Posted by admin on 30th, 2008
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It comes as no surprise to hockey fans the world over, but Steve Stamkos has a date with the NHL, and today he got it confirmed by way of a three-year entry level contract worth $2.625 million, and up to $11.1 million in incentives.
“I think sticking in the NHL is obviously the biggest goal of mine right now. It’s one thing to go to training camp and get a sniff at the NHL, but it’s one thing to stay for the full season,” Stamkos said during a conference call from Victoria, British Columbia, where the Lightning are holding a prospect camp.
- Yahoo! Sports
Stamkos is rumored to be starting as the Lightning’s 2nd line center, where he could be the setup guy for a number of wingers, including Jussi Jokinen, Ryan Malone, Mark Recchi or Gary Roberts.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
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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.
Source: NHL.com | Yahoo! Sports
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