Paul Martin Signs with Pittsburgh Penguins
Paul Martin has signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The deal is reported to be 5 years, $25 Million dollars. This would be a $5 Million dollar cap hit.
Ottawa Senators sign Sergei Gonchar
Veteran defenceman Sergei Gonchar has signed a three-year contract with the Ottawa Senators worth $5.5 million per year. The contract also includes a no-trade clause. Gonchar had 11 goals and 39 assists for the Pens last season. This gives the…
The Headshot Issue Revisited…
When I posted the original "Headshot Issue.." article on Monday, November 16th, 2009 I surely didn't anticipate just how much momentum this "hot topic" would generate. I stand by my opinion in that article, that all the rule changes have unforeseen…
Dominic Moore Traded To Montreal
"The Florida Panthers have traded forward Dominic Moore to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick in the 2011 draft. The trade call to confirm the deal is currently being placed with the NHL. Moore, 29, has eight goals and…
Hockey Night In Canada’s “Hotstove” video
Every week during the second intermission of the CBC's Hockey Night In Canada broadcast, they regularly have their "Hotstove" (Source:CBC.ca) segment, where trades and trade rumors are discussed. In last night's edition they analyzed the Ilya Kovalchuk trade by Don Waddell of the…
A Tribute To “Jiggy” From The Anaheim Ducks
"We would like to sincerely thank Jean-Sebastien Giguere for the class, dignity and professionalism he showed on and off the ice during nine memorable seasons with the Ducks. Among those countless memories are a Conn Smythe Trophy in 2003, a…
Is Ron Wilson Serious?
Ok, Garnet Exelby has joined Jamal Mayers in expressing his desire to be moved out of Toronto. This really doesn't come as a big surprise considering neither player has really had much playing time this season. The Maple Leafs are deep…
It’s Time To Find Out About The “Monster”
I'm not the first to say this but I would like to add my voice to the gathering masses that just want the Toronto Maple Leafs to let Jonas Gustavsson play for the remainder of the season. It's time to…
Staal Responds in Style
It didn't take Eric Staal long to show how well he can lead the Carolina Hurricanes. Staal scored a season-high three goals in his first game since becoming Carolina's captain and the Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-2 on Thursday…
Burke says Wilson and Kaberle will stay
"Leafs GM Brian Burke insisted today that both defenceman Tomas Kaberle and coach Ron Wilson are safe in Toronto. Burke, who fielded numerous email requests the past two days with his team on a four-game losing streak, addressed the media…
Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows Speaks Out About Referee
"Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows did not hold back about what he felt were unjust penalty calls, ripping into NHL referee Stephane Auger after Vancouver's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Burrows, who was called for diving in…
Martin Brodeur Ties Sawchuk’s Shutout Record
Martin Brodeur realized he had a good chance of catching Terry Sawchuk, and his teammates helped make sure he finished with a shutout. Brodeur tied Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-0…