Steve Tambellini (and the Oilers management group) are staying the course. It might not be spectacular but it will be effective if they make good decisions on the kids and resist a quick fix.
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Posted by OilerFan 1 day 20 hours ago (http://oilersnation.com)The Value Of An NHL Goon
Posted by IceColdNews 1 day 20 hours ago (http://www.coppernblue.com)
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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Devils Owner Expects Quick Decision In Regards To Kovalchuk
Posted by IceColdNews 1 day 21 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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Grebeshkov Agrees To Join KHL Club SKA
Posted by cegeland 1 day 21 hours ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
Unable to find an offer he deemed suitable, it appears as though unrestricted free agent defenseman Denis Grebeshkov is heading back to Russia.
KHL club SKA St. Petersburg is reporting on their website that Grebeshkov has agreed to join the team and will sign a two-year deal by the end of the week. Read More »
KHL club SKA St. Petersburg is reporting on their website that Grebeshkov has agreed to join the team and will sign a two-year deal by the end of the week. Read More »
Capitals Acquire Tough Guy King From The Blues
Posted by cegeland 1 day 21 hours ago (http://www.tsn.ca)
The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for prospect Stefan Della Rovere.
The 26-year old King did not register a point in 12 games with the Blues last season but picked up 33 penalty minutes. In 101 career NHL games the Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan native has four goals, five assists and 185 penalty minutes. Read More »
The 26-year old King did not register a point in 12 games with the Blues last season but picked up 33 penalty minutes. In 101 career NHL games the Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan native has four goals, five assists and 185 penalty minutes. Read More »
Eager Agrees To Terms With Thrashers, Avoids Arbitration
Posted by cegeland 1 day 21 hours ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
The Atlanta Thrashers and recently acquired forward Ben Eager have agreed to terms on new deal, avoiding arbitration.
Terms of the contract weren't announced Wednesday night. Read More »
Terms of the contract weren't announced Wednesday night. Read More »
Oilers Re-Sign Brule
Posted by OilerFan 2 days ago (http://www.cbc.ca)
The Edmonton Oilers have given restricted free agent forward Gilbert Brule a two-year contract, the club announced on Tuesday.
Brule, 23, was rewarded after the best season of his NHL career. He was second on the Oilers with 17 goals and third with 37 points, in 65 games. Read More »
Brule, 23, was rewarded after the best season of his NHL career. He was second on the Oilers with 17 goals and third with 37 points, in 65 games. 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 »
