Posted by admin on 12th, 2008
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Note: Due to not posting an update yesterday today’s will include information and results from both Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October.
Injury Updates:
- Canucks D Bieksa leaves game with knee injury
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa left Saturday’s 5-4 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames in the first period with a left knee injury. Bieksa attempted to check the 6-3, 230-pound Wayne Primeau against the boards, but the blue-liner quickly fell to the ice. He did not return and will be re-evaluated on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Flyers D Jones to be sidelined 3-4 months
Defenseman Randy Jones will have surgery on a labrum in his hip, and while the 27-year-old estimated he would be sidelined only six to eight weeks, Holmgren had a different assessment. (Yahoo! Sports)
- New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek knocked out of game
New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek left with an undisclosed injury in the first period, following a hard hit behind the net, and didn’t return to the home opener Saturday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Bruins RW Kobasew out indefinitely with fractured leg
Boston Bruins right wing Chuck Kobasew is out indefinitely with a fractured left leg, an injury he suffered in the team’s season-opening victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Kobasew, who notched two assists and eight penalty minutes in the 5-4 win, said in a published report that a teammate’s dump-in shot in the second period caught him on the ankle, causing the fracture. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Bryan McCabe: (Back) MRI Reveals No Fractured Vertebrae
An MRI on Saturday revealed that McCabe (back) did not suffer a fractured vertebrae as initially feared, TSN.ca reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Rick DiPietro: Issues with Surgically Repaired Knee
DiPietro has swelling and fluid around his surgically repaired left knee, TSN.ca reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Sabres C Connolly sidelined with injured back
Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly will be sidelined at least one week after tests revealed that he has a hairline fracture of a vertebra in his back, according to coach Lindy Ruff. Connolly dressed for the pregame skate but did not play in the Sabres’ 2-1 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Nathan McIver: Personal
Questionable for Oct 12 vs Phoenix (Sportsline)
- Rhett Warrener: Shoulder
IR. Out indefinitely (Sportsline)
- Niklas Hjalmarsson: Upper body
Questionable for Oct 13 Vs Nashville (Sportsline)
Suspensions:
- Michael Peca suspended for bumping official
Columbus Blue Jackets centre Michael Peca has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL for making contact with an on-ice official. The team and league announced the suspension on Saturday. Peca was automatically suspended per Rule 41, Physical Abuse of Officials, Category 2. He was assessed a game misconduct penalty at 5:21 of the second period of the Blue Jackets’ season opener on Friday night at Dallas, which they went on to win 5-4 on Rick Nash’s goal in overtime. (Yahoo! Sports)
League Updates:
- Sarah Palin drops first puck at Flyers’ home opener
To a mixture of boos and cheers, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin dropped the ceremonial first puck Saturday night at the Philadelphia Flyers’ home opener against the New York Rangers. The Alaska governor and self-described “hockey mom” heard a few boos when she walked onto the ice, but that soon turned to polite applause as she headed to centre ice with Mike Richards of the Flyers and Scott Gomez - from Alaska - of the Rangers. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Devils play opener despite arena code dispute
The New Jersey Devils played their home opener as scheduled Friday night despite a construction code dispute that closed the Prudential Center down this summer. The team obtained a temporary certificate of occupancy to enable it to play the opener against the New York Islanders, and was closing in on a permanent solution. Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek said the paperwork required for a permanent certificate was submitted to the City of Newark last week. “The city is reviewing those documents and we’re both close to getting it done,” Vanderbeek said in a telephone interview. “We could hear back from them as early as next week.” (Yahoo! Sports)
- Hull among four inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
The Dallas Stars surely can forgive Brett Hull for missing the team’s 2008-09 season opener. The co-general manager of the Stars, Hull skipped the club’s first game of the campaign Friday in order to be one of four players inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Also inducted during the ceremony at the Magness Arena were Brian Leetch, Mike Richter and Cammi Granato, who was the first woman to receive the honor. The addition of the quartet gives the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame 138 members. (Yahoo! Sports)
Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:
Trades & Rumours:
From spectorshockey.net (click to view the full report):
- TSN.CA reports the Detroit Red Wings have placed defenseman Kyle Quincey on waivers.
