HockeyyInsiderr had been going strong lately (despite gaining and paying for thousands of fake followers) and you could almost say he's starting to make Eklund irrelevant. Lots has been said about his "insider work" and even some of the Mainstream Media have gotten involved with HI.
Someone, most likely HI, has created a twitter account to debunk the rumors that's he's not a fake. He claims its his good friend that works at TSN that created that account.
You have to admit, HI is trying really, really hard to make himself look legit. Well... as legit as you can be when your anonymous.
Read this and you could become convinced the guy knows his stuff. Even if he is sticking up for his lies and bullshit.
http://hiislegit.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/why-hockeyyinsiderr-is-legit/
Sounds pretty convincing hey? I thought so. Yet, if you actually read the tweets, they are very vague. Nothing is ever a set in stone with a tweet. And when he does, he's way off.
Now read this next article and see what a little background check can do for you. This is an excellent article and in my opinion, blows all credibility of the HockeyyInsiderr out of the water. He's not even a man, he's just a 17 year old boy with a lot of time on his hands.
http://kyriacou22.blogspot.ca/2012/08/who-is-hockeyyinsiderr.html
Even though his so called inside information is now realistically proven bull plop, he's still going to have followers and believers. It's a sad reality really. This guy isn't who he says he is, and it goes to show anyone with a twitter account can become an "insider" with a click of a button.
Based on the same subject, read an excellent article by Staze. There is more controversy in the insider business. Rumor Break isn't who he says he is either. At least Rumor Break decided his best course of action was to be honest about who he is an what he does for a living. What's holding HockeyyInsiderr back?
-WRITTEN BY SMOKIN' RAY BURNT-
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Is The Secret Out On HockeyyInsiderr?!?
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Bobby Ryan On The Move?
Reports have been rampant this past week about Bobby Ryan and where he will be traded to. While I don't have an answer for that, this is what I've found.
He's been linked to the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers and the Detroit Red Wings.
I'm sure one of these teams will raise the stakes and land the talented winger. But it sounds like he won't be moved until Shane Doan signs somewhere first.
This could take a while...
-WRITTEN BY SMOKIN' RAY BURNT-
Shane Doan And The Drama That Surrounds Him
It's no secret that the next BIG signing of the off season will be that of Shane Doan.
As of right now, he's made no decision to where he's going to go. He's been rumored to be going to a third of the teams in the league and it's anyone's guess which team he picks in the end.
The main road block in the decision process is what's going to happen with the Coyotes. Greg Jamison is trying to come up with the funds to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL to keep the team in Phoenix.
As of right now, Jamison and his group are $20 million short. From my understanding they are trying to get those funds as fast as they can before Doan jumps ship.
There has also been the rumor that Jamison was supposed to call/meet with Shane Doan to discuss what is going on with the purchase of the team and also to discuss the future of Doan leading the Coyotes to new heights. Some say that meeting indeed happen and some say it never did.
Rumor also has it, it's possible that Jamison didn't even know he was supposed to call Doan. Has there been a mix up? Is this all just a false rumor?
There has been talk about the dollar amount and the term he's looking for. I've heard he wants a 4 year $30 million deal. That's pretty steep for a guy his age even though he can still put out.
If I'm Shane Doan, I'd be looking at a team that can win the Stanley Cup. Why not go out in style?
But then again... I sure wish he'd come to Edmonton like he said to me last summer (link to article below). Oilers have always been his favorite team and his family lives close by in Halkirk. If he signed here it would make sense. But the Oilers won't pay that kind of money he's reportedly asking for.
READ THE ARTICLE HERE
There is defiantly no shortage of drama surrounding Doan. Follow our twitter @NHLJambalaya for updates as it unfolds.
As of right now, these are the teams that are linked to Shane Doan and his future home.
- Coyotes
- Flyers
- Predators
- Penguins
- Kings
- Canucks
- Oilers
- Red Wings (reportedly out)
- Canadiens
- Sabres
- Jets
- Blackhawks
-WRITTEN BY SMOKIN' RAY BURNT-
Monday, July 23, 2012
Rick Nash Traded To The NYR
Finally after what seems like forever, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded franchise player Rick Nash to the New York Rangers.
CBJ TRADES: Rick Nash, Steve Delisle and a conditional 3rd pick if NYR make finals in 2013.
NYR TRADES: Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubisnky, Tim Erixon and 2013 1st round pick.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
This and that
I was quite disappointed with the results of the vote in Uniondale. I am a huge admirer of the old Islanders and the 4 cups they won in the eighties. I can imagine that it was hard for Bossy and Nystrom to watch. The Islanders are a once proud franchise. It is a crying shame to see this situation develop.
It is nice to see the Islanders come back to remain loyal to Long Island. The NHL cannot afford to lose this team.
In Calgary there seems to be a feeling that they really did not have a chance at Richards at all; that he had already made up his mind where he was going to play. Several media outlets reported that he was going to New York. What irritated the fans even more was the trading of Regehr to the Sabres. Why would he trade Robyn to make room for Richards? Especially when Richards had no intentions of playing out of New York?
In Nashville, they could not get together with Weber. As a result, they went to arbitration. It cost the Preds $7.5 million. But that was not the real loss; this process really wrecks a lot of relationships. If both parties were saying the right things, it still begs the question: What exactly was the argument used by the Preds? Weber is by far the best dman in the game, and he deserves to be paid. The problem the Preds will have is that next year Weber will have to be qualified again; at you guessed it: $7.5 million.
The other problem the Preds have is two major UFA'S coming up next season. Ryan Sutter and Pekka Rennie could demand major bucks. Especially Ryan, who could demand as much as $6 million a year. It will not be easy to keep all three in Pred sweaters.
Finally, I have to admit I really like the way the Kings are looking. They are really my pick to win the West, as they probably have the best two Centers in Mike Richards and Anze Kopitar. The arbitration could have a dire consequences for the Kings in trying to sign Drew Doughty. I can just see Drew's agent rubbing his hands together over the amount of money that Drew could get.
In New Jersey, the Devils avoided arbitration by signing Zach Parise to a one year contract. They now have the rest of the season to sign a long term deal. They have also avoided the ugly process of arbitration, with all the bickering that goes with it.
Fan Poll question:
How much does Drew Doughty get? And do the Kings actually trade him?
Randy Logged
It is nice to see the Islanders come back to remain loyal to Long Island. The NHL cannot afford to lose this team.
In Calgary there seems to be a feeling that they really did not have a chance at Richards at all; that he had already made up his mind where he was going to play. Several media outlets reported that he was going to New York. What irritated the fans even more was the trading of Regehr to the Sabres. Why would he trade Robyn to make room for Richards? Especially when Richards had no intentions of playing out of New York?
In Nashville, they could not get together with Weber. As a result, they went to arbitration. It cost the Preds $7.5 million. But that was not the real loss; this process really wrecks a lot of relationships. If both parties were saying the right things, it still begs the question: What exactly was the argument used by the Preds? Weber is by far the best dman in the game, and he deserves to be paid. The problem the Preds will have is that next year Weber will have to be qualified again; at you guessed it: $7.5 million.
The other problem the Preds have is two major UFA'S coming up next season. Ryan Sutter and Pekka Rennie could demand major bucks. Especially Ryan, who could demand as much as $6 million a year. It will not be easy to keep all three in Pred sweaters.
Finally, I have to admit I really like the way the Kings are looking. They are really my pick to win the West, as they probably have the best two Centers in Mike Richards and Anze Kopitar. The arbitration could have a dire consequences for the Kings in trying to sign Drew Doughty. I can just see Drew's agent rubbing his hands together over the amount of money that Drew could get.
In New Jersey, the Devils avoided arbitration by signing Zach Parise to a one year contract. They now have the rest of the season to sign a long term deal. They have also avoided the ugly process of arbitration, with all the bickering that goes with it.
Fan Poll question:
How much does Drew Doughty get? And do the Kings actually trade him?
Randy Logged
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Leaked Winnipeg Jets Jersey @NHLJets
This looks an awful lot like the Washington Capitals jerseys. You be the judge.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
All Free Agent's Signed Since July 1st.
