The Coyotes Go To Reinsdorf
After being rejected by the NHL once again, Jim Balsillie vows to continue his quest of owning a NHL team in Hamilton. Apparently there is no 3rd time charm good ole Jimbo, as his offer to buy the Coyotes was…
NHL Free Agents Still Waiting
A high-profile agent told Sun Media yesterday that the current environment for free agents is “all being orchestrated” by the NHL and the plan all along was to make these players sit to see if they’re willing to sign for…
Morning Hits
Morning NHL news and notes for Friday July 28th. The Maple Leafs have traded Anton Stralman, Colin Stuart, and a 2012 7th Round Pick to the Calgary Flames for Wayne Primeau and a 2011 2nd Round Pick. The Leafs had…
Coyotes Bid Includes Games In Canada
"A group intending to bid $150-million (all currency U.S.) for the Phoenix Coyotes wants to bring five of the franchise's regular-season games to Saskatoon or Halifax"...(Source-Globe and Mail) "The group, officially known as Ice Edge Holdings, has been in discussions…
Bruins Sign Morris
The Boston Bruins have signed defenceman Derek Morris to a 1 year deal worth 3.3 million. After trading Aaron Ward to Carolina to free up some cap space, the speculation was that the Bruins were making room to sign RFA…
Another Interested Buyer for the Phoenix Coyotes
It is now being reported that the Phoenix Coyotes lost more than $60 million last season. And there are people still interested in keeping the team in Phoenix. Are you kidding me? $67.1 million in net loss, including operating costs,…
Morning Hits
Morning NHL news and notes for Friday July 24th. Marion Hossa is going under the knife. With his rotator cuff not healing as well as they'd liked, it was decided that he have surgery to repair the small tear. The…
Another Free Agent Signing by The Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Flyer Dave Poulin has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs front office, as the club's new Vice-President of Hockey Operations.
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…
Interesting Brian Burke Trade Story
Story as told by Brian Burke yesterday, to the Fan 590 in Toronto (paraphrasing): Jeff Blair: "Brian, As a GM, we've watched you and JP Ricciardi announce your trade intentions via the media, and im wondering, is that a helpful…
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…