Tag: JS Giguere

Canadiens sign Halpren … Giguere #1 for Leafs? Wellwood invited to Coyotes camp

Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists. Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com:…

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Jonas Gustavsson Agrees to Extension with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a 2 year extension with netminder Jonas 'the Monster' Gustavsson. The contract hasn't been signed yet, but the agreement will pay Gustavsson an average of $1.35 million per season. Gustavsson played in 41…

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A Tribute To “Jiggy” From The Anaheim Ducks

"We would like to sincerely thank Jean-Sebastien Giguere for the class, dignity and professionalism he showed on and off the ice during nine memorable seasons with the Ducks. Among those countless memories are a Conn Smythe Trophy in 2003, a…

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Audio of Players Reactions in the Aftermath of Huge Trade

Feb. 3rd: Flames Coach, Brent Sutter, and GM, Darryl Sutter on FAN960 with Rob Kerr Feb. 1: Damien Cox of the Toronto Star talks with Gord Stellick and Don Landry Monday morning about the acquisitions of Dion Phaneuf and JS…

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Kings interested in Lecavalier? Phaneuf to Atlanta or Philly? Messier the Rangers GM next season?

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk that Dion Phaneuf was offered in a package for Ilya Kovalchuk. The Flyers are also said to be interested in Phaneuf but they have cap issues and would have to send money back…

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What do the Blackhawks do? Changes coming for the Flames and Oilers? Hiller wants assurance of #1 before resigning

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sassone looks at what the Hawks might do at the trade deadline. Do they add defensive depth, or risk messing with team chemistry and make a deal or two to help with their cap…

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Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and Ovechkin returing tomorrow? Komisarek and Orpik out weeks

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers forward Robert Nilsson is in the doghouse and may find himself on the trading block. The Predators and possibly the Hurricanes could be interested in Nilsson, who has skill but has been inconsistent.…

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Around the Boards: Sedin and Kovalchuk set backs, S. Niedermayer on the move that the Deadline?

Matthew Sekerer of the Globe and Mail: Daniel Sedin was hoping to return to the Canucks on Tuesday or tonight, but a set back to his broken foot has pushed back the expected return day till next week at the…

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Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday's practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is…

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Around the Boards: Habs Goalie Controversy, ANA-TO, EDM-TB Trades Coming? Wings Looking for Goalie?

Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Stubbs outlines the Habs goalie controversy between Jarolsav Halak and Carey Price after a strange twist with Halak`s representative, Allan Walsh tweeting: “Interesting stat of the night ... Price is 10W, 32L in last…

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