1. Matt D'agostini re-signs with St. Louis, 2 Year Deal.
2. Krill Kabanov signs with NY Islanders, ELC.
3.Brett Connolly Signs with Tampa Bay, ELC
4.Andy Greene Re-Signs With New Jersey, 4 Year Deal
5.Mathieu Garon Signs with Tampa Bay, 2 Year Deal, $1.3 Per Year
6.Andrew Ebbett Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year Deal
7.Ben Eager Signs with Edmonton, 3 Years, $3.4M
8.Jamal Mayers Signs With Chicago, 1 Year Deal, $550,000
9.Brett Mclean Signs With Chicago, 2 way, $525,000
10.Jose Theodore Signs With Florida, 2 Years, $1.3 Per
2. Krill Kabanov signs with NY Islanders, ELC.
3.Brett Connolly Signs with Tampa Bay, ELC
4.Andy Greene Re-Signs With New Jersey, 4 Year Deal
5.Mathieu Garon Signs with Tampa Bay, 2 Year Deal, $1.3 Per Year
6.Andrew Ebbett Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year Deal
7.Ben Eager Signs with Edmonton, 3 Years, $3.4M
8.Jamal Mayers Signs With Chicago, 1 Year Deal, $550,000
9.Brett Mclean Signs With Chicago, 2 way, $525,000
10.Jose Theodore Signs With Florida, 2 Years, $1.3 Per
11.Adam Pardy Signs with Dallas, 2 Year Deal, $2M Per Year
12.Chris Butler Re-Signs With Calgary, 2 Year Deal, $1.25M Per Year
13.Sean O' Donnell Signs With Chicago, 1 Year Deal, $850, 000 Per Year
14.Scottie Upshall Signs With Florida, 4 Year Deal, $13M
15.Jeff Halpern Signs With Capitals, 1 Year Deal, $825,000
16. Michel Ouellet Signs with Tampa Bay, 2 Way Deal,
17.Mike Smith Signs With Phoenix, 2 Year Deal, $2m Per
18.Raffi Torres Signs With Phoenix, 2 Years, $1.75M per Year
19.Jamoir Jagr Signs With Philidelphia, 1 Year, $3.3M
20.Mark Mancari Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year, $525,000
21.Boyd Gordon Signs With Phoenix, 2 Years, $1.3M
22.Jan Hejda Signs With Colorado, 4 Years, $3.25M Per
23.Vernon Fiddler Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, $1.8M
24.Tim Brent Signs With Carolina, 2 Years, $750,000 Per Year
25. Radek Dvorak With Dallas, 1 Year Deal, $1.5M Per Year
26. Ed Jovanovski Signs With Florida, 4 Year Deal, $16.5M
27.Jakub Voracek Signs With Philadelphia, 1 Year, $2.25M
28.Andrew Brunette Signs With Chicago, 1 Year, $2M
29.Andreas Lilja Signs With Philidelphia, 1 Year
30.Cody Beach Signs With St. Louis, ETC
31. Carter Bancks Signs With Calgary, ETC
32.Joe Piskula Signs With Calgary, ETC
33.Marcel Goc Signs With Florida, 3 Years
12.Chris Butler Re-Signs With Calgary, 2 Year Deal, $1.25M Per Year
13.Sean O' Donnell Signs With Chicago, 1 Year Deal, $850, 000 Per Year
14.Scottie Upshall Signs With Florida, 4 Year Deal, $13M
15.Jeff Halpern Signs With Capitals, 1 Year Deal, $825,000
16. Michel Ouellet Signs with Tampa Bay, 2 Way Deal,
17.Mike Smith Signs With Phoenix, 2 Year Deal, $2m Per
18.Raffi Torres Signs With Phoenix, 2 Years, $1.75M per Year
19.Jamoir Jagr Signs With Philidelphia, 1 Year, $3.3M
20.Mark Mancari Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year, $525,000
21.Boyd Gordon Signs With Phoenix, 2 Years, $1.3M
22.Jan Hejda Signs With Colorado, 4 Years, $3.25M Per
23.Vernon Fiddler Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, $1.8M
24.Tim Brent Signs With Carolina, 2 Years, $750,000 Per Year
25. Radek Dvorak With Dallas, 1 Year Deal, $1.5M Per Year
26. Ed Jovanovski Signs With Florida, 4 Year Deal, $16.5M
27.Jakub Voracek Signs With Philadelphia, 1 Year, $2.25M
28.Andrew Brunette Signs With Chicago, 1 Year, $2M
29.Andreas Lilja Signs With Philidelphia, 1 Year
30.Cody Beach Signs With St. Louis, ETC
31. Carter Bancks Signs With Calgary, ETC
32.Joe Piskula Signs With Calgary, ETC
33.Marcel Goc Signs With Florida, 3 Years
34. Semyon Varlamov Traded To Colorado For 1st Rounder In 2012 and 2nd Rounder in 2012 OR 2013
35. Johan Hedberg Re-signs with New Jersey, 1 Year Deal
36.Trent Whitfield Re-Signs With Boston, 2 Years $575,000 Per Year
37.Radim Vrbrata Re-Signs With Phoenix, 3 Years, $9M
38.Max Talbot Signs With Philadelphia, 5 Years, $9M
39.Semyon Varlamov Signed With Colorado, 2 Years, $2.75M Per Year
40.Derek Meech Signed With Winnipeg, 2 Way, 1 Year, $700,000
41.Brian Boucher Signed With Carolina, 2 Years, $950,000 Per year
42.Jiri Tlusty Signs With Carolina, 1 Year Deal, $525,000
43.Peter Budaj Signs With Montreal, 2 Years, $2.3M
44.Mike Rupp Signs With New York Rangers, 3 Years, $1.5M Per Year.
35. Johan Hedberg Re-signs with New Jersey, 1 Year Deal
36.Trent Whitfield Re-Signs With Boston, 2 Years $575,000 Per Year
37.Radim Vrbrata Re-Signs With Phoenix, 3 Years, $9M
38.Max Talbot Signs With Philadelphia, 5 Years, $9M
39.Semyon Varlamov Signed With Colorado, 2 Years, $2.75M Per Year
40.Derek Meech Signed With Winnipeg, 2 Way, 1 Year, $700,000
41.Brian Boucher Signed With Carolina, 2 Years, $950,000 Per year
42.Jiri Tlusty Signs With Carolina, 1 Year Deal, $525,000
43.Peter Budaj Signs With Montreal, 2 Years, $2.3M
44.Mike Rupp Signs With New York Rangers, 3 Years, $1.5M Per Year.
