Posts Tagged SKA St. Petersberg
Bryzgalov heading back to Russia? Markov and Canadiens to talk … Plenty of options for Boudreau if fired … 4 ‘Canes UFAs
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on May 5th, 2011
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A credible Russian media source is saying that SKA of the KHL has started negotiationg with Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. SKA was the team that signed Evgeni Nabokov last season.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Tretiak says that Alex Ovechkin will join Russia at the World Championships. Alexander Semin and Semyon Varlamov were not asked to join Russia. After Ovechkin, they have only 1 roster spot open, and Chesnokov thinks they are holding it for Pavel Datsyuk.
- Montreal Gazette: In the coming weeks the Montreal Canadiens and Andrei Markov will reportedly start contract negotiations. Don Meehan, Markov’s agent, said in an email that they will meet at the end of May.
- Jim Matheson via twitter: If Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau is fired, he likely won’t be out of work for long as there are jobs in Minnesota, New Jersey, Dallas, Ottawa, and Florida.
- Luke DeCock of the Rageigh News & Observer: Erik Cole, Jussi Jokinen, Chad LaRose and Joni Pitkanen are the top UFA’s for the Carolina Hurricanes this off-season. It’s unlikely that they all will be back. GM Jim Rutherford has indicated that he wants Cole back. They may not be able to afford to bring Pitkanen back, he made $4.5 million last season. Both Jokinen and LaRose made $1.8 million last season. Jokinen has 120 points in the last 2 seasons, and if would take a slight raise, he could be back. LaRose has averaged 30 points over the last 3 seasons, and with several youngers waiting in the wings, he may not be back.
Bolland out now for the Hawks? Hamhuis still can’t skate … No talks between Anderson-Avs yet … Fowler close to returning
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 30th, 2010
- Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Chicago Blackhawks center David Bolland did not return for the 3rd period last night. Bolland didn’t practice Thursday and Sassone wonders if Bolland’s surgically repaired back is acting up.
- Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Dan Hamhuis lasted about 5 minutes trying to skate yesterday. He’s been out for 2 weeks, and a Monday return is unlikely. Keith Ballard is likely to return before Hamhuis now.
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: There haven’t been any contract extension talks between Craig Anderson and the Colorado Avalanche. Dater thinks the Avs could be taking this approach, “Let’s wait and see how he performs again for a good portion of this year before we back up the money truck. Let’s keep that carrot dangling in front of him a while longer, and maybe get a win-win situation. The better he plays, the more money he knows he’ll make and the better he plays, the more we win hockey games.”
- Eric Stephen of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler practiced yesterday and said he’s close to returning from a broken nose and jammed neck. Fowler said he might be able to go today, and if not, may be next Wednesday.
- Jim Matheson via twitter: The Edmonton Oilers victory last night was the first regulation road win for them since December 11, 2009.
- George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Justin Abdelkader will return to the Red Wings line up tonight against the Predators. Abdelkader could replace Jiri Hudler or Mike Modano. He alternated with Hudler, Modano and Dan Cleary in practice yesterday. Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Ericsson are still out with back spasms.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Evgeny Artyukhin failed his SKA physical as he has heart problems, the team declined to sign him. He’ll be taking a more extensive medical, SKA will wait for those results.
- Chris Botta via twitter: Rick DiPietro will start for the Islanders tonight.
Will facts come out in Kovalchuk benching today? Plenty of players not at practice today … New #1 line in Toronto?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 25th, 2010
- Greg Brady via twitter: From a Devils insider, Kovalchuk’s benching had nothing to do with his on-ice play. Brady speculates that it might come out today what the real reason was, theory is the he skipped or was late for special teams meeting.
- Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Krejci was absent for the Bruins practice today. Andrew Ference moved up to the #1 defensive pairing with Zdeno Chara now that Johnny Boychuk is out. Dennis Seidenberg is with Mark Stuart. Matt Hunwick is with Adam McQuaid.
- James Murphy of ESPN Boston: In December when Marc Savard and Marco Sturm come off LTIR ($7.5 million combined), the Bruins will have to move out a couple bodies. They currently have $1.8 million in cap space with the 2 on LTIR. It’s been mentioned for awhile that Michael Ryder and his $4 million salary could be on his way out, but they’ll have to move more than that. Marco Strum hasn’t been approached about waiving his no movement clause, and it’s unlikely that he would. Blake Wheeler ($2.2 million) and Matt Hunwich ($1.4 million) are possible trade candidates.
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: Columbus Blue Jackets left winger Kristian Huselius will not play tonight against the Flyers due to a foot/ankle injury.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned Eric Tangradi and Andrew Hutchinson to the AHL. So it looks like Aaron Asham and Zbynek Michalek are ready to go.
- Ben Wright via twitter: Peter Mannino has been assigned to the AHL, Ondrej Pavelec has been activated from IR.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Nikolai Kulemin was skating with Tyler Bozak and Phil Kessel at Maple Leafs practice today. Versteeg was with Grabovski and MacArthur.
- Corey Masisak via twitter: Mike Green and Tom Poti are practicing today, Karl Alzner and John Carlson are not. Masisak reports that Poti lasted only 10 minutes at the Capitals practice. Katie Carrera reports that Alzner was excused for personal reasons. Masisak reports that Brooks Laich is playing defense at practice today.
