Marleau signs extension

Patrick Marleau has agreed to a 2 year extension with the San Jose Sharks. He will earn $4.5 million in the final year of his current contract and $6.3 million each of the next two years

Salmelainen signs with leafs

Jan Bulis to russia

Unrestricted free agent Jan Bulis has opted to go overseas for the 2007-08 season, where he will play for the Russian club Khimik Mytischy, according to eurohockey.net.

Pavel Bure cashes in

sportsnet is reporting-A Russian court has awarded former NHL star Pavel Bure 67,000 rubles (C$2,750) in a lawsuit he filed against British Airways after being forced to leave a plane.

False signing?

EDMONTON JOURNAL: Jim Matheson reports former Oilers blueliner Daniel Tjarnqvist denied recent reports out of Russia claiming he'd signed with Ak-Bars Kazan of the Russian Super League. It might still happen but Tjarnqvist is currently rehabbing from surgery to repair a pubic bone problem. It's also possible he could sign with Djurgardens, his former Swedish Elite League team.

Oilers,no room for free agents

With training camp set to begin next season, the Oilers have no wiggle room to sign any additional free agents, reports the Edmonton Journal.


The Oilers have 49 contracted players on their protected list, just one under the NHL limit, heading into September and the team plans on giving prospect Robert Nilsson the opportunity of being a top-six winger.


According to the Journal, Anson Carter's agent contacted the Oilers to see if they might like to bring him back, but they were appeared to be little interest.

Put The Leafs In The Mix

According to Maple Leafs GM John Ferguson, the team could be interested in superstar Peter Forsberg "if conditions are right," reports the Toronto Sun.

J.Jokinen Re-signs with stars.

he signed a $3.675M deal over 2 years

Trade rumor

theres a rumors going around that the canucks are talking to the bruins and lightning about a Top 6 forward.A top 6 D-man would go the other way

Ossi Vaananen To Europe?

Unrestricted Free agent Ossi Vaananen may be the next player to head overseas, as the former Colorado Avalanche has recieved interest from HC Davos of Nationalliga A, according to the teams website.

Lowe looking for Assistant GM

EDMONTON - Kevin Lowe is still looking for a new assistant general manager.The Edmonton Oilers GM hasn't replaced Scott Howson, who left the organization in June to begin his new job as GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Canucks New jerseys

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i know i didn't post all the jerseys but this one just stands out for some reason.I't look good but would look much better without Vancouver writen on top.

I would like to hear your opinions on it.

Kwiatkowski to Thrashers and Ballard to yotes

Ballard signed a two year deal about $4.5M with the yotes and Kwiatkowski signed a 1 year deal with Thrashers.

Blues to sign Perron

Sources have told me that Blues are very close to signing 2007 first round pick David Perron.

Niedermayer considers returning

Los Angeles Times: "Touring with the Stanley Cup through the Canadian Rockies on Tuesday, Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer affirmed that he was considering returning for another season."

La signs Lewis to staff

The Los Angeles Kings have added former Boston and Detroit head coach Dave Lewis to their coaching staff

F.Kaberle to have surgery

Defenseman Frantisek Kaberle is likely to miss the first week of the Carolina Hurricanes' training camp after undergoing surgery to remove torn cartilage from his right knee.
According to Carolina GM Jim Rutherford, Kaberle was injured while at home in the Czech Republic.

2 trade rumors

several sources have told me that the bruins are still talking to the thrashers.The deal may involve hossa for two top six wingers,but the thrashers have stated that hossa is not on the move.

The other rumor is about the habs and the Devils,no details yet.

Habs are also interested in marleau.

JS Aubin joins kings

As reported yesterday JS Aubin has signed a deal with the LA kings.

Burke talking with Perry and Getzlaf

"The next contract priority for the Ducks, Burke said, will be second-line center Ryan Getzlaf and right wing Corey Perry. Each is entering the final season of his entry-level contract and stands to become a restricted free agent next summer. Burke said he intends to speak within the next couple of days to Selanne and defenseman Scott Niedermayer, who is also leaning toward retirement, in an attempt to get a better read on their plans."

Avs sign clark to extension

DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Brett Clark to a two-year contract extension through the 2009-10 season.
The deal is worth 3.5M per year

Belfour signs in sweden

a source tolod me that The Eagle has signed with Leksands IF

Giordano Signs In Russia

Mark Giordano has signed in russia with the Moscow Dynamo's.

Immonen signs in Finland

he signed a 3 year deal with JYP Jyväskylä.

js aubin to LA

he is close to signing but it's not confirmed

kunitz sign extention

My sources are telling me it is a four year deal for just under 15 Million

possible new Blues jersey

it looks sweet.thats all there is too it.

anyone can comment now

you are now all welcome to comment and not just bloggers anymore

Goal judge to press box

For a few extra dollars you can sit where the goal judge used to sit, as one of hockey's longest-serving traditions is moving to the press box.
The Flyers, like many clubs, are about to capitalize financially on the relocation by converting the goal judges' boxes into luxury seating.
Work crews have redesigned the boxes at the Wachovia Center into 12 "goal judge seats" that consist of two rows of three seats behind each goal.

mason gets the starting role of team canada

Steve Mason of the London Knights has been named Canada's starting goaltender for the opening game of the Super Series against Russia

bruins at it again

a source told me that there talk to Atlanta about a top six forward

Burke waiting...

