Looking Back: Neal and Niskanen Traded For Goligoski
On February 21, 2011 the Dallas Stars traded forward James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Alex Goligoski. NHL Contracts Involved Alex Goligoski- 3 years at $5.5 million; James Neal- 2 years at $5.75 million;…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Nov. 13th 2014
Nine games on the NHL schedule last night. The Stars beat the Kings 2-0, with Kari Lehtonen save of the year so far.
Rumors: Brodeur, Avs, Bobrovsky and Some Teams That Could Make a Move
Renaud Lavoie: Martin Brodeur isn't ready to announce his retirement this month. He doesn't want to close any doors just yet. Adrian Dater of the Denver: Dater doesn't get the impression that Joe Sakic is burning up the phone lines to…
Trade: Stars Send Sergei Gonchar to Canadiens for Travis Moen
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Sergei Gonchar from the Dallas Stars for forward Travis Moen. Pierre LeBrun: The Stars will retain eight percent of Gonchar's salary. The 40-year old Gonchar was drafted 14th overall in the first round of…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Leafs, Sabres, Stars,Oilers and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (from last week) Hurricanes GM Ron Francis has said they are in no mood to trade Eric Staal, but some still feel the Maple Leafs will make a big push for him. One pro…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injuries, Lines and Starting Goalies
Pierre LeBrun: With Canadiens Rene Bourque clearing waivers and being sent to the AHL, it saves $925,000 off their cap number. Mike Heika: Stars Antoine Roussel was not suspended for his 'sucker punch,' only fined, $5,376.34, the maximum allowable amount…
Injuries: Red Wings, Flyers, Bruins, Ducks, Senators and Devils
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk missed his second consecutive game with a groin injury. “I have no idea when Pav will be back,” coach Mike Babcock said Saturday. Goalie Jonas Gustavsson will be out two…
Injuries: Isles, Panthers, Oilers, Flyers, Canucks, Ducks and Stars
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders Johnny Boychuk will have knee evaluated today when they arrive home. He took a knee-on-knee hit from Kings Kyle Clifford on Thursday. Josh Bailey removed his brace from his broken left hand yesterday. He's missed…
Rumors II: Staal, Sekera, Green, Stars and Scouting Stars-Preds
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis on Sportsnet 590. “I think people are always trying to throw things out there and stir things up. That’s the way it is in today’s world,” Francis said on Sportsnet…
Rumors I: Canadiens, Rangers, Kings, Coyotes, Jets, Stars and Canes
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: Friedman spoke with a GM about his team looking for a defenseman: “Everyone is looking for a defenceman.” Same GM said he talked with a team that has eight defenseman on one-way contracts and was told…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Nov. 6th 2014
10 games last night with three going to a shootout.
Rumors II: Galchenyuk, Fleury, Flyers, Stars, Ducks, Penguins and Leafs
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie said that many scouts believed that Alex Galchenyuk may have been drafted ahead of Nail Yakupov had it not been for his knee injury. McKenzie added that you always take a big center over a winger.…