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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers - Goalies

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on August 1st, 2010

Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for goalies heading into the 2010-11 NHL Season. We’ve used the salary cap number over the total salary for this season, due to the front loading of contracts. If a free agent signs and makes the list, we’ll update accordingly, but that is unlikely to happen.

Take a look at Top 30 salary cap numbers by position:

Centers | Left Wingers | Right Wingers | Defenseman | Goaltenders

Rk. Player Team Age 2010-11 Cap Hit 2010-11 Salary
1 Henrik Lundqvist NY Rangers 28 $6,875,000 $7,750,000
2 Cam Ward Carolina 26 $6,300,000 $5,000,000
3 Ryan Miller Buffalo 29 $6,250,000 $6,250,000
T4 Niklas Backstrom Minnesota 32 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Jean-Sebastien Giguere Toronto 33 $6,000,000 $7,000,000
6 Miikka Kiprusoff Calgary 33 $5,833,000 $7,000,000
7 Tomas Vokoun Florida 33 $5,700,000 $6,300,000
8 Cristobal Huet Chicago 34 $5,625,000 $5,625,000
9 Roberto Luongo Vancouver 31 $5,333,000 $10,000,000
10 Martin Brodeur New Jersey 38 $5,200,000 $5,200,000
T11 Tim Thomas Boston 36 $5,000,000 $6,000,000
Marc-Andre Fleury Pittsburgh 25 $5,000,000 $5,500,000
T13 Jonas Hiller Anaheim 28 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Rick DiPietro NY Islanders 28 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
15 Ilya Bryzgalov Phoenix 30 $4,250,000 $4,500,000
16 Pascal Leclaire Ottawa 27 $3,800,000 $4,800,000
T17 Nikolai Khabibulin Edmonton 37 $3,750,000 $3,750,000
Jaroslav Halak St. Louis 25 $3,750,000 $2,750,000
19 Kari Lehtonen Dallas 26 $3,550,000 $2,700,000
20 Pekka Rinne Nashville 27 $3,400,000 $2,800,000
21 Dwayne Roloson NY Islanders 40 $2,500,000 $3,000,000
22 Mike Smith Tampa Bay 28 $2,200,000 $2,400,000
23 Antero Niittymaki San Jose 30 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
24 Chris Mason Atlanta 34 $1,850,000 $1,600,000
25 Craig Anderson Colorado 29 $1,812,000 $2,125,000
26 Jonathan Quick Los Angeles 26 $1,800,000 $1,900,000
27 Michael Leighton Philadelphia 29 $1,550,000 $1,500,000
T28 Johan Hedberg New Jersey 37 $1,500,000 $1,000,000
Dan Ellis Tampa Bay 30 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
30 Chris Osgood Detroit 37 $1,417,000 $1,100,000

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Gretzky to Russia? Blues to Have Busy Off-Season? Leafs after Goalies? Huet to Minors? Ward Back Monday

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 27th, 2010

  • Peter Adler of the Edmonton Journal: SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL has reportedly contacted Wayne Gretzky about the possibility of becoming their next head coach. Alexander Medvedev (KHL and SKA boss) has contacted Gretzky with an offer. Russian sources are saying that Gretzky has been in contact with them for months. Adler also notes that Jaromir Jagr will leave the KHL and Avangard Omsk when his contract runs out in mid-April.
  • Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Blues owner, Dave Checketts, has said the team will continue building around their young players, but he predicts they will go after some free agents this offseason. The team currently has under $30 million tied up in 11 contracts for next year. Keith Tkachuk is expected to retire. Paul Kariya ($6 mill.) and Chris Mason ($3 mill.) are UFA’s, one or both may be resigned, with Kariya at a lower number. RFA’s that they will look resign are Steen, Perron, Johnson, Janssen, King and D’Agostini. The Blues had trouble scoring this year, and it wouldn’t surprise me if they take a run Ilya Kovalchuk. It was rumored that the Blues were one of the teams to make a pitch for Kovalchuk before he was dealt to New Jersey.
  • Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: The Toronto Maple Leafs may join the list of teams that are looking at signing European goalie free agent, Jussi Rynnas. The Leafs could also look at signing college free agent goaltender, Ben Scrivens of Cornell.
  • Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: According to Sassone, there is a chance that the Blackhawks might send Cristobal Huet to the minors and call up Corey Crawford.
  • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Cam Ward will make his first start between the pipes for Carlina since February 3rd on Monday. GM Jim Rutherford said the Hurricanes won’t go shopping for a backup goaltender next year, and will go with either Manny Legace (UFA) or Justin Peters.

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    Malkin Still Out … Coach and GM Getting Fired in Tampa? Getzlaf Shut Down for Year?

