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…
Kane Arrested/Pogge to Ducks Possible
"Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested early Sunday morning for assaulting and robbing a cab driver in Buffalo, according to several news sources in that city. According to a police report, the 20-year-old Kane and his…
Roenick Retires
Veteran center Jeremy Roenick made it official on Thursday and announced his retirement after a 20-year NHL career. Roenick made the announcement in San Jose, where he played his last two seasons with the Sharks.(source-TSN) This is a sad day…
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…