- COURIER POST ONLINE/PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: reports Flyers defenseman Randy Jones is facing hip surgery which could sideline him for between six-eight weeks. With Ryan Parent also sidelined by injury GM Paul Holmgren is examining his options, which includes shopping for a veteran defenseman, which Holmgren suggests could cost him a forward. Holmgren also noted that he didn’t claim veteran blueliner Kyle McLaren off waivers as the Flyers have salary cap issues.
- PIONEER PRESS: John Shipley reports the contract impasse between the Minnesota Wild and Marian Gaborik officially becomes a distraction for the club when the puck drops on their season opener Saturday. Shipley reports the contract talks have stalled and the Gaborik camp is waiting for the Wild to reignite them.
- USA TODAY: Kevin Allen reports veteran NHL defenseman Bryan Berard is considering his options, which includes possibly signing with a team in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League.
- EDMONTON JOURNAL: David Staples reports Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin confirmed he rejected an $11 million contract offer from his former Russian team to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins, telling them “I’m not (Alexander) Radulov”.
- MLIVE.COM: Ansar Khan reports Detroit Red Wings forward Darren McCarty is eligible to come off short term injury reserve in a week, leaving management with three options. One is demoting McCarty, trading defenseman Kyle Quincey or placing him on waivers.
- EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE: reports the Phoenix Coyotes have traded forward Mike Zigomanis to the Pittsburgh Penguins for future considerations.
- The San Jose Sharks have released forward Jeff Friesen.
Game Results:
Montreal
vs Toronto |
Final |
| Montreal |
6 |
| Toronto |
1 |
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| NY Rangers vs Philadelphia |
Final |
| NY Rangers |
4 |
| Philadelphia |
3 |
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| Chicago vs Washington |
Final |
| Chicago |
2 |
| Washington |
4 |
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| St. Louis vs NY Islanders |
Final |
| St. Louis |
2 |
| NY Islanders |
5 |
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| Atlanta vs Florida |
Final OT |
| Atlanta |
2 |
| Florida |
3 |
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| Detroit vs Ottawa |
Final |
| Detroit |
3 |
| Ottawa |
2 |
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| New Jersey vs Pittsburgh |
Final OT |
| New Jersey |
2 |
| Pittsburgh |
1 |
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| Carolina vs Tampa Bay |
Final OT |
| Carolina |
4 |
| Tampa Bay |
3 |
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| Dallas vs Nashville |
Final |
| Dallas |
1 |
| Nashville |
3 |
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| Boston vs Minnesota |
Final |
| Boston |
3 |
| Minnesota |
4 |
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| Columbus vs Phoenix |
Final |
| Columbus |
1 |
| Phoenix |
3 |
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| Los Angeles vs San Jose |
Final |
| Los Angeles |
1 |
| San Jose |
3 |
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| Vancouver vs Calgary |
Final OT |
| Vancouver |
5 |
| Calgary |
4 |
(Game results courtesy of Yahoo! Sports)
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Posted by admin on 12th, 2008
A selection of the videos added on Sunday 12 October, 2008.
Videos added today: 64 Total videos on site: 3910
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Gilles Gilbert playing through the flu |
| 1/12/80 The Atlanta Flames throw everything they can at the Bruins on a power play but cannot score. Gilles Gilbert played a spectacular game, only allowing 3 goals while visibly sick with the flu. |
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Capitals @ Thrashers 10/10/08 |
| Washington Capitals @ Atlanta Thrashers 10/10/08 |
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Predators @ Blues 10/10/08 |
| Nashville Predators @ St. Louis Blues 10/10/08 |
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Top 5 goalie fights |
| These are the top 5 goalie fights in nhl history Goalies include Neo Little Patrick Roy Garth Snow Chris Osgood Ray Emery and more Made by: TSN |
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Sidney Crosby |
| Sidney Crosby’s Fan Forever…Greatest NHL player ever!! |
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Riley Cote vs Colton Orr |
| A quick fight between Riley Cote of the Philadelphia Flyers and Colton orr of the New York Rangers. |
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1994 Winter Olympics Canada vs. Sweden |
| 2/27/94 Peter Forsberg and Paul Kariya’s final shots of the shootout to decide the gold medal winner of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. |
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Puck You Palin |
| Sarah Palin drops puck at Philadelphia Flyers home opener. |
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Great Save by Jaroslav Halak |
| Montreal goalie Jaroslav Halak slides over in time to stop a shot from Jason Blake. |
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10/10: Habs @ Sabres - Opening night 2008! |
