Draft Day Frenzy
June 18th, 2008 | 5:22 PM EDT
By Bryen Owen
The 2008 entry draft is two days away. At this point too many things are happening to believe no trades will take place. Here are some final rumours.
Columbus Blue Jackets
If you were The San Jose Sharks’ GM Doug Wilson…
June 3rd, 2008 | 2:38 PM EDT
By Elie Rahme
…would you move guys like Patrick Marleau or Joe Thornton? Anything a GM does is an attempt to make his team better, but would that be the move to help the Sharks gain some depth?
Blue Jackets to overhaul blueline?
March 23rd, 2008 | 9:32 PM EDT
By Alin Mateescu
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.
Carter, Peca, Miller, Tucker, Halak, Murray, and Ranger
March 23rd, 2008 | 1:30 PM EDT
By Alin Mateescu
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?
Blue Jackets to be center of attention this summer?
March 16th, 2008 | 3:15 PM EDT
By Alin Mateescu
According to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to land two centers in the off-season.
Emery, Raycroft, Stuart, Leclaire, Sutter, and Hossa
March 15th, 2008 | 11:26 AM EDT
By Alin Mateescu
How much will it cost the Senators to buy out Ray Emery? Will Maple Leafs buy out Andrew Raycroft? Does Brad Stuart want to sign with Western Conference team only? When will the Blue Jackets start contract talks with Pascal Leclaire? Are the Hurricanes trying to sign Brandon Sutter? Why did Marian Hossa leave the Thrashers?
Peca, Marleau, Campbell, and pending UFAs
March 14th, 2008 | 9:50 PM EDT
By Alin Mateescu
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?
Ramble’s of Rob
March 13th, 2008 | 12:29 PM EDT
By Rob Luker
A little rambling about the ‘09 NHL Winter Classic and Franchise Relocation.
Blue Jackets, Bernier, Avery, and Lecavalier
March 9th, 2008 | 5:27 PM EDT
By Alin Mateescu
Will the Blue Jackets sign, or deal for a front-line center? Did the Sharks offer Steve Bernier to the Rangers? How much are the Rangers are willing to pay Sean Avery? Are the Lightning planning on re-signing Vincent Lecavalier long-term?
Hejda, Campbell, and Avery
March 8th, 2008 | 12:06 PM EST
By Alin Mateescu
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?
Blue Jackets, Hainsey won’t talk contract until season’s end
March 7th, 2008 | 9:39 PM EST
By Alin Mateescu
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.
Ice Girls: Where did they come from?
March 5th, 2008 | 7:17 PM EST
By Alin Mateescu
I’m not sure where this trend started, but I assume it must have been one of the southern teams looking for a gimmick to attract fans to their games. Now, more and more NHL teams are employing the hockey version of cheerleaders.
Tucker, Christensen, Marleau, Canadiens, Flames, Huet, Blue Jackets, Ruutu, and Miller
March 2nd, 2008 | 4:15 PM EST
By Alin Mateescu
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?
Blue Jackets Aftermath
February 28th, 2008 | 11:04 PM EST
By gomerpyle
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.
Here yesterday, gone today
February 27th, 2008 | 2:58 PM EST
By Jeff DiNunzio
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.
