Ice Scoopz: 2011 Free Agent Friday Competition

Here is this years version of the Ice Scoopz free agent frenzy competition. It's the same format as last years. We've chosen 15 of the top free agents for each position and below each free agent there are 3 slots. You pick the top 3 teams or retirement or Europe for each player. The top slot being number 1 and second slot being number two choice etc. If you get the top slot it's worth 5 points. The second slot is worth 3 and the third is worth 1. If you guess wrong it's zero. To participate you must have your picks in before 11am tomorrow morning (July 1st). Please post your picks in the comment field below and once it is posted it's final. The winner shall receive a 25$ gift card to Montana's Canada. Good luck guys.

CENTERS

1. Brad Richards - Dallas Stars
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2. Michael Nylander - Washington Capitals
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3. Tim Connolly - Buffalo Sabres
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4. Jason Arnott - Washington Capitals
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5. Michael Handzus - Los Angeles Kings
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6. Tomas Fleischmann - Colorado Avalanche
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7. Vaclav Prospal - New York Rangers
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8. Petr Prucha - Phoenix Coyotes
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9. Marcel Goc - Nashville Predators
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10. Chris Higgins - Vancouver Canucks
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11. Eric Belanger - Phoenix Coyotes
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12. Brendan Morrison - Calgary Flames
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13. Max Talbot - Pittsburgh Penguins
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14. Chris Drury - New York Rangers
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15. Jeff Halpern - Montreal Canadiens
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RIGHT WINGERS

1. Teemu Selanne - Anaheim Ducks
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2. Alexei Kovalev - Pittsburgh Penguins
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3. Michael Ryder - Boston Bruins
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4. Radim Vrbata - Phoenix Coyotes
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5. Scottie Upshall - Columbus Blue Jackets
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6. Jamie Langenbrunner - Dallas Stars
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7. Tyler Kennedy - Pittsburgh Penguins
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8. Joel Ward - Nashville Predators
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9. Jaromir Jagr - Avangard OMSK KHL
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10. Steve Sullivan - Nashville Predators
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11. Matt D'Agostini - St. Louis Blues
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12. Niclas Bergfors - Florida Panthers
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13. Antti Miettinen - Minnesota Wild
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14. J.P Dumont - Nashville Predators
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15. Radek Dvorak - Winnipeg Jets
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LEFT WINGERS

1. Cory Stillman - Florida Panthers
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2. Erik Cole - Carolina Hurricanes
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3. Simon Gagne - Tampa Bay Lightning
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4. Alexei Ponikarovsky - Los Angeles Kings
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5. Sergei Samsonov - Florida Panthers
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6. Marco Sturm - Washington Capitals
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7. Nikolai Zherdev - Philadelphia Flyers
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8. Ville Leino - Philadelphia Flyers
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9. Sean Bergenheim - Tampa Bay Lightning
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10. Andrew Brunette - Minnesota Wild
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11. Raffi Torres - Vancouver Canucks
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12. Ruslan Fedotenko - New York Rangers
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13. Daniel Carcillo - Philadelphia Flyers
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14. Jarrko Ruutu - Anaheim Ducks
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15. Benoit Pouliot - Montreal Canadiens
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DEFENSEMEN

1. James Wisniewski - Columbus Blue Jackets
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2. Tomas Kaberle - Boston Bruins
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3. Ian White - San Jose Sharks
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4. Joni Pitkanen - Carolina Hurricanes
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5. Ed Jovanovski - Phoenix Coyotes
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6. Bryan McCabe - New York Rangers
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7. Roman Hamrlik - Montreal Canadiens
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8. Anton Babchuk - Calgary Flames
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9. Sami Salo - Vancouver Canucks
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10. Craig Rivet - Buffalo Sabres
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11. Jan Hejda - Columbus Blue Jackets
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12. Sheldon Souray - Edmonton Oilers
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13. Ruslan Salei - Detroit Red Wings
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14. Radek Martinek - New York Islanders
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15. Andy Greene - New Jersey Devils
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GOALTENDERS

