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Vesa Toskala turned down a contract offer from Calgary… Seriously
Sep 13, 2010, 5:50 PM EDT
3 CommentsFrom today’s “NHL Believe It Or Not” files, James Mirtle of the Toronto Globe & Mail fills us in about the unemployment of former Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala. Toskala, who was dealt to Calgary halfway through last season, struggled famously with both Toronto and Calgary. In Calgary, at least, Toskala was able to serve as…
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Stars still negotiating with RFAs James Neal and Matt Niskanen
Sep 13, 2010, 5:16 PM EDT
Comments OffWhile other teams are getting the last of their restricted free agents into camp, the Dallas Stars continue to plod along with negotiations of their own. There are just four restricted free agents left to be signed this off-season and Dallas has two of them in James Neal and Matt Niskanen (the others are Bobby…
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Sabres defenseman Craig Rivet will be ready for start of the season
Sep 13, 2010, 4:39 PM EDT
Sabres captain Craig Rivet is set to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing off-season shoulder surgery. The Sabres reliance on Rivet this year is relatively important. Not only being the team captain, he’s the lynchpin to their defensive work along the blue line as well. While the Sabres added Shaone Morrisonn…
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Devils' Rolston and Salvador uneasy about unknown future with the team
Sep 13, 2010, 3:13 PM EDT
Comments OffWe’ve certainly talked more than enough lately about the potential effects of Ilya Kovalchuk re-signing with the Devils. We know, you’re probably tired of hearing about the whole thing and we don’t blame you. There are still a few things left for the Devils to do before the season starts, mainly clearing salary space. Two…
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Canes GM Jim Rutherford: 2010 draft pick Jeff Skinner could make the NHL this year
Sep 13, 2010, 2:43 PM EDT
Comments OffYesterday we looked at 2010 first round pick Erik Gudbranson’s chances of cracking the Florida Panthers lineup and today the focus turns to another team in the Southeast Division and their top pick from 2010. Carolina’s Jeff Skinner has been doing his best to show his skills in the Traverse City Tournament, but Hurricanes GM…
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Today's moment of hockey zen: HSBC Arena crew lays down ice for the season
Sep 13, 2010, 2:05 PM EDT
If you needed your moment of zen as you patiently (impatiently?) wait for the start of hockey season, the Buffalo Sabres are here to help you calm your nerves/get you even more excited. Here’s the Sabres time-lapse video of the ice maintenance crew at HSBC Arena laying down and painting the ice in preparation for…
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We talked about Canucks GM Mike Gillis meeting with Roberto Luongo this morning to discuss his future as team captain and as it turns out, Roberto Luongo will be relinquishing his role as Canucks team captain. Gillis’ thoughts on the move, per the team’s release on the matter: “Roberto has been an excellent captain for…
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Canadiens GM Gauthier: Montreal will have a captain this year
Sep 13, 2010, 12:55 PM EDT
Comments OffFrom the Department of Overdue and Dramatic Decisions this morning, Montreal Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier declared during his morning press conference that the Canadiens will, indeed, have a captain this season. General manager Pierre Gauthier said Monday there will be a few candidates for the job but gave no hint of who will be chosen.…
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You can take another restricted free agent off the waiting list for a contract. ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun tweets that the Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed scoring forward Niclas Bergfors to a one-year deal worth $900,000. This now sets Atlanta’s lineup for training camp as Bergfors was the last loose end to get taken care of. Bergfors…
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Canucks GM Mike Gillis to talk with Roberto Luongo about captaincy today
Sep 13, 2010, 10:44 AM EDT
Comments OffIf you’re a Canucks fan that’s been sitting on the edge of your seat hoping to find some news about whether or not Roberto Luongo will be the team’s captain again next season, first of all, relax. Secondly, we’ve got an update for you. Canucks GM Mike Gillis is finding his hands full of drama…
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Ilari Filppula, Valtteri's older brother, looks to impress Wings coaches in camp
Sep 13, 2010, 9:48 AM EDT
Comments OffYou might say that the Detroit Red Wings might feel a bit snake-bit in dealing with guys from the Finnish Elite League these days. Two years ago, they signed SM-liiga MVP Ville Leino only to see him slump mightily with Detroit while struggling within coach Mike Babcock’s system. They traded him to Philadelphia for defenseman…
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Canucks forward Bill Sweatt explains his side in the non-signing debacle with Toronto
Sep 13, 2010, 9:30 AM EDT
When you’re a prospect of a high-profile team, life can be hard if expectations aren’t met. If you’re a guy like Bill Sweatt who gets traded from the high-profile team that drafted you in Chicago to one in a pressure-cooker city like Toronto, life can be even tougher if you’ve got just a short time…
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Since we’re all hungry for something resembling real hockey, here’s the rundown of today’s action at the rookie tournaments going on across North America. That makes it sound sexy, doesn’t it? Traverse City Tournament – Traverse City, Michigan Minnesota 5 – Columbus 1 Oliver Gabriel scored first for Columbus, but it was all Minnesota after…
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Jason Spezza and the Senators get on the same page after rumor-filled summer