45.Mike Commodore Signs With Detroit, 1 Year, $1M
46.Steve Sullivan Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, $1.5M
47.Marty Reasoner Signs With NY Islanders,2 Years, $2.5M
48.Joel Ward Signs With Washington, 4 Years, $12M
49.Roman Hamirlik Signs With Washington, 2 Years, $7M
50.Alex Bolduc Signs With Coyotes, 2 Way, 1 Year, $575,000
51.Adam Cracknell Signs With St. Louis
52.Erik Cole Signs With Montreal, 4 Years, $18M
53.Darcy Hordichuk signs with Edmonton, 1 Year, $825,000
54.Cam Barker Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year, $2.25M
55.Alex Auld Signs With Ottawa, 1 Year, $1M
56.Michael Ryder Signs With Dallas, 2 Years, $7M
57.Jake Dowell Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, 800,000
58.Kris Versteeg (Flyers) Traded to Florida for 2012 second Rounder And San Jose's 3rd Rounder
59.Benoit Pouliot signs with Boston, 1 Year, $1M
46.Steve Sullivan Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, $1.5M
47.Marty Reasoner Signs With NY Islanders,2 Years, $2.5M
48.Joel Ward Signs With Washington, 4 Years, $12M
49.Roman Hamirlik Signs With Washington, 2 Years, $7M
50.Alex Bolduc Signs With Coyotes, 2 Way, 1 Year, $575,000
51.Adam Cracknell Signs With St. Louis
52.Erik Cole Signs With Montreal, 4 Years, $18M
53.Darcy Hordichuk signs with Edmonton, 1 Year, $825,000
54.Cam Barker Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year, $2.25M
55.Alex Auld Signs With Ottawa, 1 Year, $1M
56.Michael Ryder Signs With Dallas, 2 Years, $7M
57.Jake Dowell Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, 800,000
58.Kris Versteeg (Flyers) Traded to Florida for 2012 second Rounder And San Jose's 3rd Rounder
59.Benoit Pouliot signs with Boston, 1 Year, $1M
60.Panthers Sign Nolan Yonkman
61.Ducks acquire Kurtis Foster From Edmonton for Andy Sutton
62.Ville Leino Signed with Buffalo, 6 Years, 4.5M Per Season
63.Marco Sturm Signed with Vancouver, 1 Year, $2.25M
64.Alex Ponikarovsky Signed with Carolina, 1 Year, $1.5M
65.JS Giguere Signs with Colorado,
66.Ryan Potulny Signs with Washington, 2 Year, $525,000
67.Jim Vandermeer Signs With San Jose, 1 Year, $1M
68.Sheldon Souray Signs with Dallas, 1 Year, $1.65M
61.Ducks acquire Kurtis Foster From Edmonton for Andy Sutton
62.Ville Leino Signed with Buffalo, 6 Years, 4.5M Per Season
63.Marco Sturm Signed with Vancouver, 1 Year, $2.25M
64.Alex Ponikarovsky Signed with Carolina, 1 Year, $1.5M
65.JS Giguere Signs with Colorado,
66.Ryan Potulny Signs with Washington, 2 Year, $525,000
67.Jim Vandermeer Signs With San Jose, 1 Year, $1M
68.Sheldon Souray Signs with Dallas, 1 Year, $1.65M
69.Tomas Fleishmann Signs With Florida, 4 Years, 18M
70.Curtis Sanford Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, 600K
71.Eric Belanger Signs With Edmonton, 3 Years, $5.25M
72.Chuck Kobasew Signs With Colorado, 2 Years, $2.5M
73.Francis Lessard Re-Signs With Ottawa, 1 Year
74.Brian Elliot Signs with St.Louis, 2 Years, 1.2M
75.Ryan Poultny Signs With Washington, terms Undisclosed
76.Corey Potter Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year
77.Dan Carcillo Signs With Chicago, 1 Year
78. Tanner Glass Signs with Winnipeg, 1 Year, $750K
79.Andrew Ebbet Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year, $525K
80.Michal Handzus Signs with San Jose, 2 Years, $5M
81. Sean Bergenheim Signs With Florida, 4 Years, $11M
82.Ruslan Fedotenko Re-Signs With NY Rangers, 1 Year, $1.4M
83.Brad Richards Signs With NY Rangers, 9 Years, $60M
84.Matt Gilroy Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, $1M
85.Chris Bourque Re-Signed With Washington, 1 Year, $1M
86.Nolan Baumgartner Re-Signed With Vancouver, Undisclosed Terms
87.Tim Connolly Signed With Toronto, 2 Years, $9.5M
88.Anthony Stewart Signs With Carolina, 2 Years, $1.8M
89.Simon Gagne Signs With Los Angeles, 2 Years, $7M
90.Alex Bodulc Signs With Phoenix, 1 Year, $575K
91. Ian White Signs With Detroit, 2 Years, $5.75M
92. Randy Jones Signed With Winnipeg, 1 year, $1.15M
93.Tomas Vokoun Signs with Washington, 1 Year, $1.5M
94.Kent Huskins Signed With St.Louis, 1 Year, $1M
95.Rick Rypien Signed With Winnipeg, 1 Year, $700K
96.Josh Green Signed With Edmonton, 1 Year
97.Niclas Bergfors Signed With Nashville, 1 Year, $575K
98. Steve Pinizzotto Signed With Washington, Undisclosed Terms
99. Nashville Trades Andreas Thurreson to NY Rangers for Brodie Dupont
100.Nashville Trades Matthew Lombardi and Cody Franson to Toronto For Brett Lebda and Robert Slaney
101.Lightning Sign Jeff Taffe, Undisclosed Terms
102.Lightning Sign Trevor Smith, 1Year, 525K
103.Jordan Pearce Signs with Detroit, 2 Years, 2 Way, $525K
104.Danny Richmond Signs With Washington, 1 Year, $525K
105. Boris Valabrik Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
106.Guillaume Desbiens Signs With Calgary, 1 Year, $525K
107.Alexandre Giroux Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, $825K
108.Curtis McElhinney Signs With Phoenix, 1 Year, 625K
109. Brett Sterling Signed With St.Louis
110. San Jose Trades Dany Heatley to Minnesota for Martin Havlat
111.Mike Weber Re-signed with Buffalo, 2 Years
112.Anton Babchuk Re-Signed with Calgary, 2 Years, $2.5M
113. Theo Peckham Re-Signed With Edmonton, 1 Year
114. Ryan Keller Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year
115, Yann Danis Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year
116. Chris Drury Signs In Switzerland
117. Gnaret Exelby Signs With Detroit, 1 Year, 2 Way
118. Brock Trotter signed with Montreal, 1 Year Contract
119. Mark Denkawhich signs with Columbus, 1 Year, &550K
120.Peter Delmas Signs With Montreal, 3 Years, 2 Way
121.Garret Wilson sign with Florida, 3 Years
122. Tim Kennedy signs with Florida, 1 Year, 550K
123. Jed Ortmeyer Signs With Minnesota, 1 Year, 585K
124.Tyler Eckford signs with Phoenix, 1 Year, 525K
125. Trevor Frischmon signs With NYI, 1 Year, 2 Way
126. Ryan Hamilton Re-Signs with Toronto, 1 Year, 525K
127. Matt Ford Signs with Washington, 1 Year, 525K
128.Cody Beach Signs With St. Louis, 2 Years, $1.825M
129. Scott Nichol Signed With St.Louis, 1 Year, $700k
130. Zenon Konopka Signed With Ottawa, 1 Year, $700k
131.Ruslan Salei Signed With Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Of The KHL
132. Logan Pyett Signed With Detroit, 1 Year, $525K
133.Andrew Ladd Signs With Winnipeg, 5 Years, $4.5M
134. Aaron Johnson Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, $550K
135. Alexandre Picard Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, 2 Way
136. Ben Bishop Re-Signs With St. Louis, 1 Year, $600,000
137. Kyle Wilson Signed With Nashville, 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
138.Zach Stortini Signs With Nashville, 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
139.Keith Yandle Signs With Phoenix, 5 Years, $26.25M
140. Darroll Powe Signed With Minnesota, 3 Years, $3.2M
141.Marc Methot Re-Signed With Columbus, 4 Years, $12M
142.Greg Scott Re-Signed With Toronto, 2 Years, 2 Way, $1.075M
143. Tomas Kaberle Signed With Carolina, 3 Years, $12.75M
144. Bryan Rodney Signs With Anaheim, 1 Year
145. Josh Hennessy Signs With Boston, Undisclosed Terms
146. Carolina Traded Joe Corvo To Boston For A Fourth Round Pick
147. Brad Thiessen Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, 2 Way
148. Sven Baertschi Signs With Calgay, ELC
149. Nathan Lawson Signs With Montreal, 1 Year, 2 Way, $525K
150.Nathan Oystrick Signs With Phoenix
151. Clarke MacArthur Signs With Toronto, 2 Years, $6.5M
152. Thomas Greiss Signs With San Jose, 2 Years, 2 Way, $1.175M
153. Jason Bacashihua Signs With Philadelphia , 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
154. Jason Arnott Signs With St.Louis, 1 Year, $2.8M
155. Jamie Lagenbrunner With St. Louis, 1 Year, $2.8M
156. Radek Martinek Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, $2.2M
157. Philippe Dupuis Signs With Toronto, 1 year, $600K
158. Colin Stuart Signs With Buffalo, 1 Year, $525K
159. Matt Pelech Signs With San Jose, 1 Year, 2 Way, $525K
160. Tom Pyatt Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, 2 Way
161.JF Jaques Signs With Anaheim, 1 year, 2 Way, $600K
162. Peter Condra Signs With Ottawa, 2 Years
163. Leland Irving Signs With Calgary, 1 Year, 2 Way, $600K
164. Chris Connor Signs With Detroit, 1 Year
165. Brian Willise Signs With Montreal, 1 Year, 2 Way
166. Montreal Trades Ryan Russell To Columbus For Mike Blunden
167. Matt Lashoff Signs With Toronto, 1 Year
168. Alex Sulzer Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year
169. Cal O`Reilly Signs With Nashville, 1 year, $1.05M
170. Nick Spaling Signs With Nashville, 2 Years, $2.1M
171. Matt Halishchuk Signs With Nashville, 2 Years, $1.425M
172.Alexandre Picard (LW) Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, 2 Way
173. Ryan Shannon Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, $625K
174. Ben Guite Signed With San Jose,
175.Brian McGrattan Signs With Anaheim, 1 Year
I Will Update With All The Latest Signings when they Happen.
