Saturday, July 31, 2010
Ice Scoopz: Saturday Afternoon
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have signed former Senator and Carolina Hurricane Alexandre Picard to a 1 year deal. Not too sure on the full details yet including the wage and if its a 2 way or one way deal but RDS has broken the story saying its official.
Ice Scoopz: Saturday Afternoon
*-> Devin Setoguchi has officially signed a deal with the Sharks as rumored. The deal is a bit different however as its only a 1 year contract but its still rumored to be around the 3 mil mark.
*-> The arbitrator has awarded Anti Niemi a 1 year deal worth 2.85$ million dollars. The Chicago Blackhawks have 48 hours to accept. Its expected the Hawks will like these figures and take the deal as Niemi was originally looking for 4 million.
*-> The arbitrator has awarded Anti Niemi a 1 year deal worth 2.85$ million dollars. The Chicago Blackhawks have 48 hours to accept. Its expected the Hawks will like these figures and take the deal as Niemi was originally looking for 4 million.
Ice Scoopz: Saturday Noon
*-> Reports out of San Jose have the Sharks and Devin Setoguchi agreeing on a 2 year deal. The reports surfaced last night that it was a done deal but this morning it appears to be really close but nether parties have confirmed it yet. Some are saying in principal all the terms have been met but later this week they'll finalize the deal. Its apparently in the 3 million dollar range. Both rumors have conflicted each other but it appears more than likely close to being done than not.
*-> While on the Sharks, the Sharks are rumored also to be considering taking a run at Anti Niemi of the Hawks if Chicago can't get him to a reasonable contract. The Sharks are reported to be extremely high on him and would rather Niemi over both Griess and or Nittymaki. To me this ones a long shot folks, the Sharks didn't want an expensive goalie and they have repeatedly said that they want to give Greiss a chance.
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have signed prospect and 2009 draft pick Louis Leblanc to a 3 year entry level deal. Leblanc has officially left University and has the option to play for Hamilton of the AHL but it looks like the Canadiens plan to send him to the QMJHL for some fine tuning. Leblanc currently has a contract with the Montreal Juniors.
More rumors this afternoon and lots on the Tomas Kaberle front.
*-> While on the Sharks, the Sharks are rumored also to be considering taking a run at Anti Niemi of the Hawks if Chicago can't get him to a reasonable contract. The Sharks are reported to be extremely high on him and would rather Niemi over both Griess and or Nittymaki. To me this ones a long shot folks, the Sharks didn't want an expensive goalie and they have repeatedly said that they want to give Greiss a chance.
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have signed prospect and 2009 draft pick Louis Leblanc to a 3 year entry level deal. Leblanc has officially left University and has the option to play for Hamilton of the AHL but it looks like the Canadiens plan to send him to the QMJHL for some fine tuning. Leblanc currently has a contract with the Montreal Juniors.
More rumors this afternoon and lots on the Tomas Kaberle front.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Trade! Anaheim -> New York Islanders
*-> The Anaheim Ducks couldn't live with the steep price tag of defenseman James Wisniewski so they have dealt him to a team with plenty of cap space and a backend that needs support. The Ducks get a conditional draft pick in return.
Good deal for the Islanders but what conditions does this 3rd rounder come with? The Ducks need some help back there big time and it would be a surprise if the Ducks don't puch even harder now for Tomas Kaberle.
Good deal for the Islanders but what conditions does this 3rd rounder come with? The Ducks need some help back there big time and it would be a surprise if the Ducks don't puch even harder now for Tomas Kaberle.
Ice Scoopz: Friday Afternoon
Some signings to announce for this afternoon.
*-> The Anaheim Ducks have avoided arbitration with defenseman James Wisniewski this afternoon by signing him to a 2.3 $ million dollar deal for one season.
*-> The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with Chris Campoli on a 1 year contract worth 1.4$ million for one season. Awful deal for the Sens, Campoli added nothing to the team last season and for a team desperate for front end offense this wastes cap space. They could have easily added another depth defenseman for less.
*-> Dominic Moore has signed in Tampa Bay to a 2 year deal its reported.
*-> The Bruins have confirmed they've signed Blake Wheeler.
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have resigned depth defenseman Alex Henry to a 2 year deal worth 500K. The deal is a 2 way contract.
*-> The Anaheim Ducks have avoided arbitration with defenseman James Wisniewski this afternoon by signing him to a 2.3 $ million dollar deal for one season.
