Free Agent Day Recaps so far….
By admin | July 1, 2009
Marian Gaborik (New York Rangers) - $7.5 Million per season for 5 years. Holy magician Glen Sather. He basically just traded Scott Gomez for Marian Gaborik, while adding the Canadiens best prospect in doing so. Best GM of the offseason so far goes to the Rangers Glen Sather.
Marian Hossa (Chicago Blackhawks) - $5.2 Million per season for 12 frickin years!!!! Holy crap WTF signing of the day so for. Hes a steal at $5.2 Million, but how will this play out 7-12 years from now? Basically replaces Martin Havlat, and adds a few more goals as well.
Daniel & Henrik Sedin (Vancouver Canucks) - $6.1 Million per season for the next 5 years. Good signing by the Canucks. Now they just have to focus on Luongo.
Mike Cammalleri (Montreal Canadiens) - $6 Million per season for 5 years. Absolutely brilliant move by the Canadiens to bring him in. He will probably score 40+ goals while Scott Gomez assists on 90% of them.
Scott Gomez (Montreal Canaidens) - Huge question mark as to why he was brought in a lopsided trade in the favor of the Rangers. Now we know….to center Alex Kovalev and Mike Cammalleri. That will be one scary line! Huge plus for the Canandiens and I expect a career year for Gomez next season.
Brian Gionta (Montreal Canadiens) - $5 Million per season for 5 years. We are officially going to see a whole new Canadiens team next season. Beyond impressed with the moves they made today. Spent too much on Gionta but as long as they have the money to spend, it works.
Martin Havlat (Minnesota Wild) - $5 Million per season for 6 years. I know the Wild had to replace Gaborik with someone, but Havlat is basically 80% of Gaborik talent wise and just as fragile. Decent move, but I dont see how the Wild are any better than they were at the end of last season. They should bring in Saku Koivu.
Nikolai Khabibulin (Edmonton Oilers) - $3.75 Million per season for 4 years. Edmonton picks up a great goaltender, but he is currently 36 years old. 4 years is a little more than I would have given him. 2 should have been more realistic.
Dwayne Roloson (New York Islanders) - $2.5 Million per season for 2 years. NYI picks up a very solid/expensive backup? Or are they assuming Ricky D might not be available too often.
Mike Komisarek (Toronto Maple Leafs) - Great pickup for an amazing defensive defenseman. If Leafs fans are expecting him to put up a ton of points, they will be disappointed, but he will keep many many goals out of the net, which the Leafs need help with.
Jaroslav Spacek (Montreal Canadiens) - $3.83 Million per season for 3 years. Montreal picks up a solid defenseman who also has a decent offensive upside. Good pickup I guess….
Hal Gill (Montreal Canadiens) - $2.25 Million per season for 2 years. Another solid defenseman, but I would rather have Mike Komisarek than both Spacek and Gill. Either way Montreal is going to look like a brand new team next season. I am still not sold on Carey Price though. I think he will continue to be the achilles heel for the Habs.
Mike Knuble (Washington Capitals) -$2.8 Million per season for 2 years. Very solid player and will just add to the Caps offense. Now they just need to fix some holes in their defense.
John Madden (Chicago Blackhawks) - $2.75 Million per season for 1 year. Great defenseman. Huge pickup for the Blackhawks who are having a great offseason so far.
Brian Boucher (Philadelphia Flyers) - $900K per season for 2 years. So I guess it is safe to assume that Nittymaki and Biron are 100% out the door. The Flyers have a sick forward and defensive crop and two very average - below average goaltender with Boucher and Emery. Not impressed with these decisions.
Mattias Ohlund (Tampa Bay Lightning) - $3.5 Million per season for 7 years! He is a great deal at $2.5 Mil, but for 7 years is a bit much for a defensemen who is most likely coming out of his prime.
Ian Laperriere (Philadelphia Flyers) - $1.17 Million per season for 3 years. Great pickup for a great team player who will only add to the Flyers toughness.
Sami Pahlsson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - $2.65 Million per season for 3 years. I guess I am missing something here, but I have yet to see what is so special about this guy. He was pretty useless for the Hawks in the playoffs. Not impressed.
Mathieu Garon (Columbus Blue Jackets) - $1.2 Million per season for 2 years. Very solid backup for Steve Mason. Good pickup.
Fredrick Sjostrom (Calgary Flames) -
Rob Scuderi (Los Angeles Kings) - $3.4 Million per season for 3 years. Finally the Kings sign someone. After striking out on Hossa, Havlat, and Gaborik. They still need some offense though…Kovalev, Koivu, Tanguay?
