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Carter Shocked By Trade
from Frank Seravalli of Frequent Flyers, Carter had long been discussed as an option for the Flyers to move once they acquired Ilya Bryzgalov’s rights on June 7. It was apparent that they would need to move a significant chunk of salary in order to sign the free agent goaltender. Carter’s cap number was the only fit.
“Jeff called me and asked about the rumors two...
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June 24, 2011
Discuss
Regehr Not Coming To Buffalo
Via tweet from The FAN 960 in Calgary,
According to @fan960boomer, Robyn Regehr has declined to waive his no-trade to go to Buffalo. Other teams are still in play.
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June 24, 2011
2011 NHL Entry Draft—Round 1: Open Post
We’ll update this post with all the picks of the 1st round, as they happen. Plus an audio player will be added down below when the event begins, broadcasting everything live.
For other NHL draft resources, there are some links on this earlier post.
Note: The first round draft order listed below was accurate up to June 21st. We’ll make changes as needed.Continue reading...
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June 24, 2011
The Upper Canadien on XM NHL earlier today
For anyone interested, my appearance earlier today on XM NHL’s Warm Room Review with Mick Kern. We chat all things NHL, including free agency, awards, Habs and trades.
Continue reading "The Upper Canadien on XM NHL earlier today"
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June 24, 2011
Avalanche Trade John-Michael Liles to the Leafs
From TSN:
John-Micheal Liles is heading to Toronto.
The Avalanche sent the defenceman to the Maple Leafs in exchange for Toronto’s second round draft pick in 2012.
That draft pick was acquired when the Leafs dealt Tomas Kaberle to the Bruins last year.
Liles has been with the Avs for all seven of his seasons in the NHL.
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June 24, 2011
Flyers Take A Step Backwards
The Philadelphia Flyers have significantly remade their roster. They made a series of moves that move them further away from any shot at the Stanley Cup.
The mistake seems to be an adherence to the “final piece” theory of hockey. A team needs a final piece to win and that piece must be acquired at all cost. Apparently that piece in Philadelphia is goaltending and...
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June 24, 2011
Red Wings mid-day news: On draft-day gabba and the master plan
First and foremost as we wait for the first round of the NHL Entry Draft to begin tonight at 7 PM EDT (Versus/TSN), the Hockey News’s Ken Campbell asked Red Wings coach Mike Babcock was asked to clarify a little kibbutz he engaged in with former Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay on Thursday, and…
Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and former Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay...
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June 24, 2011
Scratch Brewer Off the UFA List: Where Does That Leave Tampa Bay?
If a reported $3.85 million in averaged annual salary is correct, defenseman Eric Brewer’s contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning brings a reduced cap hit to the tune of about $400,000 less than what it was on his previous deal.
And, in a summer with so many contracts needing attention, every penny counts.
First thing’s first. Brewer was a great fit for the...
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June 24, 2011
Ryan Smyth Rumors Continue—Updates
From TSN: Los Angeles Kings forward Ryan Smyth could be returning to Alberta, but not with the Edmonton Oilers.
According to TSN’s Gord Miller, the Calgary Flames are closing in on a deal for Smyth, who would have to waive his no-trade. The Flames would send a late round pick back to Los Angeles.
Smyth is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $4.5 million this...
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June 24, 2011
Sabres Sign Agreement with Rochester Americans AHL Club
BUFFALO, NY (June 24, 2011) – The Buffalo Sabres today announced they have signed a purchase agreement with the Rochester Americans hockey club. The AHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the transaction earlier today. The Sabres also announced their affiliation agreement with the Portland Pirates has ended.
The Buffalo Sabres will have no further comment at this time...
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June 24, 2011
NHL In a Good Spot
Over at The Hockey Program, which is run by the great Chris Wassel, I wrote about how the NHL has a solid footing right now and will hopefully continue to get better.
You can either read it here or continue below:
NHL In Great Shape
By Patrick Hoffman
Many hockey fans and media alike thought that the lockout during the 2004-05 NHL season would kill the NHL going forward.
Well...
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June 24, 2011
Tampa Signs Brewer for 4 Years
From TSN:
The Tampa Bay Lightning, who are still looking at a deal for forward Steven Stamkos, have made a signing prior to Friday’s NHL Entry Draft.
Defenceman Eric Brewer has agreed to a four-year deal with the club that will pay him just under $16 million.
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June 24, 2011
2011 NHL Draft Coverage
Puck Daddy provides the video below, asking some top draft picks and “future millionaires” what their favorite NHL teams and jerseys were, growing up:
References for 2011 Entry Draft coverage today:
NHL.com’s Draft Site
The Hockey News
TSN’s Draft Centre
CBC’s Mock Draft
Sportsnet.ca’s Draft Center
Not a comprehensive list by any means...
