After a nice long weekend off I'm back at the desk and back in action as several training camp invitations were missed while I was away.
*-> Wade Redden was told by the New York Ranger's organization he will not be attending their training camp this season further speculating that the Rangers have plans to buy the defenseman out sometime in the near future. After spending last season playing the the Hartford Wolves, Redden won't get his chance this season to prove his worth during training camp as due to salary constraints and the Rangers moving in a direction on the back end.
*-> Fernando Pisani has excepted a training camp invite to the Columbus Blue Jackets camp.
*-> Anders Eriksson is once again trying to force his way into the NHL as the Vancouver Canucks give the well travelled Swede another look.
*-> As well as Eriksson, Niko Dimitrakos of Adler Mannheim is attempting to make the Vancouver Canucks.
*-> Shaun Heshka of EC Salzburg has received an invite from the Los Angeles Kings as well as Ray Macias of the Lake Erie Monsters.
*-> Alexei Yashin's NHL comeback is still on going. He continues to skate with the Isles as he gathers offers from around the KHL. It's rumored he'll play with the Isle or no-one in the NHL according to reports now but as many as 5 KHL teams have made offers including Vityaz Chekhov who threw in a major offer this weekend.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Wednesday Afternoon
*-> The Los Angeles Kings have invited former New York Islander Trent Hunter to a pro try-out.
*-> Brad Marchand has come to terms with the Boston Bruins signing a two year deal worth 5 Million dollars overall. 2 million$ the first year and 3 million$ the second.
*-> I'm hearing Sergei Samsonov has received several offers from KHL teams but is looking to remain in the NHL. It's reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins may have extended a try-out offer but his agent maintains that their still in talks with one team about a possible signing. I'm hearing the Islanders could be that team.
*-> While on the Islanders, Mr. Alexei Yashin is still trying to figure out his future while skating with the Isles. Yashin was leaning towards Russia but now that Yaroslavl has dropped to a lower div it's looking like a return to Long Island is looking more and more likely especially with the Islanders cap situation.
*-> I'm also hearing talks between Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings brass has picked up again but both sides are far apart still. The Kings are sticking with not letting his salary go higher than Anze Kopitar's 6.8$ million.
*-> Zach Bogosian whose in the same boat as Doughty maintains he's not concerned and will continue to train and practice with the Jets as he figures a deal with be done before camp starts. Some are saying the Montreal Canadiens are highly interested in Bogosian but the Jets are asking for an arm and a leg or according to some Scott Gomez which doesnt make sense.
*-> Finally fellow RFA Luke Schenn is all but done. The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to announce a deal by Friday. I'm hearing around 4 to 5 million per year.
*-> Yesterday the Winnipeg Jets confirmed the invite extended to Janne Pesonen of AK Bars Kazan to their fall training camp.
*-> Brad Marchand has come to terms with the Boston Bruins signing a two year deal worth 5 Million dollars overall. 2 million$ the first year and 3 million$ the second.
*-> I'm hearing Sergei Samsonov has received several offers from KHL teams but is looking to remain in the NHL. It's reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins may have extended a try-out offer but his agent maintains that their still in talks with one team about a possible signing. I'm hearing the Islanders could be that team.
*-> While on the Islanders, Mr. Alexei Yashin is still trying to figure out his future while skating with the Isles. Yashin was leaning towards Russia but now that Yaroslavl has dropped to a lower div it's looking like a return to Long Island is looking more and more likely especially with the Islanders cap situation.
*-> I'm also hearing talks between Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings brass has picked up again but both sides are far apart still. The Kings are sticking with not letting his salary go higher than Anze Kopitar's 6.8$ million.
*-> Zach Bogosian whose in the same boat as Doughty maintains he's not concerned and will continue to train and practice with the Jets as he figures a deal with be done before camp starts. Some are saying the Montreal Canadiens are highly interested in Bogosian but the Jets are asking for an arm and a leg or according to some Scott Gomez which doesnt make sense.
*-> Finally fellow RFA Luke Schenn is all but done. The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to announce a deal by Friday. I'm hearing around 4 to 5 million per year.
*-> Yesterday the Winnipeg Jets confirmed the invite extended to Janne Pesonen of AK Bars Kazan to their fall training camp.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Tuesday Late Afternoon
A few training camp invitations to announce today plus an update on the KHL Lokomotiv Yaroslavl situation.
*-> Bob McKenzie of TSN tweeted today that Brad Winchester has received a training camp invitation from the San Jose Sharks.
*-> The Philadelphia Flyers have invited tough guy Adam Mair to their training camp to try and fill the spot left by Aaron Asham's departure.
*-> Bill Thomas formerly of the Florida Panthers has signed an AHL deal with the San Antonio Rampage for the next season. The deal is rumored to include and NHL release clause.
