Capoligist needed in Chicago
There's a new position becoming very important in the new NHL salary cap era. For lack of a better term we'll call it a "Capoligist". With the cap expected to shrink in the coming seasons, there's a big problem for…
Heatley to the Oilers close.
Sources report that Dany Heatley only needs to waive his no-trade claus to be trade to the Edmonton Oilers. The deal includes Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, and Ladislav Smid.(source:TSN) The ball seems to be in Heaters court now...
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…
Marian Gaborik will test free agency
It appears that the Minnesota Wild will not be offering a contract to the often injured superstar. Marion Gaborik, the team's top pick in its inaugural draft, is the last remaining original franchise member and its career scoring leader with…
Sedins in Toronto?
On the Fan 590's Bob McCown show this afternoon in Toronto, Ron Wilson let it slip that Maple Leafs will pursue the Sedin's this off season. In what could easily be percieved as 'tampering' had it come a week ago,…
Mike Komisarek Not Resigning with Canadiens Before the deadline.
According to The Fan590 in Toronto: Mike Komisarek will test the market place on July 1st, leaving the door open to resign with Montreal after July 1st. Also reported on TSN.
Vancouver Canucks GM Chasing Sedins in Sweden
Agent Turned GM Heading to Sweden to Chase Sedins -- TSN is reporting that Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis has flown to Sweden, and is meeting with the Sedin's in advance of Wednesday's opening of the Free Agency Period. If…
Top 40 Unrestricted NHL Free Agents
My Top 40 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents - Taking into Account Age, Potential and Positional Play Marian Hossa 30 DET: Superstar. Despite poor playoff showing. Daniel Sedin 28 VAN: Sensational Winger. Jay Bouwmeester 25 CAL: Potential for Greatness. Marian Gaborik…
Chris Neil leaving Ottawa Senators
CHRIS NEIL A FREE AGENT -- Chris Neil is unrestricted, at 30 years old, and looking for what will likely be his last significant contract. Though he doesn't have much touch around the net, he is one of the more…
Nic Antropov seeking 5Mil???
Reports out of New York (Larry Brooks, New York Post) that Nic Antropov's agent, none other than Mark Gandler himself, is looking for a long-term deal for at least 5 million per season. Glen Sather is quoted "Based on the…
Burke adds toughness to Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke talks about the draft selections from this years draft, the short and long-term potential of the selections, and how the team will be active in the free agent market come July 1st. (source:The Canadian…