Blockbuster Trade In The Works?

Now I don't claim to be a hockey insider with multiple inside sources. I'm just a handsome, witty, hockey fan/secret agent who writes things on the internet. But I just came accross this rumour of a big trade in the works which seems to be pretty legit. Though if it isn't, don't come to me complaining. Because I will tell you to talk to the hand like it's 1998.

According to the Toronto Sun, the Minnesota Wild and Atlanta Thrashers are discussing a deal that would swap stars Ilya Kovalchuk and Marian Gaborik. I'll give you a second to recover from your mind being blown.

The Sun goes on to say there's a belief the sides have been talking about sending Gaborik and Kim Johnsson to the Thrahsers in exchange for Kovalchuk and Colby Armstrong. It's believed Waddell was in L.A. last week to see the Wild play the Kings and Ducks and scout Gaborik and Johnsson.

But here's the kicker in this all. In the article The Sun actually says "Denials will come from Thrashers GM Don Waddell and Wild counterpart Doug Risebrough (they always do)" Way to cover your asses guys.

That way down the road if this trade doesn't happen, the news rag can say, 'Well we also said that the GM's denied it so therefore we weren't saying it would happen for sure.' All things you learn in Media B.S. 101. Taught at MBSU (That stands for Media B.S. University for those of you who weren't aware.) And after doing a quick Google search, it is also short for the McGill Biology Student Union. Sorry to drag you guys into this.

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Notable Quotable of the Day

"Worst two periods that I've seen. We made so many mistakes there in the first and second and we lost confidence a bit."

- Minnesota Wild bench boss Jacques Lemaire on allowing six goals in the first 40 minutes of the Wild's loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.

Notable Quotable of the Day

“Sometimes you wonder along the way if it’s ever going to come. You’re working hard, and you’re getting chances. It’s a great feeling. It motivates you to work even harder.”

- The man with the greatest name in hockey, Cal Clutterbuck, on scoring the first and second goals of his NHL career Monday night against the Washington Capitals.

Minnesota's Mulleted Mascot

The Minnesota Wild have unveiled the franchise's first ever mascot, and his name is Nordy.

He looks a little like a bear and a little like a fox, but the team won't say exactly what kind of animal he is. They call him a hybrid of several wild animals. Don't know who the parents are? Maybe it's time for a paternity test on the Maury show!

According to his official "biography," Nordy was born in Eveleth, Minnesota and cut his teeth on the ponds and lakes throughout the Iron Range.

Nordy wears the number 18,001 and sports a mullet with a green "M" on his forehead.

So he has a mullet and a tattoo on his forehead? Is this some sort of tribute to Charles Manson? Or maybe to the redneck culture of the south. Perhaps he should carry around some chewing tobacco and a bunch of Larry The Cable Guy comedy albums.

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