*-> St Louis is leaning towards resigning goalie Chris Mason management has reported. Mason who had a quiet but decent season is reported to want to stay with the Blues but is looking for a definite number status and a pay increase.
*-> Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer are both contemplating retiring next season. The Anaheim management would like to have a decision before free agency. While Teemu Selanne is expected to return for another run, Scott Niedermayer is most likely going to hang em up unless the Ducks management make a major pitch.
*-> Sheldon Souray has officially requested a trade out of the Edmonton Oilers organization. Souray cites a lack of care and respect from the management and has given up on the management. He also stated that he believes the management already gave up on him and he feels no longer needed. Souray also claims to not have heard from the club the entire injury length. Its being said that Souray just wants out and would accept a deal to almost anywhere. Washington, Atlanta and Dallas. Dallas is reported to be tryingg a Ribeiro Souray swap but in my mind isn't good for ether party.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Ice Scoopz: Monday Morning
*-> The KHL vs the NHL saga took another twist late last week as once highly coveted Russian prospect Kirill Kabanov was sent home from the Under 18 Russian squad shortly after he had arrived to camp. The Russian brass told the media he showed up to camp thinking he was the star and better than the team. He was subsequently benched then told he was off the squad although he was one of the better players on the team. Kabanovs agent is claiming this was all politics and Kabanov has no dressing room problems and still has the goal of making the NHL. The Moncton Wildcats had allowed him to return late from wrist surgery so he may play in the U18s even though they are deep in the playoffs. Kabanov's stock has dropped drastically from challenging Taylor Hall all of last season for number one down to 12th this season and now 31st. The main dip was due to a nagging wrist injury suffered playing in the KHL last season causing him to miss all but 22 games this season. This turn of events is rumored to be payback for Kirill leaving the KHL to play in the CHL this season to adjust to the North American game. His rights were traded right before he left for Moncton leaving his team short a highly touted player plus the return the gave up. The KHL tried to fight Kabanovs departure but was unsuccessful as he had a release clause in his contract. The IIHF ruled in Kabanovs favor. JP Barry has said his client had to leave the KHL in order to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL as he would have been required to sign long term in Russia.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Ice Scoopz: Thursday Morning
*-> Keith Tkachuk has announced he will hang it up at the end of the season after 19 years. The St Louis Blues will play Nashville the last game of the season where Tkachuk will play his last game in the NHL. Tkachuk said it was mainly because of missing out on his family he decided to hang em up.
*-> Another aging vet Owen Nolan of the Minnesota Wild has decided to go in the opposite route. Nolan has decided to play one last season before deciding to quit. He is a UFA and hopes he fits in to the Wilds plans this off season but even if he's not resigned he will look for one final team to finish off his career with.
*-> Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars has also came out about his possible retirement. Modano stated he'd like to play another season but only if he felt good about it and only if he was in the Dallas Stars plans. Modano has also been linked to be on the verge of buying the Stars with Gretzky and Hull.
*-> Another aging vet Owen Nolan of the Minnesota Wild has decided to go in the opposite route. Nolan has decided to play one last season before deciding to quit. He is a UFA and hopes he fits in to the Wilds plans this off season but even if he's not resigned he will look for one final team to finish off his career with.
*-> Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars has also came out about his possible retirement. Modano stated he'd like to play another season but only if he felt good about it and only if he was in the Dallas Stars plans. Modano has also been linked to be on the verge of buying the Stars with Gretzky and Hull.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Evening
*-> The Chicago Blackhawks were reportedly testing the trade waters at the trade deadline with Cory Crawford. The Hawks have a goalie log jam with Niemi and Huet and its looking more and more likely they'll be unable to deal Huet. Crawford as admitted to being unhappy in his situation and would welcome a trade if he doesn't make the team soon. Crawford has dominated the AHL since being drafted 7 years ago and feels he has nothing left to prove at that level. Crawford also has said that while he is unhappy he'd prefer to stay in Chitown but if the chance isn't coming he'd like to move on. No word on suitors except that there has been a steady parade of scouts watching him for the past 2 years.