70.Curtis Sanford Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, 600K
71.Eric Belanger Signs With Edmonton, 3 Years, $5.25M
72.Chuck Kobasew Signs With Colorado, 2 Years, $2.5M
73.Francis Lessard Re-Signs With Ottawa, 1 Year
74.Brian Elliot Signs with St.Louis, 2 Years, 1.2M
75.Ryan Poultny Signs With Washington, terms Undisclosed
76.Corey Potter Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year
77.Dan Carcillo Signs With Chicago, 1 Year
78. Tanner Glass Signs with Winnipeg, 1 Year, $750K
79.Andrew Ebbet Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year, $525K
80.Michal Handzus Signs with San Jose, 2 Years, $5M
81. Sean Bergenheim Signs With Florida, 4 Years, $11M
82.Ruslan Fedotenko Re-Signs With NY Rangers, 1 Year, $1.4M
83.Brad Richards Signs With NY Rangers, 9 Years, $60M
84.Matt Gilroy Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, $1M
85.Chris Bourque Re-Signed With Washington, 1 Year, $1M
86.Nolan Baumgartner Re-Signed With Vancouver, Undisclosed Terms
87.Tim Connolly Signed With Toronto, 2 Years, $9.5M
88.Anthony Stewart Signs With Carolina, 2 Years, $1.8M
89.Simon Gagne Signs With Los Angeles, 2 Years, $7M
90.Alex Bodulc Signs With Phoenix, 1 Year, $575K
91. Ian White Signs With Detroit, 2 Years, $5.75M
92. Randy Jones Signed With Winnipeg, 1 year, $1.15M
93.Tomas Vokoun Signs with Washington, 1 Year, $1.5M
94.Kent Huskins Signed With St.Louis, 1 Year, $1M
95.Rick Rypien Signed With Winnipeg, 1 Year, $700K
96.Josh Green Signed With Edmonton, 1 Year
97.Niclas Bergfors Signed With Nashville, 1 Year, $575K
98. Steve Pinizzotto Signed With Washington, Undisclosed Terms
99. Nashville Trades Andreas Thurreson to NY Rangers for Brodie Dupont
100.Nashville Trades Matthew Lombardi and Cody Franson to Toronto For Brett Lebda and Robert Slaney
101.Lightning Sign Jeff Taffe, Undisclosed Terms
102.Lightning Sign Trevor Smith, 1Year, 525K
103.Jordan Pearce Signs with Detroit, 2 Years, 2 Way, $525K
104.Danny Richmond Signs With Washington, 1 Year, $525K
105. Boris Valabrik Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
106.Guillaume Desbiens Signs With Calgary, 1 Year, $525K
107.Alexandre Giroux Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, $825K
108.Curtis McElhinney Signs With Phoenix, 1 Year, 625K
109. Brett Sterling Signed With St.Louis
110. San Jose Trades Dany Heatley to Minnesota for Martin Havlat
111.Mike Weber Re-signed with Buffalo, 2 Years
112.Anton Babchuk Re-Signed with Calgary, 2 Years, $2.5M
113. Theo Peckham Re-Signed With Edmonton, 1 Year
114. Ryan Keller Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year
115, Yann Danis Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year
116. Chris Drury Signs In Switzerland
117. Gnaret Exelby Signs With Detroit, 1 Year, 2 Way
118. Brock Trotter signed with Montreal, 1 Year Contract
119. Mark Denkawhich signs with Columbus, 1 Year, &550K
120.Peter Delmas Signs With Montreal, 3 Years, 2 Way
121.Garret Wilson sign with Florida, 3 Years
122. Tim Kennedy signs with Florida, 1 Year, 550K
123. Jed Ortmeyer Signs With Minnesota, 1 Year, 585K
124.Tyler Eckford signs with Phoenix, 1 Year, 525K
125. Trevor Frischmon signs With NYI, 1 Year, 2 Way
126. Ryan Hamilton Re-Signs with Toronto, 1 Year, 525K
127. Matt Ford Signs with Washington, 1 Year, 525K
128.Cody Beach Signs With St. Louis, 2 Years, $1.825M
129. Scott Nichol Signed With St.Louis, 1 Year, $700k
130. Zenon Konopka Signed With Ottawa, 1 Year, $700k
131.Ruslan Salei Signed With Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Of The KHL
132. Logan Pyett Signed With Detroit, 1 Year, $525K
133.Andrew Ladd Signs With Winnipeg, 5 Years, $4.5M
134. Aaron Johnson Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, $550K
135. Alexandre Picard Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, 2 Way
136. Ben Bishop Re-Signs With St. Louis, 1 Year, $600,000
137. Kyle Wilson Signed With Nashville, 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
138.Zach Stortini Signs With Nashville, 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
139.Keith Yandle Signs With Phoenix, 5 Years, $26.25M
140. Darroll Powe Signed With Minnesota, 3 Years, $3.2M
141.Marc Methot Re-Signed With Columbus, 4 Years, $12M
142.Greg Scott Re-Signed With Toronto, 2 Years, 2 Way, $1.075M
143. Tomas Kaberle Signed With Carolina, 3 Years, $12.75M
144. Bryan Rodney Signs With Anaheim, 1 Year
145. Josh Hennessy Signs With Boston, Undisclosed Terms
146. Carolina Traded Joe Corvo To Boston For A Fourth Round Pick
147. Brad Thiessen Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, 2 Way
148. Sven Baertschi Signs With Calgay, ELC
149. Nathan Lawson Signs With Montreal, 1 Year, 2 Way, $525K
150.Nathan Oystrick Signs With Phoenix
151. Clarke MacArthur Signs With Toronto, 2 Years, $6.5M
152. Thomas Greiss Signs With San Jose, 2 Years, 2 Way, $1.175M
153. Jason Bacashihua Signs With Philadelphia , 1 Year, 2 Way, $550K
154. Jason Arnott Signs With St.Louis, 1 Year, $2.8M
155. Jamie Lagenbrunner With St. Louis, 1 Year, $2.8M
156. Radek Martinek Signs With Columbus, 1 Year, $2.2M
157. Philippe Dupuis Signs With Toronto, 1 year, $600K
158. Colin Stuart Signs With Buffalo, 1 Year, $525K
159. Matt Pelech Signs With San Jose, 1 Year, 2 Way, $525K
160. Tom Pyatt Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, 2 Way
161.JF Jaques Signs With Anaheim, 1 year, 2 Way, $600K
162. Peter Condra Signs With Ottawa, 2 Years
163. Leland Irving Signs With Calgary, 1 Year, 2 Way, $600K
164. Chris Connor Signs With Detroit, 1 Year
165. Brian Willise Signs With Montreal, 1 Year, 2 Way
166. Montreal Trades Ryan Russell To Columbus For Mike Blunden
167. Matt Lashoff Signs With Toronto, 1 Year
168. Alex Sulzer Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year
169. Cal O`Reilly Signs With Nashville, 1 year, $1.05M
170. Nick Spaling Signs With Nashville, 2 Years, $2.1M
171. Matt Halishchuk Signs With Nashville, 2 Years, $1.425M
172.Alexandre Picard (LW) Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, 2 Way
173. Ryan Shannon Signs With Tampa Bay, 1 Year, $625K
174. Ben Guite Signed With San Jose,
175.Brian McGrattan Signs With Anaheim, 1 Year
I Will Update With All The Latest Signings when they Happen.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Hour Five Deals
1.Panthers Sign Nolan Yonkman
2.Ducks acquire Kurtis Foster From Edmonton for Andy Sutton
3.Ville Leino Signed with Buffalo, 6 Years, 4.5M Per Season
4.Marco Sturm Signed with Vancouver, 1 Year, $2.25M