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 25th, 2010

  • Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Evgeni Malkin missed his 4th game in the last 5, due to a foot injury. The injury is apparently not long term, but a return date is not known.
  • Martin Fennelly of the Tampa Tribune: Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Rick Tocchet and GM Brian Lawton could lose their jobs following the season. New owernship and another disappointing season could mean change is coming. Stamkos, St. Louis, and Hedman are probably on the only untouchables in their lineup.
  • Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks may consider shutting down Ryan Getzlaf for the remainder of the season due to his wonky ankle, and the fact that they are pretty much eliminated from the playoffs. As long as my fantasy team is in contention for the championship, I don’t think the Ducks should do this, as it will hurt the productivity of Corey Perry.
  • Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs don’t have a player who stands in front of the net and collects the “garbage goals”. Zwolinski notes that Devils forward David Clarkson is a RFA, and could be a player the Leafs target via trade.
  • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward was taking shots at practice yesterday and is eyeing a return next week. Ward has been out since February 3rd with a bad back. On the bad news front for the ‘Canes, Tuomo Ruutu will be out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury, surgery is scheduled for today.
  • Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk will look at some college free agents, but realizes the success rate of them making the NHL isn’t great. “I think you have to look and say that 97 percent probably aren’t going to play in our league, but there’s still a chance you can hit a home run on one and there’s definitely an opportunity to stock some depth in your organization,” Nieuwendyk said.The Stars will look at signing a player or 2.

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    Garrioch Rumors Update .. The Cost of Shot-Blocking, Stay-at-Dman is in $4 Million Range … Summit Series Anniversary Matchup?

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 14th, 2010

  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
    • With Antti Niemi taking over the starting job from Cristobal Huet, and with a raise he’ll be getting this off-season, the ‘Hawks may bury Huet and his $5.625 in minors or buy him out.
    • The price for shot-blocking stay-at-home bluelines, Zbynek Michalek (Pho.), and Anton Volchenkov (Ott) could be in the $4-4.5 million range. Michalek will most likely have out priced himself in Phoenix. Volchenkov and the Senators are hoping to work something out.
    • The Ducks asked Teemu Selanne if he wanted to go anywhere at the trade deadline, he wanted to say. The Kings called about him.
    • After July 1st, the Bruins can talk to Zdeno Chara about a contract extension. He’ll be a UFA in 2011, and currently carries a $7.5 cap hit.
    • Sheldon Souray’s no-movement clause expires on July 1st, and Oilers will work hard to move him. He’d prefer the west coast to be closer to his family. The New York Rangers will most likely make a pitch.
    • The Canadiens didn’t want to move Jaroslav Halak at the deadline but may look deal him before the NHL Draft.
    • Contract talks between the Penguins and Sergei Gonchar are not going well. He could hit the open market and get in the $6-7 million range, the Pens were hoping for a hometown discount.
    • Jaromir Jagr is still a possibility for the Oilers next year, and the Rangers would like to get him back …. “But some believe it’s a risky move. “I just don’t know about Jagr. I understand why (the Oilers) want to make the move, I’m just not sure they should do it. I’m not sure if there is any gas left in that tank,” said one league executive”
  • Pierre LeBrun of the ESPN: The Russians have talked to Hockey Canada about a 2012 Summit Series, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the ‘72 event. LeBrun thinks the Canada and USA should do the same. Signs are pointing to the Canadiens resigning Tomas Plekanec, but they would probably have to move out some salary to make it happen.
  • Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Brian Burke said in a radio interview the other day that he expects Tomas Kaberle to remain a Maple Leaf next season, and coach Ron Wilson hopes he’s back as well. If Burke gets a really good offer for Kaberle, he might end up pulling the trigger.
  • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Manny Legace has played really well of late for the Carolina Hurricanes, but it still may not be good enough to earn a new contract from the ‘Canes. Carolina may go with the 23 year old Justin Peters as Cam Ward’s backup next year, instead of the 37 year old Legace. But Legace thinks some team will come calling for next year.

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    Blackhawks interested in Parros and Wisniewski, Goaltending situation in Dallas, Lehtonen back in Atlanta

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL Rumors on February 8th, 2010

  • Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: The countdown for the Olympic roster freeze has begun (Feb. 12th, 3pm), so GM’s have a few days to go over their plan B’s (well for those of who were interested in Kovalchuk), which of course is headed by Ray Whitney. Cam Ward is getting an MRI done on his back, and if the results are not good, he could be shut down for the year.
  • Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: The Blackhawks might be talking to Anaheim about George Parros. They also have inquired about James Wisniewski.
  • Steve Simmons from the Ottawa Sun: The Maple Leafs have tried to include Jeff Finger in almost all their trade talks, with no success. This should come as no surprise as he still has 2 years left at a $3.5 mill cap number. He could find himself in the minors or being bought out.
  • Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk has plenty of goaltending options to consider. He can keep his goalies for the remainder of the season, and hope that Marty Turco can return to his prior form. He can trade Turco and bring in another goalie. Tim Thomas could be on the market (see yesterday mornings post). Cory Schneider is buried in the minors, with no hope of overtaking Roberto Luongo in Vancouver. Jaroslav Halak might be available. Kari Lehtonen is also available.
  • Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled Kari Lehtonen from his 2 week conditioning stinct. Lehtonen allowed 11 goals on 109 shots (.899 save %), with a GAA of 2.67. Let the trade rumors begin as the Thrashers now have 3 NHL capable goalies on their roster.
  • Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Tomas Holmstrom and Drew Miller left Saturday’s game with an injury, but both are expected to play on Tuesday. Niklas Kronwall might be ready to go as well, the same with Johan Franzen.

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    Around the Boards: Turco could be out in Dallas? Sykora out in Minny?

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 16th, 2010

    • E.J. Hradek of ESPN: Marty Turco’s days in Dallas could come to an end at the trade deadline day. Hradek thinks that if the Stars could come up with a good deal, GM Joe Nieuwendyk would make it.
    • Michael Russo Minneapolis Star Tribune: Petr Sykora’s agent, Allan Walsh, tweeted “treating Petr Sykora with less respect than a rookie,”. Sykora isn’t getting much playing time since coming back from injury. The writing seems to be on the wall, and Sykora might find himself playing somewhere else by the deadline.
    • Allen Panzeri of the Ottawa Citizen: There is a chance that Senators captain, Daniel Alfredsson, could return to the lineup tonight. The same goes for defenceman Filip Kuba.
    • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. talks to about the state of Canes, and what the future will hold. Eric Staal and Cam Ward won’t be traded, and the team will be built around them.

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    Around the Boards: Ilya contract or trade? Ward returning, Brind’Amour scratched … 2 Pens getting close

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on December 8th, 2009

  • Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Atlanta Thrashers and Ilya Kovalchuk continue to talk, and both sides seem to think they can reach a deal. But if a deal can’t get done, there are at least 2 top Western teams will make a trade pitch.
  • Luke Decock of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes captain Rob Brind’Amour was made a healthy scratch last night. He’s on pace for only 23 points this season, and is a whopping -19. I think the end of the line for captain Brind’Amour is nearing. At 39, I don’t think he has much left, but if a contender were to pick him up now or at the deadline, limit the amount of regular season games he plays, he could be a valuable playoff asset.
  • Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune: Penguins dman Alex Goligoski and winger Chris Kunitz have been cleared for physical contact during practice, and could be returning to game action soon.
  • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: With goalie Cam Ward about to return on Wednesday, the Hurricanes have place Michael Leighton on waivers, and will keep Manny Legace with the big club.
  • Eric Stephens of teh OC Register: The defensive struggles of the Anaheim Ducks has led to the shuffling of their defensive pairings. Scott Neidermayer is now paired with call-up Brett Festerling, Ryan Whitney is paired with Nick Boynton, and James Wisniewski is skating with Sheldon Brookbank. Kyle Calder could be ready to return for this weekend’s road trip.

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    Around the Boards: Ward, Williams, D. Sedin, Luongo and Malkin

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on November 8th, 2009

    Hockey Night in Canada’s Hotstove: GMs to look at new helmet ideas and how to stop headshots.

    All these injuries is getting ridiculous.

  • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: 7 1/2 minutes into the Hurricanes - Blue Jackets game, Cam Ward was clipped by a skate, slicing open his left leg. Rick Nash’s skate cut Ward above the knee, and coach Paul Maurice called it a ’significant injury’.  Ward received stitches and remained in hospital overnight.
  • Helen St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Jason Williams awkwardly crashed into the boards last night, fracturing his fibula. Williams will be out at least 2 months.

    • Finally some good news on the injury front

  • Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks sniper Daniel Sedin and goalie Roberto Luongo will be practicing with the team in Dallas today. Sedin has missed 14 games with a broken foot and Luongo has been out for 5 games with a broken rib. There is a chance that both players could be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
  • Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin is also close to returning. Malkin has missed 5 games with a strained shoulder.

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    Cam Ward Signs Contract Extension with Hurricanes

    Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News on September 30th, 2009

    Cam Ward signs a 6 year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes today. The 6 year deal is worth a total of $37.8 million, a $6.3 million salary cap hit.

    This is a good deal for both parties involved. $6.3 million is a reasonable cap number that shouldn’t handcuff them too much in the future.

    Ward is entering his 5 NHL season, and has a shot at making the Canadian Olympic team for 2010. Ward has played in 225 games in 4 seasons, with a record of 120 wins, 77 loses, 18 ties with a 2.81 GAA. Statistically, Ward broke out last season with a 2.44 GAA and .916 SV%, 39 wins and 6 shutouts.

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