1. Johan Hedberg - New Jersey Devils
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2. Tomas Vokoun - Florida Panthers
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3. Marty Turco - Chicago Blackhawks
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4. Josh Harding - Minnesota Wild
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5. Brian Boucher - Philadelphia Flyers
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6. Mike Smith - Tampa Bay Lightning
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7. Mathieu Garon - Columbus Blue Jackets
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8. Ty Conklin - St. Louis Blues
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9. Alex Auld - Montreal Canadiens
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10. Jean-Sebastien Giguere - Toronto Maple Leafs
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11. Jose Theodore - Minnesota Wild
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12. Ray Emery - Anaheim Ducks
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13. Peter Budaj - Colorado Avalanche
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14. Pascal Leclaire - Ottawa Senators
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15. Patrick Lalime - Buffalo Sabres
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Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Morning

*-> The Washington Capitals have signed Brooks Laich to a 6 year deal worth 27 million overall. Laich was set to become a UFA this Friday.

Ice Scoopz: 2nd Round 2011 NHL Entry Draft

Here's a summary of round 2 of the 2011 Entry Draft of the Canadian teams.

31. Edmonton Oilers - David Musil D - Vancouver WHL
45. Calgary Flames - Markus Granlund C - Hifk jrs Sm Liiga
57. Calgary Flames - Tyler Wotherspoon D - Portland WHL
61. Ottawa Senators - Shane Prince C - Ottawa OHL

I'm really liking a few picks this round the Shane Prince to Ottawa is a steal that late in my opinion and wins the round for the Canadian teams. I also love the Bruins picking Alexander Khokhlachev as I think he could be a gem of this draft after watching him in Windsor. Tomas Jurco also could be a solid pick by the Detroit Red Wings.

Trade! Ottawa -> Columbus

*-> The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded enigmatic Russian prospect Nikita Filatov to the Ottawa Senators for their 3rd round draft pick in this years draft.

Trade! Calgary -> Buffalo

*-> The Buffalo Sabres have acquired Robyn Regehr, Ales Kotalik and a 2012 2nd round draft pick from the Calgary Flames for Ottawa native Paul Byron and Chris Butler.

*-> The Calgary Flames also signed Alex Tanguay to a 5 year extension.

Ice Scoopz: 2011NHL Entry Draft Predictions

#1. Edmonton Oilers - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - C - Red Deer Rebels - WHL
ISS = 1
CS = NA 1
HN = 1
TSN = 1

#2. Colorado Avalanche - Jonathan Huberdeau - C/LW - Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL
ISS = 3
CS = NA 3
HN = 5
TSN = 3

#3. Florida Panthers - Adam Larsson - RD - Skelleftea - SEL
ISS = 2
CS = EUR 1
HN = 2
TSN = 2

#4. New Jersey Devils - Gabriel Landeskog - LW - Kitchener Rangers - OHL
ISS = 5
CS = NA 2
HN = 3
TSN = 4

#5. New York Islanders - Douglas Hamilton - RD - Niagra Ice Dogs - OHL
ISS = 6
CS = NA 4
HN = 10
TSN = 6

#6. Ottawa Senators - Ryan Strome - C - Niagra Ice Dogs - OHL
ISS = 9
CS = NA 8
HN = 6
TSN = 7

#7. Winnipeg Jets - Sean Couturier - C - Drummondville Voltigeurs - QMJHL
ISS = 4
CS = NA 6
HN = 4
TSN = 5

#8. Philadelphia Flyers (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Mika Zibanejad - C - Djurgarden - SEL
ISS = 7
CS = EUR 2
HN = 11
TSN = 9

#9. Boston Bruins - Ryan Murphy - RD - Kitchener Rangers - OHL
ISS = 8
CS = NA 9
HN = 7
TSN = 8