| Sabres win 2-1 in a shootout. Vanek scores the regulation goal, Kotalik and Stafford score in the shootout, while Miller shuts the door. |
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Posted by admin on 9th, 2008
Injury Updates:
- Pascal Leclaire: Ready to go
Leclaire (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday and declared himself ready for the season opener, the Columbus Dispatch reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
League Updates:
- Hockey great Bobby Orr revisits pain of many knee surgeries in new TV ad
It’s hard not to wince watching Bobby Orr’s latest TV commercial, which highlights the many scars on his knees from the injuries that shortened his Hall of Fame hockey career. “When I first saw it, I thought ‘I’m not going to be a leg model,”’ the former Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks superstar joked in a telephone interview on Wednesday. “I asked my wife what she thought and she was choked up. “There were some tough times, but there were good times, too.” (Yahoo! Sports)
Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:
- Penguins send LW Pesonen, G Curry to minors
The Pittsburgh Penguins reached the 23-man roster limit Wednesday by assigning goaltender John Curry and left wing Janne Pesonen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Both players accompanied the Penguins to Stockholm, Sweden for their season-opening, two-game series against the Ottawa Senators but did not appear in either contest. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Bruins assign C Sobotka to Providence
The Boston Bruins on Wednesday assigned center Vladimir Sobotka to Providence of the American Hockey League. Sobotka scored one goal and added six assists in 48 games with Boston last season. He also notched 10 tallies and 20 points in 18 contests with Providence. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Canucks send three forwards down to AHL
Veteran Vancouver Canucks forwards Matt Pettinger, Jeff Cowan and Jason Krog were sent down to the American Hockey League after clearing waivers on Wednesday. Pettinger, who has played 354 NHL games over seven seasons and is making US$1.1 million this season and Krog were both sent to Vancouver’s AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Cowan, a tough guy who has played more than 400 NHL games since 2000, was sent to Peoria, the affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Isles claim C Thompson from Bruins
The New York Islanders added a center Wednesday, claiming Nate Thompson off waivers from the Boston Bruins. A sixth-round pick in 2003, Thompson was placed on waivers by Boston on Tuesday. The 24-year-old native of Anchorage, Alaska made his NHL debut with the Bruins in 2006-07, appearing in four games without recording a point. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Ducks recall G LeNeveu from minors
The Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday recalled goaltender David LeNeveu from Iowa of the American Hockey League. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Coyotes demote D Jones, C Murray
The Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday demoted a pair of players and placed defenseman Jonas Ahnelov on injured reserve. Defenseman Matt Jones and center Garth Murray were assigned to San Antonio of the American Hockey League by the Coyotes, who trimmed their roster to the 23-man limit for Saturday’s season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Yahoo! Sports)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
From spectorshockey.net (click to view the full report):
- PIONEER PRESS: Tom Powers reports multiple sources claim Marian Gaborik and his agent rejected a ten-year contract offer worth over $8 million per season from the Minnesota Wild. Powers suggests to GM Doug Risebrough that if he can’t re-sign Gaborik soon he needs to trade him fast otherwise the worse it’ll be when he finally does decide to move him.
- OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports sources claims Senators owner Eugene Melnyk met with former Toronto Maple Leaf Mats Sundin last weekend in Sweden during the Senators weekend games there against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Melnyk apparently told Sundin of the sincerity of GM Bryan Murray’s interest in signing Sundin, who has yet to make a decision as to his future. Garrioch also reports Sundin is rumored unlikely to return to the Maple Leafs if he does decide to return, preferring to sign with a Cup contender.
- COURIER POST ONLINE: Chuck Gormley reports Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren spent most of Wednesday shopping around for an experienced defenseman to replace injury blueliner Ryan Parent but had nothing yet to report.
- SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS: David Pollak reports the Sharks demoted veteran defenseman Kyle McLaren to the minors yesterday after he cleared waivers, being unable to find any interest in him on the trade market. Forward Jeff Friesen meanwhile remains in limbo as he and the club attempt to work out a contract but GM Doug Wilson suggested his status could be resolved soon.
- SPORTING NEWS: Craig Custance reports Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec has decided to report to the club’s minor league affiliate.