5.Alex Ponikarovsky Signed with Carolina, 1 Year, $1.5M
6.JS Giguere Signs with Colorado,
7.Ryan Potulny Signs with Washington, 2 Year, $525,000
8.Jim Vandermeer Signs With San Jose, 1 Year, $1M
9.Sheldon Souray Signs with Dallas, 1 Year, $1.65M
Hour Four Deals
1.Mike Commodore Signs With Detroit, 1 Year, $1M
2.Steve Sullivan Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, $1.5M
3.Marty Reasoner Signs With NY Islanders,2 Years, $2.5M
4.Joel Ward Signs With Washington, 4 Years, $12M
5.Roman Hamirlik Signs With Washington, 2 Years, $7M
6.Alex Bolduc Signs With Coyotes, 2 Way, 1 Year, $575,000
7.Adam Cracknell Signs With St. Louis
8.Erik Cole Signs With Montreal, 4 Years, $18M
9.Darcy Hordichuk signs with Edmonton, 1 Year, $825,000
10.Cam Barker Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year, $2.25M
11.Alex Auld Signs With Ottawa, 1 Year, $1M
12.Michael Ryder Signs With Dallas, 2 Years, $7M
13.Jake Dowell Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, 800,000
14.Kris Versteeg (Flyers) Traded to Florida for 2012 second Rounder And San Jose's 3rd Rounder
15.Benoit Pouliot signs with Boston, 1 Year, $1M
2.Steve Sullivan Signs With Pittsburgh, 1 Year, $1.5M
3.Marty Reasoner Signs With NY Islanders,2 Years, $2.5M
4.Joel Ward Signs With Washington, 4 Years, $12M
5.Roman Hamirlik Signs With Washington, 2 Years, $7M
6.Alex Bolduc Signs With Coyotes, 2 Way, 1 Year, $575,000
7.Adam Cracknell Signs With St. Louis
8.Erik Cole Signs With Montreal, 4 Years, $18M
9.Darcy Hordichuk signs with Edmonton, 1 Year, $825,000
10.Cam Barker Signs With Edmonton, 1 Year, $2.25M
11.Alex Auld Signs With Ottawa, 1 Year, $1M
12.Michael Ryder Signs With Dallas, 2 Years, $7M
13.Jake Dowell Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, 800,000
14.Kris Versteeg (Flyers) Traded to Florida for 2012 second Rounder And San Jose's 3rd Rounder
15.Benoit Pouliot signs with Boston, 1 Year, $1M
Hour Three Deals
1. Semyon Varlamov Traded To Colorado For 1st Rounder In 2012 and 2nd Rounder in 2012 OR 2013
2. Johan Hedberg Re-signs with New Jersey, 1 Year Deal
3.Trent Whitfield Re-Signs With Boston, 2 Years $575,000 Per Year
4.Radim Vrbrata Re-Signs With Phoenix, 3 Years, $9M
5.Max Talbot Signs With Philadelphia, 5 Years, $9M
6.Semyon Varlamov Signed With Colorado, 2 Years, $2.75M Per Year
7.Derek Meech Signed With Winnipeg, 2 Way, 1 Year, $700,000
8.Brian Boucher Signed With Carolina, 2 Years, $950,000 Per year
9.Jiri Tlusty Signs With Carolina, 1 Year Deal, $525,000
10.Peter Budaj Signs With Montreal, 2 Years, $2.3M
11.Mike Rupp Signs With New York Rangers, 3 Years, $1.5M Per Year.
Hour Two Deals
All the Signings from 1pm-2pm:
1.Adam Pardy Signs with Dallas, 2 Year Deal, $2M Per Year
2.Chris Butler Re-Signs With Calgary, 2 Year Deal, $1.25M Per Year
3.Sean O' Donnell Signs With Chicago, 1 Year Deal, $850, 000 Per Year
4.Scottie Upshall Signs With Florida, 4 Year Deal, $13M
5.Jeff Halpern Signs With Capitals, 1 Year Deal, $825,000
6. Michel Ouellet Signs with Tampa Bay, 2 Way Deal,
7.Mike Smith Signs With Phoenix, 2 Year Deal, $2m Per
8.Raffi Torres Signs With Phoenix, 2 Years, $1.75M per Year
9.Jamoir Jagr Signs With Philidelphia, 1 Year, $3.3M
10.Mark Mancari Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year, $525,000
11.Boyd Gordon Signs With Phoenix, 2 Years, $1.3M
12.Jan Hejda Signs With Colorado, 4 Years, $3.25M Per
13.Vernon Fiddler Signs With Dallas, 1 Year, $1.8M
14.Tim Brent Signs With Carolina, 2 Years, $750,000 Per Year
15. Radek Dvorak With Dallas, 1 Year Deal, $1.5M Per Year
16. Ed Jovanovski Signs With Florida, 4 Year Deal, $16.5M
17.Jakub Voracek Signs With Philadelphia, 1 Year, $2.25M
18.Andrew Brunette Signs With Chicago, 1 Year, $2M
19.Andreas Lilja Signs With Philidelphia, 1 Year
20.Cody Beach Signs With St. Louis, ETC
21. Carter Bancks Signs With Calgary, ETC
22.Joe Piskula Signs With Calgary, ETC
23.Marcel Goc Signs With Florida, 3 Years
Hour One Deals
These are all the deals that happened after 12PM EST.
1. Matt D'agostini re-signs with St. Louis, 2 Year Deal.
2. Krill Kabanov signs with NY Islanders, ELC.
3.Brett Connolly Signs with Tampa Bay, ELC
4.Andy Greene Re-Signs With New Jersey, 4 Year Deal
5.Mathieu Garon Signs with Tampa Bay, 2 Year Deal, $1.3 Per Year
6.Andrew Ebbett Signs With Vancouver, 1 Year Deal
7.Ben Eager Signs with Edmonton, 3 Years, $3.4M
8.Jamal Mayers Signs With Chicago, 1 Year Deal, $550,000
9.Brett Mclean Signs With Chicago, 2 way, $525,000
10.Jose Theodore Signs With Florida, 2 Years, $1.3 Per
HAPPY FREE AGENT FRENZY DAY!!!!!
A Chaotic day is in the future for us hockey fans. Here are some last minute rumors. Every hour I Will update with all the new signings.
Brad Richards- The Rangers will try to sign Richards, but while they’re the favorites to sign him, they’re apparently unwilling to get into a bidding war for his services. Sources have said Buffalo may make a big bid to sign him, and may likely the team who gets him. But another new development came out of the NHL last night: Toronto is very interested and will offer around $8M. Toronto has been interested since the beginning.
Zenon Konopka- Who? The fourth liner seems to be attracting A LOT of Interest. Ottawa and Philadelphia are the front runners. Konopka made $600,000 last season, and had 2 goals and 7 assists. So why is he popular right now? His 309PIM. He plays his role of a fourth line grinder very well.
Raffi Torres- Torres will be in talks with Vancouver until the deadline, but looks like the talks will go no where.
Scottie Upshall- Upshall will be in high demand. The Predators are interested in him again.
Flyers- The Flyers want to make a big splash in the Free agent market. They will try to trade Kris Versteeg, and even though they pulled out of the Stamkos race, they will try to target some 2nd line forwards.
Matt Bradley- This guy is a perfect player for Edmonton. Strong, can score... with Stortini and Jaques gone, this would be a perfect fit.
Ed Jovanovski- Edmonton and Detroit are very interested in this guy, but I think he signs with New Jersey. They need defence, with Andy Greene testing the free agent frenzy.
Michael Handzus- Handy will become a UFA today.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Free Agent Market Changes Dramatically Today, What Will Happen July 1st?
Here is a recap of some of today's events:
Dwayne Roloson signed a one year deal with Tampa Bay.
James Wisnewski traded to Columbus.
Steve Mondator traded to Chicago from Buffalo.
Christian Ehrhoff traded to Buffalo From NY Islanders.