#10. Minnesota Wild - Joel Armia - RW - Assat - SMLiiga
ISS = 13
CS = EUR 4
HN = 15
TSN = 14

#11. Colorado Avalanche (St. Louis Blues) - Duncan Siemens - LD - Saskatoon Blakes - WHL
ISS = 12
CS = NA 10
HN = 12
TSN = 13

#12. Carolina Hurricanes - Brandon Saad - LW - Saginaw Spirit - OHL
ISS = 24
CS = NA 19
HN = 14
TSN = 22

#13. Calgary Flames - Oscar Klefbom - LD - Farjestad - SEL
ISS = 10
CS = EUR 6
HN = 37
TSN = 21

#14. Dallas Stars - Sven Bartschi - LW - Portland Winterhawks - WHL
ISS = 11
CS = NA 7
HN = 8
TSN = 16

#15. New York Rangers - Alexander Khokhlachev - LW/C - Windsor Spitfires - OHL
ISS = 23
CS = NA 29
HN = 13
TSN = 44

#16. Buffalo Sabres - Mark McNeill - Prince Albert Raiders - WHL
ISS = 21
CS = NA 14
HN = 16
TSN = 19

#17. Montreal Canadiens - Tyler Biggs - RW - USA U-18 - USHL
ISS = 31
CS = NA 22
HN = 20
TSN = 15

#18. Chicago Blackhawks - Rocco Grimaldi - C - USA U-18 - USHL
ISS = 15
CS = NA 32
HN = 32
TSN = 23

#19. Edmonton Oilers (Los Angeles Kings) - Jonas Brodin - LD - Farjestad - SEL
ISS = 20
CS = EUR 3
HN = 22
TSN = 10

#20. Phoenix Coyotes - Boone Jenner - C - Oshawa Generals - OHL
ISS = 38
CS = NA 18
HN = 40
TSN = 26

#21. Ottawa Senators (Nashville Predators) - Victor Rask - C - Leksand - SELjr
ISS = 26
CS = EUR 12
HN = 54
TSN = 40

#22. Anaheim Ducks - John Gibson - G - USA U-18 - USHL
ISS = G. 1
CS = NA G. 1
HN = 27
TSN = 37

#23. Pittsburgh Penguins - Jamie Oleksiad - LD - Northeastern - H-East
ISS = 16
CS = NA 13
HN = 17
TSN = 17

#24. Detroit Red Wings - David Musil - LD - Vancouver Giants - WHL
ISS = 27
CS = NA 38
HN = 23
TSN = 41

#25. Toronto Maple Leafs (Philadelphia Flyers) - Tomas Jurco - RW - Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL
ISS = 25
CS = NA 20
HN = 28
TSN = 29

#26. Washington Capitals - JT Miller - C - USA U-18 - USHL
ISS = 17
CS = NA 23
HN = 59
TSN = 18
* Two way player

#27. Tampa Bay Lightning - Nathien Beaulieu - LD - Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL
ISS = 14
CS = NA 5
HN = 18
TSN = 11

#28. San Jose Sharks - Connor Murphy - RD - USA U-18 - USHL
ISS = 19
CS = NA 25
HN = 55
TSN = 30

#29. Vancouver Canucks - Mathew Puempel - LW - Peterborough Petes - OHL
ISS = 29
CS = NA 28
HN = 21
TSN = 27

#30. Toronto Maple Leafs (Boston Bruins) - Joe Morrow - LD - Portland Winterhawks - WHL
ISS = 33
CS = NA 12
HN = 34
TSN = 20

Trade! Toronto -> Colorado

*-> The Colorado Avalanche have traded John-Michael Liles to the Toronto Maple Leafs for their 2nd round draft pick in 2012.

Trade! Los Angeles -> Philly

*-> The Flyers weren't done there as they dealt Mike Richards to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Brayden Schenn and forward Wayne Simmonds. Must be something big in Philly right now. Expect Bryzgalov to be signed by days end.

