Some Numbers Just Don’t Add Up
Every free agent period there are always going to be some head scratchers, either for dollar value, length of contract or both. There's not need to go over Hossa's, Gionta's, Cammallari's or Antropov's contact again, but let's take a look…
Hossa Injured; Surgery Possible
Marian Hossa has a right rotator cuff injury that apparently happened during the playoffs while playing for the Detroit Red Wings. The severity of the injury is not known but surgery isn't out of the question at this point.(source-ESPN Chicago)…
Kovalev Appeals to Heatley to Stay?
Ok, somebody pinch me. I just read an article outlining how the Ottawa Senators had a press conference to introduce Alex Kovalev to the fans and media. Brian Murray also stated "We can fit both of those guys on our team…
Kane Signs With Thrashers
Evander Kane has signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kane, the fourth overall selection in this year's draft, scored 48 goals and dished out 48 assists as a member of…
Travis Zajac Headed For Arbitration
The Devils would like to have avoided salary arbitration with center Travis Zajac, but that is now unlikely. Zajac and general manager Lou Lamoriello are headed for Friday's arbitration hearing, a process that is often nasty.(source-NJ.com) The Devils have always…
Hunwick Re-Ups, Kessel Not yet
The Boston Bruins locked up one restricted free agent today. Matt Huntwick signed a 2 year contract extension. Hunwick showed promise this past season recording 27 points (6 goals and 21 assists) in 53 games. He probably would have had…
McDonough Hearing Boos
The Blackhawks Convention opened Friday with club president John McDonough hearing boos for his decision to fire general manager Dale Tallon earlier this week. But those boos didn't last long. McDonough immediately tackled the Tallon issue Saturday during a well-attended…
Quick SnapShots – July 17th 2009
Former goon Chris Nilan had his shoplifting charge dismissed. It's hard not to laugh at this. 'Knuckles' was apparently trying to steal a bathing suit, he walked out of the store with them under his pants, Nilan denied he was…
Avalanche sign Top Pick Duchene
The 3rd overall pick in the recent NHL entry draft has been signed in Colorado. Matt Duchene's entry level contract calls for him to make $900,000 in salary in each of the three seasons. The Avalanche cap hit will be…
Martin Havlat Speaks Out on Tallon’s Firing
The firing of Dale Tallon surprised me, but the story continues as it appears his firing may have been in the works for awhile. Darren Dreger of TSN put out a good piece today outlining some more info, as well…
Blackhawks Fire Dave Tallon
As I stated before in the blog Capoligist needed in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks are going to have to make some shrewd decisions this coming season to deal with the impending problems they'll face regarding the salary cap. With Kane,…
Devils Bring Back Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Lemaire has been hired by the New Jersey Devils to return behind the bench as head coach. Jacques Lemaire, who coached the Devils for five seasons in the mid 1990's and led them to the Cup in 1995, is…