Morning Hits
Morning NHL news and notes for Friday July 24th. Marion Hossa is going under the knife. With his rotator cuff not healing as well as they'd liked, it was decided that he have surgery to repair the small tear. The…
Another Free Agent Signing by The Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Flyer Dave Poulin has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs front office, as the club's new Vice-President of Hockey Operations.
Morning Hits
Some morning NHL news and notes for Thursday June 23rd. Travis Zajac gets a 4 year, $15.55 million contract from the Devils and avoids salary arbitration. $2.75 million in 2009-10, $3.5 million in 2010-11, $4.5 million in 2011-12 and $4.8…
Interesting Brian Burke Trade Story
Story as told by Brian Burke yesterday, to the Fan 590 in Toronto (paraphrasing): Jeff Blair: "Brian, As a GM, we've watched you and JP Ricciardi announce your trade intentions via the media, and im wondering, is that a helpful…
Biron Headed to Islanders
In a strange development the New York Islanders have signed Martin Biron as speculation is that Rick DiPietro isn't ready to go again to start this season.(source-TSN) Having already signed Dwayne Roloson on the July 1st free agency opening day,…
Toronto Maple Leafs to Trade Two Defencemen
On the Fan590 this afternoon, Brian Burke told the Toronto viewers that he plans to trade two defencemen before the season starts. "We have 10 NHL caliber defencemen, and we'll trade two before the season begins." Burke told Bob McCown…
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…