Posted by admin on 8th, 2008
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Injury Updates:
- Islanders D Lee leaves game on stretcher
New York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee left Monday’s 6-0 preseason loss against the Florida Panthers on a stretcher with an undisclosed injury. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Scott Walker: Torn ligament
Walker will miss six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand on Monday. (ESPN)
- Josh Harding could return Saturday
Harding (eye) could be ready to return by Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. (ESPN)
- Nick Tarnasky could play opening night
Coach Barry Trotz said Tarnasky (broken thumb) could probably play
opening-night if he had to, but he is still wearing a splint on his
broken thumb, the Nashville Tennessean reports. (ESPN)
- Steve Rucchin: Concussion
Doubtful for 2008-09 season. Expected to retire. (Sportsline)
- Martin Gelinas: Knee
Questionable for 2008-09 season. (Sportsline)
- Chris Campoli: Undisclosed
IR. Out until at least mid-October. (Sportsline)
- Mike Sillinger: Hip
IR. Out until at least mid-October. (Sportsline)
- Andy Sutton: Hamstring
IR. Out until at least mid-October. (Sportsline)
- Steve Downie: Knee
Questionable for Oct. 11 vs. N.Y. Rangers. (Sportsline)
- Torrey Mitchell: Leg
IR. Out until at least mid-November. (Sportsline)
- Jeff Finger: Foot
IR. Out until at least mid-October. (Sportsline)
- Viktor Kozlov: Groin
Questionable for Oct. 10 at Atlanta. (Sportsline)
Suspensions:
- Ryan Hollweg: 2 game suspension
Hollweg received a two-game suspension Monday for his third boarding or
checking from behind major over a 41-game span, the Associated Press
reports. (ESPN)
Team News:
- Maple Leafs D Schenn earns spot on roster
Defenseman Luke Schenn, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round pick in this year’s draft, has earned a spot on the team’s opening day roster. The fifth overall selection in the draft, the 18-year-old Schenn had an excellent training camp for the Maple Leafs, recording a goal and a plus-3 rating in seven games. The Saskatchewan native is considered a likely candidate to join Team Canada later this year for the World Junior Championships. (Yahoo! Sports)
Signings, Transactions & Acquisitions:
- Blue Jackets send LaCosta to minors & release Matvichuk
The Columbus Blue Jackets assigned goaltender Dan LaCosta to their American Hockey League affiliate and released defenseman Richard Matvichuk from his tryout contract on Monday. The 35-year-old Matvichuk played for Columbus coach Ken Hitchcock with the Dallas Stars when they won the Stanley Cup in 1999. With 14 years and almost 800 games in the NHL, he was making $96 a day in training-camp pay to try to make the team after being out of the league a year ago. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Hurricanes sign LW LaCouture to 1-year deal
The Carolina Hurricanes on Monday signed left wing Dan LaCouture to a one-year contract. The deal will pay LaCouture $475,000 on the NHL level or $50,000 on the American Hockey League level, with a guarantee of at least $75,000 during the 2008-09 season. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Mark Bell placed on Waivers
Bell has been placed on waivers, reports the Toronto Star. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Rangers assign Wiikman to minors
The New York Rangers on Monday assigned goaltender Miika Wiikman to Hartford of the American Hockey League. The 23-year-old Swede did not dress for the Rangers in their weekend series against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Prague, Czech Republic. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Capitals waive Laing, send Bourque to AHL
The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to AHL club Hershey and waiving forward Quintin Laing. Alzner was the No. 5 overall pick last year. The 20-year-old defenseman signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Washington in May. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Canucks acquire O’Brien & Ouellet from Lightning
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Shane O’Brien and right wing Michel Ouellet from the Tampa Lightning on Monday for defenseman Lukas Krajicek and right wing Juraj Simek. O’Brien, 25, recorded four goals and 21 points in 77 games with the Lightning last season. He has played in 158 NHL games, scoring six goals and 31 assists with 330 penalty minutes. (Yahoo! Sports)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
From Spectorshockey.net (click to view the full report):
- THE SPORTING NEWS: Craig Custance reports defenseman Bryan Berard is considering his options after being recently cut by the Philadelphia Flyers.
- OTTAWA SUN: Chris Stevenson reports an NHL team is believed to have put out “feelers” for former Ottawa Senators goalie Ray Emery, who’s currently playing in the KHL after failing to sign with an NHL team as a free agent this summer.
