Archive for June, 2009

Hello, Tomas Kaberle hotline …

Brian Burke expects to have his phone “start ringing off the hook” tomorrow for Maple Leafs’ Tomas Kaberle.

Kelley: The old bait and switch

The old bait and switch Chris Pronger was one of the only players that changed teams at the NHL entry draft.

Stars Re-Sign Lehtinen To One-Year Deal

The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday that they have re-signed right wing Jere Lehtinen to a one-year contract for the 2009-10 season.

Bruins buy out Schaefer

The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday that they have bought out the final year of forward Peter Schaefer’s contract.

Kane, Byfuglien invited to USA Hockey camp

Chicago Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane and Dustin Byfuglien have been invited to participate in the USA Hockey Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp from Aug.

Huntsvillian drafted by NHL’s Los Angeles Kings

Huntsville native Nic Dowd had a late birthday present Saturday when the Los Angeles Kings selected him in the seventh round of the NHL Draft.

Flames want Bouwmeester

Brent Sutter knows it won’t be easy for his brother to get Jay Bouwmeester’s autograph anytime soon.

Blackhawks re-sign Bolland for 5 years: report

David Bolland finished seventh in Blackhawks scoring last season with 19 goals, 47 points and a plus-19 rating.

LeBrun: Latest buzz on eve of NHL free agency

Tuesday rumblings: Agent says Mike Komisarek will test market; what’s next for Kessel? NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central.

NHL dreams for Sol

During one of his pre-draft interviews, one NHL team asked Cody Sol how he would take the job of an established player with a family to feed.

USA Names Hockey Camp Invitees

Team USA announced its invitees to camp on Tuesday for the upcoming 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

Predators’ Suter invited to U.S. Olympic camp

USA Hockey made it official on Tuesday, announcing that Predators defenseman Ryan Suter is one of 34 players that have been invited to the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp Aug.

Joe Nieuwendyk and the Offseason: Plans to Fix the Dallas Stars

Going into the 2009 NHL offseason, Stars fans were left with a sense of “what now?” Missing the playoffs is never an easy thing to take, not for fans and most definitely not for the players and management of the Stars’ organization… by Sam Hansen 52 reads Opinion Going into the 2009 NHL offseason, Stars […]

Rogers star hockey player Nick Jensen drafted in fifth round by Detroit Red Wings of NHL

Nick Jensen of Rogers was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fifth round of the National Hockey League draft on Saturday.

Flames’ draft card at a glance

The Flames entered this weekend’s National Hockey League draft in Montreal with seven picks.

Kings have early move in NHL draft

With today’s NHL entry draft hours away, the Kings were holding on to the fifth pick, the Ducks’ plans were on hold while Scott Niedermayer decided his future, and New York Islanders fans held on to hope their downtrodden team could rebuild around consensus No.

Colorado Avalanche’s Joe Sakic and His Hockey Career

Joe Sakic has been a part of the same NHL team for over twenty years and has a lot to show for it.

Let free agent bidding begin

Gentlemen, open your wallets. The Canada Day bonanza is just hours away. The NHL’s 30 GMs, at least those with money to spend, are getting ready to splurge as this year’s crop of free agents hits the market tomorrow.

Wings, Marian Hossa still talking

Detroit — There’s not much time left for the Red Wings. NHL free agency begins Wednesday, and the Wings continue working on finding a way to keep potential free agent Marian Hossa in the fold.

BLACKHAWKS: Bolland the first in the fold

Making selections in the NHL entry draft that concluded Saturday was an easy task for Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon compared to what awaits him in the next few days.

Mom’s cancer fight reunites Sutters

Of all the business and family ties that drew Calgary Flames head coach Brent Sutter back to Alberta, one of the most vital is a woman named Grace.

Budaj, Avalanche agree to terms: report

Peter Budaj reportedly reached terms Monday with Colorado. Colorado Avalanche goaltender Peter Budaj reportedly reached contract terms Monday on a one-year, $1.25-million US contract.

Detroit Red Wing’s Chris Chelios and His Hockey Career

Chris Chelios was drafted to the NHL over twenty-five years ago. Chris Chelios was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 25, 1962, making him forty-seven years old and the oldest active player in the NHL.

Wait ‘n’ see on Roli

Oilers goalie Dwayne Roloson loads sticks into his truck after the team cleaned out their lockers in April.

Rachel Alexandra romps to victory

Rachel Alexandra may need to run against the boys to find some competition. The Preakness winner, with jockey Calvin Borel aboard, romped to a 19¼-length victory in the Mother Goose, splitting Flashing and Malibu Prayer on the far turn at Belmont Park and pulling away to win in a stakes-record 1:46.33. The filly was back […]

Hawks agree to 5-year deal with Bolland

Dave Bolland celebrates his game-winning goal against Vancouver with Patrick Kane in Game 5. The Blackhawks have reached contract agreements with restricted free agents Dave Bolland, Jake Dowell and Antti Niemi.

Rising Power: Columbus Blue Jackets Poised to Break Out

For the first time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets made the playoffs, though to only get swept by the Detroit Red Wings… by Tim Bielik 15 reads Preview/Prediction (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images For the first time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets made the playoffs, though to only get swept by […]

Florida Panthers decline to tender offers to 6 restricted free agents

The Florida Panthers made a number of surprising moves Monday, declining to tender qualifying offers to restricted free agents Steve Eminger and Anthony Stewart, among others.

Dallas Star’s Mike Modano and His Hockey Career

Mike Modano is a very big name when it comes to professional hockey, and for very good reasons.

Sabres extend qualifying offers to 3 players

The Buffalo Sabres retained the rights to three key restricted free agents by extending qualifying offers to forwards Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur and defenseman Andrej Sekera.