Sedins want $63 million contract each
The Los Angeles correspondent of Swedish newspaper Expressen reported "Daniel and Henrik Sedin both want 12-year, $63 million contracts to stay with the Vancouver Canucks. They'll be unrestricted free agents on July 1"... If you average it out it's 5.25 million…
Burke not interested in Heatley
The Toronto Star reports "Toronto general manager Brian Burke, who is rarely ambiguous, pulled no punches yesterday when he blasted the Senators' 50-goal sniper or his representatives for letting a request for a trade out of Ottawa become public"... It's…
Crosby handshake snub?
To set the record straight, I'm not a Crosby sympathizer. Yes, I do see the petulant looks at the refs and constant complaining about calls, or missed calls depending on the situation. All that said, I have a real problem…
Heatley requests trade
TSN reports "TSN has confirmed that the 28-year old who signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension with the team in October of 2007 - that includes a no-movement clause - informed the team a week ago of his desire…
Sedins to Montreal?
A possible destination for the Sedin twins is Montreal according to Eklund of Hockeybuzz.com. "I am chasing a rumor that the Canadiens are pursuing the Sedins, and a rumor involving Komisarek to Boston. I will be blogging more before 3pm.…
Todays Snapshots
Here’s a quick look at some of today’s news stories… TSN reports The Atlanta Thrashers have signed Marty Reasoner to a 2 year deal. TSN reports The Ducks Have signed Mike Brown to a 2 year contract extension. Kevin Mcgran…
Cujo done but so is Pogge
According to Steve Buffery of sunmedia, "Even if The Monster decides to haunt some other NHL locale next season, the Maple Leafs definitely will not bring back veteran goaltender Curtis Joseph. "Great service as a Leaf," Burke said yesterday of Joseph.…
Third group unvails plan for a team in southern Ontario
TSN reported "A new group has come forward with a proposal to launch a second NHL franchise in Toronto. They have a name -- the Toronto Legacy -- and even a sweater and logo"... In sharp contrast to the Jim…
Avalanche hire Sacco
Pat Graham AP writes that Joe Sacco " was introduced as the new coach of the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, a day after the club fired Tony Granato and shook up its front office"... This is an interesting development considering the…
Todays Snapshots
Here's a quick look at some of today's news stories... Scott C of the Calgary Herald says the Calgary Flames have decided to keep their pick in the 1st round this year and will give up next years 1st pick…
Greg Sherman hired as Avalanche’s GM
As reported by Pat Graham AP "The Colorado Avalanche promoted Greg Sherman to general manager and fired coach Tony Granato and five others in a sweeping shakeup Wednesday"... After a injury riddled season that seen the Avalanche have their…
An insiders look at the Pheonix Coyotes moving to Hamilton
As Gabe Macaluso wrote for TSN "An insider's thoughts on an NHL team settling in Hamilton. Macaluso headed up several attempts to bring an NHL team to Hamilton while serving as CEO of Copps Coliseum from 1989 to 2005"... If…