Posts Tagged Ethan Moreau
Fallout from the Kaberle trade … Pronger has concussion-like symptoms, Schenn mild concussion … Ryan to center … Gonchar doubtful
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on December 10th, 2011
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: One GM told LeBrun that he was absolutely shocked that the Hurricanes were able to move Tomas Kaberle’s contract.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on the signing of Kaberle: “I should have known better.” Rutherford added that he would have “preferred” to have dealt Kaberle for a forward but “there was not a deal out there.”
- Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Hickey doesn’t think the Kaberle trade “doesn’t make sense on any level. ” The Canadiens now have $43 million tied into 12 players and have Carey Price, P.K. Subban, Josh Gorges, Raphael Diaz, Alexei Emelin and Lars Eller as RFAs.
- Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger has “concussion-like” symptoms, and forward Brayden Schenn has a mild concussion. Pronger will be further evaluated on Wednesday by the same doctors who treated Sidney Crosby. GM Paul Holmgren on Schenn “We’ll keep him shut down through the weekend and see how he is Monday.”
- M Whicker of the OC Register: With Saku Koivu injured, the Ducks are shifting Bobby Ryan to center Teemu Selanne and Andrew Cogliano. Bruce Boudreau hopes to have defenseman Lubomir Visnovksy back “within a week to 10 days.”
- Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators defenseman Sergei Gonchar is doubtful for tonight. He left Thursday’s game with an upper body injury. Filip Kuba is at least 3 weeks away from returning from his upper body injury.
- Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Flames forward David Moss will return to the lineup next week.
- Rich Hammond of the LA Kings Insider: The Kings have placed forward Ethan Moreau on waivers.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars goalie Richard Bachman may get his first NHL start against the Kings tonight.
Penguins offseason notes … Columbus tells 3 they aren’t coming back … Flyers figuring out Bryzgalov parameters … MacTavish leading Wild candidate
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on June 13th, 2011
- Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has started his off-ice offseason workouts. Penguins GM Ray Shero plans to re-sign Dustin Jeffrey to a new deal this month. Tyler Kennedy is a RFA and the Pens make take him to arbitration to see what he’s awarded. If he’s in the $2 million range, which comparables suggest he could get, they may keep him. Rossi thinks he could also be traded. Defenseman Matt Niskanen could be available if any team is interested. Max Talbot is asking for 4 years and Pascal Dupuis is asking for a 3 year contract, the Pens don’t really want to go that long for either. Mike Rupp may be thinking he can get more on the open market than from the Penguins.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets have informed Ethan Moreau, Chris Clark and Craig Rivet that they won’t be re-signed. The Jackets are still thinking about re-signing Jan Hejda (50/50) and Scottie Upshall (unlikely).
- Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren spent part of the weekend finding out the parameters to get Ilya Bryzgalov signed to a 5 to possibly 8 year term. He might be able to get upwards of $6 million if he were to hit the free agent market on July 1st. To get Bryzgalov at a cap friendly number of around $5 million, they may have to start to $7 million and go down to $2 million on a 7 or 8 year deal. Putting Ian Laperriere on a LTIR would take $1.2 million off their cap number, they’re at about $59 million now. Trading Jeff Carter is one option, moving Matt Carle and Kris Versteeg is another. Sergei Bobrovsky may also find himself in a trade as he would have to pass through waivers if he was to be sent to the AHL or recalled from AHL. If Bryzgalov is signed to a long-term deal, Bobrovsky may not get his shot as a #1, and they may be able to get a 2nd round pick or top prospect in return.
- Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Craig MacTavish was in Minnesota last week and had his 2nd interview for the vacant head coaching position. He’s considered to be the leading candidate at the moment.
Blackhawks sign Crawford … Werek and Etem sign entry level deals … Button has trade ideas for Capitals … Panthers want to bring Vokoun back
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on May 20th, 2011
- Elliott Pap of hte Vancouver Sun: Canucks winger Mikael Samuelsson will be out for the remainder of the season after adductor tendon and sports hernia surgery.
