Within the last half hour, it was announced by the Edmonton Oilers that they had signed defenseman Justin Schultz. Schultz who was a second round pick by the Ducks in 2008 exploited a loophole in the CBA to become an unrestricted free agent this year and the talk about him as been about as rampant as any UFA on the market this year.
https://twitter.com/NHL_Oilers/status/219154813315858432
The Oilers add another very talented player to their roster in a position they most certainly need. If all goes well for them the Oilers should be a scary team in the near future.
Parise to the Pens?
According to aolsportingnews.com tomorrow when free agency starts the Penguins could offer top UFA forward Zach Parise a 10 year deal worth between 75 and 80 million. According to Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, the contract wouldnt be front loaded and short on bonuses because theres a good chance that contracts like that will be outlawed in the next CBA. Also, it helps the Penguins case here that Parise and Crosby are good friends with one another.
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-06-30/zach-parise-penguins-sidney-crosby-ryan-suter-nhl-free-agents?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Saturday, June 30, 2012
RUMOR: Isles to Pursue Jokinen?
According to George Richards a writer who covers the Florida Panthers, come Sunday afternoon center Olli Jokinen will once again call Uniondale home.
As I am sure most all of you know, Jokinen was part of the draft day trade in 2000 when we sent him and Luongo to the Panthers for Oleg Kavasha and Mark Parrish.
While I am not a big fan of Jokinen, he would certainly upgrade the team in a position where we really need it so on a short term deal I would certainly be interested in him.
https://twitter.com/GeorgeRichards/statuses/218543817169707011
As I am sure most all of you know, Jokinen was part of the draft day trade in 2000 when we sent him and Luongo to the Panthers for Oleg Kavasha and Mark Parrish.
While I am not a big fan of Jokinen, he would certainly upgrade the team in a position where we really need it so on a short term deal I would certainly be interested in him.
https://twitter.com/GeorgeRichards/statuses/218543817169707011
Thursday, June 28, 2012
NHL News: Crosby signs 12 Year Extension
Various news outlets are reporting that the Penguins have signed center Sidney Crosby to a 12 year extension worth 104 million dollars. This contract carrires an annual cap hit of 8.7 million over the life of the contract.
As if this was ever a question that they wouldnt get something done. The Penguins need to hope he avoids the concussion bug. If he doesnt they may end up regretting this deal in the long run.
https://twitter.com/drosennhl/status/218379027344400384
As if this was ever a question that they wouldnt get something done. The Penguins need to hope he avoids the concussion bug. If he doesnt they may end up regretting this deal in the long run.
https://twitter.com/drosennhl/status/218379027344400384
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Reports: Islanders offered Entire Draft For #2 Pick
According to Newsday, and various other news outlets, the Islanders on draft day offered the Columbus Blue Jackets all 7 of the teams draft picks in exchange for the number two pick.
There has been some speculation that it was conditioned that defenseman Ryan Murray was taken first overall leaving forward Nail Yakupov there. However, more and more its came out that there intention was to take Murray and that is backed up by the fact that they took a defenseman in all seven rounds of the draft this past weekend. This sure does say a lot of what the Islanders thought about the quality of this draft compared with previous years when they have collected draft picks like they were candy.
In a surprising turn of events though the offer was rejected by Columbus GM Scott Howson. Reportedly hours after the draft four Columbus scouts were fired by the team. How could a rebuilding team like the Blue Jackets reject an offer like this?
http://mobile.newsday.com/inf/infomo;JSESSIONID=BE47C689DB46BE09B1CE.3239?site=newsday&view=islanders_item&feed:a=newsday_5min&feed:c=islanders&feed:i=1.3804441
There has been some speculation that it was conditioned that defenseman Ryan Murray was taken first overall leaving forward Nail Yakupov there. However, more and more its came out that there intention was to take Murray and that is backed up by the fact that they took a defenseman in all seven rounds of the draft this past weekend. This sure does say a lot of what the Islanders thought about the quality of this draft compared with previous years when they have collected draft picks like they were candy.
In a surprising turn of events though the offer was rejected by Columbus GM Scott Howson. Reportedly hours after the draft four Columbus scouts were fired by the team. How could a rebuilding team like the Blue Jackets reject an offer like this?
http://mobile.newsday.com/inf/infomo;JSESSIONID=BE47C689DB46BE09B1CE.3239?site=newsday&view=islanders_item&feed:a=newsday_5min&feed:c=islanders&feed:i=1.3804441
Monday, June 25, 2012
Islanders in on Bobby Ryan?
According to Chris Botta, last week the Islanders called the Anaheim Ducks to inquire about all star power forward Bobby Ryan. Botta said as of now that nothing was close.
After being the subject of trade rumors for many months, late last week Bobby Ryan officially asked for a trade from the Ducks, and said that he would prefer to go to the Flyers.
It should be interesting to see if this gains any steam at all or if this was just Garth doing his routine summer tire kicking.
https://twitter.com/ChrisBottaNHL/status/217330750469574657
After being the subject of trade rumors for many months, late last week Bobby Ryan officially asked for a trade from the Ducks, and said that he would prefer to go to the Flyers.
It should be interesting to see if this gains any steam at all or if this was just Garth doing his routine summer tire kicking.
https://twitter.com/ChrisBottaNHL/status/217330750469574657
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