- MIAMI HERALD: George Richards reports the Florida Panthers continue to negotiate a contract with defenseman Jassen Cullimore. If he’s signed fellow blueliner Cory Murphy, who recently cleared waivers, could be a roster casualty.
- TAMPA TRIBUNE: Erik Erlendsson reports the Lightning weren’t interested in the defensemen on yesterday’s waiver wire but suggests it’s possible they might claim somebody off re-entry waivers.
- DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Mike Heika reports the Stars placed defenseman Doug Janik on waivers, where he was claimed by the Chicago Blackhawks, then re-acquired him via trade, exchanging a conditional seventh round draft pick with the Blackhawks.
- PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: reports forward Kris Beech has refused to report to the minors and been placed on unconditional waivers, where if he’s unclaimed and fails to report to the minors within two weeks his contract can be terminated.
Game Results:
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Posted by admin on 8th, 2008
Injury Updates:
- Sergei Zubov placed on IR
Zubov (hip surgery) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, the National Post reports. (ESPN)
- Islanders place trio on IR
The New York Islanders on Tuesday placed center Mike Sillinger and defensemen Chris Campoli and Andy Sutton on injured reserve. Sillinger, 37, underwent microfracture surgery on his right hip during the offseason. Last season, he appeared in 52 games, tallying 14 goals and 12 assists. Campoli is sidelined with a shoulder injury and Sutton is out after undergoing surgery on his hand. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Lawrence Nycholat to miss start of season
Nycholat had back problem flare this week and is expected to start the
season in the injured reserve list, the Vancouver Province reports. (ESPN)
- Alexander Semin limited in practice
Semin was limited in practice on Tuesday but is expected to play in the
Capitals’ home opener on Friday, the Associated Press reports. (ESPN)
- Alex Ovechkin left practice
Ovechkin left Tuesday’s morning practice after just 15 minutes, the Washington Post reports. (ESPN)
- Johan Hedberg: Toe
Questionable for Oct. 10 vs. Washington (Sportsline)
- Mike Hoffman: Hand
Out until at least mid-October (Sportsline)
- Bryan Little: Hip
Questionable for Oct. 10 vs. Washington (Sportsline)
- Marian Hossa: Groin
Questionable for Oct. 9 vs. Toronto (Sportsline)
- Georges Laraque: Groin
Questionable for Oct. 10 at Buffalo (Sportsline)
Waiver Wire:
TSN.CA: reports the following players have been placed on waivers:
- Peter Schaefer - Boston Bruins
- Kyle McLaren - San Jose Sharks.
- Aaron Downey - Detroit Red Wings
- Boyd Devereaux and Steffan Kronwall - Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Matt Pettinger and Jason Krog - Vancouver Canucks.
- Gilbert Brule - demoted by Edmonton Oilers
- Aaron Johnson - Chicago Blackhawks
TSN also reports the Blackhawks have demoted goaltender Antti Niemi and Nikolai Khabibulin remains with the team for now. He’s expected to resume practicing with the club later this week although it’s still possible he could be loaned to a Russian team.
