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The PHT crew follows the 2011 NHL Draft and gives immediate analysis for each first round pick.
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Sean Couturier is a big body center who has excellent vision and hands. He’s responsible in his own zone, can grind with the best of them, and is one of the best face-off guys in this year’s draft. If this were the pre-lockout NHL, scouts would be drooling all over him (more than they are)…
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A winner and a natural scorer, Saint John Sea Dogs center Jonathan Huberdeau has shot up the draft rankings.
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Widely regarded as the best defenseman in the 2011 draft, the Swedish blueliner is the obligatory comparisons to Nicklas Lidstrom.
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Gabriel Landeskog projects to be a top 5 pick and the best leader in this year’s draft.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is rated by most draft experts as the #1 prospect in the 2011 Entry Draft
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Brad Richards tells the Dallas Stars that he will not waive his no-trade clause before free agency opens on July 1. The bidding war should be fun.
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Kings and Blue Jackets excited about their blockbuster trades with Flyers
Jun 24, 2011, 12:09 AM EDT
Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings are excited about their respective acquisitions from the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Habs secure Andrei Markov for 3 more years, $5.25 million cap hit
Jun 23, 2011, 9:41 PM EDT
The Montreal Canadiens have committed to their oft-injured start defenseman Andrei Markov for the next three seasons. Will he be able to stay healthy?
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The San Jose Sharks signed restricted free agent Devin Setoguchi to a 3-year deal with $3 million per season. It looks like the young forward corps in San Jose just got a little stronger next season.
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Salary cap officially set at $64.3 million for 2011-12 season
Jun 23, 2011, 7:24 PM EDT
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General managers learned today that they’ll have $64.3 million to play when when they’re putting their teams together this season. They also learned that the salary cap floor was raised to $48.3. Now how will they spend the extra money?
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The PHT staff makes a case for each of the three Vezina Trophy finalists.
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The PHT staff debates the merits of all three Selke Trophy finalists: Jonathan Toews, Ryan Kesler, and Pavel Datsyuk
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The PHT staff makes the cases for Logan Couture, Jeff Skinner, and Michael Grabner for the 2011 Calder Trophy.
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Varlamov wants to stay with the Caps, only if the price is right
Jun 21, 2011, 9:00 AM EDT
Semyon Varlamov has told the Capitals that he’d like to stay in the NHL and sign an extension. The problem is that he’s not willing to take a huge pay cut from the KHL; and SKA St. Petersburg would reportedly offer approximately $4 million.
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Jaromir Jagr’s agent has contacted the Pittsburgh Penguins about a reunion… and the Pens are interested.
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Despite conflicting reports, Kings and Oilers have talked about deal centering around Ryan Smyth
Jun 21, 2011, 12:52 AM EDT
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Multiple outlets are reporting that LA Kings left winger Ryan Smyth has asked management for a trade… to Edmonton.
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Craig Ramsay will not coach Winnipeg next season, search narrowed to Noel and Haviland
Jun 20, 2011, 9:04 PM EDT
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The Winnipeg franchise has narrowed their coaching search down to Claude Noel and Mike Haviland; (now former) coach Craig Ramsay was informed that he is no longer a candidate.
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In an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution, NHL Commission Gary Bettman said, “the franchise wasn’t economically viable. We are not happy about it.”
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Even though the Florida Panthers and Tomas Vokoun still have almost two weeks to reach an agreement, it’s looking like Tomas Vokoun will “hit the open market” on July 1.
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Boston Police Department says the Bruins “rolling rally” is the largest sports celebration in the city’s history.
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Tampa Bay Lightning close to re-signing defenseman Eric Brewer
Jun 18, 2011, 4:45 PM EDT
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Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and Eric Brewer are optimistic they’ll be able to reach an agreement on a contract extension in the near future.
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USA Hockey and Hockey Canada announce Development Camp rosters
Jun 18, 2011, 9:00 AM EDT
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As soon as a season ends, fans from 29 other teams are ready for the next season to begin. With Hockey Canada and USA Hockey announcing their Development Camp rosters for next year’s World Junior Championships, the future seems a little closer.
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Vancouverites continue to take back their city as yet another “infamous” rioter is arrested for his role in Wednesday night’s destruction.
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Predators chose to file for arbitration with Shea Weber, rivals unable to tender offer sheets
Jun 18, 2011, 12:58 AM EDT
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The Nashville Predators have filed for arbitration with Shea Weber; not so much to settle a salary dispute, but more to protect themselves from any potential offer sheets.