*-> Vesa Toskala of the Calgary Flames plans to continue his NHL career after this awful season for him. He still considers himself an NHL caliber goaltender and is willing to fight for a chance to start even if it means a season as a cheap back up. Calgary likes his reliability and are considering signing him if he's willing to take a cut. Many people have also reported that several European teams and a KHL team has contacted his agent about next season.
*-> The Florida Panthers are expected to make a Major shake up trade to start the next season. Cory Stillman and Tomas Vokoun are at the center of the talks. Vokoun is highly sought after. His impressive play this season has made him a hot item this spring. Philly almost had a deal in place at the deadline but Florida declined. The Ottawa Senators have also been mentioned. Stillman has been rumored to be a draft day trade bait for any team looking for a veteran goal scorer and have a draft pick to spare.
*-> Vesa Toskala of the Calgary Flames plans to continue his NHL career after this awful season for him. He still considers himself an NHL caliber goaltender and is willing to fight for a chance to start even if it means a season as a cheap back up. Calgary likes his reliability and are considering signing him if he's willing to take a cut. Many people have also reported that several European teams and a KHL team has contacted his agent about next season.
*-> The Florida Panthers are expected to make a Major shake up trade to start the next season. Cory Stillman and Tomas Vokoun are at the center of the talks. Vokoun is highly sought after. His impressive play this season has made him a hot item this spring. Philly almost had a deal in place at the deadline but Florida declined. The Ottawa Senators have also been mentioned. Stillman has been rumored to be a draft day trade bait for any team looking for a veteran goal scorer and have a draft pick to spare.
Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Afternoon
*-> Branko Radivojovic told the Hockey News that while he is having a career year in the KHL he most likely won't ever return to the NHL again. He came to North America and played junior for the Belleville Bulls and still calls Belleville his home. He cites his age (31) and his 2 years remaining on his contract as the main reasons for not likely returning to the NHL.
*-> Reports out of Atlanta claim that Ilya Kovalchuk plans to return back to Atlanta July 1st. The Thrashers would love to retain Kovalchuk and many have been saying since the deal it was previously planned to help restock the stuggling team. This being said I've also heard whispers of Don Waddell claiming he wouldn't doubt it if Kovalchuk took a smaller deal to remain in New Jersey with the Devils. Personally it could could go ether way. On one hand Ilya loves Atlanta and still has a home there but on the other we all know Kovalchuk thrives on being the "guy" and he certainly is the "guy" in New Jersey but without the pressure. If he did return to the ATL he could make Waddell look like a genius.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs will be parting ways with disgruntled defenseman Garnett Exelby this summer as he's an unrestricted free agent this summer. Talks have not begun and it looks like they will not begin as Exelby is frustrated with the Leafs and wants out. He is agitated about not being used and asked for a trade mid season but the Leafs were unable to find a suitor.
More in a bit
*-> Reports out of Atlanta claim that Ilya Kovalchuk plans to return back to Atlanta July 1st. The Thrashers would love to retain Kovalchuk and many have been saying since the deal it was previously planned to help restock the stuggling team. This being said I've also heard whispers of Don Waddell claiming he wouldn't doubt it if Kovalchuk took a smaller deal to remain in New Jersey with the Devils. Personally it could could go ether way. On one hand Ilya loves Atlanta and still has a home there but on the other we all know Kovalchuk thrives on being the "guy" and he certainly is the "guy" in New Jersey but without the pressure. If he did return to the ATL he could make Waddell look like a genius.
*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs will be parting ways with disgruntled defenseman Garnett Exelby this summer as he's an unrestricted free agent this summer. Talks have not begun and it looks like they will not begin as Exelby is frustrated with the Leafs and wants out. He is agitated about not being used and asked for a trade mid season but the Leafs were unable to find a suitor.
More in a bit
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Morning
A few quick ones to start the morning off.