Craig Anderson (Colorado Avalanche) -$1.8 Million per season for 2 years. Is he going to backup Budaj or the other way around. The Avs now have two very average goaltenders. Looks like they want to tank for a few years…
Scott Clemensson (Florida Panthers) - $1.2 Million per season for 3 years. Amazing back up as we’ve seen in New Jersey. Perfect for Vokoun.
Ty Conklin (St. Louis Blues) - $1.3 Million per season for 2 years. This guy bounces around more than anyone. I guess good pickup.
Colton Orr (Toronto Maple Leafs) - $1 Million per season for 4 years. Arguably the best tough guy in the NHL and improves his overall game every season. Solid pickup.
Donald Brashear (New York Rangers) -$1.4 Million per season for 2 years. WTF was Glen Sather thinking with this one. Yes he is a good 4th liner who is obviously very tough, but he takes stupid penalties very often. He is an offensive updrade barely from Colton Orr. Sather just brought in the most hated player among Rangers fans. Anyone remember when he basically killed Blair Betts a little over a month ago???
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Dany Heatley rejetcs trade to Edmonton Oilers
By admin | June 30, 2009
From NHL.com:
Hours after reporting the Ottawa Senators had traded disgruntled forward Dany Heatley to the Edmonton Oilers, TSN and Sportnet.ca are now reporting that the deal is on hold, with TSN’s Bob McKenzie stating that Heatley has refused to waive his no-trade clause.
The agreed-upon deal reportedly would have sent forwards Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and defenseman Ladislav Smid to Ottawa.
Heatley had requested a trade from Ottawa, but such a move would require him to waive his no-trade clause for any potential deal to be finalized. Last season, Heatley tallied 39 goals and 33 assists in 82 games. He had back-to-back 50 goal seasons in 2005-06 and 2006-07.
With the deal off, Ottawa is now responsible for a $4 million bonus due to Heatley on July 1.
Penner, 26, has been a disappointment for the Oilers after signing as a free agent from Anaheim two seasons ago. Penner scored 17 goals and 20 assists in 78 games last season.
Cogliano was the Oilers’ first-round pick in 2005. He scored 18 goals and 20 assists last season.
Smid, 23, has played three-seasons in the NHL. Last year, he picked up 11 assists in 60 games.
Here are the teams that Heatley is supposedly interested in: Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and Vancouver Canucks.
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Jay Bouwmeester signs 5 year deal worth $33 Million
By admin | June 30, 2009
Centinnal Hockey reports:
Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to a multi-year agreement.
The Flames acquired Bouwmeester on June 27, 2009 from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jordan Leopold and the 67th pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.“Jay is one of the most complete defenseman in the game, and we are very pleased to have reached an agreement that will make him an important component of the Calgary Flames success,” said Sutter. “We identified Jay as the priority player where we were going to focus our money. We wanted an opportunity a few days in advance of the deadline, and that’s why we made the move we did this past weekend.”
Bouwmeester, a native of Edmonton, AB, completed his sixth season with the Panthers in 2008-09, recording 42 points with 15 goals and 27 assists. The 6’4″, 213 lbs. defenseman has notched 203 points in 471 career NHL games. Bouwmeester was the Florida Panthers 1st round pick (3rd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
“I am happy to have this deal done as Calgary was a team I was very interested in playing for. I was encouraged by the commitment Calgary showed by acquiring me prior to July 1,” said Bouwmeester. “I am familiar with some of the players and believe we have a strong club that is poised to make the next step in becoming a championship club. I look forward to contributing to that success.”
There will be a media availability in the TELUS boardroom at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Wednesday, July 1st at 2:00pm. Please note that due to events on the Stampede grounds, parking and building access will be very limited so please allow plenty of time.
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Holy Crap trade of the Offseason: Gomez traded to Candiens!!!!!
By admin | June 30, 2009
From NHL.com:
It probably took more than one quick phone conversation, but with a “yes” from both sides Tuesday the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers made a deal that seemingly helps both squads.
The Rangers sent Scott Gomez and his hefty contract — which still has five years left on it — to Montreal in exchange for Christopher Higgins, who is a restricted free agent.
Montreal also sent the Rangers two defensemen, 2007 first-round draft pick Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko. New York gave up winger Tom Pyatt and defenseman Mike Busto.
The Canadiens were in the market for a center of Gomez’s ilk and obviously were not ready to give Higgins a long-term contract.
