Morning Hits
Some morning NHL news and notes for Thursday June 23rd. Travis Zajac gets a 4 year, $15.55 million contract from the Devils and avoids salary arbitration. $2.75 million in 2009-10, $3.5 million in 2010-11, $4.5 million in 2011-12 and $4.8…
Some Numbers Just Don’t Add Up
Every free agent period there are always going to be some head scratchers, either for dollar value, length of contract or both. There's not need to go over Hossa's, Gionta's, Cammallari's or Antropov's contact again, but let's take a look…
San Jose Sharks Still Interested in Dany Heatley
It must have been about a week since we've last heard Dany Heatley's name mentioned, and it was nice to break in my opinion. With the Senators-Oilers deal all but apparently dead, the San Jose Sharks might be next in…
Hunwick Re-Ups, Kessel Not yet
The Boston Bruins locked up one restricted free agent today. Matt Huntwick signed a 2 year contract extension. Hunwick showed promise this past season recording 27 points (6 goals and 21 assists) in 53 games. He probably would have had…
Quick SnapShots – July 17th 2009
Former goon Chris Nilan had his shoplifting charge dismissed. It's hard not to laugh at this. 'Knuckles' was apparently trying to steal a bathing suit, he walked out of the store with them under his pants, Nilan denied he was…
Martin Havlat Speaks Out on Tallon’s Firing
The firing of Dale Tallon surprised me, but the story continues as it appears his firing may have been in the works for awhile. Darren Dreger of TSN put out a good piece today outlining some more info, as well…
Alex Tanguay still out there
I think it's a little surprising that free agent winger Alex Tanguay is still out there. He's coming off a season where he only played in 50 games, but he did record 41 points. In 9 seasons, he's recorded 580…
Paul Mara Signs with Montreal
Paul Mara is leaving New York and signing with the Montreal Canadiens. Financial information hasn't been released, but it is a 1 year deal. Mara is a big, solid defenceman who recorded 21 points in 76 games last season, while…
Rumor SnapShots – July 10th 2009
The Daily Herald out of Chicago mentions that the Maple Leafs and Blackhawks GM's might be discussing a trade. The Hawks might be looking for a Dman, while the Leafs would like to move a Dman for a scoring forward.…
Kotalik and Boynton Find New Homes
Winger Ales Kotalik has signed a 3 year deal with the New York Rangers for $9 million. Kotalik put up 45 points in 75 games last season with the Sabres and Oilers. His best season was back in 2005-06 with…
Saku Koivu on His Way to Anaheim
Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens and signed a 1 year deal with the Anaheim Ducks. Koivu will earn $3.25 million next year. It was apparent that the Canadiens weren't going to sign him, especially after they for some…
Joe Sakic Hangs Them Up
I was disappointed to read that Joe Sakic retired from hockey today after 20 seasons. He is one of the all time greats in my mind. He was an excellent player, and seemed like a classy guy. He won 2…