Chad LaRose signed a one year deal with Carolina.
David Jones re-upped with Colorado.
Semyon Varlamov off to KHL.
Few other minor signings.
More on Ehrhoff: Ehrhoff and Darcy Regier will have a contract discussion today. The islanders tried signing him for his asking price, but he has no interest in playing for the Islanders.
Jamoir Jagr: This story is getting interesting. Reports say Jagr had signed with Pittsburgh, but a deal would be finalized once Jagr got off the plane he was on. But he never landed. So right now he is lost somewhere. He apparently declined Pittsburgh's offer, giving Montreal the chance go sign him.
James Wisnewski: Montreal could not come to terms and traded him to Columbus.
Mike Commodore- Commy was informed yesterday he would be put on waivers with purpose of buying him out.
Vancouver/New Jersey Deal?- I don't think it's anything more then just speculation, but the Devils are interested in Cory Schneider and New Jersey is interested in Zach Parise.
Look for some last minute signings today.
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Dwayne Roloson signed a one year deal with Tampa Bay.
James Wisnewski traded to Columbus.
Steve Mondator traded to Chicago from Buffalo.
Christian Ehrhoff traded to Buffalo From NY Islanders.
Chad LaRose signed a one year deal with Carolina.
David Jones re-upped with Colorado.
Semyon Varlamov off to KHL.
Few other minor signings.
More on Ehrhoff: Ehrhoff and Darcy Regier will have a contract discussion today. The islanders tried signing him for his asking price, but he has no interest in playing for the Islanders.
Jamoir Jagr: This story is getting interesting. Reports say Jagr had signed with Pittsburgh, but a deal would be finalized once Jagr got off the plane he was on. But he never landed. So right now he is lost somewhere. He apparently declined Pittsburgh's offer, giving Montreal the chance go sign him.
James Wisnewski: Montreal could not come to terms and traded him to Columbus.
Mike Commodore- Commy was informed yesterday he would be put on waivers with purpose of buying him out.
Vancouver/New Jersey Deal?- I don't think it's anything more then just speculation, but the Devils are interested in Cory Schneider and New Jersey is interested in Zach Parise.
Look for some last minute signings today.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Stamkos Close, Talbot in Talks With Other Teams, Huet?
Steven Stamkos- According to sources, The Lightning and Stamkos are close to inking a deal, worth around $7M. Many teams talked to him today about an offer sheet, yet no teams would confirm. Philadelphia and Toronto seem to be the top team that will put in an offer sheet.
Toronto- The leafs seem to be interested in about every single player right now, but will they actually sign anyone? A big rumor today was that Toronto is trying to acquire the rights to Max Talbot from the Penguins. Another rumor is Toronto is trying to corner Matt D'agostini. They seem to like what they have seen from him.
Christian Ehrhoff- The New York Islanders acquired Ehrhoff's rights yesterday from Vancouver. Reports indicate he will likely sign with the Islanders.
Tyler Kennedy- The Sabers have interest in signing Kennedy, but as it stands now it looks as though Pittsburgh wants to sign him.
Cristobal Huet- The Blackhawks want to buy-out Huet. It will most likely happen today or tomorrow.
Jamoir Jagr- It looks as though Jagr will sign today. Pittsburgh put in their final offer today, a 1 year deal. But reports indicate that Montreal has the better money offer. We will find out soon.
Tomas Kaberle- The Bruins sent out a league wide email last night offering Kaberle's rights. Just a few years ago he was near the top in Defenceman in terms of value. Now no one wants him. Toronto may want him back.
Johan Hedberg- There have been talks in the Devils camp about Hedberg returning on a one year contract. But will they target a goalie who can possibly be the starter in years come, like Cory Schneider from Vancouver or Andreas Lindback from Nashville?
Dwayne Roloson- It seems as though he will test the free agent Market after all....
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Toronto- The leafs seem to be interested in about every single player right now, but will they actually sign anyone? A big rumor today was that Toronto is trying to acquire the rights to Max Talbot from the Penguins. Another rumor is Toronto is trying to corner Matt D'agostini. They seem to like what they have seen from him.
Christian Ehrhoff- The New York Islanders acquired Ehrhoff's rights yesterday from Vancouver. Reports indicate he will likely sign with the Islanders.
Tyler Kennedy- The Sabers have interest in signing Kennedy, but as it stands now it looks as though Pittsburgh wants to sign him.
Cristobal Huet- The Blackhawks want to buy-out Huet. It will most likely happen today or tomorrow.
Jamoir Jagr- It looks as though Jagr will sign today. Pittsburgh put in their final offer today, a 1 year deal. But reports indicate that Montreal has the better money offer. We will find out soon.
Tomas Kaberle- The Bruins sent out a league wide email last night offering Kaberle's rights. Just a few years ago he was near the top in Defenceman in terms of value. Now no one wants him. Toronto may want him back.
Johan Hedberg- There have been talks in the Devils camp about Hedberg returning on a one year contract. But will they target a goalie who can possibly be the starter in years come, like Cory Schneider from Vancouver or Andreas Lindback from Nashville?
Dwayne Roloson- It seems as though he will test the free agent Market after all....
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Qualifying Offer Deadline, Stamkos News and More!!
Monday was the deadline for teams to offer players qualifying offers before their RFA's become UFA's. Here is a list of players who did not get offers and will become free agents on July 1st:
PLAYERS WHO DID NOT RECIEVE QOs (WILL BECOME UFAs)
ANAHEIM: Kyle Chipchura, C ; Ryan Hillier, LW; John de Gray, D; J.P. Levasseur, G.
BOSTON: Matt Dalton, G; Anton Khudobin, G.
BUFFALO: Felix Schutz, F.
CALGARY: John Armstrong, F; Gord Baldwin, D; Hugo Carpentier, F (Signed with LNAH); Josh Meyers, D; Matt Pelech, D.
CAROLINA: Troy Bodie, RW; Jiri Tlusty, LW.
CHICAGO: Jake Dowell, C.
COLORADO: Philippe Dupuis, C; Brian Elliott, G.
COLUMBUS: Sami Lepisto, D; Anton Stralman, D; Tomas Kana, C (Signed in Czech Republic); Petr Kalus, RW (Signed in Finland); Michael Ratchuk, D; Gustaf Wesslau,G (Signed in Sweden).
EDMONTON: J.F Jacques, LW; Zack Stortini, RW.
FLORIDA: Nicklas Bergfors, RW; Steve Bernier, RW; Byron Bitz, RW.
LOS ANGELES: Rob Bordson, RW.
MINNESOTA: Patrick O’Sullivan, C.
MONTREAL: Alexandre Picard, D; Tom Pyatt, RW; Benoit Pouliot, LW; Dustin Boyd, C; Nigel Dawes, LW.
NASHVILLE: Dan Gendur, F; Mark Santorelli, F.
NEW JERSEY: Anssi Salmela, D.
NY RANGERS: Matt Gilroy, D; Justin Soryal, F; Devin DiDiomete, F.
PHILADELPHIA: Dan Carcillo, LW.
PITTSBURGH: Tyler Kennedy, RW.
SAN JOSE: Patrick Davis, F; Kevin Henderson, F; Carter Hutton, G; Joe Loprieno, D; Nick Schaus, D; Mike Swift, F.
ST. LOUIS: Matt D’Agostini, RW.
TAMPA BAY: Mike Lundin, D; Matt Smaby, D; Alex Berry, F; Stefano Giliati, F; Kevin Quick, D; Vladimir Mihalik, D; Levi Nelson, F; Paul Szccechura, C
TORONTO: Christian Hanson, C; Brayden Irwin, F; Fabiann Brunnstrom, LW.
VANCOUVER: Lee Sweatt, D.
WASHINGTON: Josh Godfrey, D; Joe Finley, D; Trevor Bruess, F.
WINNIPEG: Rob Schremp, C; Anthony Stewart, RW.
Rumor time:
Steven Stamkos- Stamkos did NOT receive a qualifying offer. Not exactly sure what's going on in Steve Yzerman's head right now. They can either trade him and get a lot in return, or wait for another team to offer him a contract. Tampa must be really interested in BRAD RICHARDS, because a team has to have a good reason not to sign their star players. Toronto and Philadelphia now look like he teams to swipe Stamkos off of the Lightning, and personally I think Toronto has a better chance, with Stamkos growing up In the area.
