*-> Pascal Leclaire has reportedly pulled the plug on any possible comeback for the start of the season after failing a physical for an unamed team. Leclaire has admitted to still being injured and trying to recover from off season hip surgery. While Leclaire would like to return to the NHL he has to settle for waiting till at least mid season before trying for a comeback as he claims he's under 80%.
*-> The Detroit Red Wings have reportedly offered Ryan Johnson a 1 year deal.
*-> The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Fedor Tyutin to a six year deal.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Late Afternoon
A little update on some free agent prospect I expected to get training camp invites in my last report.
*-> Scott Oke of the Saint John Sea Dogs has indeed earned himself a training camp invite and will be headed down to Dallas to try and crack the Stars.
*-> Marek Hrivik also was mentioned in my best prospects left article and also earned himself an invite to an NHL camp this fall. The Slovak winger will attempt to make the Phoenix Coyotes this September.
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*-> Maxime Villemaire of the Drummondville Voltigeurs will attend the St. Louis Blues camp.
*-> Gabriel Desjardins of the Halifax Mooseheads will head to Tamp for the Lightning's camp.
*-> Goaltender Maxime Lagacé of the Prince Edward Island Rocket will try-out for the Pittsburgh Penguins while teammate Jimmy Oligny will try out for the Washington Capitals.
*-> Olivier Daoust of the Moncton Wildcats will attending the Dallas Stars training camp while fellow Wildcat Daniel Milan will try his luck in Tampa Bay.
*-> The St. Louis Blues have invited Martin Lefebvre of the Quebec Remparts to their training camp.
*-> Alex Belzile will tryout for the Minnesota Wilds while Rimouski Océanic Étienne Boutet will try out for the Flyers.
*-> France born goaltender Robin Gusse of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies will try and earn deal with the Montreal Canadiens.
*-> Lot's of Saint John Sea Dogs attending camps this fall as Alexandre Beauregard Danick Gauthier (Phoenix), Pierre Durepos (LA), and Ian Saab (Vancouver).
*-> The Detroit Red Wings are looking at Russian Artem Sergeev of the Val-d'Or Foreurs.
*-> Stefan Fournier of the Victoriaville Tigres will head to the Steel City to attend the Pens camp.
*-> A major deal in the OHL has happened today as the London Knights acquired the rights to Tie Domi's song Max Domi from the Kingston Frontenacs for Erie's 2nd round pick in 2012, Guelph's 2nd round pick in 2012, and London's own 2nd round draft pick in 2015.
*-> Scott Oke of the Saint John Sea Dogs has indeed earned himself a training camp invite and will be headed down to Dallas to try and crack the Stars.
*-> Marek Hrivik also was mentioned in my best prospects left article and also earned himself an invite to an NHL camp this fall. The Slovak winger will attempt to make the Phoenix Coyotes this September.
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*-> Maxime Villemaire of the Drummondville Voltigeurs will attend the St. Louis Blues camp.
*-> Gabriel Desjardins of the Halifax Mooseheads will head to Tamp for the Lightning's camp.
*-> Goaltender Maxime Lagacé of the Prince Edward Island Rocket will try-out for the Pittsburgh Penguins while teammate Jimmy Oligny will try out for the Washington Capitals.
*-> Olivier Daoust of the Moncton Wildcats will attending the Dallas Stars training camp while fellow Wildcat Daniel Milan will try his luck in Tampa Bay.
*-> The St. Louis Blues have invited Martin Lefebvre of the Quebec Remparts to their training camp.
*-> Alex Belzile will tryout for the Minnesota Wilds while Rimouski Océanic Étienne Boutet will try out for the Flyers.
*-> France born goaltender Robin Gusse of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies will try and earn deal with the Montreal Canadiens.
*-> Lot's of Saint John Sea Dogs attending camps this fall as Alexandre Beauregard Danick Gauthier (Phoenix), Pierre Durepos (LA), and Ian Saab (Vancouver).
*-> The Detroit Red Wings are looking at Russian Artem Sergeev of the Val-d'Or Foreurs.
*-> Stefan Fournier of the Victoriaville Tigres will head to the Steel City to attend the Pens camp.
*-> A major deal in the OHL has happened today as the London Knights acquired the rights to Tie Domi's song Max Domi from the Kingston Frontenacs for Erie's 2nd round pick in 2012, Guelph's 2nd round pick in 2012, and London's own 2nd round draft pick in 2015.
Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Afternoon
*-> TSN has confirmed that the Philadelphia Flyers have signed James Van Riemsdyk to an extension that's a 6 year deal worth 25.5$ million or 4.25$ million per season.
*-> Speaking of deals I'm hearing Luke Schenn of the Toronto Maple Leafs is extremely close to signing a new deal with the club.
*-> Etienne Brodeur of Chicoutimi Saguenéens has been invited to the Montreal Canadiens training camp.
*-> Blake Millman of Cape Breton Screaming Eagles has been invited to the Phoenix desert to join their camp on a try-out.
*-> Jonathan Narbonne of the newly created Blainville-Boisbriand Armada has been invited to attend the Flyers camp.
*-> Vancouver has invited Baie-Comeau Drakkar forward Jonathan Lessard to their camp.
*-> Veteran Steve Staios is still looking to play this season and is hoping to sign on with young team and help the youngsters develop.
*-> A ridiculous rumor has taken the blogging world by storm as reports have the newly brought back Winnipeg Jets have been in talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Scott Gomez. The rumor has Gomez headed to Manitoba for young Zach Bogosian or Ron Hainsey. I doubt this is true as why would the Jets want a player who is highly over paid and struggles to hit 50 points. I highly doubt it.
*-> Speaking of deals I'm hearing Luke Schenn of the Toronto Maple Leafs is extremely close to signing a new deal with the club.
*-> Etienne Brodeur of Chicoutimi Saguenéens has been invited to the Montreal Canadiens training camp.
*-> Blake Millman of Cape Breton Screaming Eagles has been invited to the Phoenix desert to join their camp on a try-out.
*-> Jonathan Narbonne of the newly created Blainville-Boisbriand Armada has been invited to attend the Flyers camp.
*-> Vancouver has invited Baie-Comeau Drakkar forward Jonathan Lessard to their camp.
*-> Veteran Steve Staios is still looking to play this season and is hoping to sign on with young team and help the youngsters develop.
*-> A ridiculous rumor has taken the blogging world by storm as reports have the newly brought back Winnipeg Jets have been in talks with the Montreal Canadiens about Scott Gomez. The rumor has Gomez headed to Manitoba for young Zach Bogosian or Ron Hainsey. I doubt this is true as why would the Jets want a player who is highly over paid and struggles to hit 50 points. I highly doubt it.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Trade! Calgary -> Phoenix
*-> TSN has reported the Calgary Flames have traded Daymond Langkow to the Phoenix Coyotes for Lee Stepniak pending a physical.
