Top Posts
-
With a flurry of moves happening at noon today, one move that stands out is a trade. Vancouver traded defenseman Shane O’Brien and forward Dan Gendur to Nashville for defenseman Ryan Parent and forward Jonas Andersson. Vancouver then followed that trade up by putting Parent on waivers with the purpose of sending him to Manitoba.…
-
Andreas Lilja will not be signed by San Jose, may have to leave the country
Oct 5, 2010, 10:37 AM EDT
If you’ve ever wondered how life for a professional athlete can be difficult, looking at the story of defenseman Andreas Lilja might make for a good place to start. During the off-season Lilja held out hope that he’d get a better offer from his, now former team, the Detroit Red Wings. The one-year, $1 million…
-
Canadiens getting healthy: Roman Hamrlik and Andrei Markov return to practice
Oct 5, 2010, 9:51 AM EDT
Comments OffEven though the season has yet to begin, the Montreal Canadiens are getting dose of good news. While they’re slated to start the year without the services of defensemen Roman Hamrlik and Andrei Markov, things aren’t far off from returning to normal. The Montreal Gazette’s Pat Hickey tells us that both players rejoined the team…
-
If you’re curious as to what the odds makers in Las Vegas have to say about the upcoming NHL season, fear not because online gambling site bodog.com has come up with their odds on who they think will win the Stanley Cup this year. If you’re ready to know what you can set your wagers…
-
We here at PHT have given you all the information you need to get ready for the season by previewing all 30 teams. Now it’s time to show off just how we think the divisions will play out, standings-wise. James previewed the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southeast Divisions while I took care of the Northeast, Northwest,…
-
With teams paring down their rosters to prepare for the start of the regular season on Thursday, getting the last round of roster cuts can provide some fascinating results. Today was no different across the NHL and here’s your tour of links to show you some of what went down. Toronto sends down Kadri, Caputi,…
-
Despite reports to the contrary, still no agreement between NHL and KHL
Oct 4, 2010, 8:01 PM EDT
Comments OffSometimes playing the rumor game in the NHL can get interesting when parties attached to the situation are on different continents. Making things a bit less interesting is that the rumors this time have to deal with bureaucratic dealings and contracts between the NHL and KHL. Earlier today, USA Today’s Kevin Allen tweeted that the…
-
NHL and NHL Officials Association reach tentative four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement
Oct 4, 2010, 7:18 PM EDT
If you were worried that the NHL and the NHL Officials Association wouldn’t be able to work things out to get the full-time NHL referees and linesmen on the ice this season, fear not. The NHL and the NHLOA have come together on a tentative four-year agreement on a collective bargaining agreement. The release from…
-
Los Angeles Kings sign G Jonathan Bernier to two-year, $2.5M extension
Oct 4, 2010, 6:20 PM EDT
Comments OffIn a move that reminds me of the Washington Capitals signing their young backup goalie Michal Neuvirth, the Los Angeles Kings signed their former first round pick/backup Jonathan Bernier to a two-year extension today. Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times broke the news and also has the details of the deal. Kings goaltender Jonathan…
-
It didn’t take very long for Brendan Morrison to find an NHL job after the center-rich Vancouver Canucks passed on his services. The Globe and Mail reports that the Calgary Flames signed Morrison to a one-year, $750K deal today to help bolster a very lacking (and banged up) center position. After completing the pre-season with…
-
Cal Clutterbuck dominates Finns, tempers flare between Carolina and SKA St. Petersburg
Oct 4, 2010, 5:10 PM EDT
There were two games between NHL teams and foreign hockey clubs early this morning/afternoon, with the league going 1-1 on the day. Let’s take a look at each contest. SKA St. Petersburg 5, Carolina Hurricanes 3 Plus: Russian hockey fans can point out this statistic from Dan Rosen’s report: Russian/Soviet Union teams are now 59-41-10…
-
NHL suspends Michael Cammalleri one game for slashing incident on Nino Niederreiter
Oct 4, 2010, 4:20 PM EDT
The NHL made its decision regarding Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Cammalleri’s slash on New York Islanders prospect Nino Niederreiter on October 2, suspending Cammalleri for one game. Michael Cammalleri was suspended for one game by the NHL due to a slashing incident on Nino Niederreiter in a preseason game Saturday against the New York Islanders.…
-
Beginning this Saturday (October 9), NHL Network will televise 78 NHL regular season games, all of which in HD according to the Network. The schedule will include three “flex” games so the network can choose the contests with the greatest playoff implications late in the year. There are a few games that stand out according…
-
NY Rangers reward Ruslan Fedotenko for solid preseason with one-year, $1M contract
Oct 4, 2010, 2:30 PM EDT
It seems like in most cases this off-season, veteran skaters seeking NHL contracts through tryouts have been left out in the cold. That was the case with Bill Guerin and Kyle Wellwood, but it looks like former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ruslan Fedotenko might just stick with the New York Rangers after a strong preseason. Here…
-
After a preseason of over-analysis and excessive criticism, the Toronto Maple Leafs probably made the right decision by sending 2009 first round draft pick Nazem Kadris back to the AHL. TSN shares reports that the team sent Kadri back down to play with the Marlies. General manager Brian Burke repeatedly stated that Kadri would need…
-
Report: Knee problems could end Vinny Prospal's season (or career)
Oct 4, 2010, 1:05 PM EDT
While he is far from a world-beater at center, Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal might be the best No. 1 or No. 2 center option for the pivot-poor New York Rangers. Unfortunately, the outlook for the former Tampa Bay Lightning forward’s health is looking hazy at best and grim at worst. Larry Brooks of the New York…
-
Mattias Ohlund will miss at least two weeks with inflammation in right knee
Oct 4, 2010, 12:40 PM EDT
Comments OffTough news out of Tampa Bay this morning: the Lightning announced that veteran defenseman Mattias Ohlund will miss at least two weeks after aggravating a knee injury that required surgery this off-season. Damian Cristodero has the news. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund will be out at least two weeks with inflammation in his right…
-
In perhaps the most surprising news regarding a veteran NHL player getting the boot, the Philadelphia Flyers decided to release Bill Guerin after giving him a pro tryout this preseason. CSN Philly’s Tim Panaccio broke the news. Veteran Bill Guerin, who had been skating with the Flyers on a tryout, has been released by the…
-
In somewhat surprising news, the Anaheim Ducks announced late last night that 25 year old power forward Ryan Getzlaf will be the team’s eight captain. Here are some tidbits from the team’s press release. The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has named Ryan Getzlaf team captain. Saku Koivu and…
-
Even in the depressingly hockey-free summer, we expect to be a productive bunch here at Pro Hockey Talk. Sometimes it might be difficult to follow our pace. We understand that. For that reason, whenever we can, we’ll put all of the day’s stories in one convenient post called the PHT Nightcap. Enjoy, hockey fans. Did…
