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NY Islanders name ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings as a minor league affiliate
Jul 26, 2010, 6:20 PM EDT
1 CommentThe New York Islanders announced that they signed an affiliation agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the Eastern Conference Hockey League. They’ll be a part of the organization along with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the team that acts as the Islanders’ primary affiliate in the AHL. (No word on whether or not the team’s official…
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(Updated) Alexander Frolov update: Report claims that Frolov may sign with Rangers
Jul 26, 2010, 5:40 PM EDT
Mere moments after the original post went up, Jay Gold passes along a report that Frolov might sign with the New York Rangers. Gold also notes that it’s not official, so take it with a grain of salt. Yesterday, we discussed the fact that the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings were eye-balling Alexander…
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Blake Wheeler, Boston Bruins hit a wall in contract talks; salary arbitration looms
Jul 26, 2010, 5:00 PM EDT
Comments OffWhen I think of Boston Bruins forward Blake Wheeler, I think of two things. First, I look back at his unfortunate situation with the Phoenix Coyotes, as the young player left the team in favor of the Bruins. On the bright side, I also think of his impressive (if unmatched) 2008-09 season in which he…
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The dramatic overhaul of the Tampa Bay Lightning continued today as the team chose former Seattle Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke to be the CEO of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, according to TSN. Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment is apparently the parent company of both the Lightning and its arena, the St. Pete Times Forum.…
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2010 NHL Free Agency: Predators sign Ryan Parent to two-year, $1.85M deal
Jul 26, 2010, 4:00 PM EDT
Comments OffWhen it came down to it, the Nashville Predators basically sold the negotiation rights for Dan Hamhuis for Ryan Parent. Considering the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers didn’t even nab Hamhuis, I’d say that’s a decent takeaway. The team reportedly signed the young defenseman to a two-year, $1.85 million deal according to Kevin Allen of…
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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly responds to NHLPA's grievance
Jul 26, 2010, 3:35 PM EDT
Comments OffSoon after the NHLPA filed its grievance regarding the Ilya Kovalchuk contract as expected, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly released a statement in response. Craig Custance of the Sporting News blog The Grinder shares Daly’s comment. “We have received formal notice that the NHLPA is grieving the League’s rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk’s contract with the…
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As anticipated, the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL in general unveiled the 2011 NHL All-Star Game logo today. Here it is, in all of its logotastic glory. Well that looks … fine? I don’t have much to say about it, but here’s the league’s description of the logo and a little information about how Raleigh,…
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The NHLPA officially files a grievance on Ilya Kovalchuk's behalf
Jul 26, 2010, 2:50 PM EDT
Comments OffTo little surprise, the NHL Players Association did indeed file a grievance on Ilya Kovalchuk’s behalf today. Here’s the NHLPA’s statement via TSN. “The NHLPA has filed a grievance disputing the NHL’s rejection of the Standard Player Contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk. Under the terms of the CBA, the NHLPA and…
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Update: Since the embedded code made the podcast play automatically I decided to just put up a link of the show. On rare occasions, Joe and/or I will make non-PHT appearances. Thankfully for the eyesight of hockey fans, I personally won’t be doing so in visual form – at least not yet. Instead, I will…
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New Lightning assistant Wayne Fleming reflects on coaching in Russia, Alex Cherepanov's death
Jul 26, 2010, 1:30 PM EDT
Comments OffI’ve stated it before – and mentioned it last night on a podcast – but the Southeast Division is transforming from “the Washington Capitals and a bunch of misfits” to possibly the most fascinating division in hockey. From the Caps will-they-or-won’t-they story to the resounding transformations of the Panthers, Thrashers and Lightning, it’s a group…
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After injuries forced him into retirement, Mike Van Ryn finds a coaching job in the OHL
Jul 26, 2010, 1:00 PM EDT
Comments OffInjuries forced defenseman Mike Van Ryn to retire from the NHL, but it didn’t take him long to find a place in the hockey workforce. Sunaya Sapurji of Yahoo Sports reports that Van Ryn will be an assistant coach with the OHL’s Niagara IceDogs (now that’s a solid name) next season. Here are some comments…
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At this point in free agency, the focus shifts from the gems to flawed guys who can still bring some skill to the table. So, going forward, we’ll spotlight individual players who are flying under the radar. Previous Entries: Slava Kozlov, Alex Frolov, Willie Mitchell, Lee Stempniak Today’s entry: Maxim Afinogenov Name: Maxim AfinogenovHeight: 6-0…
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Salary arbitration can be an ugly process. One infamous moment even caused former beleaguered goalie Tommy Salo to cry.* * – No word on if he cried because they showed the backbreaking goal he allowed against Belarus in the Olympics in an endless, “Clockwork Orange” style loop. In case my memory is fuzzy and that…
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2010 NHL Free Agency: Canucks, Mason Raymond avoid salary arbitration
Jul 26, 2010, 11:10 AM EDT
Comments OffUpdate: it appears that the Canucks narrowly avoided arbitration and signed forward Mason Raymond to a reasonable deal, which was settled at two-years, $5.1 million total according to Nick Kypreos. Van news. Mason Raymond…. Hearing settled. 2 years. 2.5/2.6M Looking at Raymond’s numbers from last year, I probably should have made him a part of…
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NHLPA faces 5PM deadline to file a grievance regarding Ilya Kovalchuk's contract
Jul 26, 2010, 10:45 AM EDT
On Monday July 19, it seemed like a lengthy hockey nightmare was over. That day seemingly marked the end of the Ilya Kovalchuk Holding Pattern Era and the continuation of the Kovalchuk-Devils pact. Of course, you should know that the league said “hold on a second” and rejected his contract at this point. Today marks…
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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. Lightning…
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With Ilya Kovalchuk (kind of) gone from the unrestricted free agent market and Simon Gagne traded, Alexander Frolov remains one of the best options out there. In fact, I’d argue that Frolov’s game is one of the most blemish-free of the available players. That’s why I’ve been confused by the seeming lack of interest in…
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Earlier tonight, I took a look at NHL.com’s list of the seven players hoping to not be “one-hit wonders” next season and included a guess or two on who might succeed. Much like I did with a breakthrough player list, I thought I’d take a look at some other players who might apply. Feel free…
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NHL.com's seven players attempting to prove last season wasn't a fluke
Jul 25, 2010, 9:30 PM EDT
Comments OffI often find it unfair when people call certain bands “one-hit wonders” for a simple reason: perhaps they didn’t want to make another big single? Now, most of you (especially more cynical types) will roll your eyes at such a stance; after all, doesn’t every artist want to make buckets of money and bathe in…
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The sad story of failed prospect Dan Ryder, brother of Boston Bruins forward Michael
Jul 25, 2010, 7:30 PM EDT
(Michael Ryder, older brother of Dan.) Even though we love hockey – or maybe because we love it too much – it’s often easy to lose perspective on the situation. Fans, writers and hockey people get so wrapped up in numbers – from salary cap/contract issues to point totals and Corsi numbers – we often…
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Video: Cleary: 'We won't be exchanging Christmas cards'
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