Ice Scoopz: Monday Noon
Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, not a whole lot to recap just a few training camp invites and a few minor signings for the morning.
*-> Campbell Elynuik of the Regina Pats has been invited to the Flyers prospect and training camp.
*-> The Minnesota wild have invited former Chicago Blackhawk defenseman Jordan Hendry to their training camp.
*-> Cole Grbavac of the Medicine Hat Tigers has been invited to the Dallas Stars camp.
*-> Former Ottawa Senator Randy Robitaille has left San Antonio of the AHL to play for Metallurg Novokuznetsk.
*-> Jaime Lundmark has also decided to ply his trade in the KHL with Dynamo Riga.
*-> Sergei Brylin has ended the possibility of an NHL comeback as he resigned in the KHL leaving St. Petersberg and headed to Metallurg Novokuznetsk.
*-> Providence Bruins forward and Boston prospect has left to the KHL. He'll suit up for SKA St. Petersburg.
*-> Chicago Blackhawk Igor Makarov has also left the AHL to play in the "K" for SKA St. Petersburg.
*-> Rumors have Jarkko Ruutu considering an offer from Metallurg Novokuznetsk but reports still have him fielding offers from around the NHL. It's said he's not willing to attend a camp and is looking for a 2 year deal which isn't out there at the moment. Jokerit also has an offer on the table it's said.
*-> Campbell Elynuik of the Regina Pats has been invited to the Flyers prospect and training camp.
*-> The Minnesota wild have invited former Chicago Blackhawk defenseman Jordan Hendry to their training camp.
*-> Cole Grbavac of the Medicine Hat Tigers has been invited to the Dallas Stars camp.
*-> Former Ottawa Senator Randy Robitaille has left San Antonio of the AHL to play for Metallurg Novokuznetsk.
*-> Jaime Lundmark has also decided to ply his trade in the KHL with Dynamo Riga.
*-> Sergei Brylin has ended the possibility of an NHL comeback as he resigned in the KHL leaving St. Petersberg and headed to Metallurg Novokuznetsk.
*-> Providence Bruins forward and Boston prospect has left to the KHL. He'll suit up for SKA St. Petersburg.
*-> Chicago Blackhawk Igor Makarov has also left the AHL to play in the "K" for SKA St. Petersburg.
*-> Rumors have Jarkko Ruutu considering an offer from Metallurg Novokuznetsk but reports still have him fielding offers from around the NHL. It's said he's not willing to attend a camp and is looking for a 2 year deal which isn't out there at the moment. Jokerit also has an offer on the table it's said.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Possible Potential Prospect Training Camp Invitees
Marek Hrivik
6'1" - 185 lbs - LW - Free Agent - QMJHL
One of the few players who didn't get picked up in the QMJHL dispersal draft and is quite surprising since he's put up good numbers the past two seasons with his career best coming last season with 79 points in 59 games. He's no stranger to attending NHL camps as he attended the Columbus Blue Jacket camp last season. With no team expect Hrivik's agent to be pressing hard for his client.
Scott Oke
6'2" - 185 lbs - LW - Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL
While Scott Oke isn't going to carry your team offensively the undrafted winger has the potential to be a depth player in a checking role. Oke had decent playoff run with the Saint John Sea Dogs putting up 6 points in 18 games almost matching his season total of 10 points in 54 games. His main attribute was his shut down abilities which had him at one point ranked 44th by the NHL's Central Scouting Agency. He's a long shot prospect that may have some teams thinking about giving him a look in a few weeks at camp.
Anthony Maiani
5'7" - 155 lbs - C - Wheeling Nailers - ECHL
Small is definitely an understatement when it comes to Anthony Maiani but untalented is not. He can do it all at both ends of the ice and has been showcasing that with the U of Denver for 4 seasons now. He's not a sniper but his vision sets him apart as he's able to find and use his teammates efficiently and isn't afraid to take a big hit to make a play. He may be better suited for the wing due to his small frame but could be worth a look this fall.
Andrej Stastny
6'4" - 214 lbs - C - HK Dukla Trencin - Slovakia
I'd be surprised if the former Vancouver Giant doesn't get an invite to an NHL camp. Whether or not he accepts is another story. Stastny is a big body with an offensive touch. He managed to almost put up a point per game in his first season in the WHL with 30 points in 32 games played as he battled injuries. A tough player that isn't afraid to get gritty as he added 40 penalty minutes. After an alright 2010 World Juniors his stock dipped and was ranked 144th by the NHL's Central Scouting. Now trying his luck after going undrafted in Slovakia's "major league" he'll get to showcase his talents against men.
Denis Golubev
5'11" - 194 lbs - C - Bars Kazan - MHL
Could it have been Denis Golubev's linemates in this years World Juniors that allowed Golubev space and time to produce with 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games? He's an intriguing player as he's managed to produce at over a point per game pace in the KHL's junior league the MHL for Bars Kazan. With 42 points in 30 games he's looked good and has also earned himself 5 games last season with his parent club Ak Bars Kazan. He plays a physical game for his size and isn't afraid to show a mean streak which also leads to untimely penalties. He's also has great one of one skills but his defensive play on the other hand has come into question.
Dylan Wruck
5'8" - 162 lbs - RW - Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL
Another pint sized player that have many teams wrote off the past two drafts even though he was ranked at 99 by Central Scouting. An offensive dynamo who exploded on to the scene in the WHL this season for the Edmonton Oil Kings. 38 goals and 79 points in the WHL is pretty damn good. He's a got a great release and his work ethic is second to none as he's the hardest working player on the ice most nights. Teams still may balk at his 5'8" 162 pound body but playing almost a full season in the hard hitting "Dub" should prove some scouts wrong. The only doubt could be that this could have been a one season wonder as his previous point total tops out at 12.
Jonathan Parker
5'11" - 192 lbs - RW - Prince Albert Raiders - WHL
Another Western Hockey League player to shoot on to the scene with an amazing season. Jonathan Parker isn't the most physical player in the Wild West but can hold his own. His offensive break out this season with 86 points in 71 games in a defensively stifling league. His 45 goals is what many scouts are talking about and could make his a high reward risk at an NHL camp this fall.
Myles Bell
6'0" - 212 lbs - D - Regina Pats - WHL
After an unfortunate car accident this April which put Myles Bell the driver of the vehicle in the hospital and killed a close female companion Myle Bell slipped off many NHL teams radar as rumors began to spiral about what lasting physical and mental effects could be lingering. The uncertainty caused Bell to drop off the map from his once high ranking of 39th by the NHL's Central Scouting Agency. The injuries appear to be minor and many close to the player say he's ready to play this season it may be hard to overlook him again as he has a lethal shot from the point and managed to produce from the backend with 45 points in 66 games in a tough low scoring WHL.
