Capitals coach was a legendary player, coach in the American Hockey League
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau – a legendary player and coach at the American Hockey League (AHL) level before joining the Capitals – has been selected as a member of the class of 2009 for the AHL Hall of Fame, the league announced today. The Class of 2009 will be honored as part of the festivities at the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic. The induction ceremony will take place as part of the AHL All-Star Classic Luncheon on Monday, Jan. 26, in Worcester,  Mass.

Morrow Expected to Miss Up To Six Months; Club Recalls RW Landon Wilson from Grand Rapids
 

FRISCO, Tex. – The Dallas Stars announced today that the left wing Brenden Morrow is out indefinitely with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will require surgery. He is expected to miss up to six months. The club also recalled right wing Landon Wilson from Grand Rapids (AHL).

If the assignment is to start an NHL franchise, what player would you choose to build for the future? Goaltending is the most important position, so it’s Martin Brodeur – the most accomplished active player at that position. Oh, wait, not comfortable building a team around a 36-year-old? How about Roberto Luongo? Or is 29 not the optimum age for building long term? OK, then it has to be Carey Price, 21. Prefer offense? Sidney Crosby has the best blend of overall skills, and he’s dynamic. But Alexander Ovechkin is more of a pure goal-scorer.

Rangers’ first sweep of the season comes in dramatic fashion

The Marquette Rangers couldn’t have picked a better weekend to pocket their first sweep of the season, knocking off the North Division-leading Traverse City North Stars twice in dramatic overtime fashion.

Ever dream of getting a pat on the back from an NHL coach after busting your butt on the ice? Now’s your chance. At least two NHL assistant coaches – Daniel Lacroix of the New York Islanders and Mike Haviland of the Chicago Blackhawks – are scheduled to be among some 20 current and past NHLers who will man the benches at next year’s sixth annual One Hockey International AAA Summer Tournament in suburban Philadelphia.