Trade! Philly -> Columbus

*-> As mentioned last week on Ice Scoopz the Flyers have traded Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Jakob Voracek, their 2011 first round draft pick and a 3rd rounder. It's official.

Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Evening

Draft, Draft, Draft the past few days, I've been finalizing my lists and watching a ton of tape to get my final analysis of this years first round.

On with the news.

*-> It was revealed Monday morning by the Ottawa Citizen that the Ottawa Senators were getting ready to announce that Detroit's assistant coach Paul MacLean will be the 9th coach in Ottawa Senators history Tuesday afternoon. Today that became reality as the Sens told the media MacLean would be there guy. Many are saying that the announcement of Dave Cameron as one of his assistants could also be in the works as owner Eugene Melnyk has been pushing Murray hard for Cameron's promotion.

Around the league many are saying that Paul MacLean was a surprise but the right choice. MacLean is a "players" coach who is known for being good in the dressing room with the veterans and the rookies while still maintaining control of the room. MacLean is a proven winner and has the experience the Sens are looking for as they look to rebuild and move forward.

*-> Many people have been e-mailing me asking for my thoughts on the Brad Richards situation in Dallas so here's what I think guys!. We all know Brad Richards leaving Dallas is official as Joey Newiendyk has told the world that the Stars cannot afford to keep Brad Richards. I expect the Dallas Stars will have a sit down with Richards sometime in the upcoming weeks before the draft and ask him for a list of teams he'd be willing to be dealt to (his rights) and the front runners will jump at the opportunity to get a head start at negotiations. I believe the Stars could fetch a high end prospect of player plus a conditional pick out of it. Newiendyk has stated that he is looking to replace Richards at center and will address the loss via trade so a lesser financially burdening already contracted player who plays center could be an option as well. We all know Brad is a heart a soul player and since he has a no trade clause he does control the teams he he could be dealt to; I have a feeling that where ever his rights do go he'll try to make it fit with the team and show loyalty, it's just who Brad Richards is. So who are the possible teams? Well we know the New York Rangers are extremely hot for Richards and have needed a player of his caliber to help turn the corner from being a boarder-line team to a playoff team. The pressure is on in the Big Apple to succeed and time could be running out for management as well as John Torterella's previous history with Richards. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been pushing for a long time to bring in that big name center to help carry them back into the post season but however Richards has shown hesitance in the past towards T.O so they could be on the outside looking in. The Columbus Blue Jackets have been looking at getting Rick Nash some help up the middle for ages and Richards could be there guy. Tampa Bay could also be in the mix according to rumors but it's still murky, I'm hearing that the Bolts do not have interest unless they can Steve Stamkos gets moved to the wing which isn't likely. Another team I've heard whispers out of is the Calgary Flames as they are looking to help Jarome Iginla out but it would take a major move or two to clear up the cap space. Finally at deadline day I did hear whispers that the Montreal Canadiens had did a bit of fishing in Dallas before but the Stars weren't ready to part with Richards. He could be a good fit for a Montreal team with a lot of payroll turnover this summer and the need for some high end skill but it's expected they will continue on with the Scott Gomez saga unless he is buried. So my final thoughts on the ricahrds debate is I think that the Rangers will throw everything at this and could possibly be the next home for Richards as they make the most sense at the current time.

*-> While on the Rangers, recent rumors have revealed that Glen Sather is very close to buying out underachieving and down right expensive Chris Drury. The Rangers are looking to shed cap hard to clear up space from that premier pivot and their key restricted free agents. They also are rumored to be interested in buying out Wojtek Wolski but I personally feel they'll attempt a trade before a buyout as many still believe Wolski can put up numbers if given the right situation.

*-> Also it sorta relates to the whole Brad Richards situation, the Columbus Blue Jackets are highly interested in Jeff Carter of the Broadstreet Bullies. The rumor has recently resurfaced as the Flyers are expected to clear some cap space in order to sign the recently acquired Ilya Bryzgalov and free agent Ville Leino. Carter has been a frequent fixture in the rumor mill as he remains one of the few shop-able Flyers without a no trade clause. Jakob Voracek and the 8th overall have reportedly been offered by Columbus around the league for that centerpiece to compliment Rick Nash.

