Theo Fleury Making a Statement
Theo Fleury has walked on as a free agent to try-out with the Calgary Flames and it's becoming one of the best feel-good stories of the NHL pre-season. Anyone with a heart is pulling for the diminutive Fleury, who had battled…
The other side of Phil Kessel’s coin
While doing some research online to see what could be dug up about the trade of Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs, I've come across several sources questioning his character. Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald.com paints a picture…
Jonas Gustavsson has minor heart procedure
"Gustavsson experienced a racing heartbeat following fitness tests Saturday, took part in on-ice sessions Monday and, when he didn't appear at the NHL club's practice facility Tuesday, Wilson was asked about the Swede's absence. Doctors have performed an ablation, which…
Nikolai Zherdev Rejected by Rangers
We have sources indicating that Nikolai Zherdev has offered to return to the New York Rangers, for the same money he originally refused, but the Rangers have passed on the offer. "The Post has learned that the agent for Nikolai Zherdev,…
Burke Speaks About Kessel
In an interesting development over the weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke made a move to re-acquire their 2010 second round draft choice from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for their 2011 third round choice and a…
NHL and Maple Leafs Square Off
Ok. Despite all efforts made to avoid this ridiculous situation unfolding in Pheonix, with the potential sale of the Coyotes and subsequent relocation to southern Ontario as proposed by RIM billionaire Jim Balsillie, the plot is getting too thick to…
Tanguay Signs With Tampa Bay Lightning
"Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Brian Lawton confirmed Saturday that the team has agreed to terms on a deal with free agent forward Alex Tanguay, pending a physical. Assuming Tanguay shows no health related issues – he missed 30 games…
Canucks add Blue line Depth
"The Vancouver Canucks have added a lot of depth to their blueline in a short period of time. The team has acquired defencemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Daniel Rahimi and…
Tanguay and Wild Talking
"Left winger Alex Tanguay, tied for third on the all-time scoring list against Minnesota with 38 points in 41 games, is considering a contract offer from the Wild, his agent said on Thursday..."(source-StarTribune.com) It would be a good move on…
Vaclav Prospal signs with Rangers
"It appears as though Vaclav Prospal's time on the unemployment line was a brief one as the New York Post is reporting the veteran forward has signed with the New York Rangers. According to the Post, the deal is for one-season…
Evgeny Artyukin Traded to Ducks
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have sent forward Evgeny Artyukin to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Drew Milller and a third round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft".(source-TSN) Well, this isn't a blockbuster deal to say the…
Nikolai Zherdev going to KHL
A week after the New York Rangers walked away from Nikolai Zherdev's salary arbitration ruling, the free agent appears headed to the Russian based KHL. According to RDS.ca, Zherdev is expected to sign a deal with Salavatovo Yuleav Ufa, a…