Jagr leaves NHL… and more

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After nearly 20 years in the NHL, Jaromir Jagr has decided to leave the NHL to play for team Avangard Omsk in Russia. The move comes just a day after splitting from the New York Rangers.

In his career in the NHL Jagr has put up phenominal numbers, collecting 646 Goals, 953 Assists for 1599 Points in 1273 Games, better than a point a game over his NHL career, which has seen him play for 3 teams; Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers.

“It was the toughest decision in my life, hockeywise. … No question about it. I hate making changes,” Jagr told The Canadian Press.
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Other action around the league saw a number of players change homes.

A day after the San Jose Sharks acquired Rob Blake on the blue line, they have acquired another top defenseman in a 4-player trade. The Sharks acquired Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Matt Carle, prospect Ty Wishart, a 2009 first-round pick and a 2010 fourth-round pick. The Sharks also acquired 2nd round Draft picks in 2009 and 2010 from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Craig Rivet and a 2010 7th round pick.

The Vancouver Canucks acquired a replacement forward for Markus Naslund today by acquiring Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 3rd round pick in the 2009 draft and a 2nd round pick in 2010.

The Pittsburgh Penguins showed their faith in their goalie today by locking up M.A. Fleury to a 7 year, $35 Million dollar deal.

Source: NHL.com | TSN.ca | Yahoo! Sports

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Latest NHL Trades, Signings & Rumors

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.

Source: NHL.com | Yahoo! Sports

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NHL Trade & Free Agent Rumours

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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