Danny Briere still contemplating hockey future Danny Briere will be 38 in October. He’s currently an unrestricted free agent and coming off the worst offensive season of his nearly 20-year career (8 goals, 12 points, 57 games). Those facts have all the making of us having seen the last of him in the NHL; but a decision is still to be made by the veteran forward. Speaking with ESPN.com’s … [Read more...]
What to make of Adam Larsson’s contract? (Trending Topics)
What to make of Adam Larsson's contract? (Trending Topics) Adam Larsson got paid decent, but not great, money over the weekend, and plenty of term. The reasoning behind it, though, is a little hazy. Obviously, you don't want to part ways with a former No. 4 pick who is now just 22 years old, but if you had a redraft of the 2011 Entry Draft, Larsson might not be in your top 10. He's certainly … [Read more...]
Derek Stepan relieved to have ‘life-changing’ deal from Rangers
Derek Stepan relieved to have 'life-changing' deal from Rangers Rangers center Derek Stepan spoke of New York general manager Jeff Gorton in glowing terms on a conference call Monday morning. Then again, if you’re Stepan, wouldn’t you if the guy just gave you a six-year, $39 million contract? This is sort of a different day for the Rangers – the first major deal Gorton has officially given a … [Read more...]
Datsyuk meets Hulk; Johansson’s arbitration ask; Canadian dollar future (Puck Headlines)
Datsyuk meets Hulk; Johansson's arbitration ask; Canadian dollar future (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Back home in Russia, Pavel Datysuk met up with Zenit and … [Read more...]
Colin Wilson, Predators avoid arbitration, agree to 4-year, $15.75 million pact
Colin Wilson, Predators avoid arbitration, agree to 4-year, $15.75 million pact Colin Wilson and the Nashville Predators have avoided a Tuesday arbitration hearing and agreed to a four-year, $15.75 million extension. The AVV lands at $3.9375 million. David Poile had an idea in mind for his two restricted free agents in Wilson and Craig Smith. "Four years, something like that, probably makes … [Read more...]
Chronicles of Stanley: Celebrating Suomi-style with Timonen, Teravainen and Raanta
Chronicles of Stanley: Celebrating Suomi-style with Timonen, Teravainen and Raanta The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Chicago Blackhawks as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Get your passport and neck pillow ready, it's time to take an approximately nine and half hour flight from Chicago to the majestic land of Finland! … [Read more...]
Quebec expansion team could win up in West
Quebec expansion team could win up in West Gary Bettman opened up on the role geography could play on the expansion process. (USATSI) The NHL has only two options when it comes to expansion. After only Las Vegas and Quebec City submitted suitable applications for expansion last week, the league has a lot to consider when it comes to actually pulling the trigger on expanding. Considering there is … [Read more...]
Alex Chiasson gets $1.2 million deal from arbitrator
Alex Chiasson gets $1.2 million deal from arbitrator Alex Chiasson thought he was worth closer to the $2.475 million he was asking for in his arbitration case, rather than the $1 million the Ottawa Senators submitted. In the end, the judge sided with the team. On Sunday morning, the Senators announced that Chiasson has been awarded a $1.2 million one-year deal. Acquired in the Jason Spezza … [Read more...]
Gary Bettman says the shootout is here to stay in NHL
Gary Bettman says the shootout is here to stay in NHL The NHL is introducing a new 3-on-3 overtime format next season because the majority of its member teams loathe the impact the shootout has on the standings and wanted to minimize how many are played. Which would signal that, in fact, the NHL’s teams don’t like the shootout. But that doesn’t matter to commissioner Gary Bettman, who … [Read more...]
Report: Rangers' Derek Stepan wants $7.25M
Report: Rangers' Derek Stepan wants $7.25M Derek Stepan is seeking $7.25 million in arbitration from the New York Rangers. (USATSI) With Braden Holtby's contract now taken care of in Washington, the next big arbitration case will involve the New York Rangers and one of their top forwards, Derek Stepan. Stepan's hearing is scheduled to take place on Monday morning, and on Saturday Sportsnet's … [Read more...]