*-> Many teams in the league are looking at goalies this summer with many goalies available. Marty Turco is one name out there to consider. It was reported this week the Stars most likely will part ways with their long time keeper. While Turco isn't young he still can provide the reliability that a contender needs at least for a few seasons still. The Philadelphia Flyers have looked into Turco but it appears they will make a big push for Thomas Vokoun. Another team who has had interest has been the St Louis Blues who lacked reliability between the pipes all season long. The darkhorse of this one could be the Ottawa Senators who have rode the season on 2 mediocre goalies. Leclaire could rebound but Brian Elliots a backup at best. The Canadians have a decesion still to make about Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak. The Flyers almost had Halak earlier in the season while the New Jersey Devils want Price.
*-> Yesterday the Edmonton Oilers signed prospect Linus Omark of Dynamo of the KHL to a 2year deal. The deal is worth 850k and has an opt out clause at the start of the second season. If Omark is unhappy and or struggling he can leave to Europe before the season begins.
*-> The Dallas Stars have appeared to have had enough of Mike Ribeiro recently as the scoring center missed several team events including a mandatory team meeting. He was healthy scratched for a game as punishment but the sides are reportedly still at war. It is expected the Stars will shop him during the summer months to give Jaime Benn more ice time along with Brad Richards.
*-> Many teams in the league are looking at goalies this summer with many goalies available. Marty Turco is one name out there to consider. It was reported this week the Stars most likely will part ways with their long time keeper. While Turco isn't young he still can provide the reliability that a contender needs at least for a few seasons still. The Philadelphia Flyers have looked into Turco but it appears they will make a big push for Thomas Vokoun. Another team who has had interest has been the St Louis Blues who lacked reliability between the pipes all season long. The darkhorse of this one could be the Ottawa Senators who have rode the season on 2 mediocre goalies. Leclaire could rebound but Brian Elliots a backup at best. The Canadians have a decesion still to make about Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak. The Flyers almost had Halak earlier in the season while the New Jersey Devils want Price.
*-> Yesterday the Edmonton Oilers signed prospect Linus Omark of Dynamo of the KHL to a 2year deal. The deal is worth 850k and has an opt out clause at the start of the second season. If Omark is unhappy and or struggling he can leave to Europe before the season begins.
*-> The Dallas Stars have appeared to have had enough of Mike Ribeiro recently as the scoring center missed several team events including a mandatory team meeting. He was healthy scratched for a game as punishment but the sides are reportedly still at war. It is expected the Stars will shop him during the summer months to give Jaime Benn more ice time along with Brad Richards.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Ice Scoopz: Monday Morning
*-> Big Andy Sutton has thrown a curve into Bryan Murrays backup plans as he revealed this weekend that he would love to return to the Island. He stated his heart is in New York and he loves what the Islanders have done with the team. He still considers Long Island his home and also revealed he'd love to sign with them again if they'd take him back. Murray was counting on Sutton being his insurance factor in the Volchenkov free agency.
*-> Tomas Kaberle has told the Toronto media he does not have a rift with head coach ron Wilson and wishes to remain with the Maple Leafs. A report came out last week stating that Kaberle wants out of Toronto due to a fued with Wilson. Both Wilson and Kaberle have down played the rumor. Wilson stated its a work relationship and arn't friends but its due to the situation. You can't be a coach and friends at the same time. Kaberle is expected to be moved during the window where his no trade clause is lifted temporarily. Kaberle is on the final year of his contract and the Leafs are expected to go in another direction with Dion Phaneuf.
*-> Tomas Kaberle has told the Toronto media he does not have a rift with head coach ron Wilson and wishes to remain with the Maple Leafs. A report came out last week stating that Kaberle wants out of Toronto due to a fued with Wilson. Both Wilson and Kaberle have down played the rumor. Wilson stated its a work relationship and arn't friends but its due to the situation. You can't be a coach and friends at the same time. Kaberle is expected to be moved during the window where his no trade clause is lifted temporarily. Kaberle is on the final year of his contract and the Leafs are expected to go in another direction with Dion Phaneuf.
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