Meanwhile, Optimuscrime reports Canadian scientists have come up with a way to grow teeth.
I once had an apartment with a dirty cupboard that had actually started to grow its own teeth. I don't like to talk about that time in my life, though.

Dave Lewis is stepping in as Boston's coach.
Some in the Boston media say outgoing coach Mike Sullivan got a raw deal. You know. Because everyone above him was insane. It sucks for Sullivan, but he's probably better off out of Boston.
By the way. Did you know Craig MacTavish's name was in the mix for the Boston gig? Jim Kelley says MacTavish might not be long for Edmonton, hypothesizing he's been officially cast as the team's fall guys if things don't go well next season.
And what's up with Mark Cuban and Dan Marino wanting to buy the Penguins? Am I the only who thinks VH1 is behind all of this so they can launch a new reality series? Or are we expected to believe that both Ted Lange and Mayim Bialik also just happen to be looking for an NHL-type investment?

Does anyone really believe the reason Chris Pronger wants out of Edmonton is his wife?
Pronger doesn't have a no-trade clause. Edmonton can send him anywhere they want. It's not like Pronger can pick an NHL city and ask to be sent there.
He's not asking to play someplace else. He's asking to not play in Edmonton.
I can't imagine why Pronger doesn't like the Oilers. Maybe he doesn't like the fishbowl that is Edmonton? Maybe the raw sexuality of the Blue Mile makes him uncomfortable?
I can't begin to guess. But I will guess that Mrs. P. is getting a raw deal and Pronger might have thrown her a little bit under the bus.

I'm not much of a draft person, but I love me some trades!
Todd Bertuzzi for Roberto Luongo? The most shocking part of that trade was that Luongo was actually looking to sign a contract in Florida (login info.). Hasn't he been turning them down for years? Wasn't he less willing to sign a contract than Heather Mills?
Vancouver is getting the goalie they've needed for the past decade or so. Florida is getting a damaged star, but one who might look shockingly good with the Panthers' beefy top line. Bertuzzi with Olli Jokinen and Nate Horton? Those are some big boys who happen to have some scoring ability. It could be pretty interesting to watch.
Plus, Larry Brooks says Bertuzzi might be bait to lure Bertuzzi friend Ed Jovanovski back to God's waiting room (login info.). Brooks also has dirt on what the Oilers want for Chris Pronger. For instance, according to Brooks, they asked Florida for Jay Bouwmeester, Nathan Horton and the 10th-overall pick in this year's draft. That's a very, very steep price. I'm wondering which team will be able to meet the Oilers' needs.
I was pretty shocked the Bruins would trade goalie Andrew Raycroft to a Northeast rival. The Leafs have a lot of question marks in goal, from Elderly Ed Belfour back. I don't know why you would trade an Ontario native with something to prove to a rival team in Toronto. Why not talk about his mom while you're at it? Isn't that the only other way to provoke Raycroft into playing the best hockey of his life? I guess these things happen when your GM works for another team.
Also, speaking of shocking, the Kings are expected to give Sean "Foot-in-Mouth" Avery another year on his contract (login info.). It sort of makes you wonder how big a jerk you have to be to not get an extension.
That sound you hear? It's Kelly Hrudey crying.