- EDMONTON SUN: Derek Van Diest yesterday reported the Edmonton Oilers intend to start the season with three goalies, unwilling to demote Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers, who has had a good pre-season, as he’d first have to pass through waivers where he’d be claimed by a rival club.
- MLIVE.COM: Ansar Khan reports Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was working the phones trying to move a defenseman prior to the 3 PM deadline on Wednesday to submit final rosters to the league and be salary cap compliant. An NHL source claims Holland is shopping defenseman Kyle Quincey .
- THE TENNESSEAN: John Glennon reports Nashville Predators GM David Poile would like to trim his roster to 22 to leave a spot open to pluck a player off waivers or acquire one via trade.
- RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER: Chip Alexander reports the Carolina Hurricanes management are considering their options which could include trading for a top line winger, although GM Jim Rutherford said he wouldn’t make a trade just for the sake of doing so.
- VANCOUVER PROVINCE: Jason Botchford reports Canucks GM Mike Gillis might wait until Wednesday’s waiver wire deadline to make his final cuts, not wishing to lose any more players via waivers after defenseman Norm McIver was plucked off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks.
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Posted by admin on 5th, 2008
Injury Updates:
- Brad Larsen: Sports hernia surgery
Larsen had surgery to repair a sports hernia on Friday, according to the Ducks web site. (ESPN)
- Drew Stafford: Ear injury
Stafford missed Friday’s practice with an ear injury, Buffalo’s WGR Radio reports. (ESPN)
- Tim Connolly to miss 5th preseason game
Connolly (back) is expected to miss his fifth straight preseason game on Sunday, according to The Buffalo News. (ESPN)
- Todd Bertuzzi: Leg injury
Bertuzzi left the ice in Friday’s preseason game with a leg injury, TSN.ca reports. (ESPN)
- Pascal Leclaire: Sprained ankle
Leclaire sprained his ankle in the second period of Friday’s exhibition game, the Columbus Dispatch reports. (ESPN)
- Guillaume Latendresse to begin staking
Latendresse will begin the season on a line with Robert Lang and Sergei Kostitsyn. (ESPN)
- Mike Fisher to miss season opening games
Fisher (groin) will miss both of Ottawa’s season opening games against Pittsburgh reports the Ottawa Citizen. (ESPN)
- Petr Sykora: Groin injury
Sykora will miss Saturday’s regular season opener with a groin injury, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. (ESPN)
Player Updates:
- Thrashers top prospect Pavelec won’t report to AHL
Atlanta Thrashers top prospect Ondrej Pavelec will not report to the Chicago Wolves, the team’s AHL affiliate, according to a report in Sporting News. The 21-year old goalie was assigned to the Wolves on Saturday after appearing in two preseason games for the Thrashers, posting a 1-1 record. (TSN)
- Khabibulin wont practice with Hawks
Nikolai Khabibulin did not practise with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday and won’t until his future is decided. Hawks general manager Dale Tallon said he hopes the goalie’s sitaution is settled in the “next couple of days.” (TSN)
Signings & Acquisitions:
- Hurricanes sign C Boychuk
Zach Boychuk certainly had a happy birthday. The 14th overall pick in this past June’s draft, Boychuk signed a three-year entry level contract worth with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday - which happened to be his 19th birthday. Boychuk will net $787,500 per season in the NHL, or $65,000 at the minor league level. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Ducks claim D McIver on waivers
The Anaheim Ducks claimed defenseman Nathan McIver on waivers from the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. The 23-year-old did not register a point in 17 games with the Canucks last season. McIver played primarily for the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League, collecting three goals and three assists in 43 games. McIver appeared in three preseason contests for the Canucks, notching 16 penalty minutes. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Nolan Baumgartner assigned to Manitoba
The Vancouver Canucks assigned defenceman Nolan Baumgartner to Manitoba of the AHL and lost defenceman Nathan McIver on waivers to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. McIver, 23, played in 17 games with the Canucks last season, collecting 52 penalty minutes. In 43 games with the Moose, he had three goals with three assists and 108 penalty minutes. (Yahoo! Sports)
- Canucks waive Cowan
The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Jeff Cowan on waivers on Saturday, while the club lost defenceman Nathan McIver to the Anaheim Ducks via the waiver wire as well. (TSN)
- View more NHL and Minor League transactions at NHL.com
Trades & Rumours:
- Wild don’t expect to sign Gaborik by season start
The Minnesota Wild and winger Marian Gaborik will be headed for a season uncertain. Wild general manager Doug Risebrough told the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Friday that he does not expect to sign Gaborik to a contract extension by the start of the season. (TSN)
From Spectorshockey.net:
- The Nikolai Khabibulin situation is “nearing a conclusion”, as Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon has told the goalie not to attend team practices until the next course of action is determined to prevent him from getting hurt. When asked when any kind of deal — whether it’s to trade Khabibulin or let him go to Russia — would get done, Tallon said, “The sooner the better”, writes Kuc.
