Archive for the ‘NHL’ category
NHL Buzz, July 31st: Several Teams Showing Interest in Tomas Kaberle
July 31st, 2010
It has been a busy week in the NHL so far and it looks like there will be more. Here are some rumors that may turn to facts in the near future.
Several teams are interested in Tomas Kaberle, with the Sharks, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Kings among ...
Quick Hits: Montreal Canadiens Sign Louis Leblanc to Three-Year Deal
July 31st, 2010
So Louis Leblanc has finally made a decision about his future, and he has chosen to put aside the red of the Harvard Crimson and sign with the Montreal Canadiens. Click here to read the full press release. Leblanc will now join the Junior de Montreal, ...
Fantasy 101: Ranking the Top 20 Fantasy Goaltenders, Part Four
July 31st, 2010
Today I will be ranking the best fantasy goalies 16-20.
16. Pekka Rinne (NASH)
Last year's stats: Wins: 32 / GAA: 2.53 / SV%: .911
Rinne spent most of last season battling with Dan Ellis for the No. 1 job. Though Rinne never officially lost it, on occasion Ellis would start ...
10 Rookies to Watch in the 2010-11 NHL Season
July 31st, 2010
The NHL 2010-11 Season is a few months away.
In this list, we are going to be looking at the top 10 projected rookies for next season.
The list is in no order whatsoever, I just picked out the top 10 rookies that I think will have a shot at the NHL ...
Who should wear the “C” for the New York Rangers?
July 31st, 2010
All his intangibles aside, it is painfully obvious that Chris Drury is not getting the job done as the Rangers' captain.
When he isn't killing penalties, he is an absolute ghost on the ice.
His interviews with the media are emotionless and make it look like he is just going ...
Sean Avery Needs To Be Sean Avery in 2011
July 30th, 2010
If any player personified the 2009-10 New York Rangers, it was Sean Avery. When he brought his game, he and the Blueshirts won games and were entertaining while doing it.
This was all despite Avery being a shadow of the player Rangers fans fell in love with when the winger was ...
Washington Capitals Approach Season With Many Questions Remaining
July 30th, 2010
As the weeks leading up to training camp go by, the Washington Capitals have many decisions to make in order to be ready for opening night. The most pressing issue at hand seems to be the opening in the middle on the Capitals second line and power play unit.
The ...
Penguins: Seven Possible Targets To Seal Up the Opening Night Roster
July 30th, 2010
There have been many stories written over the past few weeks that have cited the Pens need to acquire at least one bigger name forward for the top 6. I think we can all agree on that. They definitely need to address the lack of secondary scoring on ...
Marty Turco Headed to Chicago?
July 30th, 2010
Rumors on Friday evening are that the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a contingency plan if/when they are forced to part ways with Antti Niemi. Marty Turco, who won 22 games in Dallas last year, has allegedly agreed in principle to a one-year, $1.5M contract.
The deal is wholly dependant ...
Non-Rumor: The Bruins Agree To Wheeler’s Arbitration Ruling
July 30th, 2010
With the Arbitration ruling handed down, the Boston Bruins agreed to the decision, and Blake Wheeler is off the Free Agency market reporting a $2.2 million dollar 1-year contract.
The 6 foot 5, 208 pounder of Robbinsdale,MN had a somewhat disappointing season last year, but most of the Bruins' roster were also ...