*-> Lugano is rumored to be courting Ryan Potulny of the Ottawa Senators for next season.

*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs have resigned Carl Gunnarsson to a 2 year deal this morning.

*-> The Montreal Canadiens have reportedly offered Dinamo Riga's Brock Trotter a one way deal with the Canadiens in order to bring him back home from the KHL.

*-> While on Riga, Kaspar Dauvagins of the Ottawa Senators have reportedly told Riga management that he is still 50/50 of whether or not he wants to sign with the KHL club. He has stated in the past if he doesn't get a roster spot he could be headed home to Latvia.

*-> Andrei Zubarov of the Atlanta Thrashers has gone back to the KHL as he has signed with Atlant Mytishchi citing the lack of opportunity in Atlanta has his main reasoning.

Ice Scoopz: Thursday Evening

*-> KHL team Viytaz Chekhov is looking to add some NHL grit to their line up for next season and rumors have the rugged Russian squad offering contracts to free agents Steve McIntyre of the Edmonton Oilers and Zenon Konopka of the New York Islanders.

*-> The Buffalo Sabres have signed Edmonton Oil King Mark Pysyk to a 3 year entry level deal.

*-> The New York Rangers have signed Blake Parlett.

*-> Brandon Burlon of the U of Michigan has signed a entry level deal with the New Jersey Devils.

*-> The Phoenix Coyotes were also busy at work today as they signed Louis Domingue (Quebec Remparts), Justin Weller (Red Deer Rebels), and Jordan Szwarz (Saginaw Spirit) all to entry level deals.

*-> A minor trade also occured today as the Washington Capitals traded a conditional 2013 draft pick to the Nashville Predators for left wing Taylor Stefishen.

*-> New York Islander prospect Kirill Petrov will not be coming over this season as he just signed a deal with Kazan of the KHL leaving behind his former club Yugra-Khanty.

Ice Scoopz: Unsigned Prospect Rights Expiring 5pm

For those who are wondering who else`s rights will be expiring today at 5pm, here`s a list of players whose rights will expire.

Special Thanks to Pucking PattyB for the list, you can check out his blog at http://puckingpattyb.blogspot.com/2011/05/list-of-prospect-rights-that-will.html.

Anaheim Ducks
Scott Valentine, D - 6th round, 166th overall (Oshawa, OHL)
Justin Vaive, LW - 4th round, 92nd overall 2007 (Miami University)

Boston Bruins
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Buffalo Sabres
Maxime Legault, RW - 7th round, 194th overall (Portland, AHL)
Nick Eno, G - 7th round, 187th overall 2007 (Bowling Green)

Calgary Flames
Henrik Bjorklund, RW - 4th round, 111th overall (Rogle, Sweden)
Spencer Bennett, LW - 5th round, 141st overall (Vancouver, WHL)
Aaron Marvin, C - 3rd round, 89th overall 2006 (St. Cloud State)
C.J. Severyn, LW - 7th round, 186th overall 2007 (Ohio State University)

Carolina Hurricanes
NONE

Chicago Blackhawks
NONE

Colorado Avalanche
Brandon Maxwell, G - 6th round, 154th overall (Kitchener, OHL)

Columbus Blue Jackets
Kyle Neuber, RW - 7th round, 197th overall (Springfield, AHL)
Matt Rust, C - 4th round, 101st overall 2007 (University of Michigan)

Edmonton Oilers
Robby Dee, C - 3rd round, 86th overall 2005 (University of Maine)

Dallas Stars
NONE

Detroit Red Wings
Nick Oslund, RW - 7th round, 191st overall 2006 (St. Cloud State)
Bryan Rufenach, D - 7th round, 208th overall 2007 (Clarkson)

