Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi is reportedly set to sign a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks as early as Thursday according to ESPN Chicago and multiple other internet reports. The contract will pay Niemi $2 million for the 2010-11 season.
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Niemi Is Headed To The Sharks
Posted by cegeland 10 hours ago (http://www.nhl.com)Identity Of Secret Coyote Buyer Has Been Revealed
Posted by cegeland 10 hours ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
The secret shopper who has emerged in the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes is Chicago businessman Matt Hulsizer, Sportsnet can confirm, with Ice Edge Holdings LLC playing a small part in his big plan for the NHL club.
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Oilers' Young Trio Focused On Making The Team
Posted by OilerFan 1 day 3 hours ago (http://www.nhl.com)
Taylor Hall, Magnus Paajarvi and Jordan Eberle are well aware of the expectations swirling around them. They are being touted as the saviors who will return the downtrodden Edmonton Oilers to their 1980s glory -- but that's not something they're concerned with right now.
It's not that they aren't aware of all that hype, but the only thing Hall, 18; Paajarvi, 19; and Eberle, 20, are focused on Read More »
It's not that they aren't aware of all that hype, but the only thing Hall, 18; Paajarvi, 19; and Eberle, 20, are focused on Read More »
Oilers' Khabibulin sentenced to 30 days in jail
Posted by OilerFan 1 day 10 hours ago (http://www.cbc.ca)
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin was sentenced Tuesday in an Arizona courtroom to 30 days in jail for drunk driving, but he will remain free while his case is under appeal.
Khabibulin's lawyer, Mark Dubiel, told reporters at the Scottsdale City Court that the sentence is stayed pending the appeal, and his client is free to leave the United States. Read More »
Khabibulin's lawyer, Mark Dubiel, told reporters at the Scottsdale City Court that the sentence is stayed pending the appeal, and his client is free to leave the United States. Read More »
Oilers Facing More Tough Times With Khabibulin Sentencing
Posted by OilerFan 1 day 10 hours ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
And on Tuesday, instead of taking his medicine and helping to clear the cloud that hangs over the Edmonton Oilers upcoming training camp, Khabibulin appealed his extreme drunk driving conviction, drawing out this messy situation for who knows how long?
"It could take months, for what I understand," a disappointed looking Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said of the appeal process. "Obviously this is Read More »
"It could take months, for what I understand," a disappointed looking Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said of the appeal process. "Obviously this is Read More »
Chelios Officially Retires, Joins Red Wings Front Office
Posted by IceColdNews 1 day 10 hours ago (http://www.cbc.ca)
Chris Chelios announced his retirement as a player on Tuesday and rejoined the Detroit Red Wings, in a front office capacity.
Chelios, 48, played games in 26 NHL seasons. He had hinted at such a move in early August. Read More »
Chelios, 48, played games in 26 NHL seasons. He had hinted at such a move in early August. Read More »
Oilers sign Gagner to two-year deal
Posted by OilerFan 3 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
The Edmonton Oilers have signed 21-year old forward Sam Gagner to a two-year, $4.55 million contract. The cap hit is $2.275 million per year.
In 68 games played last season, Gagner scored 15 goals and posted 26 assists. Read More »
In 68 games played last season, Gagner scored 15 goals and posted 26 assists. Read More »
Khabibulin could receive further discipline following sentencing
Posted by OilerFan 4 days ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
Jail time might not be the only punishment Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin receives, following his DUI conviction.
Sportsnet.ca has learned that the Oilers could possibly discipline Khabibulin, soon after his sentencing Tuesday, with a decision expected. Read More »
Sportsnet.ca has learned that the Oilers could possibly discipline Khabibulin, soon after his sentencing Tuesday, with a decision expected. Read More »
