Montreal Gazette: Quebec City and Quebecor Media Inc. have reached an agreement to build a $400 million, 18,000 seat multi-use sports complex. Construction is schedule to begin in September and be completed by September 2015. The cost will be split between the provincial government and the city. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: With 2 […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 21, 2012
Arthur Staple via twitter: The Islanders have signed Evgeni Nabokov to a 1 year contract extension. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Nabokov’s deal is for $2.75 million with no no-movement clause or no trade clause. Craig Custance via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said that it’s his intention to sign Ryan Suter, Shea Weber and Alexander […]
Read MoreAlexander Radulov Returns to NHL
Josh Cooper via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said that Alexander Radulov will be in Pittsburgh, but not sure if he’ll play. Shawn Roarke via twitter: The Predators have lifted Radulov’s suspension, the last formality for him to be eligible to play. Nick Cotsonika via twitter: Radulov on the KHL for next year: “I didn’t […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 19, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Whoever is the GM of the Canadiens this summer will be in charge of re-signing RFA goalie Carey Price. He could be getting a deal in the $5.5 million to $6 million range. Senators Erik Karlsson is also a RFA and could get a deal in the $5.5 to […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 15, 2012
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox doesn’t think Phil Kessel fits with the Maple Leafs. Despite his ability to score 30 goals, “He’s no leader on a team still developing internal leadership. He’s not combative or a fierce adversary. He doesn’t bring size to the equation or pluck or two-way excellence.” Cox thinks the […]
Read MoreLeafs Could Target Ducks Un-Signed Top Prospect Justin Schultz
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Ducks top prospect Justin Schultz’s season ended yesterday at the University of Wisconsin. He’s said to be considering all options including: “1. Returning to Wisco for his senior season (unlikely IMO). 2. Signing 2 yr entry level deal with ANA and burns 1st yr by playing now…” … “3. Leave […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 12, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Since there aren’t any big name free agents that fit Brian Burke desires, a top forward and goalie, he may have to look at making a trade for one, maybe Rick Nash or Ryan Getzlaf. They could target Cory Schneider, but they won’t be the only one’s as the […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 8, 2012
Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Penguins captain Sidney Crosby hinted that he could be returning to the lineup this Sunday against the Bruins. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Jaromir Jagr will test his hip at this mornings skate, but GM Paul Holmgren doesn’t expect him to go. Jakub Voracek will have a baseline test today, […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – March 5, 2012
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A couple GMs who could be under the gun this offseason: Scott Howson, Pierre Gauthier, George McPhee, Brian Burke, and Dean Lombardi. The Sharks might be willing to trade Joe Pavelski, prospects and picks for Rick Nash after the season. A Nash to Rangers deal didn’t happen because they […]
Read MoreLeafs Fire Ron Wilson, Bring in Randy Carlyle
9:15 PM: James Mirtle via twitter: Mirtle notes that things didn’t end well between Joffrey Lupul and Randy Carlyle in Anaheim. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein wonders about Carlyle’s fit in the pressure cooker of Toronto if he hasn’t changed from his Anaheim days. Jim Diamond via twitter: Ron Wilson now joins Ken Hitchcock as […]
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