Shawn Hunwick
5'7" - 166 lbs - G - University Of Michigan - NCAA
The little brother of defenseman Matt Hunwick has had a fairy tale University career and has risen from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the NCAA. Most teams automatically write off Hunwick due to his unorthodox style and his extremely small stature but the Sterling Heights native has proved many critics wrong with his stellar play. It would be shocking if he didn't at least earn himself an invite this fall with his 2.21 GAA and 22 wins. He single handed stole half a dozen games for Michigan U. It was rumored at the end of last season over 6 teams were scouting him including the Michigan native Detroit Red Wings but Hunwick decided to return to school for one last year.
Jakub Stepanek
6'1" - 156 lbs - G - St. Petersburg SKA - KHL
The young Czech netminder eluded the draft and quietly earned a name for himself in Europe the past few seasons. The 25 year old put himself on the map playing for Vitkovice HC of the Czech Extraliga then moved on to better compeition in the KHL with St. Petersburg SKA and never looked back. The rangy goaltender managed to record the best numbers of his career and was among the top 5 goaltenders in the league. His 2.05 GAA speaks for itself. The only issue with Stepanek is prying him from the KHL as he still is under contract this season but the good news is there is a rough...really rough agreement between the NHL and the KHL so a transfer may be possible if a team is interested in giving him a chance.
Benjamin Conz
5'10" - 198 lbs - G - HC Lugano - NLA
Benjamin Conz went undrafted in 2010 mainly due to his collapse in the 2009 U-18 tournament but quickly gained hockey fame during the 2010 World Juniors especially on the online circuit as he robbed Russian sniper Nikita Filatov. Conz was once rated the 5th best international goalie by NHL's Central Scouting only to be passed up two years in a row. Many knock Conz unorthodox style combined with his small stature but the young Swiss goaltender has shown potential as he has shown the ability to face an ungodly workload and may have been over shadowed by playing on a week Swiss squad. Rumors have
6'1" - 185 lbs - LW - Free Agent - QMJHL
One of the few players who didn't get picked up in the QMJHL dispersal draft and is quite surprising since he's put up good numbers the past two seasons with his career best coming last season with 79 points in 59 games. He's no stranger to attending NHL camps as he attended the Columbus Blue Jacket camp last season. With no team expect Hrivik's agent to be pressing hard for his client.
Scott Oke
6'2" - 185 lbs - LW - Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL
While Scott Oke isn't going to carry your team offensively the undrafted winger has the potential to be a depth player in a checking role. Oke had decent playoff run with the Saint John Sea Dogs putting up 6 points in 18 games almost matching his season total of 10 points in 54 games. His main attribute was his shut down abilities which had him at one point ranked 44th by the NHL's Central Scouting Agency. He's a long shot prospect that may have some teams thinking about giving him a look in a few weeks at camp.
Anthony Maiani
5'7" - 155 lbs - C - Wheeling Nailers - ECHL
Small is definitely an understatement when it comes to Anthony Maiani but untalented is not. He can do it all at both ends of the ice and has been showcasing that with the U of Denver for 4 seasons now. He's not a sniper but his vision sets him apart as he's able to find and use his teammates efficiently and isn't afraid to take a big hit to make a play. He may be better suited for the wing due to his small frame but could be worth a look this fall.
Andrej Stastny
6'4" - 214 lbs - C - HK Dukla Trencin - Slovakia
I'd be surprised if the former Vancouver Giant doesn't get an invite to an NHL camp. Whether or not he accepts is another story. Stastny is a big body with an offensive touch. He managed to almost put up a point per game in his first season in the WHL with 30 points in 32 games played as he battled injuries. A tough player that isn't afraid to get gritty as he added 40 penalty minutes. After an alright 2010 World Juniors his stock dipped and was ranked 144th by the NHL's Central Scouting. Now trying his luck after going undrafted in Slovakia's "major league" he'll get to showcase his talents against men.
Denis Golubev
5'11" - 194 lbs - C - Bars Kazan - MHL
Could it have been Denis Golubev's linemates in this years World Juniors that allowed Golubev space and time to produce with 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games? He's an intriguing player as he's managed to produce at over a point per game pace in the KHL's junior league the MHL for Bars Kazan. With 42 points in 30 games he's looked good and has also earned himself 5 games last season with his parent club Ak Bars Kazan. He plays a physical game for his size and isn't afraid to show a mean streak which also leads to untimely penalties. He's also has great one of one skills but his defensive play on the other hand has come into question.
Dylan Wruck
5'8" - 162 lbs - RW - Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL
Another pint sized player that have many teams wrote off the past two drafts even though he was ranked at 99 by Central Scouting. An offensive dynamo who exploded on to the scene in the WHL this season for the Edmonton Oil Kings. 38 goals and 79 points in the WHL is pretty damn good. He's a got a great release and his work ethic is second to none as he's the hardest working player on the ice most nights. Teams still may balk at his 5'8" 162 pound body but playing almost a full season in the hard hitting "Dub" should prove some scouts wrong. The only doubt could be that this could have been a one season wonder as his previous point total tops out at 12.
Jonathan Parker
5'11" - 192 lbs - RW - Prince Albert Raiders - WHL
Another Western Hockey League player to shoot on to the scene with an amazing season. Jonathan Parker isn't the most physical player in the Wild West but can hold his own. His offensive break out this season with 86 points in 71 games in a defensively stifling league. His 45 goals is what many scouts are talking about and could make his a high reward risk at an NHL camp this fall.
Myles Bell
6'0" - 212 lbs - D - Regina Pats - WHL
After an unfortunate car accident this April which put Myles Bell the driver of the vehicle in the hospital and killed a close female companion Myle Bell slipped off many NHL teams radar as rumors began to spiral about what lasting physical and mental effects could be lingering. The uncertainty caused Bell to drop off the map from his once high ranking of 39th by the NHL's Central Scouting Agency. The injuries appear to be minor and many close to the player say he's ready to play this season it may be hard to overlook him again as he has a lethal shot from the point and managed to produce from the backend with 45 points in 66 games in a tough low scoring WHL.
Shawn Hunwick
5'7" - 166 lbs - G - University Of Michigan - NCAA
The little brother of defenseman Matt Hunwick has had a fairy tale University career and has risen from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the NCAA. Most teams automatically write off Hunwick due to his unorthodox style and his extremely small stature but the Sterling Heights native has proved many critics wrong with his stellar play. It would be shocking if he didn't at least earn himself an invite this fall with his 2.21 GAA and 22 wins. He single handed stole half a dozen games for Michigan U. It was rumored at the end of last season over 6 teams were scouting him including the Michigan native Detroit Red Wings but Hunwick decided to return to school for one last year.
