Detroit has made it to the Western Conference Final for the second time in as many seasons. They cruised past Columbus in four games and managed to slip by Anaheim in seven. Detroit’s success thus far has come from some unlikely sources.
Johan Franzen, who played well in the playoffs last season and had his breakthrough [...]
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 [...]
Last season the Blackhawks were relevant and competitive for the first time in a LONG time. Hockey is back in Chicago, baby! Last year was both the rookie campaign AND the breakout year for both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. The two 1st round pick rookies made good with the big club and definitely rejuvenated the entire franchise on every level. Dustin Byfuglien was the other big new name for the franchise having a breakout year himself. This year will be a proving year for all three to cement their legacies as high caliber NHL talent.
With the draft only being 10 days away, here are some more Montreal Canadiens rumours, updates and minor news.
Now that the hockey regular season is all but over, the guessing of which players that teams not making the post season will want to acquire will once again begin. The NHL is right back where they were before the lock-out.
Aside from signing a couple of free agent forwards to bolster their attack, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets will also try to re-shape their blueline.
Why were the Flyers willing to deal Jeff Carter? Will Blue Jackets re-sign Michael Peca? Will Ryan Miller play for the Red Wings in 2009-10? Should the Maple Leafs buy out Darcy Tucker? Which teams may want to sign Jaroslav Halak to offer sheets? Are Glen Murray’s days with the Bruins numbered? Is Paul Ranger an untouchable in Tampa Bay?
San Jose Sharks pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Brian Campbell tells Ross McKeon of Yahoo! Sports that he will wait for when the season is over to negotiate a new contract.
Are the Blue Jackets trying to re-sign Michael Peca? Will the Blue Jackets try to acquire Patrick Marleau? Can Brian Campbell get more than $8 million per season on the open market? Which UFAs could land big deals this summer? Which team will try to make big moves this off-season?
According to Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe, the Boston Bruins will be major players in next summer’s unrestricted free agent market.
Are the Blue Jackets trying to re-sign Jan Hejda before the season’s out? Will Senators try to replace Wade Redden with Brian Campbell in the off-season? How much is Sean Avery looking for?
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets and pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey have agreed to put contract talks on hold until the end of the season.
Will the Maple Leafs get tougher in the off-season? Are some Sharks players trying to persuade Brian Campbell to re-sign with the club? Is Darren McCarthy closing in on a return to the NHL?
Is Sabres’ Ryan Miller Motown bound? Are the Flyers glad they didn’t deal young talent? Will Jason Smith receive a contract offer from the Flyers? Is Marian Hossa in line for a no-trade clause? What do the Blues need the most?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun expects San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson will try to sign pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Brian Campbell to a five-year contract extension before he hits free agency July 1st.
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