Boston Globe: "Meanwhile, in Anaheim, general manager Brain Burke awaits word on whether the esteemed likes of Teemu Selanne and/or Scott Niedermayer will suit up for the Cup-defending Quacks."

Salmelainen to leafs?

According to Finnish website Ilta-sonomat, the Toronto Maple Leafs are close to signing free agent forward Tony Salmelainen. Salmelainen is currently waiting for the deal to be finalized.

Markov to pens?

The pens have sent an offer to Markov.it is believed to be worth 3M a year he has also shown interest to go to russia

Kubina still being shoped

a source told me that 3 possible teams are interested.Chicago,coyotes and a third team that is unlikely to get him

Bryzgalov To TB?

my sources have told me that a trade may go down very soon that would send Ducks goaltender,Bryzgalov,to Tampa

Giants Lucic to captain canada

Vancouver Giants forward Milan Lucic was named captain of the Canadian junior men's hockey team Saturday for the upcoming Super Series against Russia.

Maple Leafs promote Jackson to assistant GM and director of hockey operations

TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have promoted Jeff Jackson to assistant general manager and director of hockey operations. Jackson, 42, had been serving as the Leafs' director of hockey administration since joining the club in June 2006.

Sullivan out 3 months

Sullivan has undergone a 2nd surgery on his back and is expected to miss at least 3 months. For the entire press conference visit this article and click on the audio link at the end of it:
http://predators.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=336287

67'Leafs Cup ring found

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jim Pappin's Stanley Cup ring has been discoverd. Treasure hunter Mark DesErmia found it neck deep in the Gulf of Mexico after Pappin's father-in-law, Peter Kyrzakos, lost it in the1970s. 'He never told me he lost it,'

Panther now look at Bouwmeester

Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has another year remaining on his current contract, and appears to be GM Jacques Martin's next target.
Yesterday, the Panthers locked up center Stephen Weiss to a six-year contract and according to the Palm Beach Post, have already begun talking to Bouwmeester and his representative.

Marleau want extension

Despite numerous rumors suggesting the Sharks are trying to trade captain Patrick Marleau, the veteran center wants to sign an extension with the club.

NHL 08 rating

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/815/815315p1.html this is a link where you can find the ratings of every player and team,although it does not say the overall but instead says more detailed statistics

S.Moore looking for 20M from big Bert

Vancouver Canucks' general manager Dave Nonis was questioned on Thursday by Moore's lawyer, Tim Danson, and will face further questioning on Friday.
Sources tell TSN the process was delayed earlier this month because the Canucks wanted to postpone the examination to a later date in Vancouver. A judge ordered the original schedule be maintained, forcing Nonis to appear this week in Toronto.
Nonis was the Canucks' Sr. Vice-President and Director of Hockey Operations March 8, 2004 when Bertuzzi hit Moore with a punch from behind. Moore suffered three broken vertebrae and a concussion.
The first round of examination hit full stride last week with Danson's questioning of Bertuzzi in Kitchener, Ont.

A second round of examination will take place before a trial date is set, with a strong possibility that any refusals - information believed to be important to the case that isn't voluntarily supplied by those - will be argued in a public hearing.
It's believed Bertuzzi's lawyer, Geoff Adair has also conducted pre-trial examinations which includes the questioning of Steve Moore last month.
Moore is seeking a minimum of $20 million in damages.
D.Dreger

canucks to sign carter?

they are in serious talks with him and may sign him,but carter seems to want to much

Milan Michalek re-signs

as reported before,Michalek has re-signed at 6yr/$26M and it is expected to be offical very soon

Giguere will miss 10 weeks

RDS reports that Giguere will miss up to 10 week to recover from sports hernia surgery.The Ducks have also hired Trent Yawney as a scout

Lindros to retire?

i am now hearing that he may retire some time soon

DALLAS STARS HIRE ROB DIMAIO ONTO CLUB’S SCOUTING STAFF

FRISCO, Tex. – Dallas Stars General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the club has hired former Stars right wing Rob DiMaio to the scouting staff. DiMaio will have both amateur and professional scouting responsibilities for the club and will begin his role immediately.

Nikita Alexeev to russia

as firstreported here, Alexeev has signed in russia with the AK bars Kazan

Panther lock up Weiss long term

The Florida Panthers have signed centre Stephen Weiss to a six-year deal worth $18.6M.He will make $3.1M per year

Lindros

I've heard he is talking to a few teams who are interestest,canucks,falmes,and red wings are at the top of the list

A.Carter update

sources have told me that 3 teams are interested in carter.2 i can tell you:avs and caps

Flyers to sign J.Smith

Rumors are floating around that Smith will sign a contract extention with the flyers.The salary is around 2M,the same he makes this year

confirmed:Tjarnqvist signs in Russia

Daniel Tjärnqvist has signed a one year, $1 million deal with Ak Bars Kazan

Another blockbuster trade in the works?