Jakub Stepanek
6'1" - 156 lbs - G - St. Petersburg SKA - KHL
The young Czech netminder eluded the draft and quietly earned a name for himself in Europe the past few seasons. The 25 year old put himself on the map playing for Vitkovice HC of the Czech Extraliga then moved on to better compeition in the KHL with St. Petersburg SKA and never looked back. The rangy goaltender managed to record the best numbers of his career and was among the top 5 goaltenders in the league. His 2.05 GAA speaks for itself. The only issue with Stepanek is prying him from the KHL as he still is under contract this season but the good news is there is a rough...really rough agreement between the NHL and the KHL so a transfer may be possible if a team is interested in giving him a chance.
Benjamin Conz
5'10" - 198 lbs - G - HC Lugano - NLA
Benjamin Conz went undrafted in 2010 mainly due to his collapse in the 2009 U-18 tournament but quickly gained hockey fame during the 2010 World Juniors especially on the online circuit as he robbed Russian sniper Nikita Filatov. Conz was once rated the 5th best international goalie by NHL's Central Scouting only to be passed up two years in a row. Many knock Conz unorthodox style combined with his small stature but the young Swiss goaltender has shown potential as he has shown the ability to face an ungodly workload and may have been over shadowed by playing on a week Swiss squad. Rumors have
Ice Scoopz: Monday Noon
Having some technical difficulties this morning with posating. Hopefully I'll be able to post this evening as Ice Scoopz: Best Of The Rest Free Agents is ready to go as promised.
Not much on the news front this morning but there is a few quick ones to announce.
*-> The New Jersey Devils have signed a slew of players to play on the farm. Maxime Clermont, Peter Harrold and Stephane Veilleux as previous mentioned on Ice Scoopz last week have been formally announced while Matt Anderson, Bryan Haczyk, Brad Mills, Nathan Perkovich, Tim Sestito, Myles Stoesz, Joseph Whitney, Chad Wiseman and Steve Zalewski have all also been signed.
*-> The Pittsburgh Penguins have invited Daniil Tarasov to attend their training camp.
*-> Two McGill defenseman were invited to NHL camps yesterday. Nicolas Therrien will attend the St. Louis Blue camp while Marc-André Dorion will attend the Phoenix camp.
*-> This Weekend Chris Drury has announced his official retirement.
*-> Also Saturday the Los Angeles Kings have signed veteran Ethan Moreau formerly of the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1 year deal.
Not much on the news front this morning but there is a few quick ones to announce.
*-> The New Jersey Devils have signed a slew of players to play on the farm. Maxime Clermont, Peter Harrold and Stephane Veilleux as previous mentioned on Ice Scoopz last week have been formally announced while Matt Anderson, Bryan Haczyk, Brad Mills, Nathan Perkovich, Tim Sestito, Myles Stoesz, Joseph Whitney, Chad Wiseman and Steve Zalewski have all also been signed.
*-> The Pittsburgh Penguins have invited Daniil Tarasov to attend their training camp.
*-> Two McGill defenseman were invited to NHL camps yesterday. Nicolas Therrien will attend the St. Louis Blue camp while Marc-André Dorion will attend the Phoenix camp.
*-> This Weekend Chris Drury has announced his official retirement.
*-> Also Saturday the Los Angeles Kings have signed veteran Ethan Moreau formerly of the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1 year deal.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Friday Morning
A quiet birthday morning on this sunny Friday, not much news or rumors on the go but a handful of noteworthy new flashes.
*-> The Detroit Red wings have invited Erie Otter goaltender Ramis Sadikov to their training camp this fall.
While on training camp invites I'll have my top 10 possible training camp invitees posted by the end of this weekend along with a summary of the remaing free agents on the market looking for work.
*-> Former Carolina Hurricane Casey Borer has signed a 1 year deal with HC Paradubice of the Czech Extraliga.
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*-> The Detroit Red wings have invited Erie Otter goaltender Ramis Sadikov to their training camp this fall.
While on training camp invites I'll have my top 10 possible training camp invitees posted by the end of this weekend along with a summary of the remaing free agents on the market looking for work.
*-> Former Carolina Hurricane Casey Borer has signed a 1 year deal with HC Paradubice of the Czech Extraliga.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Late Night
A little late night news for all of you still up.
*-> Michael Nylander is attempting to rejoin the NHL once again by attending the Philadelphia Flyer training camp this September in attempt to play his way back to the big leagues. Last season Nylander player for the Rochester Americans.
*-> Brett Lebda was officially bought out by the Nashville Predators it's being rumored.
*-> Alexei Yashin's agent Mark Gandler has said that his client is taking his time deciding his future. The rumor has up to 2 NHL teams interested in Yashin with the New York Islanders being the known team. Up to 5 KHL teams has put in major bids for the Russian star but it's said he would like to follow Jagr and give it one last chance.
*-> Michael Nylander is attempting to rejoin the NHL once again by attending the Philadelphia Flyer training camp this September in attempt to play his way back to the big leagues. Last season Nylander player for the Rochester Americans.
*-> Brett Lebda was officially bought out by the Nashville Predators it's being rumored.
*-> Alexei Yashin's agent Mark Gandler has said that his client is taking his time deciding his future. The rumor has up to 2 NHL teams interested in Yashin with the New York Islanders being the known team. Up to 5 KHL teams has put in major bids for the Russian star but it's said he would like to follow Jagr and give it one last chance.
Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Morning
*-> Former Montreal Canadien and Colorado Avalanche David Aebischer is attempting an NHL comeback sources have said. It's reported that the netminder has been contacted by the Winnipeg Jets about a possible training camp invitations.
*-> Igor Makarov from the Rockford Ice Hogs has reportedly told Blackhawk management he wishes to be loaned to the KHL if he doesn't crack the Hawk roster. SKA St. Petersberg is reportedly interested.
*-> Jon Sim has joined HC Paradubice of the Czech Extraliga leaving Gotteron of the Swiss league.
*-> A crazy rumour has broken the past few days involving retired NHLer Paul Kariya. Many are saying Kariya is contemplating an offer from the Nikko Icebucks of the Asian Hockey League. Kariya retired this off season but reportedly has been pondering playing low level hockey to help boost the game in Asia due to his background. I feel it's a long shot but who knows.
*-> While on Asian hockey former Pittsburgh Penguin Ric Jackman left the Czech Extraliga and headed to Asia to play for Anyang Halla.
*-> A rumor broke last week in the OHL with Soo Greyhounds star Dan Catenacci after he reportedly demanded a trade. The Niagra Ice Dogs have high interest in the player and a deal concerning Niagra Ice Dog 1st round draft pick Adam Bateman.
*-> Igor Makarov from the Rockford Ice Hogs has reportedly told Blackhawk management he wishes to be loaned to the KHL if he doesn't crack the Hawk roster. SKA St. Petersberg is reportedly interested.
*-> Jon Sim has joined HC Paradubice of the Czech Extraliga leaving Gotteron of the Swiss league.
