*-> Patrick Lalime has signed a 1 year deal with the Buffalo Sabres to once again become Ryan Millers backup.
*-> Next season the Vancouver Canucks will retire Markus Naslunds jersey to the rafters. No player in the organization will no longer be able to don the number 19. Doesn't make too much sense to me, while Naslund was a really good player he's no Trevor Linden and while he also put up points his leadership could have been better especially through the Steve Moore saga.
*-> Brett Lebda signed a 2 year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs yesterday. The deal us worth 1.4 million per season. This leaves many question marks as the Leafs have an abundance of defenseman now. Its almost certain Kaberle and another defenseman will be moved. Jeff Finger is also expected to be bought out to clear cap and room.
*-> Petr Sykora formerly of the Minnesota Wild is looking at heading to Russia. Sykora hasn't attracted any interest from any NHL clubs but he's had several offers from KHL teams. Lokimotiv leads the pack and he's expected to sign before the weeks done.
*-> The Ilya Kovalchuk bidding war is still on the go. It appears that Kovalchuk isn't quite done with the Kings and allowed them to reenter the bidding war. It is believed to be between the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils. The Thrashers still have interest as do the Islanders but the Islanders reported offer of 10 million in 10 years was false but they are willing to pay 8 for 10. Kovalchuks Russian agent has said don't count out the KHL he seriously has interest in playing in russia but only if its for 4 years. He went on to say Kovalchuk is leaning towards the NHL but if his goal is reached Ilya will return home.
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