- Chicago Breaking Sports: The Blackhawks have signed Corey Crawford to a 3 year deal worth $8 million, a $2.6 million cap hit. “It means a lot,” Crawford said. “I want to be a part of the Blackhawks and I think the management and everyone there wanted me back too. It’s great to get it done early. Now I can just focus on workouts and getting prepared for next season.”
- Arizona Republic: The Coyotes have signed recently acquired prospect Ethan Werek to an entry level deal. Werek scored 24 goals and added 28 assists in 47 games with Kington of the OHL. He was acquired earlier this month from the Rangers for Oscar Linberg.
- Eric Stephens of hte OC Register: The Ducks have signed 2010 1st round (29th overall) draft pick Emerson Etem to an entry level deal. His NHL deal is for $900,000 with $90,000 in bonuses, $67,500 AHL salary. Etem scored 45 goals with 35 assists in 65 games with Medicine Hat of the WHL.
- Craig Button of ESPN: Button offers some trade options for the Capitals this off-season. They have 3 capable goalies in Michal Neuvirth, Semyon Varlamov and Braden Holtby. The Flyers could be one option, and have rugged winger Scott Hartnell. Could expand the deal to include Jeff Schultz and Braydon Coburn. Button thinks the Caps should target Valtteri Filppula and could offer up Mike Green. Jonathan Ericsson could also be a target of Washington. Flames defenseman Robyn Regehr would also look good in a Caps uniform. If the Caps offered up prospect Cody Eakin, it might open up discussions for Rene Bourque or David Moss. Button offers up a blockbuster proposal: one of Washington’s three goalies, Mike Green, and Alexander Semin to Anaheim for Francois Beauchemin and Bobby Ryan.
- The Fourth Period: The Panthers are very interested in bringing goalie Tomas Vokoun back next season. The 35 year old had a cap hit of $5.7 million last year.
- Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times: With Corey Crawford locked up, the Blackhawks will now focus on Michael Frolik and Chris Campoli. They will also have decide what they are going to do with RFAs Viktor Stalberg, Troy Brouwer and Jake Dowell.
- Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have received permission for the Blue Jakets to speak with Ken Hitchcock. GM Chuck Fletcher has apparently interviewed Michel Therrien and Craig MacTavish already. Sources say Fletcher has talked to Kirk Muller, but he has not been ‘interviewed.’
- Katie Strang of the Newsday: Evgeni Nabokov plans on reporting to the Islanders training this fall. (If he’s not traded before)
Sunday morning Rumor roundup part one
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Videos on February 6th, 2011
- Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: There are rumors that the NHL is looking into buying the Atlanta Thrashers and moving them to Winnipeg. They would raise $160 million, putting $35 million towards running the team, and offer $125 million to buy the team. It’s not know how far this idea has gone, or if it’s just in the tire kicking stages.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson could be on the hotseat, and possibly the same for Darcy Regier if the new owner wants to start fresh.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Bruins should announce this week if Marc Savard is shut down for the season or not. The Bruins could be looking for forward help and Jackets, Senators, Oilers and Panthers have forwards available for trade. With Evgeni Malkin done for the year it’s likely the Penguins will look at add some scoring. The Thrashers are looking to move Nik Antropov, Ron Hainsey and Freddy Modin.The only way Florida brings back Tomas Vokoun is if it’s on a 1 year deal. The Predators, Kings, and Lightning are looking at Mike Fisher, but the Senators are unlikely to move him. The Sens are looking for 2 top prospects and a high pick. The Canadiens, Sharks, Bruins and Capitals could be interested in Chris Phillips.