- Contract talks between the Wild and the agent for Marian Gaborik appear to have stalled, as GM Doug Risebrough said no headway has been made, adding that Gaborik won’t be signed prior to the start of the season. Risebrough declined to comment if he’s had talks with other teams and has yet to determine if he’ll shop Gaborik. While it’s unknown what the Wild are offering Gaborik Russo suggests that if the forward is rejecting offers around $8.5 million per season it could spur Risebrough into shopping Gaborik rather than risk losing him to free agency for nothing next summer. If it comes to that Russo suggests Risebrough might deal Gaborik to an Eastern Conference team, possibly to Montreal, Toronto or the NY Rangers as the Wild GM is friends with the general managers of those teams.
- NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and the Anaheim Ducks denied a recent report the league is monitoring potential trade activity between the Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The report was based on speculation Ducks GM Brian Burke might sign with the Leafs next summer as their new general manager.
- Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli continues to huddle with his staff in hopes of finding salary cap space to retain youngsters like Blake Wheeler, Nate Thompson and Matt Hunwick.
- Schaefer could be a trade candidate given his poor play last season and $2.1 million cap hit. Barth also suggests rumors of the Bruins dealing Marc Savard are “unlikely” given his no-trade clause and his status as one of the league’s best set-up men.
- Little progress made in contract talks between the Kings and forward Patrick O’Sullivan but the two sides are reportedly meeting more frequently.
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Posted by admin on 1st, 2008
Injury (formerly player) Updates:
- Penguins’ Gonchar out 4 to 6 months
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar will have arthroscopic surgery on his dislocated left shoulder Thursday and miss four to six months of the upcoming season. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Sabres’ Gaustad to miss up to 3 weeks after surgery
Sabres center Paul Gaustad will miss up to the first three weeks of the regular season after he had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb Tuesday. (sports.yahoo.com)
NHL Updates:
- Important season looms for Kelly & NHLPA
One of Paul Kelly’s first tasks in his first full season at the helm of the NHL Players’ Association might be his most important yet. During visits with all 30 teams this fall, the NHLPA’s executive director will give players a thorough analysis of the collective bargaining agreement before they vote on whether they want to see that deal terminated two years early. (sports.yahoo.com)
Signings & Acquisitions:
- O’Neill ends comeback attempt
Jeff O’Neill has ended his NHL comeback bid with the Carolina Hurricanes. He notified the team of his decision after Sunday’s exhibition win over Philadelphia. Hurricanes president and general manager Jim Rutherford said it’s difficult for a player who sat out for a season to return to the league, but that O’Neill looked fine in training camp. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Khabibulin clears waivers
Khabibulin cleared waivers on Tuesday, the Daily Herald reports. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Ducks trade D O’Donnell to Kings
The Anaheim Ducks traded away a veteran defenseman for the second time in a week, dealing 36-year-old Sean O’Donnell to Los Angeles on Tuesday for a conditional draft pick. O’Donnell played in all 82 of Anaheim’s games in 2007-08, scoring twice and adding seven assists for nine points with a plus-9 rating. He was 1-1-2 and plus-3 in the Ducks’ six-game playoff loss to Dallas. (nhl.com)
Trades & Rumours:
From Spectorshockey.net:
- Steve Buffery reports the NY Rangers have reportedly issued “an ultimatum of sorts” to former Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin to make up his mind if he’ll play for them. The club is attempting to re-sign former Rangers winger Brendan Shanahan.
- Chris Stevenson reports further on Daniel Alfredsson’s contract status. “(I)f Alfredsson plays 70 games and gets at least 70 points this season, he has the option to accept $3.8 million (all terms US) for next season or declare himself an unrestricted free agent”, writes Stevenson, adding that if Alfredsson doesn’t hit that “70-70″ mark, the Senators keep him for next season at $3.8 million, but the Sens don’t want to take a chance that he could be come a UFA next summer. Talks between Senators GM Bryan Murray and agent JP Barry are in the preliminary stage.