*-> The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with Chris Campoli on a 1 year contract worth 1.4$ million for one season. Awful deal for the Sens, Campoli added nothing to the team last season and for a team desperate for front end offense this wastes cap space. They could have easily added another depth defenseman for less.
*-> Dominic Moore has signed in Tampa Bay to a 2 year deal its reported.
*-> The Bruins have confirmed they've signed Blake Wheeler.
*-> The Montreal Canadiens have resigned depth defenseman Alex Henry to a 2 year deal worth 500K. The deal is a 2 way contract.
Ice Scoopz: Friday Afternoon
*-> The Atlanta Thrashers have spoken to Maxim Afinogenov about a possible return to the ATL next season. Originally Afinogenov did not want to return to Atlanta but it looks like the speedy winger might have a change of heart. The Thrashers were also weary about a return as his asking price has gone up. Several teams are looking at Max still but his asking price is still too high as many remember the last season in Buffalo where he tanked. The Thrashers may be the best fit but the Coyotes who have good success with rebound players may be another possible destination as they wish to add some more fire power and his speed fits perfectly in with the Desert Dogs. Several KHL teams have offers on the table but his intentions in the NHL still.
*-> The Hawks may be talking deal with the Washington Capitols in regards to Anti Niemi. Niemi who is asking for way more than the Hawks can afford could be on his way to the capitol as the negotiations have gone sour. The Capitols are still looking for a reliable netminder and still have doubts in Semen Varlamov. The Hawks have also reportedly spoken to Jose Theodore about a possible signing incase they are forced to peddle Niemi before his arbitration case instead of losing him. I highly doubt they'd bring in another inconsistent starter to join in house resident Cristobal Huet in my opinion but anything can happen.
*-> The Hawks may be talking deal with the Washington Capitols in regards to Anti Niemi. Niemi who is asking for way more than the Hawks can afford could be on his way to the capitol as the negotiations have gone sour. The Capitols are still looking for a reliable netminder and still have doubts in Semen Varlamov. The Hawks have also reportedly spoken to Jose Theodore about a possible signing incase they are forced to peddle Niemi before his arbitration case instead of losing him. I highly doubt they'd bring in another inconsistent starter to join in house resident Cristobal Huet in my opinion but anything can happen.
Ice Scoopz: Friday Afternoon
*-> Brendan Witt has been placed on waivers with intent of buying out his contract. The Islanders waived him last season but couldn't find any takers and Witt ended up finishing the season in Bridgeport. A strange move for the Islanders unless they plan to sign a free agent or make a deal because the Isles are still under the cap minimum. Kaberle could be in the future for Islander fans. Witt should clear but may find a suitor if he lowers his price when an FA.
*-> The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 3 of their RFA defensemen. Vladimir Mihalik, Mike Vernace and Mathieu Roy have all been inked to 1 year deals on a 2 way contract.
*-> The Detroit Red Wings are rumored to be close to a deal with free agent Kirk Maltby. Maltby is said to be waiting for the Detroit Red Wings to sign Mike Modano. Modano is still deciding his future but he is reported to be close to a decesion which could come as earlier as next week. Maltby and the rest of the Detroit's free agents are expected to be resigned but around Modanos contract. The Red Wings are also interested in bringing back Aaron Downey as well.
*-> Lee Stemniak is speaking to several teams about possible deals. Stempniak is rumored to be still interested in returning to Phoenix but the Yotes are pushing hard for a major hometown discount. The Ottawa Senators are also interested but they too are looking for a bargain signing as they are up against the cap. The Sabres have explored the option but wish the address their defense first once they enter training camp and get a good look.
*-> The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 3 of their RFA defensemen. Vladimir Mihalik, Mike Vernace and Mathieu Roy have all been inked to 1 year deals on a 2 way contract.
*-> The Detroit Red Wings are rumored to be close to a deal with free agent Kirk Maltby. Maltby is said to be waiting for the Detroit Red Wings to sign Mike Modano. Modano is still deciding his future but he is reported to be close to a decesion which could come as earlier as next week. Maltby and the rest of the Detroit's free agents are expected to be resigned but around Modanos contract. The Red Wings are also interested in bringing back Aaron Downey as well.
*-> Lee Stemniak is speaking to several teams about possible deals. Stempniak is rumored to be still interested in returning to Phoenix but the Yotes are pushing hard for a major hometown discount. The Ottawa Senators are also interested but they too are looking for a bargain signing as they are up against the cap. The Sabres have explored the option but wish the address their defense first once they enter training camp and get a good look.
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