Friday, April 23, 2010

Ice Scoopz: Friday Afternoon

*-> Remember Roman Cervenka of the Czech Olympic teams? Rumor has it he is working of a deal with several NHL teams. The Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have been in talks with Cervenka. The Leafs are reportedly in the lead once again for yet another European free agent. There are also several reports that are stating the Avangard OMSK are also trying to win over the tiny center.

*-> On that note it looks like Jaromir Jagr will play out the rest of his career in Russia. Reports out of Russia are claiming Jagr has signed a 2 year deal with Avangard OMSK so it looks like the package deal of Jaromir Jagr and Roman Cervenka. It has yet to be confirmed by Jagrs camp but he has been very fond of the KHL and living in Russia. A NHL release clause maybe included but its doubtful. Its expected to be around the 3 million mark.

*-> Dominik Hasek has added yet another trophy to his already large collection. Hasek has won the Czech Extralia championship with his club HC Paradubice. Paradubice talked him out of retirement to play once again for the club who he started his career with. Hasek claims he has no intentions on returning to the NHL but anything's possible he finished with.

*-> Rumors out of New Jersey has Lou and the Devils interested in a goalie of the future to groom as a replacement for Martin Brodeur. Brodeur who is starting to show his age most likely will be replaced in the next 3 years and the Devils would like to have him mentor his successor. Carey Price has the Devils managements attention its rumored and they are prepared to make an offer or sheet this summer. Cory Schnieder of the Vancouver Canucks have also been said as a possible target. Ether way the Devils are expected to make a major shakeup this summer and it could start with a goaltending. Controversy.

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