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…
Kane Signs With Thrashers
Evander Kane has signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kane, the fourth overall selection in this year's draft, scored 48 goals and dished out 48 assists as a member of…
Travis Zajac Headed For Arbitration
The Devils would like to have avoided salary arbitration with center Travis Zajac, but that is now unlikely. Zajac and general manager Lou Lamoriello are headed for Friday's arbitration hearing, a process that is often nasty.(source-NJ.com) The Devils have always…
McDonough Hearing Boos
The Blackhawks Convention opened Friday with club president John McDonough hearing boos for his decision to fire general manager Dale Tallon earlier this week. But those boos didn't last long. McDonough immediately tackled the Tallon issue Saturday during a well-attended…
Avalanche sign Top Pick Duchene
The 3rd overall pick in the recent NHL entry draft has been signed in Colorado. Matt Duchene's entry level contract calls for him to make $900,000 in salary in each of the three seasons. The Avalanche cap hit will be…
Blackhawks Fire Dave Tallon
As I stated before in the blog Capoligist needed in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks are going to have to make some shrewd decisions this coming season to deal with the impending problems they'll face regarding the salary cap. With Kane,…
Devils Bring Back Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Lemaire has been hired by the New Jersey Devils to return behind the bench as head coach. Jacques Lemaire, who coached the Devils for five seasons in the mid 1990's and led them to the Cup in 1995, is…
Top 10 Worst NHL Contracts
In the spirit of the free agent season with all the signings of high priced free agents, both restricted and unrestricted, we thought it would be a fitting time to throw together a bullet-list of what we deem to be…
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Rickard Wallin
Who? That is exactly what I said last week, when it was first reported that the Maple Leafs were likely to sign him. He was drafted in '98 in the 6th round by the Coyotes, and had a cup of…