Florida Panthers
Josh Birkholz, RW - 3rd round, 67th overall (Everett, WHL)
Garrett Wilson, LW - 4th round, 107th overall (Owen Sound, OHL)
David Pacan, C - 6th round, 177th overall (Niagara, OHL)
Derrick LaPoint, D - 4th round, 116th overall 2006 (University of North Dakota)
Ryan Watson, LW - 7th round, 191st overall 2007 (Western Michigan University)

Los Angeles Kings
Michael Pelech, C - 6th round, 156th overall (Ontario, ECHL)
Garrett Roe, LW - 7th round, 183rd overall 2008 (St. Cloud State)
Josh Turnbull, C - 5th round, 137th overall 2007 (University of Wisconsin)

Minnesota Wild
Jere Sallinen, W - 6th round, 163rd overall (Blues, Finland)
Kyle Medvec, D - 4th round, 102nd overall 2006 (University of Vermont)

Montreal Canadiens
Petteri Simila, G - 7th round, 211th overall (KalPa, Finland)
Patrick Johnson, C - 7th round, 206th overall 2008 (University of Wisconsin)

Nashville Predators
Jeff Foss, D - 6th round, 166th overall 2008 (R.P.I)

New Jersey Devils
Ashton Bernard, LW - 6th round, 174th overall (Cape Breton, QMJHL)

New York Islanders
Brian Day, RW - 6th round, 171st overall 2007 (Colgate University)
Shane Sims, D - 5th round, 126th overall 2006 (Ohio State University)

New York Rangers
Daniel Maggio, D - 6th round, 170th overall (Oshawa, OHL)

Ottawa Senators
NONE

Philadelphia Flyers
Simon Bertilsson, D - 3rd round, 87th overall (Brynas, Sweden)
Adam Morrison, G - 3rd round, 81st overall (Saskatoon, WHL)
Nicola Riopel, G - 5th round, 142nd overall (Greenville, ECHL)
Dave Lebrecque, C - 6th round, 153rd overall (Shawinigan, QMJHL)

Phoenix Coyotes
Jordan Szwarz, RW - 4th round, 97th overall (Saginaw, OHL) SIGNED
Justin Weller, D - 4th round, 105th overall (Red Deer, WHL)
Evan Bloodoff, LW - 6th round, 157th overall (Kelowna, WHL)

Pittsburgh Penguins
Andy Bathgate, C - 5th round, 151st overall (Belleville, OHL)
Viktor Ekbom, D - 6th round, 181st overall (Linkoping, Sweden)

San Jose Sharks
Philip Varone, C - 5th round, 147th overall (Erie, OHL)
Patrick White, C - 1st round, 25th overall 2007(University of Minnesota)

St Louis Blues
Matthew McCollem, LW - 6th round, 154th overall 2006 (Harvard)
Andy Sackrison, C - 5th round, 124th overall 2006 (Minnesota State University Mankato)

Tampa Bay Lightning
Michael Zador, G - 5th round, 148th overall (Owen Sound, OHL)

Toronto Maple Leafs
Barron Smith, D - 7th round, 188th overall (Peterborough, OHL)
Ben Winnett, LW - 4th round, 104th overall 2007 (University of Michigan)

Vancouver Canucks
NONE

Washington Capitals
Phil DeSimone, C - 3rd round, 84th overall 2007 (University of New Hampshire)
Dan Dunn, G - 6th round, 154th overall 2007 (St. Cloud State)

Winnipeg Thrashers...
Cody Sol, D - 5th round, 125th overall (Kitchener, OHL)
Jimmy Bubnick, C - 6th round, 155th overall (Calgary, WHL)
Levko Koper, LW - 7th round, 185th overall (Spokane, WHL)
John Albert, C - 6th round, 175th overall 2007 (Ohio State University)
Alex Kangas, G - 5th round, 135th overall 2006 (University of Minnesota)
Jesse Martin, C - 7th round, 19th overall 2006 (University of Denver)

Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Afternoon

Here`s some more signings a news for this afternoon...

