Top 10 Worst NHL Contracts
In the spirit of the free agent season with all the signings of high priced free agents, both restricted and unrestricted, we thought it would be a fitting time to throw together a bullet-list of what we deem to be…
Paul Mara Signs with Montreal
Paul Mara is leaving New York and signing with the Montreal Canadiens. Financial information hasn't been released, but it is a 1 year deal. Mara is a big, solid defenceman who recorded 21 points in 76 games last season, while…
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Rickard Wallin
Who? That is exactly what I said last week, when it was first reported that the Maple Leafs were likely to sign him. He was drafted in '98 in the 6th round by the Coyotes, and had a cup of…
Jay McKee Replaces Hal Gill with Pittsburgh Penquins
It appears Jay McKee is moving to Pittsbrugh, on a 1 year, $800,000 deal. Pens fans: There is nothing you wont like about this deal. McKee is a solid veteran when healthy, is a tough player, blocks tons of shots…
Kotalik and Boynton Find New Homes
Winger Ales Kotalik has signed a 3 year deal with the New York Rangers for $9 million. Kotalik put up 45 points in 75 games last season with the Sabres and Oilers. His best season was back in 2005-06 with…
Capoligist needed in Chicago
There's a new position becoming very important in the new NHL salary cap era. For lack of a better term we'll call it a "Capoligist". With the cap expected to shrink in the coming seasons, there's a big problem for…
Saku Koivu on His Way to Anaheim
Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens and signed a 1 year deal with the Anaheim Ducks. Koivu will earn $3.25 million next year. It was apparent that the Canadiens weren't going to sign him, especially after they for some…
Burke taking a fresh approach
The winds of change are blowing in Toronto and the scent of Brian Burke is getting stronger by the day. Burke is starting to re-shape this 2009-10 Leaf team into a hard nosed, defence first squad that will be a…
Joe Sakic Hangs Them Up
I was disappointed to read that Joe Sakic retired from hockey today after 20 seasons. He is one of the all time greats in my mind. He was an excellent player, and seemed like a classy guy. He won 2…
Habs defencemen of recent years
I was listening to an old time Canadiens fan today. He complained about how the Habs haven’t had Francois Beauchemin patrolling the blue line for the past 5 years. With Streit and Souray also leaving in past few years, I…
Jonas Gustavsson Lands in Toronto
TSN is reporting that Jonas Gustavsson has agreed to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is 24 and considered the best goaltender outside of the NHL, and is a coup for the rebuilding Maple Leafs. This move allows Gustavsson to…
Nik Antropov signs in Atlanta
It sounds as though the deal is 4 years at $4mm per year. Wow. For a guy skating on two bum knees who rarely hits anyone and scores 20 goals per year, he sure hit the jackpot in Atlanta. The…