Player Updates:
- Ducks name D Scott Niedermayer Captain
The Anaheim Ducks named defenceman Scott Niedermayer team captain Tuesday, with Chris Pronger and Ryan Getzlaf serving as alternate captains. Niedermayer, 35, previously served as Ducks captain from 2005-07. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin expected to start season with Chicago
Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start the regular season with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 35-year-old Khabibulin had seemed destined to be sent to the minors, traded or opt to play in his native Russia by the time the Blackhawks open their regular season Friday night in New York against the Rangers. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Patric Hornqvist: Likely to Skate On Nashville’s Top Line
Hornqvist has all but officially secured a roster spot with the Predators, and he’s likely to begin the season on the top offensive line along with J.P. Dumont and Jason Arnott, the Nashville Tennessean reports. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Joey MacDonald: Wins Backup Job
MacDonald has won the job of backup to Rick DiPietro. (Yahoo! Sports)
Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:
- Ducks clam LW Lidstrom on waivers from Blackhawks
The Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday claimed left wing Joakim Lindstrom on waivers from Chicago and assigned him to the Iowa Chops, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.Lindstrom, 24, originally was acquired by Anaheim from Columbus for a conditional pick in the 2010 draft on July 15. He appeared in four preseason games with the Ducks, registering one assist before being claimed by Chicago on Friday. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Blackhawks release C Adams
The Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday released center Kevyn Adams, one of five moves made by the team to reduce the roster to the league-mandated maximum of 23 players heading into the start of the regular season. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Sharks place D McLaren on waivers
In a move necessitated by salary cap restrictions, the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday placed veteran defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers, possibly ending his 4 1/2-year tenure with the club. Waiving McLaren enabled the Sharks to save $2.5 million and get them under the salary cap limit of $56.7 million. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Maple Leafs sign D Schenn
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year contract on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Kings re-sign C O”Sullivan
Patrick O’Sullivan’s holdout is over. A restricted free agent, O’Sullivan on Tuesday signed a new three-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings. Financial terms were not disclosed, but - citing undisclosed sources - TSN of Canada is reporting the 23-year-old center will receive an average of $2.925 million per season. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Flames’ Warrener, Eriksson placed on waivers
The Calgary Flames placed veteran defensemen Rhett Warrener, Anders Eriksson and forward Jamie Lundmark on waivers Tuesday to get below the salary cap. The three are headed to the Flames’ AHL affiliate in the Quad Cities unless claimed off waivers by another club or traded. Warrener and Eriksson have one-way contracts and reassigning the three players puts Calgary’s payroll $2 million below the $56.7-million cap. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Boston Bruins keep promising rookie forward Blake Wheeler, cut five
The Boston Bruins cut five players from their roster Tuesday and kept promising rookie forward Blake Wheeler, a first-round draft choice in 2004. The Bruins released forward Peter Schaefer and planned to waive him and assign him to Providence of the AHL. They also placed forwards Nate Thompson and Jeremy Reich on waivers for the purpose of assigning them to Providence, and assigned defenceman Matt Hunwick to Providence and forward Carl Soderberg to Malmo in Sweden. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Bruins waive LW Schaefer, C Reich
Boston Bruins fans may have seen the last of Peter Schaefer and Jeremy Reich. Schaefer and Reich, along with center Nate Thompson, were placed on waivers by the Bruins on Tuesday as the team hopes to assign the trio to Providence of the American Hockey League. Acquired from Ottawa in July 2007, Schaefer appeared in 63 games for Boston last season, recording nine goals and 17 assists. The 31-year-old left wing added a tally and four points in seven playoff contests. (Yahoo! Sports)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
From nhl-trade-rumors.com (click to view the full report):
- The Red Wings will be without wing Marian Hossa Sunday in the team’s final exhibition game against Buffalo. Hossa developed a sore groin whilst playing Saturday in Toronto and sat out the 3rd period. He mentioned he does not consider the injury serious.
- Ranger GM Glen Sather is a seller in a market that appears to feature very few buyers willing to pay 100 cents on the dollar. Sather has postponed a decision on roster cuts only as he has postponed a decision on Brendan Shanahan, who continued to skate at the club’s practice rink throughout the Rangers’ successful European tour.
- The Lightning spent the past few days thinking about trade options. Scouts were dispatched to hockey rinks across North America throughout the preseason in search of improvements.
- Not long after an NHL owner predicted Sunday that European expansion is “happening”, league commissioner Gary Bettman spoke in non-committal terms on the subject. “It is not on the drawing board”, Bettman mentioned before attending the final of 4 regular season games played in Europe over the weekend.
- If starting lineups were devised simply on merit, James Neal could be on the ice Friday at American Airlines Center when the Dallas Stars open the season against Columbus. The salary cap era, however, creates myriad reasons for keeping a player or sending him to the minors, so the fate of the rookie winger remained uncertain on Monday.