- David Kalan of NHL.com: What might the Penguins do with Malkin now done. Jason Arnott might be of interest to the Penguins. The Pens will be able to bring in $8.1 million in salary cap at the deadline. The Pens now have the salary space to add an Ales Hemsky or Dustin Penner, and if shooting for the moon, Jarome Iginla. Malkin’s number comes back on the books next year, so bringing in some help that is under contract next year could be difficult to do.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said he won’t discuss contract extensions with any of his 5 UFA’s, so they may become trade bait. Jan Hejda, Mathieu Garon, Ethan Moreau and Chris Clark and Andrew Murray will all be UFAs. Mike Commodore could be bought out in the summer if they can’t find a team to take him.
- Can’t find embed code for last night’s Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove yet, but here is a link to it.
- NHL Sources Say: The Hockeycentral panel discuss what the Penguins might do to replace Evgeni Malkin (Alex Kovalev an option) as well as a potential trade between Edmonton and Ottawa (Penner and Phillips as key pieces of the deal). Yzerman may be looking to improve along the blueline, possibly Beachemin and Phillips. Senators are looking for a goaltender.
O’Brien Suspended 2 games … No calls for Souray … Moreau out 3 more weeks … Starting goalies and roster notes
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on January 14th, 2011
- Joshua Cooper via twitter: Shane O’Brien was suspended for 2 games.
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The San Jose Sharks, or any other club for that matter, have not called Oilers GM Steve Tambellini about Sheldon Souray. Souray is out with a bad knee.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein responds to question, Voracek for Kostitsyn is a weak rumor out of Quebec.
- Katie Strang via twitter: Jon Sim was waived by the Islanders earlier this week, he cleared waivers, but did not report to their AHL club. He’s been placed on unconditional waivers, and when he clears that, he won’t be property of the team anymore.
- Tom Reed via twitter: Ethan Moreau will remain on the IR for an additional 3 weeks with cracked ribs.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Anssi Salmela cleared waivers today.
- Michael Russo via twitter: Patrick O’Sullivan cleared waivers today and was assigned to the AHL.
- Katie Strang via twitter: The Islanders have put Dylan Reese on waivers.
- Ian Mendes via twitter: Brian Elliott will start in net for the Senators.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Dwayne Roloson will start for the Lightning.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The St. Louis Blues have recalled defenseman Ian Cole, will likely be in the lineup on Saturday.
- George Richards via twitter: Scott Clemmensen will make his 2nd consecutive start for the Panthers on Saturday.
- Adam Jahns via twitter: Despite sitting out 2 practices, Niklas Hjalmarsson will in the lineup tomorrow.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: Corey Crawford will start for the Blackhawks tomorrow vs. the Predators.
No truth to Savard-Regehr twitter rumor … Cortisone shot for Ovie … Eberle has appendectomy … Starting goalies … Commodore on waivers.
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 6th, 2011
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Source told Murphy no truth to the Marc Savard for Robyn Regehr twitter trade rumor.
- Brian McNally via twitter: Alex Ovechkin had a cortisone shot after Tuesday’s game, Capitals not saying where. Matt Hendricks also had one.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Last night Jordan Eberle had an emergency appendectomy, but not a major setback.
- James Mirtle via twitter: It will be Jaro Halak vs. Jonas Gustavsson in Toronto tonight.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Dubnyk will be in net for the Oilers tonight.
- Chris Vivlamore via twitter: Boris Valabik was put on re-entry waivers by the Atlanta Thrashers.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Mike Commodore was put on waivers by the Blue Jackets.
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: Ethan Moreau was put in the IR by the Blue Jackets, and recalled LW Matt Calvert.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Brayden Schenn was playing in the World Juniors with a partially separated shoulder and will be out 10-14.
