NHL Draft and Trade rumors involving the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini is looking for someone "special" at the draft, and that could be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. They could also be looking to move their 19th and 31st pick. “We have a couple…
Michael Peca sounds off about Jay Bouwmeester … Flames president counters
Former NHLer and now TSN analyst Michael Peca doesn't think highly of Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester's game. Calgary Flames president Ken King isn't too happy with what Peca said. Team 960 - Audio: Calgary Flames president Ken King goes…
Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers – Defenseman
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for defenseman heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free…
Panthers looking to Dennis Seidenberg
The Florida Panthers are close to signing free agent defenceman Dennis Seidenberg. The 1 year deal could be finalized today. Seidenberg recorded 5 goals and 30 points in 70 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He averaged over 22 minutes…
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…
Daily Rumors – June 30th
Mark Everson of the NY Post is reporting that the New Jersey Devils are close to re-signing Johnny Oduya to a 4 year deal worth in the neighborhood of $3-4 million per year. This would be a good signing for…
Flames acquire rights to Jay Bouwmeester
Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail reporting that the Calgary Flames have acquired the rights to Jay Bouwmeester, despite the fact the the soon to be UFA has apparently showed interest in testing the free agent market. The price was…
Red Wings offer Hossa long term deal
Bruce Garrioch of Sun Media reports that the Detroit Red Wings have offered a long term, lucrative offer to Marian Hossa and are awaiting a response.. Also more on Jay Bouwmeester..
Jay Bouwmeester trade talks heat up
TSN says the Florida Panthers are closing in on trade the rights to Jay Bouwmeester..Also, the San Jose Sharks are shopping Ryan Clowe..
Todays Snapshots
Here’s a quick look at some of today’s news stories… Kevin Mcgran of the Toronto Star writes "Jim Balsillie and Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes want a bankruptcy court judge to force the NHL to negotiate with them the possible relocation…