Posts Tagged Wojtek Wolski
Flyers looking for a winger … Roster moves from Leafs coming … Regehr could be trade target … LA needs scoring … Why Leafs didn’t get Wolski
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 11th, 2011
- Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers lost out on Jamie Langenbrunner after offering the Devils 2 draft picks (I think the deal more to do with Langenbrunner wanting to go Dallas than what was the better offer). The Flyers may still be looking to add a piece, they don’t have a 2nd round this year, and may be reluctant to trade their first, haven’t had one in several years. They seem fine along the blueline and in net, but could use another winger. The Flyers have about $3.86 in acquisition space. If the Coyotes are out of it and want to deal soon to be UFA Scottie Upshall, the Flyers could be interested. The 2012 Winter Classic may be played on Dec. 31st so that it would be played on a Saturday.
- Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: With JS Giguere and Mike Brown returning to the Maple Leafs on Thursday, James Reimer and Joey Crabb will likely find themselves the odd men out. Clarke MacArthur, who signed a 1 year $1.1 million deal in the off-season, confirms that he’d like to sign a contract extension with the team, there have been no talks to this point.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Scouts from the Lightning, Flyers, Canadiens, Bruins and Pittsburgh were at the Kings-Maple Leafs game last night.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein thinks that Robyn Regehr is being targeted by teams.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: LA Kings coach Murray says, ‘We need more scoring’. He’ll need to bring in more offense if he thinks the Kings are a contender.
- Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Many have wondered why the Leafs didn’t trade for Wojtek Wolski (sent to the Rangers for Michal Rozsival yesterday). The Coyotes called the Leafs about Francois Beauchemin before the Leafs extended holiday roster freeze. The Leafs would have wanted a draft pick along with Wolski for Beauchemin, the Rangers didn’t require a pick.
- Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports: The NY Islanders could look to move Mark Eaton, but don’t have much else to offer. The Devils are still looking to deal. The Leafs, Flames and Panthers could also be sellers. The Blue Jackets, Senators and Sabres could be looking to deal, but may be looking for players as there are jobs on the line. The Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets are basically the only teams that would take on salary. The Penguins, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Bruins don’t have a lot of cap space. The Hawks and Bruins have lots of draft picks. With the Flyers keeping Ian Laperriere on LTIR and rather than retiring, saves the Flyers $1.167 million in cap space this year and next, as it’s an over-35 contract. The Canadiens only have 2 defenseman under contract for next season, JK Subban and Jaro Spacek. Hal Gill approached the Canadiens about a contract but was told to wait.
- Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason suffered a groin injury on Friday and may not be ready until this weekend. The Jackets have recalled David LeNeveu on an emergency basis.
- Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Chris Osgood will have surgery today for his ‘sports hernia’ and will be out at least 6 weeks, up to 8 weeks if there is a significant tear.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars have put Brandon Segal on waivers, and should know by noon today if anyone claimed him.
Coyotes trade Wolski to NY Rangers for Rozsival
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Trades on January 10th, 2011
Darren Dreger reports that the Phoenix Coyotes have traded Wojtek Wolski to the New York Rangers for Michal Rozsival.
The Rangers lost Alex Frolov to season ending knee surgery and needed to replace some scoring. The deal also clears $1.2 million in cap space for the Rangers.
Wolski is making $3.6 million this season, and $4 million next year ($3.8 mill. cap hit). He’s struggled scoring this season with the Coyotes after coming over from Colorado last year. He’ll be an RFA in 2012-13.
The Coyotes have needed another top 4 defenseman, and Rozsival may be that guy. Rozsival is making $4 million this year, and $3 million next year, but carries a $5 million cap hit.
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Ranger GM Glen Sather said during the conference call that this deal will allow him to look at other deals before the Feb. 28th trade deadline day.
3 plays that might be looked at by the NHL for disciplinary action (videos)
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Videos on November 18th, 2010
- Olli Jokinen cross checks Wojtek Wolski at about the 50 second mark. Jokinen should get a game suspension, maybe 2, for this in my opinion. He has a conference call at 11:30 according to Darren Dreger. Video from a Greg Wysynski Yahoo! Sports post.
- Mattias Ritola hits Matt Moulson from behind at about the 17 second mark (click here for video). No hearing is set yet, but one is likely coming according to Darren Dreger.
- Cam Janssen hits Niklas Kronwall. It’s bit of blindside hit and a little late. Don’t see the NHL issuing a suspension here
Potential Stars owner backs out … Injury updates on Crosby, Franzen and Stajan … Teams losing money … and more
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 23rd, 2010
- Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: Sources told Pierre LeBrun yesterday that Calgary Oil man Bill Gallacher has pulled out of buying the Dallas Stars. In the past few months, it was rumored that he was close to a deal with current Stars owner Tom Hicks. Canadian businessman Tom Gaglardi still remains interested, and other groups may get back into it. The team is operating on a low internal budget which is limited what the team could do in terms of free agents and trades.
- Steve MacFarlane of the Calgary Sun: Matt Stajan separated his shoulder during the first period of Tuesday night’s game versus the Canucks, and will be out indefinitely. The Flames are already without Daymond Langkow who has a fractured vertebrae at the base of his neck. Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Stajan’s injury opens the door for Mikael Backlund to step up into the 2nd line roll. Backlund collected 10 points in 23 games last season, and welcomes the opportunity. Stajan could be out for a month if they’re lucky.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby sat out the 3rd period of last night’s game with a sore hip flexor. Crosby ‘tweaked’ it a bit, but doesn’t see it as a long term problem.
