Sean Avery a Free Agent

Mark Lafleur
 
After a difficult few months, hockey hall of famer Guy Lafleur received some good news on Friday regarding his son Mark who has been in jail facing multiple charges including two counts of sexual assault.
Even though the judge Serge Boisvert said that it is very likely that Mark carried out the two counts [...]

John Anderson is the New Bench Boss of the Thrashers

It’s been an emotional couple of days for former Chicago Wolves coach John Anderson who on Friday learned that good things do indeed come to those who wait.
Anderson, who was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1977 and played with the Leafs, Quebec Nordiques in his twelve- year career, has spent the past 13 [...]

Hossa Looks Elsewhere

On day two of the NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero received some demoralizing news when he was notified by their star rental player Marian Hossa that he is going to test the free agent market on July 1.
While Shero wouldn’t come out and say how much he offered [...]

NHL…A Few Trades

The Columbus Blue Jackets who are under tremendous pressure to make the playoffs have rolled the dice on a deal with the Philadelphia Flyers by obtaining the negotiation rights of scoring forward R.J. Umberger.
Columbus who have never made the playoffs in their franchise history, gave up their first round pick (19th overall) and their [...]

Mats Sundin To the Habs

Prior to the draft, there were rumors making the rounds that the Toronto Maple Leafs who are aiming to get younger, have surprisingly given their rivals the Montreal Canadiens permission to talk with Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin before he hits the free agent market.
Sundin, who has been a loyal performer in the [...]

Steven Stamkos Goes Number One

There were absolutely no big surprises on draft day as Oren Koules who represents the Tampa Bay Lightning new ownership group approached the microphone minutes after the official draft began and announced with their first selection, Sarnia Sting scoring forward Steve Stamkos.
Over the past two seasons, Stamkos has attracted scouts with his stellar play by [...]

Ray Emerey and Dan Cloutier on Waivers

To no surprise from anyone in the hockey world, the Ottawa Senators proved that they were indeed fed up with goalie Ray Emery’s antics and decided this weekend to put the goalie on waivers. Emery, who not that long ago was considered a blue chip prospect, is coming off a nightmare season that saw him [...]

Malkin on the Block

According to various hockey sources, it looks like Tampa Bay Lightning captain and franchise all time scoring leader Vincent Lecavalier won’t be leaving Florida during his NHL career.
This Quebec native, who was selected first overall by Tampa Bay back in 1988, has enjoyed a stellar career which has seen the 28 year old not only [...]

Around the NHL

Coming off a career 27- goal season, rugged forward Ryan Malone has made it clear that he intends to cash in this summer on the open free agent market, which opens July 1. Responding to the week- long rumors of the Columbus Blue Jackets trying to trade for his rights, Malone who was an important [...]

Scott Niedermayer Decision to Come Friday

After deciding in December that he wants to come back and play, Anaheim Ducks general manager Brian Burke made it clear to veteran Scott Niedermayer that he will not allow this kind of scenario to happen again.
After the Ducks won the Stanley Cup in 2007, Burke was left in the dark as Niedermayer along with [...]