Tampa Bay Lightning Re-sign Martin St. Louis
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed veteran winger Martin St. Louis to a 4 year contract extension, keeping the diminutive sniper locked up for the next 5 years. The money involved is $22.5 million, with a $5.625 million cap hit.…
Ottawa Senators sign Sergei Gonchar
Veteran defenceman Sergei Gonchar has signed a three-year contract with the Ottawa Senators worth $5.5 million per year. The contract also includes a no-trade clause. Gonchar had 11 goals and 39 assists for the Pens last season. This gives the…
Lightning Trade Defencemen Andrej Meszaros
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenceman Andrej Meszaros to the Philadelphia Flyers for a second round pick. Meszaros, 24, had six goals and 11 assists in 81 games with the Lightning last season."(Source-Tsn) Steve Yzerman continues to shape the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Another Young Goaltender
"The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to beef up their goaltending. The Leafs have signed college free agent Ben Scrivens to a one year, entry-level contract. Scrivens, a native of Spruce Grove, Alberta, starred with Cornell and was a top 10…
Anton Volchenkov leaving Ottawa?
Anton Volchenkov will be a UFA this summer and with Ottawa looking like they will be heading into a re-building phase, his days in the nations capital might be numbered. According to TSN.... "Anton Volchenkov, Andy Sutton and Matt Cullen…
Mats Zuccarello Aasen – Remember This Name
April 17th: TSN from a Damien Cox blog in the Star: Cox is reporting that Mats Zuccarello-Aasen will be signing with the New York Rangers. The deal may not be announced until after the World Hockey Championship. The Maple Leafs…
Keith Tkachuk Announces Retirement
"Keith Tkachuk has decided to hang up his skates. With the St. Louis Blues eliminated from the playoffs, the 18-year veteran made the announcement during the teams' game against the Blackhawks in Chicago on Wednesday night. Tkachuk was a scratch…
Vancouver Canucks Sign Goaltender Eddie Lack
"Swedish newspaper Expressen is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent goaltender Eddie Lack. The 6'2'' 22-year-old played with Brynas in the Swedish Elite League last season, backing up the league's best goalie in Jacob Markstrom." (Source: TSN)…
The Headshot Issue Revisited…
When I posted the original "Headshot Issue.." article on Monday, November 16th, 2009 I surely didn't anticipate just how much momentum this "hot topic" would generate. I stand by my opinion in that article, that all the rule changes have unforeseen…
Ovechkin Suspended For 2 Games
"The National Hockey League has suspended Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin for two games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brian Campbell on Sunday afternoon. While the Capitals were not happy with the suspension, vice president and general manager…
Anders Eriksson Acquired by New York Rangers
"New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Anders Eriksson from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for goaltender Miika Wiikman and a seventh round selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The 35-year old Eriksson will report to the Hartford Wolf Pack…
Ottawa Senators Acquire Andy Sutton
"The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Andy Sutton from the New York Islanders for a second-round draft pick. The pick is San Jose's that Ottawa acquired in the Dany Heatley trade. "It's an unbelievable opportunity," Sutton told the Canadian Press.…