Northeast Division Player Movement
The Northeast Division was probably the most talked about division this off-season. The Phil Kessel and Dany Heatley rumors and stories dragged on for months, and thankfully both have been resolved. The Canadiens have completely revamped their roster, for the…
Theo Fleury Making a Statement
Theo Fleury has walked on as a free agent to try-out with the Calgary Flames and it's becoming one of the best feel-good stories of the NHL pre-season. Anyone with a heart is pulling for the diminutive Fleury, who had battled…
The other side of Phil Kessel’s coin
While doing some research online to see what could be dug up about the trade of Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs, I've come across several sources questioning his character. Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald.com paints a picture…
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Phil Kessel
According to TSN, the Maple Leafs have reached an agreement with the Bruins to acquire Phil Kessel, pending a contract be worked out. They are apparently negotiating a deal now. I'm sure they must have known the ballpark figure and…
Niedermayer to KHL, Sykora Signs
Rob Niedermayer is still without a NHL contract, so he might be heading to the KHL on a 1 year deal. I'm not sure when the KHL season ends, but if it's around the NHL trade deadline (or date in…
Theo Fleury Starts his Comeback Tonight
Theo Fleury will make his pre-season debut for the Calgary Flames tonight. The 41 year old Fleury has been sober for 4 years, and will not face any sanctions by the NHL for his past substance abuse issues. I am…
Kessel and the Coyotes Situation
It sounds like the Phil Kessel trade rumors could come to end by next week. October 1st is a key date, as each team much be under the salary cap by then. The Bruins are supposedly around $1.7 under the…
Atlantic Division Player Movement
NEW JERSEY DEVILS Players In Players Out Gerald Coleman, GFA Barry Tallackson, RWFA - StL Jeff Lerg, GFA Jon DiSalvatore, RWFA - Min Rob Davison, DFA - Van Brian Gionta, RWFA - Mtl Kyle Kucharski, CFA John Madden, CFA - Chi Jeff Prough, FFA Michael Rupp, LW/CFA - Pit Cory…
Jonas Gustavsson has minor heart procedure
"Gustavsson experienced a racing heartbeat following fitness tests Saturday, took part in on-ice sessions Monday and, when he didn't appear at the NHL club's practice facility Tuesday, Wilson was asked about the Swede's absence. Doctors have performed an ablation, which…
News from the Capitals Camp
Washington Capitals winger, Tomas Fleischmann, will miss the start of the season as he's out indefinitely with a blood clot in his leg. Fleischmann was tabbed a top 6 forward for the Caps heading in to camp, after potting 19…
The Southeast Division Player Movement
The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes should battle for the top seed in the Southeast Division. There wasn't really any big name signings for this division. Alex Tanguay signed a 1 year deal the lightning, and the Thrashers brought…
Nikolai Zherdev Rejected by Rangers
We have sources indicating that Nikolai Zherdev has offered to return to the New York Rangers, for the same money he originally refused, but the Rangers have passed on the offer. "The Post has learned that the agent for Nikolai Zherdev,…