Game Results:
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Posted by admin on 4th, 2008
Injury Updates:
- Red Wings’ Chelios out 3 - 6 weeks
DETROIT (AP)—Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios will be sidelined three to six weeks with a fractured shin bone. The 46-year-old Chelios is the NHL’s oldest player. He is entering his 25th NHL season and his 10th with Detroit. The team says Chelios was injured while blocking a shot during the third period of Tuesday night’s 2-1 preseason loss to Montreal. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Predators’ Legwand should play friday
Legwand (knee), who missed practice again Wednesday as he recovers from a sore knee, won’t play Thursday against the Hurricanes but is likely to play Friday at Atlanta, the Nashville Tennessean reports. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Islanders’ DiPietro continues to progress
DiPietro (hip/knee) will take part in the pregame skate Friday morning, the New York Newsday reports. (sports.yahoo.com)
Player Updates:
- Khabibulin eyes return to Russia
TORONTO (TICKER) —Three days after being placed on waivers by the Chicago Blackhawks, Nikolai Khabibulin reportedly is considering a return to Russia. TSN of Canada reported on Thursday that Khabibulin’s agent, Jay Grossman, told the web site the veteran goaltender is taking a closer look at the Kontinental Hockey League. “Nik has several options, both here and over there,” Grossman told TSN. “However, nothing has been finalized and by no means is anything imminent.” (sports.yahoo.com)
League Updates:
- NHL to continue expansion to Europe
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - The NHL is giving two more countries a first look at regular-season games this weekend, and it’s a sight Europeans should be getting used to. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday that the season-opening doubleheaders in the Czech and Swedish capitals Saturday and Sunday “are hopefully ushering an era of a more permanent presence for the league (in Europe).” (sports.yahoo.com)
Signings & Acquisitions:
- Joh Bailey signs with Islanders
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The New York Islanders signed first-round draft pick Josh Bailey to a three-year, entry-level contract Thursday. Bailey, chosen with the ninth overall pick this year, has been attending training camp with the Islanders but has played in only one of New York’s four pre-season games due to an undisclosed injury. He turned 19 on Thursday and celebrated by signing his first NHL contract. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Bruins demote 3, waive another
BOSTON (TICKER) —The Boston Bruins on Thursday assigned goaltender Tuukka Rask and defensemen Matt Lashoff and Jeff Penner to Providence of the American Hockey League. The team also placed center Martin St. Pierre on waivers. (sports.yahoo.com)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
From Spectorshockey.net:
- Allen Panzeri reports Senators GM Bryan Murray is set to meet with the agent for team captain Daniel Alfredsson on Saturday to discuss a contract extension.
- Stephen Harris reports Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli denied a report in yesterday’s Herald that top center Marc Savard might be traded. “We’re not looking to trade Marc Savard,” said Chiarelli, who didn’t rule out other deals. “There’s a chance. I’m looking to improve the team. I’ve had a couple of discussions, more than a couple.”
- Joe Haggerty (under the “This Just In” segment) recently reported Chiarelli said there was a “better than fifty percent chance” that he could make a trade prior to the start of the NHL season on October 9th.
- The Chicago Blackhawks are prepared to loan goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin to a Russian team in order to remove his $6.75 million salary from their payroll. Negotiations are believed ongoing but it has yet to be determined which KHL team he could be loaned to, although it’s believed HC Dinamo Minsk of Belaruscould have the inside track as Khabibulin is believed to have family there.
- Craig Custance reports Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk denied speculation he was growing unhappy with the club and might try to seek a trade prior to the end of his contract in two years time. Kovalchuk maintains he wants to try to turn the Thrashers into a winner over that time.
Game Results:
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Injury Updates:
- Predators’ Legwand out with swollen knee
Legwand was held out of practice Tuesday and likely won’t play in Thursday’s preseason game against the Hurricanes because of swelling in his knee, the Nashville Tennessean reports. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Flyers’ Downie leaves game
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Steve Downie left Wednesday’s 2-1 preseason victory over the Washington Capitals in the second period following a fight with Jay Beagle. The 21-year-old Downie suffered a left knee strain after falling to the ice. He did not return to the contest and is expected to undergo an MRI on Thursday. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Sykora back at Practice
Sykora (sore throat) returned to practice Wednesday after missing the first two workouts in Sweden, the Pens’ Web site reports. (sports.yahoo.com)
League Updates:
- IIHF says Predators’ Radulov wrong to sign with Russian club
Russian forward Alexander Radulov was wrong to sign with a club in his home country while under contract with the Nashville Predators, hockey’s world governing body ruled Wednesday. But the International Ice Hockey Federation said it had no legal basis to suspend him because there is no agreement in place to regulate international transfers. The ruling indicated Radulov had a binding agreement to serve the one year remaining on his Predators’ contract. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Moose Jaw Warriors’ Joel Broda is named CHL player of the week
Moose Jaw Warriors forward Joel Broda was named the CHL player of the week on Wednesday. Broda had five goals and six points in three games, all Warriors wins. He also had a plus-4 rating for the week. The 18-year-old from Prince Albert, Sask., was a fifth-round selection of the Washington Capitals this year. (sports.yahoo.com)
Signings & Acquisitions:
- Flyers sign Sbisa to entry-level contract
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed 6’2”, 190-pound defenseman Luca Sbisa to an entry-level contract, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. (nhl.com)
- Lightning acquire D Sersen from Penguins
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday acquired the rights to defenseman Michal Sersen from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fifth-round selection in the 2009 draft. The 6-1, 200-pound Sersen recorded nine goals and nine assists in 54 games with Czech Extraliga Hockey League champion HC Slovan Bratislava last season. (sports.yahoo.com)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
From Spectorshockey.net:
- Sources claim the Bruins have been active in the trade market for some time, “with some talk of a possible blockbuster deal involving top scorer Marc Savard - although the center has a no-trade contract and would have to agree to any swap.”