There is no doubt in my mind now that the Rangers will either trade or drop Wade Redden and take a run at Gaborik, Kovalchuk, Heatley, Hossa, or the Sedins.
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“Black Guys Don’t Play Hockey” song and video…
By admin | June 29, 2009
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Evgeni Malkin’s Girlfriend!
By admin | June 29, 2009
Oskana Kondakova ladies and gents (credit to bigleaguescrews.com for either finding them or stealing them and putting their name on them):
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Jay Bouwmeester traded to the Flames
By admin | June 27, 2009
From NHL.com:
The Florida Panthers have traded the rights to unrestricted free agent Jay Bouwmeester to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Jordan Leopold and a third round draft pick.
The Flames can now negotiate with Bouwmeester prior to the July 1 free-agency period.
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Chris Pronger traded to the Philadelphia Flyers
By admin | June 26, 2009
From NHL.com:
The Anaheim Ducks kicked off the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in memorable fashion, dealing veteran defenseman Chris Pronger to the Philadelphia Flyers moments before the New York Islanders selected John Tavares with the first pick.
The Flyers shipped prospect Luca Sbisa, forward Joffrey Lupul and two first-round picks: this season’s No. 21 and next season’s first-round pick.
Pronger, 34, was one of several players being actively shopped here this week. He became even more expendable when veteran defenseman Scott Niedermayer reportedly told the Ducks that he would return for another season, instead of retiring.
Wow the Atlantic division is going to be even more amazing this season!
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Best internet video ever?
By admin | June 25, 2009
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Flyers and Bruins in Fenway Park for next Winter Classic!
By admin | June 24, 2009
From the Daily Times:
Yes there has been a lot of speculation recently that the Flyers could be playing in the upcoming 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park against the Bruins.
I made a couple phone calls and exchanged a couple emails and I can now confirm that speculation is true.
The Flyers will square off with the Bruins on January 1, 2010 at Fenway Park.
It’s an interesting story how it came to be that the Flyers were picked for this event.
The NHL was pushing the Washington Capitals. They wanted to market Alex Ovechkin.
NBC, the network broadcasting the game, said no dice.
They were concerned with the poor ratings the Caps’ produced in the playoffs in an opening round series against the New York Rangers - the No. 1 U.S. market for the NHL.
So, they told the NHL to skip Washington and give them the Flyers… a more certain brand to market.
The NHL was stubborn for a while… mostly because the Flyers were more interested in a Jan. 1 date with Pittsburgh than Boston.
However, the NHL assured the Flyers that a future Flyers-Penguins outdoor game could still happen in a couple years.
The Flyers were satisfied and agreed to play.
The NHL then confirmed for NBC that the Flyers would in fact play.
No official announcement has come from the league or the Flyers, but sources have confirmed to me that this is the case.
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2009 Hall of Fame Class announced….
By admin | June 23, 2009
From TSN:
When three of the Top 10 goal scorers of all time and a two-time Norris Trophy winner are eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame, it is not a tough call for the selection committee.
Forwards Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and defenceman Brian Leetch were announced on Tuesday as this year’s inductees in the players category.
New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello was elected in the Builder Category.
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Random non-hockey videos of the day - 6/23/09
By admin | June 23, 2009
and….
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Sean Avery steals Mark Sanchez’s girlfriend!!!
By admin | June 23, 2009
From the NY Post:
HILARY Rhoda isn’t just a football fan — she’s also a hockey fan. Having dated new Jet QB Marc Sanchez (after posing with him in GQ and helping him celebrate his $50 million contract), the curvy brunette looked very cozy with Ranger Sean Avery last night at Brother Jimmy’s in Murray Hill. “They were doing shots of Jack Daniels and Patron, and she had her hands on his arm as they canoodled at the corner of the bar,” said our spy. “Sanchez was nowhere to be found.”
Not bad Sean….Not bad at all
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Rumor of the Day: 6-23-09
By admin | June 23, 2009
According to this guys Twitter:
Marian Gaborik has supposedly bought a house in Vancouver.
If this is true, that means that the Sedins are most likely walking and Mr. Gaborik will be a Canuck at 12:01 on July 1st.
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Dany Heatley lists the teams he would accept a trade to…..
By admin | June 23, 2009
According to the Fourth Period:
According to the Ottawa Sun, Senators star forward Dany Heatley has given the team a list of 10 teams he’d accept a trade to. While Senators GM Bryan Murray has been manning the phones, and expects talks to intensify later this week, the Sun claims seven of the teams on Heatley’s wishlist are the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks.
The Sun claims the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues are also very interested in Heatley.
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