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Archive for the ‘Signings and Contracts’ Category

March 29th, 2008

Leafs Sign Kyle Rogers to Two-Year Deal

According to ESPN, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a two-year entry level deal with Niagara University right wing Kyle Rogers.

Rogers, a 23-year-old native of Erie, Pa., set career highs with 10 goals, 13 assists, 23 points and 40 minutes in 34 games this season for the Purple Eagles, who were eliminated by Michigan in […]

By Jeanne -- 1 comment

February 26th, 2008

Forsberg Signs With the Colorado Avalanche

Peter Forsberg has signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, the team where he spent nine seasons in Colorado from 1995-2004 and won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 1996 and 2001.
I’m not a big fan of Forsberg who, after becoming an unrestricted free agent, hadn’t played hockey all season because of his […]

By Jeanne -- 3 comments

February 25th, 2008

NHL Hockey Trade News, Contracts and Rumors - February 25, 2008

 The Atlanta Thrashers will not be extending Marian Hossa’s contract before the trade deadline despite the fact that I think he’s freaking awesome.  Thrashers GM Don Waddell said: “No, I don’t believe so at this point (when asked if signing Hossa before the trade deadline was a possibility).  We’re going to look at all our […]

By Jeanne -- 2 comments

February 7th, 2008

Flames Sign Dion Phaneuf for 6 Years

Thank goodness for small miracles.  The Calgary Flames have given defenseman, Dion Phaneuf, a 6-year extension.
“It remains very important for us to lock up our key young players,” said GM Darryl Sutter. “Our goal with Dion was to provide an arrangement that will allow him to take his game to the next level.”
Sutter confirmed […]

By Jeanne -- 1 comment

January 31st, 2008

Peter Forsberg Wants NHL Return

Peter Forsberg has reportedly turned down the opportunity to play with Swedish club Modo because wants to return to the NHL. 
The former NHL MVP has asked his agent to talking to NHL teams to find out who might be interested in signing him.
“I turned Modo down because my goal is to play in the […]

By Jeanne -- 0 comments

January 14th, 2008

Calgary Flames Bring Cujo Back!

Whoa!  This one threw me off guard.  Curtis Joseph, the 40-year-old goalie who’s been out of the NHL this year is suddenly back in the game!  The Calgary Flames have signed the veteran netminder to a 1-year deal worth $1.5 million.  Since a little more than half of the season is already gone, he’ll […]

By Jeanne -- 0 comments

January 11th, 2008

Caps Give Ovechkin $124M Extension!

Oh. My. Gawd.  First of all, I am ashamed to admit that I didn’t even think the Washington Capitals had that kind of dough.  Anyway, they have given their star forward, Alexander Ovechkin, a ginormous 13-year, $124-million US contract extension — the first $100-million deal in NHL history!!!!!!!!!!  It’s the freaking Washington Capitals.  What did […]

By Jeanne -- 3 comments

January 11th, 2008

Brent Sopel Gets $7M for Three Years

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, Brent Sopel, has signed a $7 million, three-year contract extension.  He was acquired as a free agent in September and has since made an appearance in 33 games (he has 10 assists and a plus/minus rating of +10).
"Brent has been a key addition to the Blackhawks because of his play on the […]

By Jeanne -- 1 comment

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