Fallout from the Ilya Kovalchuk decision
Eric Macramalla of Offside: A Sports Law Blog: Provides a legal analysis of the Kovalchuk decision. Also provided the 20 page decision document. Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Due to the Kovalchuk ruling; Roberto Luongo, Chris Pronger, Marian Hossa,…
Ilya Kovalchuk is once again a Free Agent
TSN: Arbitrator Richard Bloch sided with the NHL, rejecting Ilya Kovalchuk the 17 year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. Kovalchuk is now an unrestricted free agent again. The Devils still hope to sign Kovalchuk. "While we do…
Selanne signs with Ducks, Kariya next? Double digit offers for Kaberle
Teemu Selanne signs a one year deal with the Anaheim Ducks. The contract is for $3.25 million plus bonuses. Andy Strickland via twitter: Anaheim Ducks head coach has been doing homework on Paul Kariya for the past couple weeks. Scott…
Afinogenov to KHL … Where could Niemi end up? Mitchell taking physicals … “Nothing to report” on Kariya to Anaheim
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Maxim Afinogenov will be signing a 5 year deal with SKA of the KHL. Adam Proteau of the Hockey News via twitter: The rumors that the Montreal Canadiens are chasing Antti Niemi are "ludicrous". Noah Love…
Some rumors involving the Bruins … 2 better offers for Kaberle … Kovalchuk hearing begins today
Craig Custance via twitter: The Bruins are now over the cap (after signing Tyler Seguin) but after they put Marco Sturm on LTIR, they'll be under. Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that he's in talks…
Modano signing with the Wings … What now for Niemi? Mitchell symptom free, 12 teams inquiring
Helen St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Mike Modano will be signing with the Detroit Red Wings, the official announcement most likely coming on Thursday. Modano has been offered a 1 year, $1.25 million deal. James Mirtle of the…
Blackhawks walk away from Antti Niemi, sign Marty Turco
TSN: The Chicago Blackhawks have walked away from Antti Niemi's $2.75 million arbitrator ruling. Niemi is now an unrestricted free agent. Niemi played in 39 games last season, compiling a 26-7-4 record with 7 shutouts. He was 16-6 with a…
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Goalies
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for goalies heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Defenseman
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for defenseman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Right Wingers
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for right wingers heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a…
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Left Wingers
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for Left Wingers heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a…
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Centerman
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for centerman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We've used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…