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Top 30 Salary Cap Numbers - Right Wingers
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on August 1st, 2010
Listed below are the Top 30 Salary Cap Hits for right wingers 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 | Jarome Iginla | Calgary | 32 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2 | Daniel Briere | Philadelphia | 32 | $6,500,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 3 | Patrick Kane | Chicago | 21 | $6,300,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 4 | Phil Kessel | Toronto | 22 | $5,400,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 5 | Corey Perry | Anaheim | 25 | $5,325,000 | $5,375,000 |
| 6 | Jason Pominville | Buffalo | 27 | $5,300,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 7 | Martin St. Louis | Tampa Bay | 35 | $5,250,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 8 | Marian Hossa | Chicago | 31 | $5,233,000 | $7,900,000 |
| 9 | Brian Rolston | New Jersey | 37 | $5,062,000 | $5,000,000 |
| T10 | Brian Gionta | Montreal | 31 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Alexei Kovalev | Ottawa | 37 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| 12 | Daniel Alfredsson | Ottawa | 37 | $4,875,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 13 | Shane Doan | Phoenix | 33 | $4,550,000 | $4,550,000 |
| 14 | Teemu Selanne | Anaheim | 40 | $4,500,000 | $3,250,000 |
| 15 | Joffrey Lupul | Anaheim | 26 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 |
| 16 | Scott Hartnell | Philadelphia | 28 | $4,200,000 | $4,200,000 |
| 17 | Ales Hemsky | Edmonton | 26 | $4,100,000 | $4,500,000 |
| T18 | Michael Ryder | Boston | 30 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Jean-Pierre Dumont | Nashville | 32 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| 20 | Steve Sullivan | Nashville | 35 | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 |
| 21 | Ryane Clowe | San Jose | 27 | $3,625,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 22 | Justin Williams | Los Angeles | 28 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 23 | Dainius Zubrus | New Jersey | 32 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 |
| 24 | Dustin Brown | Los Angeles | 25 | $3,175,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 25 | Kris Versteeg | Toronto | 24 | $3,083,000 | $3,083,000 |
| T26 | Dustin Byfuglien | Atlanta | 25 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Ales Kotalik | Calgary | 31 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| Milan Hejduk | Colorado | 34 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| Radim Vrbata | Phoenix | 29 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| Colby Armstrong | Toronto | 27 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
Around the Boards: Lecavalier to LA? Kane Hurt? Some players returning soon
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on December 14th, 2009
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Thinks the Los Angeles Kings are the best suitor for Vincent Lecavalier. He’d be an excellent compliment to Anze Kopitar, they have the cap space, and plenty of young players.
- Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Hawks coach Joel Quenneville thinks that Patrick Kane may not miss any time. Kane banged his head off of the ice in the first period, and did not return.
- Corey Masisak of the Washington Times: Michael Nylander has had some trouble getting a team in the KHL (or anywhere else in Europe and the NHL) too him, now finds himself on his way to Grand Rapids Michigan. He’ll suit up for the AHL club, collecting his $5.5 million salary ($4.875 cap hit). The Capitals will continue to pay his salary, but the cap number will come off the books.
- Michael Obernauer of the NY Daily News: Brandon Dubinsky could return to the New York Rangers lineup tonight versus Atlanta. Since scoring ability is something the Rangers have lacked since he got hurt.
- Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Milan Lucic could return to ice this week. He’s been out 3 weeks so far with a high ankle sprain.
- Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: After firing their coach, and going 2-10 in their last 12, and losing their #1 goalie, the Flyers are still in trouble. Rumors are starting to circulate that they are looking deal, but new coach, Peter laviolette doesn’t want that to happen yet.
Keith, Kane and Toews Signing on Thursday
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on December 2nd, 2009
According to TSN and Chicago Now, the Chicago Blackhawks will announce the signings of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. Kane and Toews receiving 5 year extensions, with Keith signing a 13 year deal. Press conference called for 2:00 pm CST.