*-> A crazy rumour has broken the past few days involving retired NHLer Paul Kariya. Many are saying Kariya is contemplating an offer from the Nikko Icebucks of the Asian Hockey League. Kariya retired this off season but reportedly has been pondering playing low level hockey to help boost the game in Asia due to his background. I feel it's a long shot but who knows.
*-> While on Asian hockey former Pittsburgh Penguin Ric Jackman left the Czech Extraliga and headed to Asia to play for Anyang Halla.
*-> A rumor broke last week in the OHL with Soo Greyhounds star Dan Catenacci after he reportedly demanded a trade. The Niagra Ice Dogs have high interest in the player and a deal concerning Niagra Ice Dog 1st round draft pick Adam Bateman.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Free Agent Friday Competition Winner
The winner of the 2011 Free Agent Friday Contest is........DWYZ with a total of 123 points out of a possible 750 points. This year was a way harder year than last year to predict and you managed to nail some almost impossible ones so great job. Hopefully next year you'll have some more competition. DWYZ thanks again for participating and e-mail me at ice_scoopz@bell.blackberry.net to obtain your gift card. Congratulations!
Here's the final score sheet...
CENTERS Score = 20/150
1. Brad Richards - Dallas Stars (5 pts)
- Toronto
- NY Rangers
- Montreal
2. Michael Nylander - Washington Capitals (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Europe
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3. Tim Connolly - Buffalo Sabres (5 pts)
- NY Rangers
- Toronto
- CBJ
4. Jason Arnott - Washington Capitals (0 pts St. Louis)
- LA
- BUF
- WASH
5. Michael Handzus - Los Angeles Kings (0 pts San Jose)
- Europe
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6. Tomas Fleischmann - Colorado Avalanche (0 pts Florida)
- Montreal
- LA
- CBJ
7. Vaclav Prospal - New York Rangers (0 pts Columbus)
- NYR
- BUF
- TBAY
8. Petr Prucha - Phoenix Coyotes (0 pts KHL)
- LA
- CBJ
- Buf
9. Marcel Goc - Nashville Predators (0 pts Florida)
- Europe
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10. Chris Higgins - Vancouver Canucks (0 pts Vancouver)
- Calgary
- Montreal
- LA
11. Eric Belanger - Phoenix Coyotes (0 pts Edmonton)
- STL
- LA
- Jets
12. Brendan Morrison - Calgary Flames (10 pts)
- Calgary
- Van
- Jets
13. Max Talbot - Pittsburgh Penguins (0 pts Philly)
- Pens
- MTL
- CBJ
14. Chris Drury - New York Rangers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Buf
- Wsh
- LA
15. Jeff Halpern - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Washington)
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RIGHT WINGERS Score = 40/150
1. Teemu Selanne - Anaheim Ducks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- ANH
- Jets
- Retires
2. Alexei Kovalev - Pittsburgh Penguins (10 pts)
- Europe
- Reires
- Montreal
3. Michael Ryder - Boston Bruins (0 pts Dallas)
- Boston
- MTL
- Jets
4. Radim Vrbata - Phoenix Coyotes (5 pts)
- CBJ
- Phx
- LA
5. Scottie Upshall - Columbus Blue Jackets (0 pts Florida)
- Toronto
- NYI
- Jets
6. Jamie Langenbrunner - Dallas Stars (0 pts St. Louis)
- Toronto
- NYR
-NJ
7. Tyler Kennedy - Pittsburgh Penguins (10 pts)
- Pens
- Avs
- Calgary
8. Joel Ward - Nashville Predators (0 pts Washington)
- Calgary
- NYR
- Toronto
9. Jaromir Jagr - Avangard OMSK KHL (0 pts Philly)
- Pens
- Detroit
- Montreal
10. Steve Sullivan - Nashville Predators (0 pts Pittsburgh)
- preds
- flames
- blues
11. Matt D'Agostini - St. Louis Blues (5 pts)
- habs
- stl
- col
12. Niclas Bergfors - Florida Panthers (0 pts Nashville)
- panthers
- jets
- nyr
13. Antti Miettinen - Minnesota Wild (10 pts)
- Europe
-
-
14. J.P Dumont - Nashville Predators (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- buf
- flames
- nyr
15. Radek Dvorak - Winnipeg Jets (0 pts Dallas)
- Europe
-
-
LEFT WINGERS Score 1/150
1. Cory Stillman - Florida Panthers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- FLA
- NYR
- Buf
2. Erik Cole - Carolina Hurricanes (0 pts Montreal)
- canes
- fames
- NYr
3. Simon Gagne - Tampa Bay Lightning (0 pts Los Angeles)
- NYR
- Leafs
- Tbay
4. Alexei Ponikarovsky - Los Angeles Kings (0 pts Carolina)
- CBJ
- Avs
- LA
5. Sergei Samsonov - Florida Panthers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Canes
- MTL
- NYR
6. Marco Sturm - Washington Capitals (0 pts Vancouver)
- Bos
- StL
- Wsh
7. Nikolai Zherdev - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts KHL)
- CBJ
- MTL
- Col
8. Ville Leino - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts Buffalo)
- Leafs
- Mtl
- Tbay
9. Sean Bergenheim - Tampa Bay Lightning (0 pts Florida)
- tbay
- van
- flames
10. Andrew Brunette - Minnesota Wild (0 pts Chicago)
- Mtl
- retires
- jets
11. Raffi Torres - Vancouver Canucks (0 pts Phoenix)
- Jets
- Fla
- cbj
12. Ruslan Fedotenko - New York Rangers (1 pts)
- europe
- tbay
- nyr
13. Daniel Carcillo - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts Chicago)
- Flyers
- col
- cbj
14. Jarrko Ruutu - Anaheim Ducks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- ott
- stl
- ducks
15. Benoit Pouliot - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Boston)
- habs
- min
- jets
DEFENSEMEN Score = 31/150
1. James Wisniewski - Columbus Blue Jackets (10 pts)
- cbj
- buf
- fla
2. Tomas Kaberle - Boston Bruins (0 pts Carolina)
- bos
- fla
- nyi
3. Ian White - San Jose Sharks (0 pts Detroit)
- edm
- nyi
- fla
4. Joni Pitkanen - Carolina Hurricanes (0 pts Carolina)
- buf
- nyi
- fla
5. Ed Jovanovski - Phoenix Coyotes (10 pts)
- FLA
- CBJ
- NYI
6. Bryan McCabe - New York Rangers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- NYI
- EDM
- FLA
7. Roman Hamrlik - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Washington)
- Europe
- MTL
- NYI
8. Anton Babchuk - Calgary Flames (1 pts)
- CAR
- CBJ
- CGY
9. Sami Salo - Vancouver Canucks (0 pts Vancouver)
- NYI
- EDM
- JETS
10. Craig Rivet - Buffalo Sabres (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- JETS
- NYI
- MTL
11. Jan Hejda - Columbus Blue Jackets (0 pts Colorado)
- CBJ
- FLA
- NYI
12. Sheldon Souray - Edmonton Oilers (0 pts Dallas)
- NYR
- NYI
- BUF
13. Ruslan Salei - Detroit Red Wings (10 pts)
- Europe
- DET
- CGY
14. Radek Martinek - New York Islanders (0 pts Columbus)
- NYI
- Europe
- NJ
15. Andy Greene - New Jersey Devils (0 pts New Jersey)
- MTL
- COL
- BOS
GOALTENDERS Score = 31/150
1. Johan Hedberg - New Jersey Devils (10 pts)
- NJ
- Europe
- MTL
2. Tomas Vokoun - Florida Panthers (0 pts Washington)
- FLA
- NYI
- EDM
3. Marty Turco - Chicago Blackhawks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Toronto
- MTL
- EDM
4. Josh Harding - Minnesota Wild (1 pts)
- EDM
- TBAY
- MIN
5. Brian Boucher - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts Carolina)
- Europe
- ANA
- Jets
6. Mike Smith - Tampa Bay Lightning (0 pts Phoenix)
- DAL
- TBY
- EDM
7. Mathieu Garon - Columbus Blue Jackets (0 pts Tampa Bay)
- MTL
- CBJ
- Leafs
8. Ty Conklin - St. Louis Blues (10 pts)
- DET
- STL
- MON
9. Alex Auld - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Ottawa)
- Mon
- Jets
- NYI
10. Jean-Sebastien Giguere - Toronto Maple Leafs (0 pts Colorado)
- ANA
- MTL
- TOR
11. Jose Theodore - Minnesota Wild (0 pts Florida)
- MTL
- WSH
- MIn
12. Ray Emery - Anaheim Ducks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- NYR
- EDM
- NYI
13. Peter Budaj - Colorado Avalanche (0 pts Montreal)
- Europe
-
-
14. Pascal Leclaire - Ottawa Senators (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Montreal
- BUf
- ANA
15. Patrick Lalime - Buffalo Sabres (10 pts)
- Retires
-
-
Here's the final score sheet...
