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…
A 5 Year Rumor?
We'll here's a video with a rumor that could be a topic for the next 5 years. Well, it's not really a rumor considering it's coming from source himself, Alex Ovechkin. The NHL is unsure if it will be taking…
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…
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,…
The Boston Bruins Free Up Some Cap Space
In a move to free up some cap space, the Boston Bruins have sent defenceman Aaron Ward to the Carolina Hurricanes for Patrick Eaves and a 2010 4th round pick. Ward returns to Carolina where he helped them win the…
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)…
San Jose Sharks Still Interested in Dany Heatley
It must have been about a week since we've last heard Dany Heatley's name mentioned, and it was nice to break in my opinion. With the Senators-Oilers deal all but apparently dead, the San Jose Sharks might be next in…
Alex Tanguay still out there
I think it's a little surprising that free agent winger Alex Tanguay is still out there. He's coming off a season where he only played in 50 games, but he did record 41 points. In 9 seasons, he's recorded 580…
Rumor SnapShots – July 10th 2009
The Daily Herald out of Chicago mentions that the Maple Leafs and Blackhawks GM's might be discussing a trade. The Hawks might be looking for a Dman, while the Leafs would like to move a Dman for a scoring forward.…
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…
Not so Fast on Heatley to the Oilers
I was never a huge Heatley fan, but my views of him are worse as the days go by. His public trade demands was not the right way to go about it, handcuffing the Senators a bit. I let that…
Marian Gaborik will test free agency
It appears that the Minnesota Wild will not be offering a contract to the often injured superstar. Marion Gaborik, the team's top pick in its inaugural draft, is the last remaining original franchise member and its career scoring leader with…