- Erik Erlendsson reports the Lightning likely aren’t done cutting payroll after trading Nick Tarnasky and waiving Michel Ouellet, suggesting David Koci, Jason Ward and Ryan Craig are the bubble players. Erlendsson guesses Koci could be the odd man out unless a trade develops over the next 72 hours.
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Posted by admin on 30th, 2008
Player Updates:
- Blackhawks put Khabibulin on waivers
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has been put on waivers. Khabibulin is entering the final season of a four-year, $27 million contract. He joined the Blackhawks from Tampa Bay as a free agent after leading the Lightning to the 2004 Stanley Cup. (sports.yahoo.com)
- Mueller hat trick beats Sharks
Peter Mueller scored three goals and rookie Mikkel Boedker added two goals in the Phoenix Coyotes’ 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. (sports.yahoo.com)
NHL Updates:
- Thomas Thewes Passes Away
Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced with sadness the passing of Hurricanes co-owner Thomas Thewes. Thewes, who had battled Leukemia for the past two years, died Sunday morning at the age of 76. (hurricanes.nhl.com)
Signings & Acquisitions:
- Preds Acquire Nick Tarnasky
Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager
David Poile announced today that the club has acquired forward Nick
Tarnasky from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a conditional
selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. (predators.nhl.com)
- Islanders claim Pock
The New York Islanders have claimed defenseman Thomas Pock off waivers
from the New York Rangers. Pock has played in 59 career NHL games and
has scored seven goals with seven assists for 14 points. (islanders.nhl.com)
Trades & Rumours:
From Spectorshockey.net:
- Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke denies he might have interest in Mats Sundin if he should decide to return by mid-season. “No,” Burke said. “That’s someone else’s fantasy.”
- John Vogl reports there are several ways to view forward Maxim Afinogenov playing on the Sabres top line; either to showcase him, bolster his confidence or that’s where they feel he belongs. The Sabres tried unsuccessfully to trade Afinogenov this summer following a disappointing 2007-08 performance but he said he’s trying not to think about the trade rumors or how long he might be with the Sabres.
- Ed Willes reports the Canucks won’t be able to land Marian Gaborik this season but given their need for offensive depth they could be keeping an eye on his contract situation with the Minnesota Wild. Willes suggests the Canucks might be willing to overpay to sign him.
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Posted by admin on 20th, 2008
There has been a lot of action around the NHL lately. Here is a brief rundown of events around the league this last week.
Today - Selanne to participate in Ducks Camp
Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks. Contract negotiations are still underway between the Ducks and Selanne.
Today - NHL approves Staal contract
The NHL have approved the contract between Eric Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes. The NHL had requested adjustments be made to the wording of the deal.
Today - Zubov our 4-8 weeks
Zubov underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday and will be re-evaluated by the Stars in four weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Sept 18 - Captain Lecavalier
The Tampa Bay Lightning have named All-Star center Vincent Lecavalier captain. Lecavalier, who will be entering his 10th NHL season signed an 11-year $85 million contract in July.
Sept 18 - Pominville gets 5-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres inked Jason Pominville to a 5-year extension worth $26.5 million. Pominville finally found a place for himself on the Sabres after almost being dropped before the 05-06 season when the Sabres placed him on waivers.
Sept 18 - Flyers sign G Aubin
The Philadelphia Flyers signed veteran goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin to a one-year contract Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sept 18 - Hatcher on IR
Derian Hatcher will not participate when the Philadelphia Flyers open training camp on Saturday. Instead, the veteran defenseman will be headed to injured reserve, according to general manager Paul Holmgren on Thursday.
Sept 17 - McCarty re-signs with Wings
McCarty on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Sept 16 - Roy’s son pleads not guilty
The son of Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy pleaded not guilty to assault Tuesday for his attack on a player last March during a game in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Sept 15 - Kings sign Stoll & Richardson
The Kings signed restricted free agent centres Jarret Stoll and Brad Richardson on Monday. Stoll got a four-year deal, while Richardson signed a two-year contract. Stoll was acquired by the Kings with defenceman Matt Greene from Edmonton in exchange for Lubomir Visnovsky in June. Stoll had 14 goals and 22 assists in 81 games for the Oilers last season. He played on their 2006 team that lost in the Stanley Cup finals.
