Monthly Archives: June 2009

Via ESPN: Los Angeles Kings looking for star

By
June 7, 2009

Kings search for a star The Los Angeles Kings have been linked all spring to Tampa Bay star Vincent Lecavalier, but we’re told those talks have cooled off for now. One Eastern Conference source told us Saturday the New York Rangers have made Scott Gomez available around the league, but we’re not sure how...
MORE

Ottawa Sun: More LeCavalier/Johnson — Johnson wants $5.5MM?

By
June 5, 2009

Some new rumor plot-points, in bold: Despite all the denials coming out of the Sunshine State, the Tampa Bay Lightning is trying to deal C Vinny Lecavalier. A league source told Sun Media yesterday the Bolts have informed the NHL they intend to spend at the salary floor of approximately $40.5 million next season....
MORE

Detroit discount? | Hockey | Sports | Ottawa Sun

By
June 5, 2009

The question for Detroit GM Ken Holland is whether he can fit Hossa’s contract into the club’s salary structure under the NHL’s salary cap. The NHLPA will vote later this month on whether they want to invoke a 5% increase in the cap, but it will likely stay close to $56.7-million (all terms US)...
MORE

From Al Strachan: Lightning Rod

By
June 4, 2009

Al Strachan repackages the same old rumors; but at least he can write coherently. My comments are in brackets. The rumors regarding Vincent Lecavalier refuse to go away.  Tampa Bay Lightning GM Brian Lawton insists that he has had no trade talks regarding Lecavalier and that he has...
MORE

From The Hockey News — A Scout’s Life: Combine influence

By
June 4, 2009

Last season, Drew Doughty and Zach Bogosian were in a heated battle to go No. 2 at the draft behind Steven Stamkos. Doughty, who was a Kings fan growing up and who always had posters of Wayne Gretzky on his wall, may have been a little heavy – and, arguably, sluggish – prior to...
MORE

2009 NHL Draft Combine recap – Hockey’s Future

By
June 2, 2009

As far as the testing went, several of the shorter players stood out positively. Eden Prairie High School defenseman Nick Leddy was one of the most impressive in the vertical leap, and he had an excellent wing span for his size. Not the broadest of players, Leddy was finely tuned, with one of the...
MORE

The Hockey News: Draft dreams

By
June 2, 2009

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Another draft combine is in the books, so let’s shine the spotlight on some of the players who made their presence felt at the annual fitness exposition. Some scouts believe a prospect should be in the best physical shape possible by the combine and the following youngsters helped their own cause in that...
MORE

Why hockey pucks are frozen – Kansas City Star

By
June 1, 2009

“Rubber is one of the most elastic materials on earth, and even vulcanization can’t stop hockey pucks from bouncing,” Hache wrote. “Smashed against a hard surface like concrete or ice, a puck rebounds with between 45 and 55 percent of its original velocity (less so on a softer surface like a board). This percentage...
MORE

Information on the 50-contract roster limit and 90-player maximum reserve list

By
June 1, 2009

Teams have four different “roster” limits to balance under the league’s regulations; a 20-player “dressed list” for games, a 23-player active NHL roster, a 50-contract maximum, and a 90-player maximum reserve list. Starting with the largest and working our way down, teams are only allowed to have up to 90 players on its reserve...
MORE

Hockey’s Future Spring 2009 Organizational Rankings, 1-10 – Hockey’s Future

By
June 1, 2009

4. Los Angeles Kings Strengths: The Kings’ prospect pool remains very deep. The top of the class is diverse in all positions. A group of forwards highlighted by Oscar Moller, Ted Purcell and Brian Boyle – not to mention under-the-radar center Andrei Loktionov assure the Kings will be strong up front in the foreseeable...
MORE