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June 24, 2011
Winnipeg to Announce Name Before 7th Overall Pick
From TSN:
It appears that fans of the new Winnipeg hockey team won’t have to wait much longer to find out the name of the team.
The club is expected to name its team just prior to making the 7th overall pick during tonight’s NHL Entry Draft…
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June 24, 2011
Brewer/Lightning Getting Close To A New Contract
via Nick Kypreos tweet, Soon take Eric Brewer off #NHL UFA list July 1st. #TBLightning and the D man closing in on 4 year deal in ball park of 16M… Stamkos next?
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June 24, 2011
Curtis Joseph Named Goaltender Coach For The Kingston Frontenacs
from Doug Graham of the Whig-Standard, The Kingston Frontenacs are bringing in a one-two goaltending coaching tandem with a familiar National Hockey League ring.
Curtis Joseph, who retired in 2010 after amassing 454 victories, the fourth most in NHL history, has been hired by general manager Doug Gilmour.
Coming with the man dubbed Cujo, whose goals-against average in his four...
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June 24, 2011
Carter Trade Moves Columbus Closer To The Playoffs
from Rob Oiler of the Columbus Dispatch, “This takes attention off Rick,” Howson said. “R.J. (Umberger) did that to an extent ... but now if we play (Nash and Carter) together, they won’t be able to key on just Rick.”
Two All-Stars. Granted, the Blue Jackets gave up a lot, and still need more pieces before they can be considered an automatic playoff...
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June 24, 2011
Draft Weekend Brings Hope and Help, Turning One Season Into the Next
The NHL Entry Draft is one of those annual “hope springs eternal” events. If the awards show bids farewell to a season gone by, the selection process for the latest prospect crop marks the league’s transition into next year.
Just like that, every club starts anew.
Just like that, the page is turned for all.
The Boston Bruins reign as Stanley Cup champions has...
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June 24, 2011
Regehr Decision Likely Today
Two days after being informed of a trade by the Calgary Flames to the Buffalo Sabres, defenseman Robyn Regehr is expected to decide whether or not to waive his no-trade clause to come to Buffalo before the first round of tonight’s NHL Draft in Minnesota.
After doing some due diligence and speaking with Sabres GM Darcy Regier and owner Terry Pegula last night, Regehr decided...
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June 24, 2011
Rangers Target Brad Richards
from Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News, The Blueshirts are emerging as the favorite to land the top unrestricted free agent in this summer’s class, All-Star center Brad Richards. The center, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the playoffs for the John Tortorella-coached 2004 Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, has been the Rangers’ top summer target for months...
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June 24, 2011
Kings Happy To Add Richards To The Team
from Rich Hammond of Kings.com, The Kings wasted no time in making a major offseason move, as they acquired All-Star center Mike Richards from the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in exchange for winger Wayne Simmonds, center Brayden Schenn and a 2012 second-round draft pick.
In Richards, the Kings get a two-time 30-goal scorer who, at age 26, should be just entering his prime years...
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June 24, 2011
Red Wings overnight report: On the draft, more Jagr stuff and many many tidbits
The Detroit Red Wings head into the first round of the NHL Entry Draft tonight (7 PM EDT, Versus/TSN; Saturday’s rounds 2-7 get underway at 11 PM EDT on the NHL Network and NHL.com) knowing their schedule for the 2011-2012 season, the salary cap figure ($64.3 million) for the upcoming season, eight picks to work with over the next two days—24th, 55th, 85th, 115th, 145th...
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June 24, 2011
Brad Richards Turns Down Request to Waive NTC
From TSN:
The future of Brad Richards remained unclear on Thursday when the Dallas forward declined the Stars’ request for him to waive the no-movement clause in his contract.
It’s not known which team or teams may have been enquiring about Richards, who is eligible to become an unrestricted free-agent on July 1.
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June 23, 2011
Ken Holland, Jim Nill hint at Red Wings’ usual draft strategy: draft low, aim high and wait
According to the Associated Press’s Larry Lage, the first thing Red Wings GM Ken Holland wants to do regarding their 2011 NHL Entry Draft class-to-be is to remind fans that, given the Wings’ drafting position, they won’t be picking players who are expected to jump into the lineup:
“Whomever we pick, he’s going to be three to five years away from realistically...
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June 23, 2011
The State of Things
(An aside before I digress into off-season discussion: I will be joining Mick Kern on the War Room Review tomorrow on XM NHL Satelittle Radio at 11 AM EST. Tune in for some free agency discussion as we review the NHL season that was. )
Andrei Markov is a Montreal Canadien for three more years. Was there ever any doubt? Yes, there was, given the two major knee surgeries in a year...
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June 23, 2011
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