Tag: New York Islanders

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…

Mark Easson

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

Mark Easson

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…

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