Yearly Archives: 2008

May 29, 2008

By |2008-05-29T08:27:25-04:00May 29th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Blake Wheeler has refused Phoenix's contract offer. The offer exceeeds any guaranteed contract he can receive under the CBA with another team. Regardless, he decided to become a free agent. The Coyotes will receive the 35th overall pick as compensation and they now have five picks in the first two rounds. Under terms of the [...]

May 28, 2008

By |2008-05-28T08:37:11-04:00May 28th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 The Fantasy Prospect Report will be out on Sunday. 250 NHL prospects - their upsides, their certainty, what to expect and when. Plus, the lowdown on the 2008 draft eligibles. A KEEPER LEAGUE MUST. Click here for more info. Visiteurs francophones cliquez ici pour la version francaise. Hannu Toivonen will return to Finland next year. A little [...]

May 27, 2008

By |2008-05-27T07:28:24-04:00May 27th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 In the forum, from 4:15 to 5pm, I will be answering any keeper-league questions you have. Just go to the Keeper League section. I'll try and do this every few days throughout the summer. FINAL DAY there is a 25% discount off of all DobberHockey shirts and hats - some of these shirts are pretty awesome, [...]

May 26, 2008

By |2008-05-26T07:14:16-04:00May 26th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 TSN is reporting that Franzen has received last-minute medical clearance and he will indeed be in the lineup tonight. That's the latest, but check back in five minutes.  The FAN 590 is reporting that Franzen will NOT be in the lineup tonight.  St.Louis prospect Viktor Alexandrov has signed to play with Omsk next season. He is doubtful [...]

May 25, 2008

By |2008-05-25T08:14:17-04:00May 25th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 According to the Boston Globe, GM Peter Chiarelli has stated that Tuukka Rask understands that he will need to improve over a full season in the AHL before being considered for NHL duty, so he will remain in Providence for at least another year, if there were any doubt.  The Red Wings have signed Dick [...]

May 24, 2008

By |2008-05-24T10:11:59-04:00May 24th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 TSN is reporting that despite being healthy, Gary Roberts will be scratched. I disagree with Therrien's decision on this one, as the Pens lack experience and grit versus the Red Wings and Roberts offers that in spades. Harrison Reed, who has free-fallen to 125 on my prospects list, has signed an entry-level deal with Carolina. They [...]

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