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe is reporting that San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson is considering a trade with the Phoenix Coyotes.
The deal would see goaltender Evgeni Nabokov headed to the ‘Yotes, and defenseman Ed Jovanovski coming to the Sharks.
As Dupont notes, Nabokov and Jovanovski come in at about the same cap hit, so the cap should not be a problem in getting a deal done. However, Nabokov’s no-trade clause may pose some concerns for the desert dogs.

leafs and wings talk Raycroft

According to TFP Raycroft could be on his way to Detroit

Blockbuster trade invloving the oilers,canes, and flyers

Rumors were flying yesterday that the Oilers are looking to make a big move in the near future. Today, one day later, I dug deep through media sources in an effort to uncover possible names that may be on the move.

more on this later

Boston deal heating up

as reported before Boston is on the phone and im hearing it could be Atl or st.louis there talking to.

Guilty as charged

An 18-year-old Detroit man was convicted Wednesday of fatally stabbing two former co-workers at a downtown restaurant owned by Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios.

Peca could make 1.9M

Center Michael Peca, who agreed to terms with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, arrived in Columbus tonight and will undergo a physical Thursday morning in Nationwide Arena.
If Peca is cleared by the Blue Jackets' medical staff, his one-year contract with the club will become official.
NHL sources told The Dispatch that Peca will make a $1.3 million base salary with the Blue Jackets, but the deal could hit $1.9 million if all incentives are met.
Peca will get a $500,000 bonus if the Blue Jackets make the playoffs and he appears in 65 games. He'll get $50,000 if he plays in 40 games and an additional $50,000 if appears in 70 games
source,
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Las Vages to have NHL or NBA team

Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment announced Wednesday it is partnering with AEG to build a 20,000-seat arena capable of housing an NBA or NHL team in Las Vegas. The arena is projected to open in 2010. Earlier this year, Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer was rumoured to be in discussions for an NHL franchise team in Vegas.

source
http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070822.wsptvegas22/GSStory/GlobeSportsHockey/home

Boston dealing

a source has told me that boston is working out a deal that may involve Glen Murray

Leafs were never interested in Peca

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 22) -- I'm happy that Mike Peca has found a place to play this coming season, and a bit saddened that he'll no longer be in the dressing room of the team I cover. Mike is one of the class acts in the game -- he endlessly makes himself available to chat with the media and he almost always has something to say. When he was healthy and playing a regular shift last season, the Maple Leafs were among the best penalty-killing teams in the NHL. The ghastly leg injury he suffered at Chicago just before Christmas -- which sidelined him for the remainder of the schedule -- was a key factor in Toronto missing the playoffs.
- Howard B.

Yannick Tremblay to europe?

a close source has told me that former canuck Yannick Tremblay is talking with a unkown team in europe

Jackets,vaananen close on deal

sources have informed me that the former D man of the colorado avalance is nearing a deal with the Blue jackets

Heerema signs with lions

Jeff Heerema has signed with the Frankfurt Lions. The former first rounder of the Carolina Hurricanes spent last year in the AHL with the Binghamton Senators where he scored 36 goals and 31 assists in 78 games

Niedermayer and selanne to make up there mind by next week

Orange County Register: "The Ducks expect to know by early next week whether to expect team captain Scott Niedermayer and fellow superstar Teemu Selanne on the ice when training camp begins Sept. 10. It doesn’t look promising in either case."

peca signs with jackets

Sportsnet has learned Peca agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Blue Jackets Tuesday evening subject to the centre passing a physical. Peca is expected to take his physical in the next few days.

preds sign Ellison for one year

Nashville Predators Executive Vice President/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed restricted free-agent forward Matt Ellison (EHL-ih-suhn) to a one-year contract.

Staios to be traded?

Metronews reports the Edmonton Oilers will likely trade defenceman Steve Staios and a prospect for offensive help if their attempts to sign centre Peter Forsberg fail.

Ossi Vaananen to Jackets?

A quick hit rumour regarding Vannanen has come to my attention. According to a source, the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a truck load of interest in former Avalanche defenceman Ossi Vaananen.

Alexeev next in line for russia?

According to the Boston Globe, former Blackhawk forward Nikita Alexeev will most likely find a new home in Russia, where the 25-year-old could make more money than in the NHL.

ricci and marchment join SJ front office

TSN.ca reports the San Jose Sharks have added former NHLers Mike Ricci and Bryan Marchment to the hockey department staff on Tuesday.
Ricci will be the Advisor of Hockey Operations while Marchment will take on the position of Scout and Player Development

Michalek re-signs?

A Czech paper is reporting that Milan Michalek has inked a deal that will keep him in San Jose around 6yr/$26M. I am still loooking for confirmation on this deal

peca to make decide today?

New York Daily News: "Michael Peca wants to play for the Rangers. But his desire to do so comes with an expiration date. Peca's agent told the Daily News last night that Rangers GM Glen Sather has until today to declare his intentions or the 33-year-old center will sign elsewhere."

Linden re-signs 600K

trever linden of the vancouver canucks has signed a 1 year $600,000 deal.

source, www.canucks.com
sportsnet.ca