*-> In Russia this morning the KHL has officially announced their plans for the club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. It was reported late last week that a league wide draft would take place but the club felt a year off would be best for the city and the club despite many fans and players fight to keep the team in the KHL for the 2011-2012 season. The KHL management reportedly felt it was best to keep hockey going in Yaroslavl so the mutual decision to allow the club to continue in the lesser level league the former Russian Super League aka RSL then next year bring the club back. Some players may be loaned to Lokomotiv from other KHL squads with the teams picking up the contract to help them stabilize and make a return next season. For now it's reported that Yaroslavl will use a combo of free agents and their farm team to compete at the lower level.
*-> Bob McKenzie of TSN tweeted today that Brad Winchester has received a training camp invitation from the San Jose Sharks.
*-> The Philadelphia Flyers have invited tough guy Adam Mair to their training camp to try and fill the spot left by Aaron Asham's departure.
*-> Bill Thomas formerly of the Florida Panthers has signed an AHL deal with the San Antonio Rampage for the next season. The deal is rumored to include and NHL release clause.
*-> In Russia this morning the KHL has officially announced their plans for the club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. It was reported late last week that a league wide draft would take place but the club felt a year off would be best for the city and the club despite many fans and players fight to keep the team in the KHL for the 2011-2012 season. The KHL management reportedly felt it was best to keep hockey going in Yaroslavl so the mutual decision to allow the club to continue in the lesser level league the former Russian Super League aka RSL then next year bring the club back. Some players may be loaned to Lokomotiv from other KHL squads with the teams picking up the contract to help them stabilize and make a return next season. For now it's reported that Yaroslavl will use a combo of free agents and their farm team to compete at the lower level.
RIP Alexander Galimov
*-> This morning it's being reported through National news agencies that Alexander Galimov the sole suriviving player of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl crash has passed due to his injuries from the crash. Galimov was a product of the Yaroslavl farm system and a native of Yaroslavl. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Monday Evening
A quiet Monday for most NHL teams except for the New Jersey Devils who were busy gearing up for their training camp with a few additions.
*-> The New Jersey Devils have invited Ottawa 67 Thomas Nesbitt to their camp coming up shortly.
*-> Kamloops Blazer and also undrafted free agent J.T. Barnett will also be attending the Devils camp in upcoming weeks.
*-> The Devils have also extended an offer to former Devil and former NHLer Petr Sykora. Sykora who played for Dynamo Minsk last season had recently signed with HC Plzen of the Czech Eliteliga.
*-> Another training camp invite was extended to former Columbus Blue Jacket defenseman Anton Stalman who reportedly turned down several offers in the KHL to try-out for the Devils.
*-> Finally Steve Bernier formerly of the Florida Panthers will be attepting to make the cut as well.
*-> The New Jersey Devils have invited Ottawa 67 Thomas Nesbitt to their camp coming up shortly.
*-> Kamloops Blazer and also undrafted free agent J.T. Barnett will also be attending the Devils camp in upcoming weeks.
*-> The Devils have also extended an offer to former Devil and former NHLer Petr Sykora. Sykora who played for Dynamo Minsk last season had recently signed with HC Plzen of the Czech Eliteliga.
*-> Another training camp invite was extended to former Columbus Blue Jacket defenseman Anton Stalman who reportedly turned down several offers in the KHL to try-out for the Devils.
*-> Finally Steve Bernier formerly of the Florida Panthers will be attepting to make the cut as well.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Ice Scoopz: Friday Evening
*-> Around the hockey blogging world many are starting to say there's talks happening between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators. Not much is known other than the two sides have been speaking. Some are saying the offense starved Preds may be looking at Paul Stastny, while the Avs may be looking at Ryan Suter.
*-> Bryan McCabe is currently sitting on a try-out invitation from the New York Islanders. Rumor has he originally shot down the offer but now is in thinking mode aboutit.
*-> Steve Staios is still maintaining that he's had offers but will wait for the right situation a.k.a a young rebuilding team to help mentor. He has turned down the Islanders however several reports have said.
*-> More news out of Russia, I've heard from a source Alexei Yashin is now leaning towards signing with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and not an NHL comeback as it's now been said several free agent players from around Europe would like to lend their services to the mourning club. Some are even saying the list of players approaching Lokomotiv could be 20 plus players. I've also heard that KHL management has confirmed a 1 to 2 player draft from around the league and the rest filled out by junior players and free agents.
*-> Bryan McCabe is currently sitting on a try-out invitation from the New York Islanders. Rumor has he originally shot down the offer but now is in thinking mode aboutit.
*-> Steve Staios is still maintaining that he's had offers but will wait for the right situation a.k.a a young rebuilding team to help mentor. He has turned down the Islanders however several reports have said.
*-> More news out of Russia, I've heard from a source Alexei Yashin is now leaning towards signing with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and not an NHL comeback as it's now been said several free agent players from around Europe would like to lend their services to the mourning club. Some are even saying the list of players approaching Lokomotiv could be 20 plus players. I've also heard that KHL management has confirmed a 1 to 2 player draft from around the league and the rest filled out by junior players and free agents.
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