Brad Richards- The Rangers have always been in the mix, and they are expected to put CHRIS DRURY on waivers today so they have a chance to get Richards. Richards said he would play in New York If they were willing to pay the money.
Jamoir Jagr- Multiple sources say Pittsburgh and Jagr will announce a deal within the next day. While no one within the organization has been able to confirm anything is close, Jagr was big in Pitsburgh, and a return is likely.
Cory Schneider- Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis recently admitted he’d received trade inquiries about Cory Schneider but he sounds unlikely to shop him. Schneider has promise, and If the Canucks are serious about Luongo, maybe trading Schneider is not such a bad idea after all.
Ryan Malone- Tampa has many Free Agents that they hope to re-sign, and Malone's big contract could lead to him being traded or bought out. With so many teams below the cap minimum, he will likely be traded to a team lacking grit and needing to fill be cap.
Florida- The Panthers are way below the cap, so look for them to trade for more Brian Campbell type salaries. They want to bring back Tomas Vokoun, but he is looking to sign elsewhere. They are still shopping Stephen Weiss and David Booth, so they may be able to gain salary.
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PLAYERS WHO DID NOT RECIEVE QOs (WILL BECOME UFAs)
ANAHEIM: Kyle Chipchura, C ; Ryan Hillier, LW; John de Gray, D; J.P. Levasseur, G.
BOSTON: Matt Dalton, G; Anton Khudobin, G.
BUFFALO: Felix Schutz, F.
CALGARY: John Armstrong, F; Gord Baldwin, D; Hugo Carpentier, F (Signed with LNAH); Josh Meyers, D; Matt Pelech, D.
CAROLINA: Troy Bodie, RW; Jiri Tlusty, LW.
CHICAGO: Jake Dowell, C.
COLORADO: Philippe Dupuis, C; Brian Elliott, G.
COLUMBUS: Sami Lepisto, D; Anton Stralman, D; Tomas Kana, C (Signed in Czech Republic); Petr Kalus, RW (Signed in Finland); Michael Ratchuk, D; Gustaf Wesslau,G (Signed in Sweden).
EDMONTON: J.F Jacques, LW; Zack Stortini, RW.
FLORIDA: Nicklas Bergfors, RW; Steve Bernier, RW; Byron Bitz, RW.
LOS ANGELES: Rob Bordson, RW.
MINNESOTA: Patrick O’Sullivan, C.
MONTREAL: Alexandre Picard, D; Tom Pyatt, RW; Benoit Pouliot, LW; Dustin Boyd, C; Nigel Dawes, LW.
NASHVILLE: Dan Gendur, F; Mark Santorelli, F.
NEW JERSEY: Anssi Salmela, D.
NY RANGERS: Matt Gilroy, D; Justin Soryal, F; Devin DiDiomete, F.
PHILADELPHIA: Dan Carcillo, LW.
PITTSBURGH: Tyler Kennedy, RW.
SAN JOSE: Patrick Davis, F; Kevin Henderson, F; Carter Hutton, G; Joe Loprieno, D; Nick Schaus, D; Mike Swift, F.
ST. LOUIS: Matt D’Agostini, RW.
TAMPA BAY: Mike Lundin, D; Matt Smaby, D; Alex Berry, F; Stefano Giliati, F; Kevin Quick, D; Vladimir Mihalik, D; Levi Nelson, F; Paul Szccechura, C
TORONTO: Christian Hanson, C; Brayden Irwin, F; Fabiann Brunnstrom, LW.
VANCOUVER: Lee Sweatt, D.
WASHINGTON: Josh Godfrey, D; Joe Finley, D; Trevor Bruess, F.
WINNIPEG: Rob Schremp, C; Anthony Stewart, RW.
Rumor time:
Steven Stamkos- Stamkos did NOT receive a qualifying offer. Not exactly sure what's going on in Steve Yzerman's head right now. They can either trade him and get a lot in return, or wait for another team to offer him a contract. Tampa must be really interested in BRAD RICHARDS, because a team has to have a good reason not to sign their star players. Toronto and Philadelphia now look like he teams to swipe Stamkos off of the Lightning, and personally I think Toronto has a better chance, with Stamkos growing up In the area.
Brad Richards- The Rangers have always been in the mix, and they are expected to put CHRIS DRURY on waivers today so they have a chance to get Richards. Richards said he would play in New York If they were willing to pay the money.
Jamoir Jagr- Multiple sources say Pittsburgh and Jagr will announce a deal within the next day. While no one within the organization has been able to confirm anything is close, Jagr was big in Pitsburgh, and a return is likely.
Cory Schneider- Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis recently admitted he’d received trade inquiries about Cory Schneider but he sounds unlikely to shop him. Schneider has promise, and If the Canucks are serious about Luongo, maybe trading Schneider is not such a bad idea after all.
Ryan Malone- Tampa has many Free Agents that they hope to re-sign, and Malone's big contract could lead to him being traded or bought out. With so many teams below the cap minimum, he will likely be traded to a team lacking grit and needing to fill be cap.
Florida- The Panthers are way below the cap, so look for them to trade for more Brian Campbell type salaries. They want to bring back Tomas Vokoun, but he is looking to sign elsewhere. They are still shopping Stephen Weiss and David Booth, so they may be able to gain salary.
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Smyth To Edmonton; Is Calgary Looking for Another Winger?
Calgary- The Flames missed out on Ryan Smyth, who they were trying to grab off of L.A. It looks as though they could be going after a winger to play on the first line. Malkin may be a stretch, but there have been some Rumors he would head there around trade deadline. According to sources, Brooks Laich may be headed there July 1st.
Tampa- The Lightning have talked to both UFA Goalies, Mike Smith and Dwayne Roloson about contracts, but it looks like Smith will not be back. Roloson will likely be the Starter this season, with Dustin Tokarski or Cedrick Desjardins backing up. If Roloson is not signed, they may go after Cory Schneider.
Brad Richards- Nothing new on Richards, but he will more likely then no test the free agent waters.
Matt Gilroy- The Rangers did not offer Gilroy a qualifying deal, so he will become a UFA. Sounds like Minnesota and Calgary are interested.
James Wisnewski- As much as Montreal wants to keep Wisnewski, he will likely sign elsewhere. The Ducks seem to want him back, along with Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Rangers.
Tomas Vokoun- There is a good chance he signs with the Colorado Avalanche. He can sign for a huge price, as the Avalanche are $21M below the salary cap. That sounds pretty good for any NHLer. At one point it seemed as though Montreal had interest, but with Carey Price, it is highly unlikely.
Semeyon Varlamov- As I reported a month ago via Twitter, Varlamov will not return to the Capitals. Some suggest he goes to the KHL, but is still a young, talented goalie who can perform. Not much interest yet.
Mike Komisarek- With many teams below the Cap minimum, Komisarek will likely be in play. For teams needing salary, Komisarek can be a good pickup, and at times, a reliable Defenceman. Avalanche ARE interested.
Jamoir Jagr- The Penguins may be out of the Jagr Race. They have to sign Tyler Kennedy, and there is better talent out there then Jagr. Habs and Wings still leading.
Marian Gaborik- The Ottawa Senators are in a rebuilding stage, and want Gaborik apart of it. Only problem is how much is he worth? With Jason Spezza trade Rumors, it can be a one for one deal, but in an ideal situation, the Senators want both together.
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Tampa- The Lightning have talked to both UFA Goalies, Mike Smith and Dwayne Roloson about contracts, but it looks like Smith will not be back. Roloson will likely be the Starter this season, with Dustin Tokarski or Cedrick Desjardins backing up. If Roloson is not signed, they may go after Cory Schneider.
Brad Richards- Nothing new on Richards, but he will more likely then no test the free agent waters.
Matt Gilroy- The Rangers did not offer Gilroy a qualifying deal, so he will become a UFA. Sounds like Minnesota and Calgary are interested.
James Wisnewski- As much as Montreal wants to keep Wisnewski, he will likely sign elsewhere. The Ducks seem to want him back, along with Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Rangers.
