Posts Tagged Cam Ward

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

Posted by Mark 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 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 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 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 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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