Zherdev a Free Agent
The New York Rangers have decided to walk away from a salary arbitration ruling to Nikolai Zherdev, making the forward an unrestricted free agent. Zherdev was awarded a one-year, $3.9 million contract following his hearing on Friday. He was reportedly…
Sharks Interested in Heatley.
"Sources say the San Jose Sharks have more than a passing interest in the two-time 50-goal scorer, but if they're going to make the deal, they might have to get a third team involved -- possibly the Montreal Canadiens --…
Canucks re-sign Wellwood
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed centre Kyle Wellwood to a US$1.2-million, one-year contract following an arbitrator's decision Thursday. "It's very good to have Kyle playing for the franchise," said Laurence Gilman, the Canucks' assistant general manager."He came in, worked very…
NHL Free Agents Still Waiting
A high-profile agent told Sun Media yesterday that the current environment for free agents is “all being orchestrated” by the NHL and the plan all along was to make these players sit to see if they’re willing to sign for…
Coyotes Bid Includes Games In Canada
"A group intending to bid $150-million (all currency U.S.) for the Phoenix Coyotes wants to bring five of the franchise's regular-season games to Saskatoon or Halifax"...(Source-Globe and Mail) "The group, officially known as Ice Edge Holdings, has been in discussions…
Bruins Sign Morris
The Boston Bruins have signed defenceman Derek Morris to a 1 year deal worth 3.3 million. After trading Aaron Ward to Carolina to free up some cap space, the speculation was that the Bruins were making room to sign RFA…
Another Free Agent Signing by The Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Flyer Dave Poulin has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs front office, as the club's new Vice-President of Hockey Operations.
Interesting Brian Burke Trade Story
Story as told by Brian Burke yesterday, to the Fan 590 in Toronto (paraphrasing): Jeff Blair: "Brian, As a GM, we've watched you and JP Ricciardi announce your trade intentions via the media, and im wondering, is that a helpful…
Biron Headed to Islanders
In a strange development the New York Islanders have signed Martin Biron as speculation is that Rick DiPietro isn't ready to go again to start this season.(source-TSN) Having already signed Dwayne Roloson on the July 1st free agency opening day,…
Toronto Maple Leafs to Trade Two Defencemen
On the Fan590 this afternoon, Brian Burke told the Toronto viewers that he plans to trade two defencemen before the season starts. "We have 10 NHL caliber defencemen, and we'll trade two before the season begins." Burke told Bob McCown…
Hossa Injured; Surgery Possible
Marian Hossa has a right rotator cuff injury that apparently happened during the playoffs while playing for the Detroit Red Wings. The severity of the injury is not known but surgery isn't out of the question at this point.(source-ESPN Chicago)…
Kovalev Appeals to Heatley to Stay?
Ok, somebody pinch me. I just read an article outlining how the Ottawa Senators had a press conference to introduce Alex Kovalev to the fans and media. Brian Murray also stated "We can fit both of those guys on our team…