- George Sipple and Kirkland Crawford of the Detroit Free Press: Johan Franzen suffered a charley horse after being kneed by Brooks Orpik. Derek Meech also left the game with head injury.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Right now there doesn’t seem to be any urgency for the Vancouver Canucks to trade Kevin Bieksa. The Canucks did have 3 scouts watching the Columbus Blue Jackets in Traverse City, where the Jackets prospects were playing.
- Doug MacLean via twitter: Minnesota Wild owner said yesterday they lost money last year, joining the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks. The Washington Capitals got revenue sharing.
- Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Martin Hanzal and Vern Fiddler will be the Coyotes top 2 centerman, with the other 2 spots up for grabs. Eric Belanger, Kyle Turris, Kyle Wellwood, and Wojtek Wolski are vying for the spots. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: If either Kyle Turris or Kyle Wellwood make the Coyotes, Wojtek Wolski would likely shift back to the wing, he’s been playing center at camp.
- Jason Botchford via twitter: Vancouver Canucks prospect Cody Hodgson had no pain/symptoms after first full contact practice.
- Jim Matheson via twitter: Matheson thinks the Edmonton Oilers captaincy is down to Ryan Whitney and Shawn Horcoff, if the team goes with one this year.
- Curtis Zupke via twitter: Anaheim Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said that if Matt Beleskey continues to get the puck to Cory Perry and Ryan Getzlaf, he might have a spot on that line.
Wolski re-signs with Phoenix … Boychuk re-signs with Boston
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News on June 24th, 2010
- TSN: The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed Wojtek Wolski to a 2 year, $7.6 million deal. The is a $3.8 million cap hit. Wolski tallied 18 points in 18 games after arriving in Phoenix from Colorado in a trade deadline day deal. On the season totaled 23 goals and 42 assists in 80 games. The 24-year old in 320 games has scored 79 goals and 132 assists.
- ESPN: Defenseman Johnny Boychuk has re-signed with the Boston Bruins for 2 years and 3.75 million. He’ll make $1.75 million next year, and $2 million the following year. It will be a $1.875 million cap hit for the 26-year old unrestricted free agent. Boychuk was a +10 in 51 games this past year, while adding 15 points.
75% of Blues up for sale … Sexton expects some trades … Coyotes payroll to increase
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on May 14th, 2010
- George Richards of the Miami Herald: Panthers GM Randy Sexton doesn’t have any unrestricted free agents to deal with this summer, which is rare. 4 of their major restricted free agents are Jason Garrison, Kenndal McArdle, Gregory Campbell, and Kamil Kreps (not very ‘major’ in my opinion). Sexton thinks there will be quite a few trades after the Stanley Cup playoffs are over, and he hopes to be in the trade discussions.
- Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Reports are suggesting that there could be 6-7 NHL franchises for sale, or will be soon. TowerBrook Capital owns 75% of the St. Louis Blues, and are looking to sell their stake in the club. During the regular season, they are basically a ‘break-even’ club, getting into the playoffs would probably put them in a position to make some money. Though he owns a minority stake in the club, Dave Checketts has been the spokesperson from the management side, and seems to be doing a good job. Miklasz brings up a good point in that “With several NHL franchises on the market, why would you want to own 75 percent of the Blues and retreat to the background in deference to Checketts?”.
- Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Phoenix Coyotes surprised many with their play this year, despite all the turmoil surrounding the sale/no sale of the the club, and doing it on a payroll that was the 3rd lowest in the league. The low payroll will likely have to change for the new owners if they want to keep roughly the same team together. Zbynek Michalek will not likely be re-signed as he’s rumored to be looking for $4 million a season. RFA’s that will be looking for raises are Wojtek Wolski, Scottie Upshall, Martin Hanzal, and Sami Lepisto. Kyle Turris and Mikkel Boedker are former first round picks with the club that could be ready next season.
Some Trades That Didn’t Happen at the Deadline
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 5th, 2010
- The Flyers, Canucks, Capitals and Ducks all talked to the Maple Leafs about Tomas Kaberle. Burke was looking for a 1st round pick, a mid-round pick, and a top prospect. The Flyers would have had to convince one of Danny Briere, Scott Hartnell, or Simon Gagne to waive their no movement clause to fit Kaberle in. The Maple Leafs will most likely look to move Kaberle in the summer when his no trade clause doesn’t apply.
- The Islanders weren’t sure of the health of Rick DiPietro (shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone), so they decided to hold on to Dwayne Roloson and Martin Biron. The Blackhawks, Flyers and Capitals all inquired.
- Ray Whitney refused to waive his no trade clause without getting a contract extension of 3 years and $10.5 million. He could re-sign with the Hurricanes.
- The Bruins were interested in bringing in Wojtek Wolski, but didn’t have the have the young prospect to send the other way.
- The Capitals inquired about Senators defenseman Anton Volchenkov, but the Sens want to make a strong playoff push.
- The Canucks called about Raffi Torres, but he went to the Sabres.
- The Panthers tried to trade Tomas Vokoun but couldn’t get the return they wanted. They will most likely try to deal him at the Draft, and the Capitals might be interested. They could offer Karl Alzner in a package.
- 10 teams called the Predators about Dan Hamhuis, but Preds GM David Poile wouldn’t lower his 2nd round pick and a top prospect demand.
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