As everyone knows, the ‘tagging’ rule applies here, and the ‘Hawks will have to cut some salary cap room. Brent Sopel and Cam Barker are 2 names that have appeared over the weeks as to players who could be moved. Last week the Leafs and ‘Hawks were rumored on a Sopel and a 2nd round pick for Jiri Tlusty.
The ‘Tagging’ Rule facing the Chicago Blackhawks
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on November 19th, 2009
So it’s been reported here and everywhere that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane (5 years) and Duncan Keith (up to 13 years) are about to re-sign with the Blackhawks. There has been so much talk about the inevitable signings and cap issues that the Blackhawks have, that I didn’t really want to bring them up again. Pretty much every sports site and blog dating back to last July have touched on their issues on numerous instances (from mynhltraderumors - Capoligist needed in Chicago July 8th, and Hossa’s Contract Investigation July 31st). We all know that they are going to have to make a trade or 2 to free up cap room for next season, and that Brian Campbell and Cristobal Huet are 2 contracts that they’d probably like to remove, rather than a Patrick Sharp or Kris Versteeg.
But why am I writing about them then? This blame lies with Tab Bamford of the BleacherReport commenting on an ESPN article. Before the Blackhawks are able to officially sign the big 3, they must makes some moves that effects next years salary cap, the ‘Tagging’ rule.
“Tagging” is a rule in the CBA that prohibits a team from having more money committed to the following season than the current year’s salary cap. Essentially, if this year’s salary cap is roughly $56 million, the Hawks wouldn’t be allowed to have the projected $61 million committed to next year’s payroll after these three deals were completed.
I had never heard of this rule before, and it raises a few questions. Were the ‘Hawks aware of this ‘tagging’ rule? Will the Hawks’ become more active in trying to dump salary so they can announce the 3 signings asap, or will they hold on to the signed contracts and file them later on in the season? At what cost will the ‘Hawks go to, to move out salary (packaging a contract and a good draft pick/prospect for a lower salary)?
Around the Boards: The 3 Hawks’, Savard returning, Filatov gone, Gionta out
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on November 18th, 2009
- Bob McKenzie of TSN: Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are reportedly getting 5 year contract extensions, in excess of $6 million per year. Duncan Keith’s deal could be for up to 13 years.
- Rich Thompson of the Boston Herald: It looks as though Marc Savard could return to the Bruins lineup tomorrow night against the Thrashers. He plans to take part in the full practice today, and if all goes well, he’ll be back.
- Aaron Portzline and Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Nikita Filatov got his wish and is heading back to Russia for this season. Both sides are saying that he’ll be back in the NHL next season, but that is not guaranteed. GM Howson said he had no plans to trade him.
- TSN and RDS: It was revealed the Canadiens winger Brian Gionta will be out indefinitely with a fractured bone in his left foot.
- Michael Obernauer of the NY Daily News: Although Obernauer doesn’t state there is interest, the article provides the below quote. The Rangers might be looking to deal, especially if Drury’s injury keeps him out for a significant time. Dubinsky is out. Kotalik, Avery, Callahan and Lisin are struggling of late.
“Obviously our biggest weakness is we’re not getting any secondary scoring,” John Tortorella said. “We can’t keep on going one or two goals and expect to win some hockey games.”
- Dan O’Neill of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues find themselves a unique situation, they have 8 healthy NHL calibre defenceman on their roster. One of the main decisions the Blues will need to make is what to do with Alex Pietrangelo; do they keep him up, send him back to the OHL (to young for the AHL) or allow him to play for Team Canada at the World Junior Championship in Dec.-Jan.
Around the Boards: Forsberg staying in Sweden, Toews-Kane-Keith signing today? Filatov back to KHL?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on November 17th, 2009
- Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Canucks GM Mike Gillis informed reporters that Peter Forsberg won’t be coming Canucks, or any other NHL club, instead opting to with Modo for the remainder of the season.
