Around the Boards: Bobby Ryan, Patrick Sharp a last resort, Hossa returns and DiPietro practices
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks are far apart in their contract talks, and won't be discussing anytime soon. Ryan had hoped to sign an extension before the season started, but Ducks management wanted…
Why Shots on Goal is a Useless Stat
As I'm sitting here writing this article, the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the league in one offensive category, "shots on goal". They currently sit in a tie for last in points with the Carolina Hurricanes at 15, and have sole…
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting…
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday's practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is…
Around the Boards: Habs Goalie Controversy, ANA-TO, EDM-TB Trades Coming? Wings Looking for Goalie?
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Stubbs outlines the Habs goalie controversy between Jarolsav Halak and Carey Price after a strange twist with Halak`s representative, Allan Walsh tweeting: “Interesting stat of the night ... Price is 10W, 32L in last…
Waiver Claim on Schremp, and Other Quick Hits
The New York Islanders have reportedly put in a waiver claim on Robbie Schremp. The Isles hold the #1 waiver claim slot, so they would get him even if other teams put in a claim. There is no doubt that…
Atlantic Division Player Movement
NEW JERSEY DEVILS Players In Players Out Gerald Coleman, GFA Barry Tallackson, RWFA - StL Jeff Lerg, GFA Jon DiSalvatore, RWFA - Min Rob Davison, DFA - Van Brian Gionta, RWFA - Mtl Kyle Kucharski, CFA John Madden, CFA - Chi Jeff Prough, FFA Michael Rupp, LW/CFA - Pit Cory…
Morning Hits
Some morning NHL news and notes for Thursday June 23rd. Travis Zajac gets a 4 year, $15.55 million contract from the Devils and avoids salary arbitration. $2.75 million in 2009-10, $3.5 million in 2010-11, $4.5 million in 2011-12 and $4.8…
Biron Headed to Islanders
In a strange development the New York Islanders have signed Martin Biron as speculation is that Rick DiPietro isn't ready to go again to start this season.(source-TSN) Having already signed Dwayne Roloson on the July 1st free agency opening day,…
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…
Todays Snapshots
Here's a quick look at some of today's news stories... Scott C of the Calgary Herald says the Calgary Flames have decided to keep their pick in the 1st round this year and will give up next years 1st pick…