- Insiders claim the Chicago Blackhawks are now targetting Michael Nylander of the Washington Capitals, with sources claiming they’ve made two offers to the Capitals for him. There was also talk of the Vancouver Canucks having interest in Blackhawks winger Martin Havlat but the ‘Hawks don’t appear willing to move him and the Canucks want to see Havlat play a sustained period without injury.
- The Rangers have to make a decision on where winger Petr Prucha fits into their current roster or if he even fits in at all, noting that there isn’t much market value for Prucha at this time.
- Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke isn’t done making roster moves to free up more cap space despite clearing $1.25 million yesterday by dealing Sean O’Donnell to the LA Kings.
- The Blue Jackets have placed forward Mike York on waivers with the intent of demoting him to their minor league affiliate in Syracuse.
- Tough guy forward David Koci is likely to survive the club’s roster cuts especially with Nick Tarnasky’s recent trade to Nashville. Cristodero also reports Michel Ouellet cleared waivers but wasn’t immediately assigned to the minors, suggesting a possible trade might be afoot.
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Player Updates:
- D Liles takes stick to eye
Liles had to leave Saturday’s exhibition game against Los Angeles after taking a stick below the eye, the Denver Post reports. (read more)
- Jason Blake leaves game with foot injury
Blake left Saturday’s game against Buffalo late in the third period with a foot injury.(read more)
- DiPietro to be re-evaluated early next week
DiPietro (hip/knee) is slated for re-evaluation in the early part of next week, according to the Islanders’ Blog by Newsday. (read more)
NHL Updates:
- Penguins land in Sweden
The Pittsburgh Penguins arrived in Sweden after an eight-hour flight from the United States, then hit the practice rink a few hours later Sunday. “It wasn’t too bad,” captain Sidney Crosby said after the workout. “A lot of us have been through similar situations before. You usually don’t expect the sharpest practice, but these guys out there were awake and getting adjusted.” (read more)
Signings & Acquisitions:
- Ducks re-sign Teemu Selanne
The Anaheim Ducks re-signed right wing Teemu Selanne on Sunday, bringing back the club’s all-time leading scorer for his 16th NHL season. The team did not officially disclose terms of the contract, but the Los Angeles Times reported that the deal is worth $5.25 million over two years. (read more)
Trades & Rumours:
From Spectorshockey.net:
- Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli “has made it no secret he’d like to acquire another veteran defenseman via trade”. Harris reports of “whispers” Chiarelli might be interested in a major deal for a number one defenseman, although such a move could cost him one or more of their top forwards, although they do have depth and “substantial upside” with several promising young players up front.
- Jean Lefebvre reports that when Flames blueliner Adrian Aucoin looks around the dressing room and sees ” eight one-way contracts worth a total of $25 million, he realizes something has to give.” Aucoin admits he’s heard the trade rumors about himself but finds them enjoyable.
- Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic dismisses talk that this season could be his last.”Who said this is my last year? I won’t evaluate until the season is over”, said Sakic.
- Petr Nedved admits his NHL career is likely over after being cut by the NY Rangers this past week. He has a contract to play for his hometown team in the Czech Extraliga.
- Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Luke Richardson to a one-year, two-way contract.
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