Category: NHL

NHL: Kovalchuk finally a Devil, Niemi a Shark, and other News


NHL: Kovalchuk finally a Devil, Niemi a Shark, and other News Ilya Kovalchuk and Devils finally got a contract OK’ed by the league after the original contract being voided by the league. Kovalchuk new deal will pay him 100 million for 15 years. Kovalchuk is currently 27 years and has 642 points in 8 NHL…

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NHL: Hornqvist re-signs with the Predators, News, and Rumors


NHL: Hornqvist re-signs with the Predators, News, and Rumors The Nashville Predators re-signed the 30 goal scorer Patric Hornqvist. Hornqvist received a 3 year contract for 9.25 million. Hornqvist who was the last draft pick in the 2005 draft surprised many with his 30 goal season in the 2009-2010 season. Nashville hasn’t had much hope…

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NHL: Teemu Selanne back for another season, plus other signings


NHL: Teemu Selanne back for another season, plus other signings F Teemu Selanne is set to re-sign with the Anaheim Ducks for another season. Contract details will be updated once known. C John Madden signs with the Minnesota Wild (1 year, 1M) D Marc-Andre Gragnani re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres (1 year,TBA) G Martin Gerber…

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NHL: Blackhawks sign Turco which means Niemi’s time in Chicago is over


NHL: Blackhawks sign Turco which means Niemi’s time in Chicago is over After the Blackhawks learned that Antti Niemi was set earn 2.75 million via the arbitration ruling. The Blackhawks sought way to fit Niemi under there already tight cap space. They couldn’t find a way and with Marty Turco waiting patiently, they decided to part…

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NHL: Frolov to the Rangers, and other signings


NHL: Frolov to the Rangers, and other signings LW Alexander Frolov signs with the New York Rangers (1 year, 4M) LW Alexei Ponikarovsky signs with the Los Angeles Kings (1 year, 3.2M) LW Matt Moulson re-sings with the New York Islanders (1 year, 2.45M) F Tomas Fleischmann re-signs with the Washington Capitals (1 year, 2.6M)…

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NHL: Ilya Kovalchuk deal with the Devils voided by the NHL


NHL: Ilya Kovalchuk deal with the Devils voided by the NHL Shortly after the New Jersey Devils held a press conference to announce the re-signing of Ilya Kovalchuk, the NHL has rejected it because it circumvents the league’s salary cap. The deal now needs to be reworked because once again Ilya Kovalchuk is a free agent….

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NHL: Simon Gagne traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning


NHL: Simon Gagne traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning The Philadelphia Flyers sent F Simon Gagne to the Tampa Bay Lightning for D Matt Walker and a fourth round pick in the 2011 draft. Simon Gagne was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1998 and stuck with them ever since. As a Flyer he scored…

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NHL: Ilya Kovalchuk set to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils


NHL: Ilya Kovalchuk set to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils Ilya Kovalchuk finally decided that he will be back with the New Jersey Devils. Kovalchuk had been receiving offers from a few teams. The Los Angeles Kings and the KHL were the active hunters for Kovalchuk. The New York Islanders had made a deal…

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NHL: Pavol Demitra to the KHL, other signings


NHL: Pavol Demitra to the KHL, other signings F Pavol Demitra is headed to the KHL to play for the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1 year, TBA) C Mikko Koivu signs an extension with the Minnesota Wild (7 years, 47.25M) D Derek Meech signs with the Detroit Red Wings (1 year, TBA) F Gregory Campbell signs with…

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NHL: Enforcer Daniel Carcillo re-signs with the Flyers, plus Signings and Rumors


NHL: Enforcer Daniel Carcillo re-signs with the Flyers, plus Signings and Rumors F Daniel Carcillo re-signs with the Philadelphia Flyers (1 year, 1.075M) G Josh Harding re-signs with the Minnesota Wild (1 year, TBA) St. Louis Blues defenseman Darryl Sydor retires (18 year career) RW Jared Boll re-signs with the Columbus Blue Jackets (2 years, 1.45M) F Maxim…

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