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…
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…
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…
Capoligist needed in Chicago
There's a new position becoming very important in the new NHL salary cap era. For lack of a better term we'll call it a "Capoligist". With the cap expected to shrink in the coming seasons, there's a big problem for…
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…
Jonas Gustavsson Lands in Toronto
TSN is reporting that Jonas Gustavsson has agreed to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is 24 and considered the best goaltender outside of the NHL, and is a coup for the rebuilding Maple Leafs. This move allows Gustavsson to…
Heatley to the Oilers close.
Sources report that Dany Heatley only needs to waive his no-trade claus to be trade to the Edmonton Oilers. The deal includes Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, and Ladislav Smid.(source:TSN) The ball seems to be in Heaters court now...
Jay Bouwmeester signed by Calgary Flames
The defenceman avoided unrestricted free agency by agreeing to a five-year deal worth $6.6 million per year against the salary cap on Tuesday night.(source:TSN) Hats off to GM Darryl Sutter for taking the chance, trading Jordan Leopold and a third round…
Flames Sign Jay Bouwmeester
TSN is reporting 5 years, at $6.6mm per year. This should set him up well for another big contract at the peak age of 30 years old. Nice move by Calgary, but he needs to develop to prove he is…
Marian Gaborik will test free agency
It appears that the Minnesota Wild will not be offering a contract to the often injured superstar. Marion Gaborik, the team's top pick in its inaugural draft, is the last remaining original franchise member and its career scoring leader with…