Tuesday News Links - Malkin tries to recruit Crosby and Ovechkin
NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin, who signed with Metallurg of the KHL, is trying to recruit teammate Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin to join him. Ottawa Senators defenceman Sergei Gonchar and Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Nikolai Kulemin have already signed on with Metallurg, a team that is coached by former NHL head coach Paul Maurice. [Sovetsky Sport]
Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin says that the lockout could drag on for the entire year, and he is prepared to play a full season in the KHL. [Sovetsky Sport]
Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown says that he has multiple offers from the KHL and the Swiss League to play during the NHL lockout. [Mayor's Manor]
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly will meet with NHLPA negotiator Steve Fehr today to arrange the next meeting between the two sides. [Fan 590]
Edmonton Oilers right winger Ales Hemsky will play for HC Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga during the NHL lockout. Hemsky won the Extraliga championship with the same team during the 2004-05 lockout. [HCPCE]
Oilers owner Daryl Katz says that "all bets are off" if Edmonton City Council doesn't close the deal on the proposed new $450 million arena. [Edmonton Journal]
New York Islanders defenceman Mark Streit and Montreal Canadiens defenceman Yannick Weber are both returning home to play in Switzerland during the lockout. [The Score]
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Joe Colborne reportedly played from January to June of last season with torn ligaments and a broken bone in the same wrist. [Kylethereporter.com]
New York Islanders defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky has signed a deal to play with HC Slovan Bratislava in the KHL. The offensive defenceman is expected to make his season debut this Saturday. [HC Slovan]
NFL
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner celebrated last night's victory over the Denver Broncos a little too much. Turner was arrested for driving under the influence and speeding at 5 am this morning. Turner rushed for 42 yards and one touchdown in Monday's game. [The Score]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell presented New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma with a sworn statement from suspended defensive coordinator Gregg Williams saying that Vilma put a $10,000 bounty up to injure former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre. [ESPN]
The New England Patriots have added veteran tight end Kellen Winslow to a one-year deal in the aftermath of losing tight end Aaron Hernandez to injury. Winslow, a self-proclaimed soldier, was released by the Seattle Seahawks in early September. [ESPN]
Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo and defensive end Adam Carriker have both been declared out for the season. Orakpo tore the pectoral muscle near his shoulder, while Carriker tore the quad tendon in his knee. [Redskins.com]
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak says that he won't bench quarterback Jake Locker, despite the team's 0-2 start to the season. In two games Locker has thrown for 403 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. [The Tennessean]
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner says that running back Ryan Mathews is expected to practice today. Mathews, who broke his collarbone in the preseason, is on pace to return to the lineup this Sunday. [San Diego Union-Tribune]
Free agent wide receiver Chad Johnson says via twitter that he is taking the year off to work on himself. [Twitter]
MLB
The Toronto Blue Jays are investigating shortstop Yunel Escobar for reportedly having a homophobic slur written on his eye black during Saturday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. [MLB.com]
The Buffalo Bisons will officially become the new Toronto Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate, replacing the Las Vegas 51s. The Bisons have been the New York Mets' affiliate for the last four seasons. [WKBW]
The New York Mets will reportedly consider trading first baseman Ike Davis this offseason to help upgrade other areas of the team. Davis is batting .223 with 27 home runs and 81 RBI in his third MLB season. [ESPN]
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace says that the team wants to beat the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls record of a 72-10 season. "We definitely want to beat the Bulls record and go 73-9, that's definitely something that I want to do," World Peace said. [Sports Radio Interviews]
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Adam Morrison to a training camp contract. [The Oregonian]