Tomas Vokoun- There is a good chance he signs with the Colorado Avalanche. He can sign for a huge price, as the Avalanche are $21M below the salary cap. That sounds pretty good for any NHLer. At one point it seemed as though Montreal had interest, but with Carey Price, it is highly unlikely.
Semeyon Varlamov- As I reported a month ago via Twitter, Varlamov will not return to the Capitals. Some suggest he goes to the KHL, but is still a young, talented goalie who can perform. Not much interest yet.
Mike Komisarek- With many teams below the Cap minimum, Komisarek will likely be in play. For teams needing salary, Komisarek can be a good pickup, and at times, a reliable Defenceman. Avalanche ARE interested.
Jamoir Jagr- The Penguins may be out of the Jagr Race. They have to sign Tyler Kennedy, and there is better talent out there then Jagr. Habs and Wings still leading.
Marian Gaborik- The Ottawa Senators are in a rebuilding stage, and want Gaborik apart of it. Only problem is how much is he worth? With Jason Spezza trade Rumors, it can be a one for one deal, but in an ideal situation, the Senators want both together.
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Gomez, Giguere, Non NHLers?
The NHL Entry Draft is over, but July 1st is nearing us!
Ryan Smyth- A deal was believed to be in place that had Smyth traded to Edmonton for Gilbert Brule. But as reported by TSN's Bob Mckenzie, the deal was not official and there appears to be backlog in the trade. Calgary is very interested in Smyth and will continue to pursue him, but after signing Alex Taungay to a 5 year deal, it's unlikely he becomes a Flame.
Js Giguere- Jiggy recently moved from his Toronto home, meaning some to speculate he won't be returning to Toronto next season. With James Reimer locked up, it's unlikely The Leafs will re-sign him. Washington seems interested in him, along with the Coyotes.
Scott Gomez- Easily one of the most underachieving players in the NHL, the Canadiens are trying to either buy him out or trade him. The Coyotes have a lot of cap space and is looking for a center man. Colorado may be a sleeper.
Evgeni Malkin- Toronto was taking a run at getting him. Seriously.
Tomas Kaberle- Kaberle seemed to have wanted to stay in Boston, considering they did win the Stanley Cup, but recent reports have led many to believe he may be headed back.... To Toronto.
Jamoir Jagr- Jagr met with Penguins GM Ray Shero before the draft. But as it stands, Montreal and Detroit are the only ones with serious offers.
Vesa Toskala- I was told by multiple sources that Toskala wants to return to the NHL. He is still a good quality goaltender, despite what his Toronto stats show.
Toronto- The Leafs may have missed out on acquiring a number 1 center at the draft, but don't count them out. They seem to be dark horses to land Brad Richards. Toronto is rumored to offer Steven Stamkos around $9M, but The Lighting don't want to let him go.
Florida- The Panthers are shopping Stephen Weiss and David Booth. Toronto seems to be interested in both, and can dump some salary on the Panthers.
Flyers- With locking up Ilya Bryzgalov to a 9 year deal, the Flyers are shopping Sergei Bobrovsky. There is lots of interest in the Russian Goaltender. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't trade either Bobrovsky or Brian Boucher to Phoenix for Bryzgalov.
Tampa Bay- Tampa's top priority is to sing Stamkos. Brad Richards has some interest in returning to the team he captured a cup with, which would mean Stamkos would be done with the Lightning. GM Steve Yzerman is still trying to sign Sean Berginheim, and Goalies Mike Smith and Dwayne Rolson. They just signed Eric Brewer on Friday.
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Ryan Smyth- A deal was believed to be in place that had Smyth traded to Edmonton for Gilbert Brule. But as reported by TSN's Bob Mckenzie, the deal was not official and there appears to be backlog in the trade. Calgary is very interested in Smyth and will continue to pursue him, but after signing Alex Taungay to a 5 year deal, it's unlikely he becomes a Flame.
Js Giguere- Jiggy recently moved from his Toronto home, meaning some to speculate he won't be returning to Toronto next season. With James Reimer locked up, it's unlikely The Leafs will re-sign him. Washington seems interested in him, along with the Coyotes.
Scott Gomez- Easily one of the most underachieving players in the NHL, the Canadiens are trying to either buy him out or trade him. The Coyotes have a lot of cap space and is looking for a center man. Colorado may be a sleeper.
Evgeni Malkin- Toronto was taking a run at getting him. Seriously.
Tomas Kaberle- Kaberle seemed to have wanted to stay in Boston, considering they did win the Stanley Cup, but recent reports have led many to believe he may be headed back.... To Toronto.
Jamoir Jagr- Jagr met with Penguins GM Ray Shero before the draft. But as it stands, Montreal and Detroit are the only ones with serious offers.
Vesa Toskala- I was told by multiple sources that Toskala wants to return to the NHL. He is still a good quality goaltender, despite what his Toronto stats show.
Toronto- The Leafs may have missed out on acquiring a number 1 center at the draft, but don't count them out. They seem to be dark horses to land Brad Richards. Toronto is rumored to offer Steven Stamkos around $9M, but The Lighting don't want to let him go.
Florida- The Panthers are shopping Stephen Weiss and David Booth. Toronto seems to be interested in both, and can dump some salary on the Panthers.
Flyers- With locking up Ilya Bryzgalov to a 9 year deal, the Flyers are shopping Sergei Bobrovsky. There is lots of interest in the Russian Goaltender. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't trade either Bobrovsky or Brian Boucher to Phoenix for Bryzgalov.
Tampa Bay- Tampa's top priority is to sing Stamkos. Brad Richards has some interest in returning to the team he captured a cup with, which would mean Stamkos would be done with the Lightning. GM Steve Yzerman is still trying to sign Sean Berginheim, and Goalies Mike Smith and Dwayne Rolson. They just signed Eric Brewer on Friday.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Draft Day Rumors
So it's that time of year again. The NHL's future will be chosen tonight and tomorrow. Who will go First? Who Will Go Second? What Deals will we see? That will be all found out at 7pm Tonight on TSN.
RUMORS:
Jamoir Jagr- During the last 2 weeks, the rumor has been that Pittsburgh and Detroit have been the only teams interested in him. But now the wheel has turned- It looks like Montreal is the only one putting in a serious offer. But I just heard that the Red Wings have put in an offer for Jagr. This is getting interesting.
Flyers- Even though the Flyers risked their future by Trading Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, it looks as though they are not done. With over $7m in cap space, they have some room to land a big player. The Flyers talked to Derek Roy and even... Steven Stamkos.
Steven Stamkos- It would take Steve Yzerman alot not to sign this superstar. But Brad Richards has interest in T Bay. The Leafs and Rangers from what I Have heard are the teams that would take advantage of Stamkos not signing with Tampa.
Capitals- The Capitals want a Goalie. They Have Mike Green and Alex Semin available for trade.With those talents, they can make some pretty crazy deals. The Wild have been talking to the Capitals, most likely involving those names.
Jason Spezza- The Leafs, Avalanche, Rangers and Sharks are all interested. The Avs are trying to trade Paul Stastny, a deal can happen involving the 2 superstars. The Sharks want to Re-unite Spezza And Heatly.
Toronto- The Leafs are way too quiet to not have a deal in place. They seem to have interest in Derek Roy In Buffalo. The Leafs will make a big deal in the next few days.
Marian Gaborik- Now The Senators are talking with New York about Marian Gaborik. Interesting. Nothing more then just talks now.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Blockbuster Trades??? Carter and Richards Dealt
1st Jeff Carter was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Jakab Voracek and 2 draft picks.
Then Mike Richards was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds, plus a 2nd round pick.
To top it all off, the Flyers reportedly signed Ilya Bryzgalov for 9 years and $51 million dollars.
Holy crap Philly... Holy crap!
-WRITTEN BY SMOKIN'RAY-
Then Mike Richards was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds, plus a 2nd round pick.
To top it all off, the Flyers reportedly signed Ilya Bryzgalov for 9 years and $51 million dollars.
Holy crap Philly... Holy crap!
-WRITTEN BY SMOKIN'RAY-
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