CENTERS Score = 20/150
1. Brad Richards - Dallas Stars (5 pts)
- Toronto
- NY Rangers
- Montreal
2. Michael Nylander - Washington Capitals (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Europe
-
-
3. Tim Connolly - Buffalo Sabres (5 pts)
- NY Rangers
- Toronto
- CBJ
4. Jason Arnott - Washington Capitals (0 pts St. Louis)
- LA
- BUF
- WASH
5. Michael Handzus - Los Angeles Kings (0 pts San Jose)
- Europe
-
-
6. Tomas Fleischmann - Colorado Avalanche (0 pts Florida)
- Montreal
- LA
- CBJ
7. Vaclav Prospal - New York Rangers (0 pts Columbus)
- NYR
- BUF
- TBAY
8. Petr Prucha - Phoenix Coyotes (0 pts KHL)
- LA
- CBJ
- Buf
9. Marcel Goc - Nashville Predators (0 pts Florida)
- Europe
-
-
10. Chris Higgins - Vancouver Canucks (0 pts Vancouver)
- Calgary
- Montreal
- LA
11. Eric Belanger - Phoenix Coyotes (0 pts Edmonton)
- STL
- LA
- Jets
12. Brendan Morrison - Calgary Flames (10 pts)
- Calgary
- Van
- Jets
13. Max Talbot - Pittsburgh Penguins (0 pts Philly)
- Pens
- MTL
- CBJ
14. Chris Drury - New York Rangers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Buf
- Wsh
- LA
15. Jeff Halpern - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Washington)
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-
-
RIGHT WINGERS Score = 40/150
1. Teemu Selanne - Anaheim Ducks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- ANH
- Jets
- Retires
2. Alexei Kovalev - Pittsburgh Penguins (10 pts)
- Europe
- Reires
- Montreal
3. Michael Ryder - Boston Bruins (0 pts Dallas)
- Boston
- MTL
- Jets
4. Radim Vrbata - Phoenix Coyotes (5 pts)
- CBJ
- Phx
- LA
5. Scottie Upshall - Columbus Blue Jackets (0 pts Florida)
- Toronto
- NYI
- Jets
6. Jamie Langenbrunner - Dallas Stars (0 pts St. Louis)
- Toronto
- NYR
-NJ
7. Tyler Kennedy - Pittsburgh Penguins (10 pts)
- Pens
- Avs
- Calgary
8. Joel Ward - Nashville Predators (0 pts Washington)
- Calgary
- NYR
- Toronto
9. Jaromir Jagr - Avangard OMSK KHL (0 pts Philly)
- Pens
- Detroit
- Montreal
10. Steve Sullivan - Nashville Predators (0 pts Pittsburgh)
- preds
- flames
- blues
11. Matt D'Agostini - St. Louis Blues (5 pts)
- habs
- stl
- col
12. Niclas Bergfors - Florida Panthers (0 pts Nashville)
- panthers
- jets
- nyr
13. Antti Miettinen - Minnesota Wild (10 pts)
- Europe
-
-
14. J.P Dumont - Nashville Predators (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- buf
- flames
- nyr
15. Radek Dvorak - Winnipeg Jets (0 pts Dallas)
- Europe
-
-
LEFT WINGERS Score 1/150
1. Cory Stillman - Florida Panthers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- FLA
- NYR
- Buf
2. Erik Cole - Carolina Hurricanes (0 pts Montreal)
- canes
- fames
- NYr
3. Simon Gagne - Tampa Bay Lightning (0 pts Los Angeles)
- NYR
- Leafs
- Tbay
4. Alexei Ponikarovsky - Los Angeles Kings (0 pts Carolina)
- CBJ
- Avs
- LA
5. Sergei Samsonov - Florida Panthers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Canes
- MTL
- NYR
6. Marco Sturm - Washington Capitals (0 pts Vancouver)
- Bos
- StL
- Wsh
7. Nikolai Zherdev - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts KHL)
- CBJ
- MTL
- Col
8. Ville Leino - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts Buffalo)
- Leafs
- Mtl
- Tbay
9. Sean Bergenheim - Tampa Bay Lightning (0 pts Florida)
- tbay
- van
- flames
10. Andrew Brunette - Minnesota Wild (0 pts Chicago)
- Mtl
- retires
- jets
11. Raffi Torres - Vancouver Canucks (0 pts Phoenix)
- Jets
- Fla
- cbj
12. Ruslan Fedotenko - New York Rangers (1 pts)
- europe
- tbay
- nyr
13. Daniel Carcillo - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts Chicago)
- Flyers
- col
- cbj
14. Jarrko Ruutu - Anaheim Ducks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- ott
- stl
- ducks
15. Benoit Pouliot - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Boston)
- habs
- min
- jets
DEFENSEMEN Score = 31/150
1. James Wisniewski - Columbus Blue Jackets (10 pts)
- cbj
- buf
- fla
2. Tomas Kaberle - Boston Bruins (0 pts Carolina)
- bos
- fla
- nyi
3. Ian White - San Jose Sharks (0 pts Detroit)
- edm
- nyi
- fla
4. Joni Pitkanen - Carolina Hurricanes (0 pts Carolina)
- buf
- nyi
- fla
5. Ed Jovanovski - Phoenix Coyotes (10 pts)
- FLA
- CBJ
- NYI
6. Bryan McCabe - New York Rangers (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- NYI
- EDM
- FLA
7. Roman Hamrlik - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Washington)
- Europe
- MTL
- NYI
8. Anton Babchuk - Calgary Flames (1 pts)
- CAR
- CBJ
- CGY
9. Sami Salo - Vancouver Canucks (0 pts Vancouver)
- NYI
- EDM
- JETS
10. Craig Rivet - Buffalo Sabres (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- JETS
- NYI
- MTL
11. Jan Hejda - Columbus Blue Jackets (0 pts Colorado)
- CBJ
- FLA
- NYI
12. Sheldon Souray - Edmonton Oilers (0 pts Dallas)
- NYR
- NYI
- BUF
13. Ruslan Salei - Detroit Red Wings (10 pts)
- Europe
- DET
- CGY
14. Radek Martinek - New York Islanders (0 pts Columbus)
- NYI
- Europe
- NJ
15. Andy Greene - New Jersey Devils (0 pts New Jersey)
- MTL
- COL
- BOS
GOALTENDERS Score = 31/150
1. Johan Hedberg - New Jersey Devils (10 pts)
- NJ
- Europe
- MTL
2. Tomas Vokoun - Florida Panthers (0 pts Washington)
- FLA
- NYI
- EDM