Langenbrunner on the move soon? New lines in LA … Beauchemin-Setoguchi rumor a fabrication … Tarasenko N.A. bound next year … Clouston day-to-day
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 6th, 2011
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: Lou Lamoriello may be getting closer to asking Jamie Langenbrunner if he’d waive his no-trade clause. It may be soon rather than later, with Langenbrunner the Devil most teams are targeting. The LA Kings and SJ Sharks could be the leading candidates for Langenbrunner, but Eastern teams such as the Capitals, Penguins, and Bruins could also be in the mix.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Yesterday Mike Commodore asked the Blue Jackets to trade him, and they put Kyle Wilson on waivers. Sources have said that GM Scott Howson has been one of the busiest GM’s looking for a trades in recent days. Ethan Moreau is likely headed to the IR, freeing up 2 roster spots. There is the possibility that they claim Marc-Andre Bergeron off waivers from the Lightning.
- Helene Elliot of the LA Times: Loser of 4 straight, the Kings are shaking up their lines. 1st line is now Wayne Simmonds, Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Marco Surm, Jarret Stoll and Kyle Clifford make up the 2nd line. Ryan Smyth, Michael Handzus and Justin Williams are on the 3rd line. The 4th line is Brad Richardson, Trevor Lewis and Kevin Westgarth.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Brian Burke said the Francois Beauchemin – Devin Setoguchi trade rumor is a complete fabrication. Dreger noted to me that it was never discussed, not once.
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: “Sources say that once his season is over Tarasenko will be in position to buyout the remaining year left on his KHL deal before officially signing an NHL contract with the St. Louis Blues.” He could head over to North America and play in the AHL on a pro tryout contract. If he plays in the World Championship, he may not come over. It doesn’t make sense for him to suit up for the Blues, possibly burning a year of his entry level contract. Sources told Strickland that Tarasenko still wants to play in North America next year.
- Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Cory Clouston’s days as the Senators head coach could be numbered,
“I’m not going to answer a question like that, because I don’t know,” Murray said, when asked if Clouston would finish the season. “We go to Chicago (Friday). We come home and play Tampa (Saturday). We go on the road the following week. I can’t answer that honestly and I’ve talked to the (coaching) staff about that. We’re all in a position where we have to do a better job.”
Richards to remain a Star for now … Senators hotseats … Eberle out 10 days … Osgood to retire? Turris, Moreau injured
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 5th, 2011
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: “Barring a total collapse, don’t expect Stars to trade Brad Richards.” Heika guesses the Stars will hold onto Richards, and if they can’t re-sign him by the start of free agency, they could move him for a pick or prospect July 1st.
- Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: While there hasn’t been any official word yet, Russo is hearing it could be the most severe type of shoulder separation for Marek Zidlicky.
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: Ethan Moreau suffered a rib injury that might keep him out for the remainder of the Blue Jackets road trip.
- Ben Kuzma via twitter: Kyle Turris suffered an upper-body injury in the first period last night.
- Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators coach Cory Clouston and GM Bryan Murray are in the final year of their contracts, and their future position with the club could be in limbo. There seems to be “disconnect” between Clouston and the team leaders, and he’s head individual meetings. Canadian World Junior coach Dave Cameron could be a candidate as the next Senators head coach, he did coach their farm team for 3 seasons.
- Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The question is still out there as to when Sami Salo will return to the Canucks, but Salo “admitted he is still not convinced he will play again. Ever.” Salo is skating and will likely be back in a month, but will he be able to compete at a high level.
“We’ve had discussions,” Salo said. “Both sides have to be really honest with each other. I’ve said all along I’m not going to risk the rest of my career, my life, with having a disability. I have to be really careful.
“The business is the business. But, like I said, I have to be at the level where I feel I need to be. For sure, they’re going to ask me where I’m at, and there’s no point in moving somebody [in a trade] if I’m not 100 per cent. There’s no point coming back and then finding out you’re not good enough to play. I’ve got to make sure I’m really at the top level when I come back.”
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Jordan Eberle has a sprained ankle and likely out 10 days.
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Chris Osgood is a UFA at the end of the season, and has wondered if this could be his last season.
- Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Petr Prucha cleared waivers. “Multiple teams” have inquired about him, the Blues not being one of them. Prucha has good speed and is only 28.
Stars looking for revenue sharing money? Does Winnipeg have the Corporate support? Doughty out a week … Greiss to Sweden
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 22nd, 2010
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning Star: The Dallas Stars are looking for future revenue sharing money. The Hockey News reported earlier this week that they’ve already received $8 million, but other reports are that they are in process of finding out how they can get some extra money. The lenders who are in control of the team after the Hicks Sports Group defaulted on $525 million in loans, doesn’t want to put the team into “bankruptcy because of complications and the possible loss of control over the sale.” The Stars have asked the league for an advance on revenue sharing, which would come in a line of credit.
- Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Friesen looks at if Winnipeg has enough corporate support necessary for the survival of an NHL team.
The Sun contacted about one-third of the luxury suite holders at MTS Centre, and 17 of the 25 executives we reached said they would renew their suites at our predicted NHL price, which is triple the current rate.
Three more said they’d reduce their portion of their suites but stay involved, while three said they weren’t sure.
Just two of the 25 said the high price tag would force them out of the game.
They would expect the corporate suites to be about $180,000 a year. In comparison, the Oilers start around $150,000. Some people don’t think a Winnipeg NHL could survive long term, and the city may be better off without it, as people would spread their money around. Now, saying you would pay $180,000 is a lot different than when you have to actually pay $180,000. I’m still not sure the city can support a team to where it’s close to or is profitable.
- Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will be out at least a week. The hit between Doughty and Erik Cole was deemed incidental by the league, and no punishment will be handed to Cole. “What they said is that [Cole] wasn’t necessarily trying to hit Doughty but they both turned,” Lombardi said. “Whether you agree with that or not, the logic, I get. It’s not inconsistent with the way the rule is designed.”
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Ethan Moreau will be out 4-6 weeks following surgery to repair at least 2 broken bone in his right hand.
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: San Jose Sharks goaltender Thomas Greiss was assigned to Brynas of the Swedish Elite League as Alex Stalock took control of the #1 spot in Worcester (AHL). Greiss has really fallen this year. Before they signed Antti Niemi he was to battle Antero Niittymaki for the #1 spot with the Sharks, he cleared waivers, and then can’t get win starting spot with their farm club.
- Wayne Scanlan in the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators expect their veterans to come around, but they are playing close attention to their young guys, especially on the backend. Erik Karlsson is taking the brunt of criticism. Some are saying he’s not in as good of shape as he was last year. The loss of Filip Kuba (broken leg) has thrown the defensive pairings out of whack, he is skating but not with teammates yet.
Coyotes and Oilers make a deal … Souray for Brewer in the works?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on June 30th, 2010
- The Edmonton Oilers have sent forward Patrick O’Sullivan to the Phoenix Coyotes for defenseman Jim Vandermeer. Both O’Sullivan ($2.925 million) and Vandermeer ($2.3 million) cleared waivers earlier today, and could still be bought out by their new clubs.
- Bob McKenzie of TSN: There are rumors of a Sheldon Souray deal to the St. Louis Blues for Eric Brewer. Souray is a $5.4 million cap hit ($4.5 million salary this year and next), while Brewer has a cap hit of $4.25 million ($4.5 million salary this year). The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed Ethan Moreau off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. The Carolina Hurricanes will buy out Rod Brind’Amour and he will retire. His $3 million contract will count against the cap. Tom Preissing (Col), Jay Pandolfo (NJ), Andrew Peters (NJ), Petteri Nokelainen (Phx) and Nigel Dawes (Cgy) were placed on waivers.
