Flames trade for Dennis Wideman, sign him to 5 year extension
The Calgary Flames have traded Jordan Henry and a 2013 5th round pick to the Washington Capitals for the rights to Dennis Wideman. The Flames immediately sign Wideman to a 5 year contract worth $26.25 million. Vicki Hall via twitter:…
Avery to waivers … Backlund out 6 weeks … Schenn heading to AHL … Connolly practices … Canucks claim Weise … Today’s waivers
Larry Brooks via twitter: The Rangers will be waiving Sean Avery. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Rangers called around to gauge interest in Avery prior to waivers. Their farm team may be an option along with Europe. Pierre LeBrun via…
Front loaded, long-term deals will be a thing of the past … Why there hasn’t been offer sheets … Panthers make 3 small trades
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks on long-term front loaded contracts, Forget the nine-year deals both Richards and Bryzgalov signed. The Kovalchuk Amendment not only allows, but encourages an 18-year front-loaded deal for a 21-year-old coming off Entry Level,…