Sharks name captain, alternates, and top 3 lines … Thrashers name alternates, #1 goalie? … No Souray talks with Flames?
Jeff Marek via twitter: Joe Thornton was named the captain of the San Jose Sharks. From the Sharks twitter account, Dan Boyle will be a full-time alternate captain, Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe will be the others, one at home,…
The Fallout from the Ilya Kovalchuk trade
So by now everyone knows that Kovalckuk and Samlema were traded to the Devils for Johnny Oduya, Nicklas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, and a 1st round pick. Some people are sure to say that the Thrashers didn't get enough for Kovalchuk,…
Around the Boards: Komisarek returning tonight, no quick fix trades for Columbus, Maurice safe, NJ has trade chips
Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star: Mike Komisarek will return to the Maple Leafs lineup tonight after missing 3 weeks with a small tear in his quad. Defenceman Garnet Exelby and Jeff Finger will find themselves in the press box,…
New Jersey Devils Re-Sign Johnny Oduya
No terms announced yet, but a great move to keep such a solid young building block in Jersey.
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…
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…