The beginning or the end? The Kovalchuk saga continues
With the Ilya Kovalchuk contract saga coming to an end, NHL Hot Stove editor Brandon Macdonald looks at the impact it has on the NHL.
Categories: Around the League, NHLHS Features, New Jersey Devils Tags: Boston Bruins, Chris Pronger, Donald Fehr, gary bettman, Ilya, Marc Savard, New Jersey Devils, NHL, NHLPA, Philadelphia Flyers
Guerin working out with Flyers
With training camp opening in just 16 days, there was a new face working out with the Flyers today.
Categories: Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Philadelphia Flyers Tags: Bill Guerin, Bob Murray, Craig Custance, CSNPhilly.com, James van Riemsdyk, Jody Shelley, Mike Testwuide, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, The Sporting News, Tim Panaccio
Weighting for the right time
NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent Anthony Curatolo adds to today's news of the New York Islanders and the re-signing of team Captain Doug Weight.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Around the League, Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, New York Islanders Tags: Doug Weight, Islanders, Isles, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, NHL, Weight
“Super-Pests” taking place of true enforcers
NHLHS writers Anthony Curatolo and David Strehle take a look at the NHL's vanishing true enforcer, and the new breed that is taking their place.
Categories: Around the League, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Western Conference Tags: Agitator, Alex Burrows, Arron Asham, Daniel Carcillo, Derek Boogaard, Enforcer, George Parros, hockey, Matt Cooke, National Hockey League, NHL, Sean Avery, Steve Downie, Steve Ott
Some quick Isles news and notes
NHLHS New York Islanders correspondent Anthony Curatolo dives into the week that was for the Islanders. Signings, old faces in new places, and a pledge to give back.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Around the League, Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, New York Islanders Tags: Islanders, Isles, New York Islanders, Rob Schremp
Stevie Y continues to make the smart move
NHLHS writer Anthony Curatolo breaks down the off-season to date for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A team that could create a lot of fireworks in the Southeast Division with the "new" look implemented by new GM Steve Yzerman.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Around the League, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Southeast, Tampa Bay Lightning Tags: Brett Clark, Cedric Desjardens, Dan Ellis, Dominic Moore, Martin St.Louis, Mike Smith, Pavel Kubina, Randy Jones, Ryan Malone, Simon Gagne, Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, Vincent Lecavalier
Just a Little While Longer: Atlanta Thrashers Re-Sign Bryan Little
The Thrashers have almost completed their locking in of their RFAs with the signing of winger Bryan Little to a three year contract extension.
Categories: Around the League, Atlanta Thrashers, Eastern Conference, Southeast Tags: Atlanta Thrashers, Bryan Little
Canes work with reduced payroll? No problem!
The Hurricanes' payroll budget has been slashed, the owner is looking to sell a portion of the team, and the GM is outside his free-agent comfort zone. Yet there's still optimism for what lies ahead. What gives? NHLHS Hurricanes writer Brian LeBlanc explains.
Categories: Carolina Hurricanes Tags: Carolina Hurricanes
Flyers’ Defensive Depth Could Prove Invaluable
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle looks at Paul Holmgren's offseason defensive acquisitions and how it affects the club, especially with Chris Pronger's knee injury and NHL investigation into the validity of his contract.
Categories: Around the League, Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Philadelphia Flyers Tags: Andrej Meszaros, bill daly, Braydon Coburn, Chris Pronger, Dan Hamhuis, Ilya Kovalchuk, Kimmo Timonen, Matt Carle, Matt Walker, NHL, Oskars Bartulis, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Parent, Sean O'Donnell, Simon Gagne, Steve Yzerman
Pens add grit by signing Aaron Asham
Asham agreed to a one-year, one-way deal worth 700K to come over from Division rival Philadelphia Flyers--where he posted 10 goals and 14 assists. Asham also scored four goals in the playoffs on his way to the Stanley Cup Finals with Philadelphia.
Categories: NHLHS Features, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags: Aaron Asham, Bill Guerin, Mike Rupp, Pittsburg Penguins
Whitfield’s season in doubt after achilles injury
It was reported by Comcast Sports New England that Whitfield sustained the injury while working out. Whitfield played 20 games, including four playoff games, in the 09-10 season for Boston and registered just one assist. In 52 games with the Providence Bruins, of the AHL, he tallied 17 goals for 43 points.
Categories: Boston Bruins Tags: 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Boston Bruins, Dan Ellis, New York Rangers, Providence Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Trent Whitfield, UFA, Washington Capitals
Canucks season preview: Sizing up the roster
GM Mike Gillis didn’t waste anytime making changes to a Vancouver team that has bowed out in the 2nd round of the playoffs 2 yeas in a row. His first move was to send the Canucks 2nd round pick, Steve Bernier, and Michael Grabner to the Florida Panthers for Keith Ballard and Victor Oreskivich.
Categories: Around the League, By Teams, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, NHLHS Features, Nashville Predators, Northwest, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Alexandre Bolduc, Alexandre Burrows, and Darcy Hordichuk, Andrew Alberts, Andrew Raycroft, Christian Erhoff, Cody Hodgson, Cory Schneider, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Ian Clark, Jannik Hansen, Joel Perrault, Jordan Schroeder, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Kyle Wellwood, Manny Malhotra, Mario Bliznak, Mason Raymond, Michael Grabner, Mikael Samuelsson, Mike Gillis, Rick Rypien, Robert Luongo, Roland Melanson, Ryan Johnson, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Suter, Sami Salo, Sergei Shirokov, Shane O’Brien, Shea Weber, Steve Bernier, Tanner Glass, Tomas Fleischmann, Victor Oreskivich
New York Rangers bound for training camp battles
Jason Arbeitman, our NHLHS New York Rangers Correspondent, breaks down the battles going into this year's training camp. With training camp just around the corner (September 12th to be precise) everyone is ready to go and begin battling for spots on the big club for the upcoming season.
Categories: Atlantic, Eastern Conference, New York Rangers Tags: Brian Boyle, Erik Christensen, Mats Zuccarello-Aasen, New York Rangers
Player Review: Michael Cammalleri
Our Montreal Canadiens Correspondent Christopher Nardi profiles and reviews Michael Cammalleri. NUMBER: 13 HEIGHT: 5' 9" WEIGHT: 182 SHOOTS: LEFT BIRTHDATE: JUN 8, 1982 (AGE 28) Last season’s record: 65 Gp, 26-24-50, +/- 7 and 16 PIM Last post-season’s record: 19 Gp, 13-6-19, +/- minus 6, 6 PIM
Categories: Montreal Canadiens Tags: Brian Gionta, Martin St.Louis, Michael Cammalleri, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, NHL 2010 Playoffs, Scott Gomez
Player Review: Scott Gomez
Our Montreal Canadiens Correspondent Christopher Nardi profiles and reviews Scott Gomez. HEIGHT: 5' 11" WEIGHT: 202 Shoots: Left BIRTHDATE: Dec 23, 1979 (AGE 30) Record during 2009-2010 season: 12-47-59 in 78 GP. +/- 1, 60 PM Record during 2009-2010 playoffs: 2-12-14 in 19 GP, +/- minus 6, 25 PM
Categories: Around the League, By Teams, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens Tags: Alaska, Bob Gainey, Brian Gionta, Christopher Higgins, Doug Janik, Michael Busto, Michael Cammalleri, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL, NHL 2010 Playoffs, Pavel Valentenko, Ryan McDonagh, Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt
