Archive for July, 2008

Predators plot Radulov contingencies

With forward Alexander Radulov’s future in Nashville still very much in doubt, the Predators are developing contingency plans to fill a potentially significant void on their roster.

Columbus hope kids help end Playoff drought

While in Atlanta celebrating All-Star Weekend, Rick Nash was talking to NHL.com about how the honeymoon period in Columbus was over.

a Clear Signal: Bouwmeester next to flee NHL’s Panthers

Jay Bouwmeester is still nearing the promise that made him the third overall pick of the 2002 NHL draft, after Rick Nash and Kari Lehtonen.

Burnside: Power Rankings, the summer edition

With the exception of future Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan , Mats Sundin , Joe Sakic and Teemu Selanne , all the big-name free agents have been snapped up, and the complexion of the vast majority of NHL teams …

Flames’ Ryder rejoins team after leaving for season

A guarded Daniel Ryder on Thursday said he needed his year away from hockey, but said he also missed his teammates, the games and, even, the bus rides.

Greece resident signs with New Jersey Devils

David Leaderer of Greece has signed a professional hockey contract with the New Jersey Devils and will start his career with the Trenton Devils of the ECHL.

Culligan gets a shot at Wild rookie camp

BY GREG MACVICAR The Cape Breton Post SYDNEY - Holy rookie camp and prospect tournament, Batman! Cape Breton Screaming Eagles captain Chris Culligan of Howie Centre was told by his agent, Monday, he’d probably …

Scotty Bowman leaves Wings for Blackhawks

Scotty Bowman has spent nearly 15 years with the Detroit Red Wings. Scotty Bowman is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser.

Steve Tambellini named Oilers GM

Steve Tambellini, seen in 2006, previously worked with Oilers GM Kevin Lowe at Hockey Canada.

Predators sign center Jarred Smithson to extension

The Nashville Predators have signed center Jarred Smithson to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension through 2011.

Marc Crawford joins Hockey Night in Canada

The former NHL coach has joined CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada” for the upcoming season.

Scotty Bowman leaves Wings for Blackhawks

Scotty Bowman has spent nearly 15 years with the Detroit Red Wings. Scotty Bowman is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser.

PU Men’s Hockey Standout Godlewski Samples Pro Game at Blackhawks Camp

Matt Godlewski was looking forward to a quiet summer. The sophomore defenseman for the Princeton University men’s hockey team planned to spend a lot of time on the lake near his family’s home in Elk River, …

Hurricanes hope help is coming from kids

Brandon Sutter completed his third full season with the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL, leading the team with 26 goals and 49 points.

Sens re-sign Vermette

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Gaunce adds to Avs’ exciting young class

Despite the fact that the Avs’ had to wait 49 turns to make their selection at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, they wasted no time in selecting defenseman Cameron Gaunce.

Who Should Wear an ‘A’ for the New York Rangers?

If you’re like me, you’ve come to the conclusion that either Chris Drury or Scott Gomez will end up having the distinction of being named the 25th captain of the New York Rangers before the start of the season, …

Buffalo Sabres Organization to Lose Randy Cunneyworth

Buffalo Sabres Organization to Lose Randy Cunneyworth Randy Cunneyworth has long been the coach of the AHL’s Rochester Amerks, but this coming season will instead be working as an assistant in the NHL with the …

Secret loan made Predators sale work

Craig Leipold couldn’t wait to get out of Nashville. The Wisconsin businessman said he had lost about $70 million on the NHL’s Nashville Predators since buying the expansion club in 1997.

Bruins to set up camp in Halifax

The Boston Bruins will hold part of their fall training camp in Halifax. Head coach Claude Julien said the Nova Scotia capital is a fitting location for his team to work out.

Blue Jackets lock up goalie Leclaire

Pascal Leclaire was second in the NHL with nine shutouts last season. Restricted free agent goaltender Pascal Leclaire has been re-signed to a three-year contract, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced on …

Real Estate Industry Leader: Trading Real Estate Brokerage for the Florida Panthers

Stuart Siegel has successfully parlayed eNeighborhoods, a business which he founded, sold, re-bought and sold again, into a co-ownership of the Florida Panthers.

Bruins buy out right wing Murray’s contract

The Boston Bruins bought out the final year of veteran right-winger Glen Murray’s contract Saturday.
The 35-year-old Murray, a 16-year veteran, has scored 337 goals with 314 assists in 1,009 regular season games. Murray was in his second stint with the Bruins and was their first-round pick in 1991. He’s also played with the Los Angeles […]

Islanders’ prospects hope to develop early chemistry

Joshua Bailey is one of five New York Islander draft picks skating at at Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Development Camp in Ottawa.

Wild signs Bouchard to five-year

The Minnesota Wild signed right-winger Pierre-Marc Bouchard to a five-year, US$20.4-million contract Saturday.

Former Raider named assistant coach with Atlanta Thrashers

The Prince Albert Daily Herald Former Raider, Todd Nelson has been named assistant coach of the Atlanta Thrashers.

New Jersey Devils: Remember A Guy Named…?

Remember a guy named Corey Schwab? I certainly do. This guy was almost booed out of Toronto before he even had a chance to play, with Pat Quinn picking this random unknown over the emerging Mikael Tellqvist at …

Red Wings re-sign Filppula

Valtteri Filppula of the Detroit Red Wings, shown in the Western conference final, scored five goals in 22 playoff games.

Anaheim signs four forwards who could play in Iowa

The Iowa Chops’ affiliate Anaheim Ducks signed four forwards to contracts this week who may impact the team’s roster in Des Moines, the American Hockey League Chops announced this morning.

Opinion: Khabublin among five prime trade candidates

So your team missed out in free agency. Or it still has a gaping hole at forward.