June 30th, 2008
*Ahem* Don’t want to step on any toes here but typing the words “Toronto Maple Leafs” and “highlights” in the same sentence was a bit of a stretch for me (and I’m Canadian!). I found this video on Youtube and, since it’s the off-season, thought I would start putting up montages of some of the […]
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June 28th, 2008
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The Calgary Flames have been busy. Last week, during the 2008 NHL Draft, they moved Alex Tanguay to the Montreal Canadiens (I’m still furious), acquired Mike Cammaleri and now have extended some contracts to existing players to secure their roster for next season.
Yesterday, they announced the […]
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June 28th, 2008
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The Anaheim Ducks have put Todd Bertuzzi on unconditional waivers. Basically, they want to buy out his contract. If no one claims him by 9am PST he will clear the waivers and the fun will begin…
The GM, Brian Burke, blames the situation on the salary cap. […]
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June 25th, 2008
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I almost choked on my lunch when I read this! Vincent Lecavalier has signed a 9-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning for… $77 million dollars!
Okay, yes the number is big but when you break it down to what he will make per year, it’s actually not […]
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June 25th, 2008
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Just as many other teams are locking up their players, the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be cleaning house.
It’s been announced that the club has put forward, Kyle Wellwood, and goaltender, Andrew Raycroft, on NHL waivers which, of course, could lead to their […]
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June 25th, 2008
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The Boston Bruins have given defenseman, Mark Stuart, a multi-year contract extensions (details haven’t been disclosed). He had a relatively good season so I’m not surprised. In 82 games played, he notched 4 goals and 4 assists. Stuart also played in all seven postseason games and […]
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June 25th, 2008
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be buying out Darcy Tucker’s contract. It’s set to happen sometime today and within 24 hours of the buyout, Tucker will become an unrestricted free agent.
“It is what it is. We’ve been ready for this for a while. It is […]
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June 25th, 2008
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The NHL and commissioner, Gary Bettman, have suspended Henry Samueli, the owner of the Anaheim Ducks, until further notice in light of his admission of guilt over accusations that he made a false statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
While he awaits sentencing […]
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June 24th, 2008
The Nashville Predators have traded defenseman, Janne Niskala, to the Philadelphia Flyers, in exchange for forward Triston Grant and their seventh round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Niskala is a decent addition. Last season, he posted 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points and 81 penalty minutes in 80 regular season games for […]
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June 23rd, 2008
I am absolutely thrilled that the rumors about Barry Melrose being named the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to be true! I’ve been a big fan of the Melrose Line on ESPN and, even though it’s been a while since he was behind the bench, the man still knows what he’s […]
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