No contract coming for Mike Modano from Dallas … More players placed on waivers today
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on June 29th, 2010
- TSN: Ethan Moreau, Robert Nilsson and Patrick O’Sullivan were all placed on waivers by the Edmonton Oilers with the purpose of buying out them out. Other players that have been placed on waivers are Nathan Oystric (Ana.), Todd Fedoruk (TB), Donald Brashear (NYR), Aaron Voros (NYR) and Patrick Rissmiller (NYR). Players who cleared waivers today and are now eligible to be bought out: Jonathan Cheechoo, Petteri Nokelainen, Ales Kotalik, Jim Vandermeer, and Ville Koistenen.
- TSN: The Dallas Star will not be offering Mike Modano a contract for next season. Modano is an unrestricted free agent, but is still unsure if he will retire or not. They’d love to bring in back in a front office capacity.
Plenty of free agent rumors and trade options
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on June 13th, 2010
- Jim Kelly of SportsIllustrated: Kelly throws out a new Blackhawks name as possible trade bait to elevate their cap situation, Marion Hossa and his 12 year, $62.8 million contract. Though it would be hard to see someone biting on the $5.2333 million per season salary hit for the next 11 years.
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Stephens brings up the Tomas Kaberle-for-BobbyRyan rumor again. Ducks GM Bob Murray called it ‘ridiculous.’ The Ducks are still negotiating with Ryan, and waiting to hear what Scott Neidermayer’s decision is on retirement. Stephens thinks if the Leafs were to included Luke Schenn or Nazem Kadri in the conversation, it might make the deal more do-able ….
- Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Chicago’s Niklas Hjarmalsson played himself into a top 3 or 4 defenseman, and might get an offer sheet from someone. Bruins scouts are split on Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin, so it doesn’t appear they’ll push hard for trade with Edmonton for the #1 pick.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If teams are looking to re-make their teams this off-season throught the free agent market, it isn’t going to happen with this year’s weak crop. It is rumored that Steve Yzerman has talked with the Canadiens about Carey Price. The Canadiens would want scoring in return, Martin St. Louis? Garrioch’s top-10 UFAs: 1.Patrick Marleau 2. Ilya Kovalchuk 3.Scott Niedermayer 4.Tomas Plekanec 5.Evgeni Nabokov 6.Dan Hamhuis 7.Anton Volchenkov 8.Alexander Frolov 9.Sergei Gonchar 10.Marty Turco
- Courier Post: The Flyers have until the end of the month (for exclusive negotiating rights) to decide if Michael Leighton will be their #1 goalie next season as he’ll become a UFA. If they’d like to move in a different direction, potential UFAs that might interest them are; Marty Turco, Evgeni Nabokov. If they go the trade route there are plenty of options; the usual Price or Halak, Tomas Vokoun and Tim Thomas, but the article also mentions Jonathan Quick or Jonathan Bernier, both of the Los Angeles Kings. They could use Jeff Carter as trade bait for a Canadiens or Kings goaltender.
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers will continue to try and trade Ethan Moreau, Patrick O’Sullivan and Robert Nilsson. From June 15th to the 30th, they’ll also have the option to buy each player out for 2/3rds their contract. The Oilers will also try to move Sheldon Souray, possibly to the Sharks who will be looking to replace Rob Blake. Though Souray’s cap number is $5.4 million, his actual salary is $4.5 million. The Oilers have to decide if they which of their 15 Group 2 RFAs they want to qualify.
- Michael Trailkos of the National Post: After posting a 26-7-4 regular season record with a 2.25 GAA, and winning the Stanley Cup, Antti Niemi is looking to be piad like a #1 goalie after just one seaon in the league and won’t be taking a discount. From his agent, “He’s going to get his money,” Zito said. “But the term is going to have something to do with it too.”
- Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: With only 6 picks in this year’s NHL draft, and no action until #62, Toronto Maple Leaf scouts may have an easy time. But with Brian Burke at the helm, they have to be ready for anything. Head amateur scout, Dave Morrison and his staff have put together their list of top 210 prospects, and are ready to go with any additional picks the Leafs may get. Burke has stated that he’s not actively looking for extra picks, though I’m not entirely sold on that.
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