3. Marty Turco - Chicago Blackhawks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Toronto
- MTL
- EDM
4. Josh Harding - Minnesota Wild (1 pts)
- EDM
- TBAY
- MIN
5. Brian Boucher - Philadelphia Flyers (0 pts Carolina)
- Europe
- ANA
- Jets
6. Mike Smith - Tampa Bay Lightning (0 pts Phoenix)
- DAL
- TBY
- EDM
7. Mathieu Garon - Columbus Blue Jackets (0 pts Tampa Bay)
- MTL
- CBJ
- Leafs
8. Ty Conklin - St. Louis Blues (10 pts)
- DET
- STL
- MON
9. Alex Auld - Montreal Canadiens (0 pts Ottawa)
- Mon
- Jets
- NYI
10. Jean-Sebastien Giguere - Toronto Maple Leafs (0 pts Colorado)
- ANA
- MTL
- TOR
11. Jose Theodore - Minnesota Wild (0 pts Florida)
- MTL
- WSH
- MIn
12. Ray Emery - Anaheim Ducks (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- NYR
- EDM
- NYI
13. Peter Budaj - Colorado Avalanche (0 pts Montreal)
- Europe
-
-
14. Pascal Leclaire - Ottawa Senators (0 pts Still Unsigned)
- Montreal
- BUf
- ANA
15. Patrick Lalime - Buffalo Sabres (10 pts)
- Retires
-
-
Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Late Afternoon
*-> Annti Miettinen formerly of the Minnesota Wild has signed a 2 year deal to play in the KHL next season with AK Bars Kazan.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Monday Afternoon
A few minor notes for the afternoon
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a 1 year deal on a two way contract.
*-> Once highly touted European free agent Fabian Brunnstrom has been invited to the Detroit Red Wings training camp.
*-> Nils Ekman has officially retired from hockey today.
*-> Kip Brennan of the Allen Americans and Matt Dalton of the Providence Bruins have both signed one year deals with Vityaz Chekhov of the KHL.
*-> Nick Tarnasky of the Springfield Americans has also been reportedly offered a deal by Vityaz Chekhov as well today.
*-> Former Columbus Blue Jacket Anton Strahlman has been fielding offers from several Swedish Elite League teams this past off season.
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a 1 year deal on a two way contract.
*-> Once highly touted European free agent Fabian Brunnstrom has been invited to the Detroit Red Wings training camp.
*-> Nils Ekman has officially retired from hockey today.
*-> Kip Brennan of the Allen Americans and Matt Dalton of the Providence Bruins have both signed one year deals with Vityaz Chekhov of the KHL.
*-> Nick Tarnasky of the Springfield Americans has also been reportedly offered a deal by Vityaz Chekhov as well today.
*-> Former Columbus Blue Jacket Anton Strahlman has been fielding offers from several Swedish Elite League teams this past off season.
Ice Scoopz: Monday Morning
Hope everyone had a great weekend, I didn't get to enjoy much of it as I was busy at work. Lots of work for the new site which if all goes as planned should be premiering before training camps open. I'll have a post later this week about the new site and some new contests for the new season and no I haven't forgotten to announce the winner of the Free Agent Friday contest as I figure the winner knows he won as he was the only one who particpated haha. I've announce that tomorrow along with their final score. Lots going on despite the slow offseason news and rumors. Here's what we missed this weekend.
*-> Friday afternoon former Ottawa Senator Brendan Bell signed a 1 year one way deal with the New York Rangers.
*-> After freshly signing a deal with the Ottawa Senators defenseman Lee Sweatt announced his retirement from hockey and will persue a career in Finance.
*-> Another former Ottawa Senator puck moving defenseman has decided to ply his trade somewhere else as Andre Benoit heads back to Europe to play for Spartak Moscow of the KHL.
*-> Janne Pesonen has left Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL to join the Winnipeg Jets.
*-> Maxime Clermont of the Gatineau Olympiques has signewd a 3 year entry level deal with the New Jersey Devils.
*-> Former Los Angeles King Peter Harold has also signed on with the Jersey Devils.
*-> Shut down defenseman Scott Hannan has signed a 1 year deal worth 1 million dollars with the Calgary Flames.
*-> Friday afternoon former Ottawa Senator Brendan Bell signed a 1 year one way deal with the New York Rangers.
*-> After freshly signing a deal with the Ottawa Senators defenseman Lee Sweatt announced his retirement from hockey and will persue a career in Finance.
*-> Another former Ottawa Senator puck moving defenseman has decided to ply his trade somewhere else as Andre Benoit heads back to Europe to play for Spartak Moscow of the KHL.
*-> Janne Pesonen has left Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL to join the Winnipeg Jets.
*-> Maxime Clermont of the Gatineau Olympiques has signewd a 3 year entry level deal with the New Jersey Devils.
*-> Former Los Angeles King Peter Harold has also signed on with the Jersey Devils.
*-> Shut down defenseman Scott Hannan has signed a 1 year deal worth 1 million dollars with the Calgary Flames.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Noon
A few signings yesterday around the league to note.
*-> The Nashville Predators have signed Jack Hillen to a 1 year two way deal worth 600K$.
