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…
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,…