We all know this is the 100th season of a great hockey club the Canadiens, but I must point out the fans of this storied franchise must be getting on the management’s nerves. Let me explain my point.
For the most part of the season, the Habs loyal have linked their club to many star players. [...]
Steve Yzerman, one of the most beloved figureheads in all of hockey. Continuously mentioned in the same breath as recent hockey greats; Gretzky, Lemieux and Messier. His resume as a player is almost unparalleled; 6th place in all-time NHL scoring, 10 time NHL all-star, recipient of the Lester B. Pearson, Frank J. Selke, Conn Smythe [...]
The Stars have a tough job this season. Last season, they came closer than they had in a long time to winning the Cup. The Stars were known as a “one-and-done” team, one of those teams that makes it to the playoffs consistently, but can’t get past the first round for whatever reason. I watched last year’s run with hope and hesitation, knowing what had happened in seasons before and not wanting to get my hopes too high. They went above and beyond what I, and many others, expected. Owner Tom Hicks has said that there’s a good feeling in the locker room this year, a feeling of hope, a feeling of strength, a feeling that they have what it takes to win it all. The team overcame adversity with injuries to key players, but that ended up helping in the long run, giving younger players a chance to shine and get some serious NHL ice time.
What’s the latest on Vincent LeCavalier? Does he want to stay? Do they even really want him back? What do his agent think about all of this? Barry Melrose: behind Tampa Bay’s bench or in ESPN studios for next season?
Sports Business Daily is reporting that the NHL salary cap will increase from 50.3 million to 56.3 million next season. The cap floor will also increase, it will be at 40 million, or a little above.
According to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to land two centers in the off-season.
Will the Maple Leafs consider buying out Darcy Tucker? Did Erik Christensen want out of Pittsburgh? Should the Bruins re-sign Tim Thomas, Glen Metropolit? Were the Sharks intent on moving Patrick Marleau before the deadline? Did the Canadiens miss out on deals with the Blackhawks, Flames? Do the Capitals intend on re-signing Cristobal Huet? Why did the Blue Jackets trade Adam Foote, couldn’t trade for Brad Richards? Which teams chased Tuomo Ruutu before he was dealt to the Hurricanes? Will Ryan Miller leave the Sabres after next season?
Adam Foote has successfully alienated himself from the Columbus fan base and franchise. Read the whole story to try and understand the disappointing end of Foote’s time with the Blue Jackets.
The 2006-2007 NHL trade deadline had just as many transactions, but few of the superstar names. This year, with over 25 trades made in a day, and a busy month of February, some teams scored big–others, not so much. We look at some of the better deals and how helpful they will be.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to trade terms with the Dallas Stars for Brad Richards, according to TSN.
TSN reports that the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Dan Boyle to a six-year deal worth $40 million.
Ross McKeon of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brad Richards and Atlanta Thrashers pending unrestricted free agent forward Marian Hossa have both been traded.
Are the Wild interested in forward Olli Jokinen? Have the Flyers acquired Vaclav Prospal? Did the Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Dan Boyle?
Columbus Blue Jackets’ offer to the Tampa Bay Lightning for forward Brad Richards, along with what the Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks could offer.
Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon tells Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily Herald that he may be both a buyer and a seller at the trade deadline.
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