Of course - the day I say that Jussi Jokinen may be waiting if he wants more than $3 million (source: The Hockey News), he turns around and signs for ... $3.6 million...good thing it was for over two years, or both THN and I would have a little egg on our faces. Henrik Zetterberg bowed [...]
Once again I was very impressed by the checking line of Team Canada this morning. Milan Lucic, Brandon Sutter and Stefan Legein were fantastic. Not seeing a whole lot of fantasy value, with the exception of Lucic who could be a 70-point and 120+ PIM player in six years. New Jersey prospect Alexander Vasyunov was used [...]
I have had three emails bounce back today to people who have ordered the pool guide. Double check the email that you gave PayPal! The Kings have signed J-S Aubin. He will likely replace Labarbara in Manchester, or will be the backup if and when Cloutier gets hurt. Mark Giordano, unhappy with a two-way contract offer from [...]
The Ducks have signed Chris Kunitz to a four-year, $14.9 million extension. I always considered Burke one of the smarter GMs. The smartest, in fact. But that's just garbage. If Kunitz is worth over three and a half per year...than Penner would be worth 20 million per year. Talent-wise, Kunitz is not even close to [...]
In an analysis of all the teams and how they fared offensively last season, the changes they have made this summer, as well as the predictions made in the DobberHockey Pool Guide 2007-08 , I have put together a team-by-team projection of their goals for in the coming season.
As you can probably imagine, the Penguins wind up on top of the scoring heap, the Chicago Blackhawks are most improved team (offensively) and the Buffalo Sabres will take the biggest goal-scoring freefall.
Teemu Selanne's children have apparently been enrolled in school in the Anaheim area, indicating which direction Selanne may be leaning for his decision (which we should hear about early this week). Ditto for Scott Niedermayer, although with either one of them it could be about a possible role in management. Who knows? It's Sunday, August [...]
Patrick Marleau and the Sharks are both interested in signing a contract extension. Will there be room? The Panthers are reportedly in talks with Jay Bouwmeester to extend his contract. That Penner/Vanek thing is scaring the hell out of a lot of teams. Steve Sullivan underwent a second back surgery. He is on the shelf until December [...]
Live in the GTA? READ THIS The rumored Milan Michalek deal is now official - he has been signed for six years. Bryan Berard has been invited to training camp by the New York Islanders. With Bergeron, Witt, Martinek, Sutton, Gervais, Johnson, Campoli and Meyer already there, I'm not sure what chance Berard has of cracking [...]
Nikita Alexeev has signed a deal with Ak Bars Kazan of the RSL. One of many Russians that are fleeing back to their country for better money. Hell, NHLers of all backgrounds are finding the RSL appealing - Daniel Tjarnqvist, who started last season as Edmonton's quarterback on their power play, has also signed with [...]
How to Start a Keeper League – Version #5 Here is a great one from Aaron - very in-depth rules, and includes a 15-man farm squad for prospects! RULES AND REGULATIONS Line-ups and Scoring System 1. Line-up is to be submitted to (email given) before the start of every FHA week. If [...]