Sep 12, 2010, 10:56 PM EDT
The weird and wild summer of Jason Spezza that saw him go from potentially wanting to be out of Ottawa after some rough handling at the hands of Senators fans to saying that he loves Ottawa and never wanted to be dealt has finally been squared away. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun tells us…
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Thrashers prospect Angelo Esposito looks to break out after multiple knee injuries
Sep 12, 2010, 8:35 PM EDT
Comments OffThe career of Thrashers prospect Angelo Esposito has been one fraught with issues both on and off the ice. Off the ice, he’s the key piece leftover from the Thrashers trade with the Penguins back in 2008 that sent Marian Hossa to the Penguins. On the ice, the former first round pick has had a…
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Panthers prospect Gudbranson eager to impress in training camp
Sep 12, 2010, 7:58 PM EDT
Comments OffWhile all the attention during this rookie camp is going to be focused on the top two picks from the 2010 NHL Draft in Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin, the #3 pick Erik Gudbranson is going to be another player worth keeping an eye on. The Florida Sun Sentinel’s Harvey Fialkov caught up with Gudbranson…
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Rangers bring veteran defensemen Semenov and Exelby into camp on tryouts
Sep 11, 2010, 5:24 PM EDT
Comments OffWe told you about the Rangers bringing Ruslan Fedotenko into training camp yesterday and today’s informal skate at Rangers camp revealed that there are a couple more NHL veterans getting a chance to make the team as well. Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants has the details on the two defensemen looking to land a spot…
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Pens prospect Alex Grant taken to hospital after hit in first game of London, Ontario Prospects Tournament
Sep 11, 2010, 3:15 PM EDT
With rookie camps already underway with rookie tournaments underway in Penticton, BC, London, ON and Traverse City, Michigan involving many teams, it’s only right that we keep you posted with what’s going on. Travis Hughes at SB Nation has a solid informational quick hit post on where to find plenty of info surrounding all three…
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NHLPA officially endorses Donald Fehr as next head of the union, players vote to approve awaits
Sep 11, 2010, 2:02 PM EDT
Comments OffThe possibility of having Donald Fehr take over as the leader of the NHL Players Association just got one step closer to happening today. The NHLPA announced that they’ve endorsed Fehr to the members of the union and now it’ll be put to a vote as to whether or not to approve and appoint him…
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Former Minnesota Mr. Hockey Darby Hendrickson named Wild assistant coach
Sep 11, 2010, 11:55 AM EDT
Comments OffGrowing up as a kid in Minnesota and going on to play pro hockey for the pro team in Minnesota helps a guy like Darby Hendrickson evolve into be a sort of folk hero. Something else that helps that status is becoming the assistant coach of the same team later on in your career. Kent…
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Kings prospect Brayden Schenn has no structural damage in his knee
Sep 11, 2010, 10:37 AM EDT
Comments OffWe told you a couple days ago about the injury to Kings prospect Brayden Schenn and Helene Elliott of the LA Times has the update on his condition. Feel free to breathe easier Kings fans. The best news that might emerge from the Kings’ rookie camp arrived Friday, before the first prospect took the ice…
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Horse named in honor of Kings scouts killed in 9/11 tragedy makes its first start today
Sep 11, 2010, 9:48 AM EDT
Comments OffWith today marking the 9th anniversary of the terrible events on September 11, 2001 the hockey world reflects on two of their own that were lost in the events of that day. Garnet “Ace” Bailey and Mark Bavis were on United Airlines flight 175, one of two planes that crashed into the World Trade Center.…
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Canucks prospect Cody Hodgson to miss rookie camp, creates fan uproar
Sep 10, 2010, 9:14 PM EDT
Comments OffCanucks prospect Cody Hodgson is a player many within the organization and in the stands are eager to see blossom into the next superstar forward in Vancouver. Last year, Hodgson appeared he’d be ready to make the leap to the NHL as a 20 year-old. Instead, he was sent back to the OHL’s Brampton Battalion…
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After a couple weeks of speculation, the rumors about Ruslan Fedotenko getting an invitation to New York Rangers training camp are true. TSN’s Bob McKenzie confirmed that Fedotenko will be attending camp with the Rangers and looking to win a job with the blueshirts. The Rangers conglomeration of forwards is, to say the least, interesting…
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Report: NHL in contact with ECHL referees to possibly work as scabs
Sep 10, 2010, 7:27 PM EDT
Comments OffIf you’ve been stressing out a bit over the potential labor problems the NHL and NHLPA could have in a couple of years, it’s probably best to take a breath and relax. In the meantime, you can get worked up over the NHL and the NHL Officials Association not having a new agreement squared away.…
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Video: Highlights: Penguins crush Senators to move on
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Video: Neil hits Murray below the belt
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Video: Morrow's goal up for review in Game 5
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Video: Phantom penalty called on Crosby
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Video: I was there: Bruins stun Maple Leafs in Game 7
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Video: Top-seeded Blackhawks on brink of elimination
