For some unfathomable reason, NHL general managers have seen fit to go gaga for goons this off-season. It's a position with only thirty job openings worldwide and about 250 applicants, yet general managers are treating goons like a commodity in short supply.
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Posted by IceColdNews 1 day 20 hours ago (http://www.coppernblue.com)Devils Owner Expects Quick Decision In Regards To Kovalchuk
Posted by IceColdNews 1 day 20 hours ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
Vanderbeek told the New York Daily News that while he could not comment directly on the case, he did say that he felt that it was in the best interest of both sides to quickly resolve the grievance. While there is no arbitrator currently in place, Vanderbeek did not expect it to take long to find an appropriate candidate.
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Penguins Forward Talbot Calls Ovechkin A Douche
Posted by IceColdNews 2 days ago (http://www.sportsnet.ca)
Max Talbot has added more fuel to the fire that is the growing rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals.
In an interview to promote next season's Winter Classic between the two teams, the Penguins forward said Ovechkin was a "real douche" and he didn't like the Capitals star. Read More »
In an interview to promote next season's Winter Classic between the two teams, the Penguins forward said Ovechkin was a "real douche" and he didn't like the Capitals star. Read More »
Ice Edge Insists Progress Is Being Made
Posted by IceColdNews 2 days ago (http://www.theglobeandmail.com)
Ice Edge Holdings spokesman Robert Johnson said in an e-mail to the Winnipeg Free Press they've been working with the City of Glendale for seven weeks to hammer out a deal to lease the arena that was built for the Coyotes in 2003.
“We are making great progress,” Johnson said. “Our focus is on buying the team from the NHL and we remain confident in our ability to complete the deal.” Read More »
“We are making great progress,” Johnson said. “Our focus is on buying the team from the NHL and we remain confident in our ability to complete the deal.” Read More »
Versteeg And Armstrong Try On Their New Maple Leaf Colours
Posted by IceColdNews 2 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
NHL training camp is still just over six weeks away, but a pair of new Maple Leafs found plenty of attention when they met the media on Tuesday as part of a promotional photo shoot.
Forwards Kris Versteeg and Colby Armstrong got a chance to try on the blue and white and give some impressions of the season ahead with their new club. Read More »
Forwards Kris Versteeg and Colby Armstrong got a chance to try on the blue and white and give some impressions of the season ahead with their new club. Read More »
Rangers Agree To Terms With Frolov
Posted by IceColdNews 3 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
The New York Rangers made it official on Tuesday, announcing they had agreed to terms with free agent forward Alexander Frolov on a one-year deal worth $3 million.
"Alex is a highly skilled player who we feel will play a key role in improving our offense and play in all situations," Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather said in a statement. "He is strong competitor and has the abi Read More »
"Alex is a highly skilled player who we feel will play a key role in improving our offense and play in all situations," Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather said in a statement. "He is strong competitor and has the abi Read More »
Ponikarovsky Agrees To Join The Kings
Posted by IceColdNews 3 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
It did not take long to replace Alexander Frolov in Los Angeles, as Alex Ponikarovsky has agreed to join the Kings. The deal has yet to be signed and terms have not been disclosed.
The 30-year old Ukraine native had 21 goals and 29 assists in 77 games last season, split between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. He added a goal and four assists in the Pens' 11-game playoff run. Read More »
The 30-year old Ukraine native had 21 goals and 29 assists in 77 games last season, split between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. He added a goal and four assists in the Pens' 11-game playoff run. Read More »
Moulson Agrees To Terms With Islanders
Posted by IceColdNews 3 days ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
Matt Moulson has avoided salary arbitration with the New York Islanders, as the club signed the restricted free agent forward to a one-year, $2.45 million contract on Tuesday.
Moulson, 26, scored 30 goals and 48 points in 82 games with the Islanders last season, his first full NHL campaign. Read More »
Moulson, 26, scored 30 goals and 48 points in 82 games with the Islanders last season, his first full NHL campaign. Read More »