Sept 15 - Nittymaki out 4-6 weeks
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Antero Niittymaki will be sidelined four-to-six weeks after having surgery on his left hip, according to a report posted Monday on the team’s website.
Sept 15 - Hurricanes ink Matt Murley
The Carolina Hurricanes signed left wing Matt Murley to a one-year contract Monday. Assistant general manager Ron Francis said the deal will pay Murley $500,000 at the NHL level or $100,000 if he is sent to the minors for the 2008-09 season. He has a minimum guaranteed total salary of $125,000.
Sept 12 - Filatov to miss rookie camp
Nikita Filatov of the Blue Jackets will miss the team’s rookie camp in Traverse City, Mich., this weekend because of a lower leg injury.
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Posted by admin on 7th, 2008
Across the NHL there are 15 players going to arbitration this off-season.
Washington Capitals: Brooks Laich & Shaone Morrisonn
Minnesota Wild: Pierre-Marc Bouchard & Stephane Veilleux
Boston Bruins: Dennis Wideman
Carolina Hurricanes: Chad LaRose
Colorado Avalanche: Marek Svatos
Florida Panthers: Jay Bowmeester
New York Islanders: Sean Bergenheim
New York Rangers: Dan Fritsche
Ottawa Senators: Antoine Vermette
St Louis Blues: Jay McClement
San Jose Sharks: Marcel Goc
Detroit Red Wings: Valtteri Filppula
Nashville Predators: Ville Koistinen
Arbitration hearings will take place between July 20 and August 4.
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Wednesday, July 2
| TIME (ET) |
TRANSACTION |
| 9:26PM |
Columbus Blue Jackets sign UFA winger Kristian Huselius (4-year, $4.75 million). |
| 6:27PM |
New York Islanders sign UFA forward Doug Weight (1-year, $1.75 million). |
| 6:05PM |
Philadelphia Flyers re-sign defenceman Randy Jones (2-years, undisclosed) and forward Riley Cote (3-years, undisclosed). |
| 5:16PM |
Dallas Stars sign RFA forward B.J. Crombeen (1-year, undisclosed). |
| 5:01PM |
Colorado Avalanche re-sign RFA forward Wojtek Wolski (2-years, undisclosed). |
| 4:58PM |
Pittsburgh Penguins sign UFA defenceman Brooks Orpik to a six-year, $22.5 million contract. |
| 4:41PM |
Minnesota Wild re-sign RFA defenceman Kurtis Foster (1-year, $1.025 million). |
| 3:38PM |
Atlanta Thrashers sign UFA defenceman Ron Hainsey to a five-year, $22.5 million contract. |
| 3:03PM |
Ottawa Senators sign UFA Forward Jarkko Ruutu to a three-year, $3.9 million contract. |
| 2:33PM |
Ottawa Senators sign UFA Forward Shean Donovan to a two-year contract worth $1.25 million. |
| 1:52PM |
Boston Bruins sign RFA Forward Petteri Nokelainen. (2-years, $1.7 million) |
| 1:22PM |
Dallas Stars sign UFA Forward Sean Avery to a four-year, $15.5 million contract. |
| 1:00PM |
Calgary Flames sign UFA defenceman Jim Vandermeer (undisclosed) and UFA forward Curtis Glencross (undisclosed). |
| 12:45PM |
Vancouver Canucks sign UFA goaltender Curtis Sanford. (1-year, $650,000) |
| 12:35PM |
Detroit Red Wings sign UFA forward Marian Hossa to a one-year contract worth $7.4 million. |
| 12:01PM |
Vancouver Canucks sign UFA forward Ryan Johnson (2-years, $2.3 million) |
| 11:13AM |
Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA defenceman Joni Pitkanen to a three-year contract worth $12 million. |
| 11:13AM |
Carolina Hurricanes sign UFA defenceman Josef Melichar to a one-year contract worth $1 million. |
| 10:20AM |
Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign RFA defenceman Janne Niskala, to a one-year deal worth $600,000. |
| 9:18AM |
Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign RFA forward Ryan Craig to a two-year contract worth $1.575-million. |
The following signings ocurred on July 1 after the last post here on 2 Minutes For Hockey
Tuesday, July 1
| TIME (ET) |
TRANSACTION |
| 9:58PM |
Boston sign forward Michael Ryder to a 3-year deal worth $12 million |
| 9:50PM |
New York Rangers re-signed goaltender Steve Valiquette (undisclosed) |
| 8:06PM |
New York Islanders sign defenceman Mark Streit to a five-year contract worth $20.5 million |
| 7:59PM |
Minnesota sign forward Craig Weller to a two-year contract worth $600,000 a season |
Source: TSN.CA
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Posted by admin on 30th, 2008
As the NHL Free Agency market looms only hours ahead, there has been a steady increase in activity around the league. Today we cover the latest trades, signings and rumors.