- Chric Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Tuesday could be a big day for the Chicago Blackhawks as they might be announcing that they have signed all 3 of their big restricted free agents. Its been out there for a couple days that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were close to resigning, but it appears that Duncan Keith is close as well. I’m definitely interested in these contracts, and to see how they’ll manage the cap next season. Next years cap is expected to be slightly lower than the $56.8 million this year, but without including these 3, their 2010-11 cap number is around $43 million for 13 players.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Penguins: The hockey gods are punishing the Penguins now for winning the Cup last season, as they’ve lost another defenceman to injury. Alex Goligoski will be out for 2 to 3 weeks with an undisclosed injury. Goligoski joins defenceman Gonchar, Letang and Orpik, and forwards Kennedy, Kunitz and Talbot. Some good news should be coming soon as several players are close to returning.
- Tom Reed and Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Unhappy with playing and being a healthy scratch, Nikita Filatov of the Blue Jackets could be on his way to the CSKA Moscow of the KHL. The Blue Jackets and Filatov are expected to meet today to discuss him staying with the club. The former 6th overall pick in 2008 has been in the doghouse for his lack of competitive play, and is averaging about 8 minutes on the 4th line.
- Corey Masisak of the Washington Times: Alex Ovechkin practiced yesterday and is expected to return tonight against the New York Rangers.
Around the Boards: Forsberg, Malkin returns but Kunitz out,
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on November 15th, 2009
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: It must a Swedish thing. Peter Forsberg seems to be as indecisive as Mats Sundin. Forsberg still isn’t sure if he’ll return to the NHL and may opt to stay in Sweden and play with Modo.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Good news for the Penguins, Evgeni Malkin returned to the lineup. Bad news for the Penguins, Chris Kunitz will miss 2 weeks with a nagging lower body injury.
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:
- Scott Niedermayer doesn`t want to be traded, nor do the Ducks want to trade him. They`d like him to retire a Duck.
- The Coyotes scouted Chris Chelios but have decided not move any further with it.
- Contract talks with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are going well and are both are close to re-signing.
- Teams have inquired about Fabian Brunnstrom, but the Stars are not trying to trade him.
- Hockey Night in Canada`s `Hotstove`
Around the Boards - Oct. 5th
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 5th, 2009
The NHLPA is following in the NHL footsteps in having a negative situation surrounding it’s association. The NHLPA’s firing of Paul Kelly continues to be in the news.
The Florida Panthers have signed center Dominic Moore to a 1 year, $1.1 million deal. File this one under the category “Damn, I blew that one”. Moore was reportedly offered a contract by the Maple Leafs last season worth around $4-5 million for 2 years, Moore thought he was worth more. Moore recorded 41 points in 63 games with the Leafs and Sabres. Moore saw plenty of ice time with Leafs which led to his exaggerated stats, he struggled in Buffalo. Burke stole a 2nd round pick for him at the deadline.
So after 3 days to open the 2009-10 NHL season, the geniuses behind the NHL scheduling don’t schedule a game for Sunday night, only 2 for Monday. I don’t get it.
Toews and Kane may be split up, for the time being at least. Kane was lined up with Dave Bolland and Dustin Byfuglien in Finland. Toews, Sharp and Versteeg makes up a solid line.
Ron Wilson has told Vesa Toskala and Jonas “The Monster” Gustavsson who will start the next game, Wilson isn’t telling the media as of yet.
The Rangers are searching for defencemen, and might have to make a trade to get one. They have only 6 Dmen, with 2 of them being rookies, Matt Gilroy and Michael Del Zotto.
Kane Arrested/Pogge to Ducks Possible
Posted by Derek in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Trades on August 9th, 2009
“Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested early Sunday morning for assaulting and robbing a cab driver in Buffalo, according to several news sources in that city.
According to a police report, the 20-year-old Kane and his cousin James M. Kane, 21, were arrested around 5am et after allegedly punching the cabbie after he said he did not have proper change for their trip fare”.(source-ESPN)
ALSO: “The terms of the trade have been agreed on with Justin Pogge going to the Ducks in exchange for a conditional late round draft pick that can improve based on Pogge’s play.
To fill the void of a Number 3 goalie, Toronto is also expected to announce the signing of free agent goaltender Joey MacDonald”.(source-TSN)
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