Nikolai Zherdev going to KHL
A week after the New York Rangers walked away from Nikolai Zherdev's salary arbitration ruling, the free agent appears headed to the Russian based KHL. According to RDS.ca, Zherdev is expected to sign a deal with Salavatovo Yuleav Ufa, a…
Kane Arrested/Pogge to Ducks Possible
"Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested early Sunday morning for assaulting and robbing a cab driver in Buffalo, according to several news sources in that city. According to a police report, the 20-year-old Kane and his…
A Little More on Jeremy Roenick’s Retiring
To continue a little further on Jeremy Roenick's retirement from the NHL, here are some video clips. The first is a clip from the news conference yesterday, a Top 10 J.R. soundbites, and a couple great J.R. Dancing highlights. His…
Roenick Retires
Veteran center Jeremy Roenick made it official on Thursday and announced his retirement after a 20-year NHL career. Roenick made the announcement in San Jose, where he played his last two seasons with the Sharks.(source-TSN) This is a sad day…
Phoenix Coyotes Bidding Now Open to Anyone
The botched handling of the Phoenix Coyotes situation continues to make story lines. They say that 'Any press is good press', but I don't see how this whole situation will have any good effect on the NHL (other than maybe…
Zherdev a Free Agent
The New York Rangers have decided to walk away from a salary arbitration ruling to Nikolai Zherdev, making the forward an unrestricted free agent. Zherdev was awarded a one-year, $3.9 million contract following his hearing on Friday. He was reportedly…
Sharks Interested in Heatley.
"Sources say the San Jose Sharks have more than a passing interest in the two-time 50-goal scorer, but if they're going to make the deal, they might have to get a third team involved -- possibly the Montreal Canadiens --…
Marion Hossa’s Contract Under Investigation
The NHL contract police are after Marion Hossa and the Chicago Blackhawks. They apparently aren't thrilled with the 12 year term a and how the final years of the contract are at a greatly reduced rate; 1st 7 years at…
Canucks re-sign Wellwood
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed centre Kyle Wellwood to a US$1.2-million, one-year contract following an arbitrator's decision Thursday. "It's very good to have Kyle playing for the franchise," said Laurence Gilman, the Canucks' assistant general manager."He came in, worked very…
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…