NHL Trades:
The Edmonton Oilers have done a trade with the L.A. Kings, which sends Lubimir Visnovsky (D) to the Oilers in exchange for Jarret Stoll (F) and Matt Greene (D).
Tampa Bay have acquired the rights to Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts from the Penguins, and also Brian Rolston of the Minnesota Wild.
NHL Signings:
The Dallas Stars have signed Loui Eriksson (F) to a 2-year extension.
Boston Bruins have signed Mark Stuart (D) to a 2-year extension.
Carolina Hurricanes signed forward, Tuomo Ruutu to a 1-year, $2.25 Million contract.
Nashville Predators signed Dan Ellis (G) to a 2-year $3.5 Million contract, and also Shae Weber to a 3-year $13.5 Million contract.
Ottawa Senators re-signed Chris Kelly (C) to a 4 year contract.
Moves:
Ottawa Senators placed Ray Emery on Waivers, then bought him out, making Emery a free agent.
Anaheim Ducks placed Todd Bertuzzi (F) on waivers, with plans to buy him out.
Toronto Maple Leafs bought out Andrew Raycroft (G)
Rumors:
Philadelphia Flyers are rumored to have signed Jeff Carter (C) to a 3-year $13.5 Million contract.
Calgary Flames are rumored to have locked up Conroy (C), Langkow (C), Nystrom (LW) and McElhinney (G).
Brooks Orpik is rumoured to be looking to the free agency market instead of re-signing with the Penguins.
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Posted by admin on 21st, 2008
It’s that time of year people, and the rumour mills are running wild. On the eve of the NHL Entry Draft, rumours about trades and free agency are starting to heat up. Here is a brief rundown of a few of the latest.
- The Sedin Twins. Although Canucks GM denies it, the rumours are rampant.
- Markus Naslund will apparently become a free agent, and will not be re-signed.
- Toronto acquired Jamal Mayers from the Blues for a 3rd round pick.
- Bryan McCabe is rumoured to be on the block in Toronto. Cliff Fletcher, GM of the Leafs denies all.
- Tampa Bay are rumoured to be trying to tie up top line centre, Vinnie Lecavalier to a multi-year deal.
- The San Jose Sharks are rumoured to be contemplating shopping the rights to Brian Campbell before the draft.
- The LA Kings are rumoured to have put Mike Cammalleri on the block.
- The Ottawa Senators are rumoured to be wanting to trade Ray Emery, however there is also talk of a buy-out if a trade can not be found.
- Wade Redden will most probably be leaving Ottawa if rumours prove to be true. Senators GM Brian Murray has confirmed he is open to the idea.
- Pavel Kubina’s NTC is no longer an issue, so he may change teams before the season starts.
And what of the 2 most popular trade rumours?
- Patrick Marleau has been talk of the town for a few years now, so trade rumours about the Sharks shipping him are not unheard of. At over $6 million a year, and declining offensive numbers it may be harder than it appears.
- Florida captain Olli Jokinen apparently wants out of Florida, and is rumoured to have made it clear to Panthers management he wants a trade. Olli would be a positive addition to most NHL teams… but which one?
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Posted by admin on 6th, 2008
It was quite possibly the most important game the Washington Capitals have played over the last 5 years. Going in to todays game against the Florida Panthers the Capitals were tied with the Carolina Hurricanes on 92 points for the lead of the South East Division.
Todays game left the Capitals with just 2 possible outcomes; Win the game and win the division, therefore securing themselves 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. Lose the game and be be knocked out of playoff contention.
Alexander Ovechkin & the Capitals were never going to let this year slip away from them. After 60 minutes of play, the Washington Capitals won the game, their division and in the process secured the 3rd seed in the Playoffs.
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