- Allen Panzeri via twitter: Jason Spezza, Filip Kuba, and Pascal Leclaire are not at the Senators practice today.
- Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Missing from the Lightning’s practice today: Simon Gagne (neck), Dominic Moore (lower-body), Brett Clark (wrist), Matt Smaby (illness) and Mattias Ohlund (rest).
- Kevin Oklobzija of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Michael Nylander will undergo surgery today for an injury to one of his vertebra in his neck. Nylander was checked into the boards with what appeared to be a legal hit. It could be career ending.
- Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: Eugeni Artiukin is close to joining SKA.
Some longterm contract notes … Savard staying … Ranger not attending Lightning camp
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 2nd, 2010
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov thinks that if Kovalchuk’s Friday extension get extended again, he may leave for the KHL.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: The VP of the KHL doesn’t think that Kovalchuk will end up in the KHL, means to much to the NHL, but added “if Kovalchuk decides to come over, he can sign any contract; SKA will pay the luxury tax; it’s democratic and free here”
- Larry Brooks via twitter: Just to repeat, Chris Pronger’s deal with Ed Snider’s Philadelphia Flyers has been approved. He’ll be 42 in the final season, and will make a combined $1.05 million in the final 2 seasons of his 7 year, $34.45 million deal.
- Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchard writes that the League is not likely to void Roberto Luongo’s contract with the Canucks.
- Jack Edwards of NESN: Edwards shoots down any rumors that the Bruins are looking to trade Marc Savard. He lists many different reasons as to why he’ll be staying.
- Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburgh Times: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that Paul Ranger won’t be attending training camp. Ranger has been away from the team since last October with personal reasons.
- Will DePaoli of InsidePittsburghSports: Word from Jordan Staal’s camp is that he won’t be full strength by training camp. His tendon injury may not be fully healed.
It has to end today
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on September 1st, 2010
- Tom Gulitti of the Record: The NHL has until 5:00 pm today to reach their decision to either accept or reject the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. The contract would be deemed acceptable and registered if the league doesn’t make a ruling by then, but Bill Daley emailed “the deadline will not pass without the league communicating its determination.” If league accepts the deal, the Devils will have to clear over $3 million in contracts. If the NHL rejects, Kovalchuk and the NHLPA have 5 days to make an appeal.
- Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: If Kovalchuk’s contract is rejected by the NHL, he’s likely to go to SKA St. Petersberg of the KHL.
- Darren Dreger of TSN: One GM thinks the league will reject the latest contract proposal, and said the Devils and Kovalchuk were trying to “disguise circumvention,” adding, “trying to hide the crime, makes this even worse.” Sources are saying other teams are expecting a penalty, either a reduction of cap or loss of draft pick.
- Damien Cox via twitter: Teams are demanding that the New Jersey Devils be penalized for the first contract given to Kovalchuk.
- Nick Kyreos of Sportsnet: Kyreos reveals the contract details from Kovalchuk’s second contract. We’ve listed them along side the rejected deal.
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Season
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1st Contract
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2nd Contract
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2010-11
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$6 million
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$6 million
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2011-12
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$6 million
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$6 million
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2012-13
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$11.5 million
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$11 million
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2013-14
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$11.5 million
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$11.3 million
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2014-15
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$11.5 million
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$11.3 million
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2015-16
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$11.5 million
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$11.6 million
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2016-17
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$11.5 million
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$11.8 million
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2017-18
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$10.5 million
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$10 million
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2018-19
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$8.5 million
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$7 million
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2019-20
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$6.5 million
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$4 million
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2020-21
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$3.5 million
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$1 million
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2021-22
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$750,000
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$1 million
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2022-23
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$550,000
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$1 million
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2023-24
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$550,000
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$3 million
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2024-25
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$550,000
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$4 million
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2025-26
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$550,000
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2026-27
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$550,000
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Kovalchuk decision by Wednesday … Staal not looking for offer sheet … 5 teams interested in Kennedy … Penner to Kings?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on August 29th, 2010
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL has until Wednesday to decide if they are going to reject or accept the latest Ilya Kovalchuk contract. The contract is said to be 15 years and $100 million, a $6.67 million cap hit. The Devils will then have to shed more than $3 million in salary, plus an extra couple million for injury call-ups. Some say Lou has some deals ready to go if the contract is accepted. Dallas could be interested in Bryce Salvador ($2.9 million) and Dainius Zubrus ($3.4 million) could be moved.
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: The Kovalchuk saga could be coming to an end soon (thank god). Kovalchuk may have received some interest throughout this process from the Kings, Islanders, Stars, Blues and KHL SKA St. Petersburg. During Monday’s meeting with the league, Kovalchuk reportedly gave a weekend deadline for the leagues approval and threatened that the KHL could be possible.
- Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Tim Kennedy is still one of the unsigned forwards looking for an NHL contract. 5 teams have shown interest in Kennedy, possibly the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes and Atlanta Thrashers. He thinks he can get a one-way contract but realizes he might have to take two-way deal.
- Chris Custance of the Sporting News: Getting an offer sheet isn’t being focused on by Marc Staal’s agent, Paul Krepelka. Krepelka said there is no truth to the rumor that they were hoping to get one.
- Matthew Barry (hockeybuzz) via twitter: The Edmonton Oilers are shopping Dustin Penner and the Los Angeles Kings are very interested.
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