Apologies regarding Stamkos info - I checked out the CBA this morning and it looks like the deal takes up one year of his UFA eligibility (hence the NMC in the last year). Thanks for the heads up to those who corrected me. The Rangers officially inked Brandon Dubinsky to a four-year deal. [...]
The Flames re-signed Brendan Morrison for one year. He’s rehabbing a torn ACL, and won’t be back until the season is underway. He was pretty decent last season during a few stints with Iginla and Tanguay on the top unit. The guide is out in just over two weeks... some stuff from previous [...]
A few prospect signings today - Erik Gudbranson (FLA) and Adam Larsson (NJD). Both players have a very good shot at cracking their respective NHL club this season (especially Gudbranson in Florida). Helping Larsson's chances - the fact he signed for an entry-level deal that pays him just under a million (including bonuses). [...]
Colorado signed Shane O'Brien, adding to their collection of 5 and 6 defensmen (Ryan O'Byrne, Ryan Wilson, Matt Hunwick, and Kyle Cumiskey). The top four will likely be comprised of Erik Johnson, Kyle Quincey, and Jan Hejda, and two of the above mentioned defensemen. There may appear to be a numbers game blocking [...]
I’ve had a fairly busy offseason in my head-to-head keeper league. I shipped out Justin Williams for Steve Ott last month, and last weekend I pulled the trigger in a bigger trade, moving out Martin Brodeur, John-Michael Liles, and a draft pick in our dispersal draft in September for Loui Eriksson and a lower pick in the same draft.
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Goldie Says: Speaking of Colorado, I checked out their (off-ice only) prospects development camp today. I briefly spoke with Calvin Pickard, Kent Patterson and Kieran Millan, then listened in on Duncan Siemens and Stefan Elliott chatting with the media as well. Peter Mueller has been working out hard with zero symptoms. He'll likely be ready to go at [...]
Angus here - heading out the door for the weekend - just saw the Fehr to Winnipeg trade. Great move for Fehr - as I speculated yesterday, this gives him value and clears the logjam on RW in Washington. The Jets sent a 4th round pick to Washington. Fehr will likely play on [...]
Shea Weber's future in Nashville, Erik Cole's fantasy impact in Montreal, a sleeper defenseman for 2011-12, and more.
Some afternoon news which will be expanded upon tomorrow: Ryan Shannon has signed a one-year deal with TB. Jeff Tambellini has signed to play in the Swiss League next year. Philly has locked up Wayne Simmonds to a two-year extension. Cap hit of $1.75 million. Nashville has signed three of their [...]
San Jose has traded the underperforming Dany Heatley to Minnesota in exchange for Martin Havlat. Heatley has three more seasons at a cap hit of $7.5 million, while Havlat has four more at a cap hit of $5 million, saving San Jose $2.5 million per season (math can be fun).
