Monday Night Hockey News Have Too Much Man

• The Boston Bruins have one of the richest hockey traditions in the NHL. Part of the Original Six, the black and gold have been a staple in Boston for decades.Although the black and gold has remained the same for most of the team’s existence, the sweater designs have changed, some for the better, some for the worse. [NESN]

• Word is the Tampa Bay Lightning have doubled their season ticket sales from last season with a grand total right now of more than 10,000. That means only 5,000 season-ticket holders bought tickets last season? [Lightning Strikes]

• Does anyone want the Islanders? Nearby Suffolk County might as the officials consider building a half-billion dollar arena for the team. [National Post]

• Anaheim Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle banks with a new three-year contract will make him among the NHL’s highest-paid coaches. Of course is Selanne comes back that will make the signing more important. [Ducks Blog]

• Speaking of Selanne, The Anaheim Ducks are waiting on the 41-year old to tell them whether he will play this season as Selanne is waiting for his knee to strengthen up. [USA Today]

• Alex Kovalev rips former coach, Ottawa sportswriters. Kovalev arrived in Russia to begin his stint with the KHL team Atlant Mytischi and immediately blasted the NHL and his old team, Ottawa. [Montreal Gazette]

• The Return of Owen Nolan! The Canucks are giving the former first rounder from 1990 a look-see as Nolan tries to make his way back into the starting lineup.  Here’s a look back at that special moment 21 years ago!