*-> Danny Syvret has signed a 1 year deal with the St. Louis Blues.
*-> The Texas Stars have lost Sean Backman to the New York Islanders.
*-> Dalton Smith of the Ottawa 67's has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
*-> Rumors have defenseman Brett Lebda of the Nashville Predators being shopped around the league by the Preds.
*-> Free agent Jarkko Ruutu has an offer on the table from the Jokerit of the Sm Liiga.
*-> From what I'm hearing Pascal Leclaire could be the next Senator goalie to be heading to the KHL.
*-> Former Senator Chris Campoli has 3 offers on the table from several NHL teams. The Dallas Stars are rumored to be interested.
*-> Robbie Earl has signed a deal with Dinamo Riga leaving the Houston Aeros.
*-> Dan Dasilva formerly of the Worchester Sharks has signed with Lev Poprad of the KHL.
*-> Branko Radivojevic has signed a deal with Atlant Mytishchi leaving Spartak Moscow.
*-> Ludvig Rensfeldt has signed a CHL level deal to play with the Sarnia Sting.
*-> The Nashville Predators have signed Jack Hillen to a 1 year two way deal worth 600K$.
*-> Danny Syvret has signed a 1 year deal with the St. Louis Blues.
*-> The Texas Stars have lost Sean Backman to the New York Islanders.
*-> Dalton Smith of the Ottawa 67's has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
*-> Rumors have defenseman Brett Lebda of the Nashville Predators being shopped around the league by the Preds.
*-> Free agent Jarkko Ruutu has an offer on the table from the Jokerit of the Sm Liiga.
*-> From what I'm hearing Pascal Leclaire could be the next Senator goalie to be heading to the KHL.
*-> Former Senator Chris Campoli has 3 offers on the table from several NHL teams. The Dallas Stars are rumored to be interested.
*-> Robbie Earl has signed a deal with Dinamo Riga leaving the Houston Aeros.
*-> Dan Dasilva formerly of the Worchester Sharks has signed with Lev Poprad of the KHL.
*-> Branko Radivojevic has signed a deal with Atlant Mytishchi leaving Spartak Moscow.
*-> Ludvig Rensfeldt has signed a CHL level deal to play with the Sarnia Sting.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Thursday Afternoon
*-> The Vancouver Canucks have signed two veteran NHLers to try-out contracts this afternoon. Owen Nolan who played last season for ZSC, and Todd Fedoruk who was a free agent will attempt to earn a roster spot this fall during the Canucks training camp and exhibition.
*-> The Sarnia Stings Connor Murphy has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the Phoenix Coyotes today.
*-> The Sarnia Stings Connor Murphy has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the Phoenix Coyotes today.
Ice Scoopz: Thursday Morning
A few signings to report from yesterday afternoon and a few new rumors and signing to start this sunny Thursday morning.
*-> Yesterday the San Jose Sharks quickly circled in on freshly released defenseman Colin White. The Sharks signed the blueliner to a deal reportedly worth 1$ million for 1 year.
*-> The Blackhawks have signed two way forward Patrick Sharp to a 5 year deal worth 5.9$ million per season or 29.5$ million overall.
*-> Chad Johnson has resigned with the New York Rangers.
*-> The New York Islanders have resigned Blake Comeau to a one year deal.
*-> Joe Morrow of the Portland Winterhawks has been signed to a 3 year entry level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
*-> Forward Jake Marto of the University of North Dakota has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the Winnipeg Jets (man that still feels weird typing that..)
*-> The Ottawa Senators has resigned Kaspars Daugavins to a one year two-way contract. It's yet to be seen if Daugavins will report to Bingo after he signed a deal with Dynamo Riga earlier this offseason.
*-> The enigmatic Nikolai Zherdev has officially signed in the KHL with Atlant Mytishchi of the KHL after Ice Scoopz broke this rumor last week.
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*-> This morning the Phoenix Coyotes have signed the incosistent Patrick O'Sullivan to a 1 year deal.
*-> Rugged defenseman Danil Markov has signed a deal with Alexei Zhamnov's Vityaz Chekhov of the KHL leaving behind SKA St. Petersburg.
*-> Johan Fransson has also left SKA St. Petersburg to play back home in Sweden for Lulea of the SEL.
*-> Yesterday the San Jose Sharks quickly circled in on freshly released defenseman Colin White. The Sharks signed the blueliner to a deal reportedly worth 1$ million for 1 year.
*-> The Blackhawks have signed two way forward Patrick Sharp to a 5 year deal worth 5.9$ million per season or 29.5$ million overall.
*-> Chad Johnson has resigned with the New York Rangers.
*-> The New York Islanders have resigned Blake Comeau to a one year deal.
*-> Joe Morrow of the Portland Winterhawks has been signed to a 3 year entry level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
*-> Forward Jake Marto of the University of North Dakota has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the Winnipeg Jets (man that still feels weird typing that..)
*-> The Ottawa Senators has resigned Kaspars Daugavins to a one year two-way contract. It's yet to be seen if Daugavins will report to Bingo after he signed a deal with Dynamo Riga earlier this offseason.
*-> The enigmatic Nikolai Zherdev has officially signed in the KHL with Atlant Mytishchi of the KHL after Ice Scoopz broke this rumor last week.
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*-> This morning the Phoenix Coyotes have signed the incosistent Patrick O'Sullivan to a 1 year deal.
*-> Rugged defenseman Danil Markov has signed a deal with Alexei Zhamnov's Vityaz Chekhov of the KHL leaving behind SKA St. Petersburg.
*-> Johan Fransson has also left SKA St. Petersburg to play back home in Sweden for Lulea of the SEL.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Evening
*-> Nashville Predator defenseman Shea Weber has been awaerded the NHL's largest arbitration settlement in league history today as Weber is set to make 7.5$ million next season. The Preds were only reportedly offering 4.75$ million while the Weber camp was asking 8.5$ million.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Monday Afternoon
*-> This morning the San Jose Sharks signed recently acquired Brent Burns to a 5 year 28 million$ deal solidifing the Sharks blueline.
*-> In a strange move by the Devils, New Jersey has waived both Colin White and the recently acquired Trent Hunter for the purpose of buying out both players. Reports have White being informed of being bought out since the end of last season.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed 2011 draft pick David Broll of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds TSN has reported. Broll was drafted 152nd overall.
*-> Rumors have former Ottawa 67 Julien Talbot talking contract with Eisbären Berlin of the DEL.
*-> In a strange move by the Devils, New Jersey has waived both Colin White and the recently acquired Trent Hunter for the purpose of buying out both players. Reports have White being informed of being bought out since the end of last season.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed 2011 draft pick David Broll of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds TSN has reported. Broll was drafted 152nd overall.
*-> Rumors have former Ottawa 67 Julien Talbot talking contract with Eisbären Berlin of the DEL.
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