*-» As previously mentioned this morning the Washington Capitals have indeed signed prospect Mattias Sjögren to an entry level deal.

*-» The Carolina Hurricanes were also busy getting their prospects inked today as they have signed Mattias Lindström of Skellefteå and Tommi Kivistö of Jokerit this afternoon.

*-» It appears both parties have quickly come to a deal with Tim Erixon and the New York Rangers as it has been announced he has officially signed with the blueshirts.

*-» Thee Florida Panthers have signed Jack Skille to a 2 year deal, terms have yet to be announced.

*-» The Cats have also signed KHLer and 6th round draft pick Roman Derlyuk to an entry level deal. Roman Derlyuk played last season for Moscow Dynamo of the K.

*-» The Florida Panthers have also announced that Kevin Dineen will be there next head coach replacing Pete DeBoer.

Trade! Calgary -» New York Rangers

Looks like a trade has broken while I was mowing my lawn on this sunny Wednesday afternoon.

*-. The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Tim Erixon and their 5th round draft pick to the New York Rangers inexchange for Roman Horak and two 2nd round draft picks. Erixon wa`s reportedly uninterested in signing in Calgary and they were forced to deal him before todays 5pm deadline otherwise he would have reentered the draft.

Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Noon

A few signings to announce plus some brand new Sens coaching staff news.

*-» The Montreal Canadiens have been hit twice by the KHL club Barys Astana as forwards Nigel Dawes and Dustin Boyd have both decided to take their game to Kazakastan and the KHL. Both were offered multi million dollar deals to leave the NHL on a 1 year contract each.

*-» The Los Angeles Kings have signed Gatineau Olympiques defenseman Nicolas Deslauriers to a 3 year entry level deal this morning.

*-» Defenseman Sami Vatanen has finally joined the Anaheim Ducks after signing a deal yesterday leaving behind his Finnish team JYP.

*-» Yesterday the Ottawa Senators signed prospect Jakob Siilferberg to an entry level deal.

*-» Alexander Selak has officially returned to the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks as he also left Europe for an NHL contract. The deal is reportedly worth 625K$ and is only for a season but is a one way clause only.

*-» The New York Islanders have signed prospect Casey Cizikas to a 3 year entry level deal yesterday.

*-» Mattias Sjögren of Färjestad of the SEL is in contract negotiations with the Washington Capitals.

*-» Colorado Avalanche prospect Denis Parshin has signed a deal to stay in Russia this morning with current club CSKA Moscow.

*-» On with the Ottawa Senators coaching staff news. Yesterday afternoon I was told by a valuable source that a secret coaching interview quite possibly had taken place. The rumors around Ottawa have been swirling to who their next coach could be. Many were saying Bob Hartley before he flat out denied anything to do with Ottawa then accepted a position with the ZSC Lions in the DEL. Another name that has been consistently been thrown in the mix is Team Canada World Junior coach Dave Cameron as him and Eugene Melnyk are extremely close and he also currnelty coaches for Melnyks St. Michaels Majors. I`m not too sure however the Sens are going to be willing to give another unexperienced coach in Cameron another chance as they`ve been burned 3 times already. This has lead to the recent rumor that has many Montreal Canadiens fans cringing....Kirk Muller who is rumored to be seeking a head coach position. My Source close to the Sens had confirmed there is much interest in Muller but not just out of Ottawa. Now what everyones been waiting for my source who phoned me yesterday has informed me that former Montreal Canadien Guy Carbonneau may have already been interviewed by the Ottawa Senators and is a favorite currently for the position. Carbs already has NHL experience and while he wasn`t great with the Canadiens he wasn`t terrible ether and left the league with respect as the Canadiens did the respectful things and allowed him to step down. What do the Ottawa fans think of yet another defense first minded coach in Ottawa..Let us know!