Archive for June, 2008

Stars look long-term with picks

The Dallas Stars think they got their first-round pick last month, so not having a No.

Defenceman Lilja chooses to stay with Red Wings

Detroit defenceman Andreas Lilja played 12 post-season games for the Stanley Cup champs this spring.

Bruins’ Wideman files for arbitration

There remains a chance the Bruins will buy out Glen Murray’s contract, but thanks to defenseman Dennis Wideman, they now have added time.

Avs re-sign Foote, Liles; Sakic undecided

Now that John-Michael Liles has security and riches from his new contract, he’d love the comfort of knowing Joe Sakic will also be returning to the Colorado Avalanche .

Flyers swing pair of trades, acquiring Ramholt, draft pick

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Tim Ramholt from the Calgary Flames for left wing Kyle Greentree.

San Jose Sharks re-sign enforcer Jody Shelley

The Sharks re-signed forward Jody Shelley to a two-year contract Monday, keeping their top enforcer in San Jose after acquiring him in a trade last season.

Stanley Cup finally arrives in Newfoundland

Hockey’s greatest prize has arrived in Newfoundland. The Stanley Cup touched down at the St.

Panthers sign Rostislav Olesz to long-term deal

Rostislav Olesz scored a career-high 14 goals for the Florida Panthers last season.

Avalanche re-sign defencemen Liles, Foote

Scratch defencemen John-Michael Liles and Adam Foote from the list of available free agents.

Report: Rangers interested in Leafs’ Sundin

Glen Sather is seriously considering a 2008-09 go-for-it-now first line tandem of Mats Sundin and Jaromir Jagr, sources in Europe and North America have told The New York Post.

Inside Red Wing Chris Osgood’s wild Cup night in Plymouth

It’s a long way from Peace River, Alberta — Chris Osgood’s hometown. The beloved Red Wing goaltender, however, wanted to share his third Stanley Cup with his neighbors from his adopted hometown of Plymouth.

Tampa Bay signs Malone, Roberts

As the clock ticks toward the NHL’s free-agent frenzy tomorrow, teams were already working fast and furious yesterday.

Canada Day starts frenzy

The opening bell will sound on Canada Day, marking the start of the NHL’s free-agent season.

Coyotes trade for RW McGrattan

The 26-year-old recorded three assists and 46 penalty minutes in 38 games with the Senators last season.

Liles and Foote will stay on Avs’ blue-line: report

Adam Foote has resigned with Colorado, reports say, keeping some toughness on the Avalance blue-line. Colorado Avalanche have avoided what could have been a heavy blow to their blue-line. Defencemen …

Devils know they have fixes to make

If the New Jersey Devils learned anything from their early exit in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, it’s that they need more reliable play from their back end, more scoring from their front end and less ice …

Wild trade rights to Rolston to Tampa Bay

The Minnesota Wild traded the rights to star forward Brian Rolston to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional draft pick Sunday.

Prospect news from the Sault

According to Sault This Week’s Randy Russon, Red Wings prospect Zack Torquato is working on improving the two biggest knocks against him in physical strength and a lack of skating speed: June 25, Sault This …

Stoll and Greene traded by Edmonton to L.A.

Jarret Stoll takes 165 career points with him from Edmonton to Los Angeles. Edmonton Oilers shored up their blue-line Sunday by trading forward Jarret Stoll and defenceman Matt Greene to the Los Angeles Kings …

Stoll and Greene traded by Edmonton to L.A.

Jarret Stoll takes 165 career points with him from Edmonton to Los Angeles. Edmonton Oilers shored up their blue-line Sunday by trading forward Jarret Stoll and defenceman Matt Greene to the Los Angeles Kings …

Columbus expected to make play for Brendan Morrison

The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to make a play Tuesday for unrestricted free agent centre Brendan Morrison, The Province has learned.

Report: Dubielewicz signs with Russian club

New York Islanders backup goaltender Wade Dubielewicz will be moving further east for the upcoming hockey season, having signed a deal to play in Russia.

Community: NHL’s top 10 free agents

With this year’s NHL free agency quickly approaching, here are the top 10 impact players that could be available July 1. 1. Washington center Sergei Federov - The Russian center is at the tail end of his career …

Looking at where UFAs might land

At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he’s known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he’s known as Spector, FOXSports.com’s Prince of Pucks.

The right deal can make a team

Between now and the July 1 free-agent deadline, there will be jittery nerves in the executive offices of the 30 NHL clubs, anticipation from players wondering where the market will set in for their talent …

NHL veteran trains with Chuck Liddell

Former Nashville Predator Darcy Hordichuk trades in the penalty box for the Pit this summer.

Flyers sign D Eminger

The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Steve Eminger to a one-year contract Sunday.

No playoffs, but Oilers’ season still a success

A late season blossoming of young Oilers players, such as rookie Sam Gagner, almost led to a playoff berth despite a rough start.

Spits add two top imports

The Windsor Spitfires added Russian centre Andrei Loktionov and Slovakian winger Richard Panik with their two picks in Thursday’s CHL Import Draft.

It’s buyout season

It’s buyout season in the NHL. While the Hurricanes have already bought out one player and moved to buy out another , the rest of the NHL is following suit.