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…
Where does Marian Hossa sign today?
The guess here, is that Hossa is a Hab by the end of the week.
Heatley to the Oilers close.
Sources report that Dany Heatley only needs to waive his no-trade claus to be trade to the Edmonton Oilers. The deal includes Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, and Ladislav Smid.(source:TSN) The ball seems to be in Heaters court now...
Jay Bouwmeester signed by Calgary Flames
The defenceman avoided unrestricted free agency by agreeing to a five-year deal worth $6.6 million per year against the salary cap on Tuesday night.(source:TSN) Hats off to GM Darryl Sutter for taking the chance, trading Jordan Leopold and a third round…
Flames Sign Jay Bouwmeester
TSN is reporting 5 years, at $6.6mm per year. This should set him up well for another big contract at the peak age of 30 years old. Nice move by Calgary, but he needs to develop to prove he is…
