Several teams have left themselves ripe for raiding: How does Chicago pay for Kane and Towes and Keith who are RFA’s next year, not to mention Versteeg and Seabrook? Who does Calgary dump? 40 million for just 8 players? The…
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In light of today’s events, I looked up my old post: Can you afford to sign Hossa?
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[NOTE: some of the musings are out of date; I am not updating anything other than to throw some highlighting on the Chicago stuff and I am adding one editorial comment in a big blue font; you have been warned]…
From TSN: Tavares or Hedman? Remember “Daigle or Pronger?”
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Well if the year was 1993, the Ottawa Senators would select slick centre Alexandre Daigle and leave stalwart defenceman Chris Pronger for the Hartford Whalers. In some cases, having the second overall pick can work out pretty well. The New York Islanders…
Via Matthew Barry: Lombardi on Elkins, Mullen, Azevedo and Jimmy Neutron
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I then asked about the recently signed college kids, Corey Elkins and Patrick Mullen. Lombardi explained that former King Mike Donnelly has been working the college trenches recruiting and that the Kings are now offering a great opportunity for development…
The Hockey News: Heating up
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Heatley reportedly wasn’t happy playing for coach Cory Clouston, who replaced Craig Hartsburg at mid-season and reduced the winger’s playing time, including moving him for a spell onto the team’s second power-play unit. With five years and more than $37…
Ottawa Sun: More LeCavalier/Johnson — Johnson wants $5.5MM?
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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…
Detroit discount? | Hockey | Sports | Ottawa Sun
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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…
The Hockey News: Draft dreams
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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…
ISS Top 30 2009 prospects, May – Hockey’s Future
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1. Tavares, John C 9/20/1990 L 6.00.2 195 London OHL 2 Duchene, Matt C 1/16/1991 L 5.11 200 Brampton OHL 3 Hedman, Victor LD 12/18/1990 L 6.06 220 Modo SweE 4 Paajarvi-Svensson, Magnus LW 4/12/1991 L 6.01 200 SweE 5…
Puck Daddy — Eulogy: Remembering the 2008-09 Vancouver Canucks
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The Canucks are gone, and all we are left with is questions. Why did it happen so suddenly? Should we have seen it coming? Why is it impossible to find a single hockey fan, outside of British Columbia, that feels…