2009-nhl-free-agency Stories - The Cannon
Rangers Analysis: Rangers experience helping them win games
There is nothing like experience. Let's be honest here, there is a reason why at the trading deadline Stanley Cup contending teams give away a kings ransom in picks and prospects for an experienced vet. They do it for the experience. They do it so that in the locker room there is a presence of...
Rangers News: Semenov might not join the team in Pittsburgh due to contract problems (Update)
As per the tweets of Andrew gross (@agrossrecord): Alexei Semenov did not practice today and may not accompany the #Rangers to Pittsburgh. A contract issue has arisen, according to the team. Even if Alexei Semenov is not with team in Pittsburgh, the #Rangerswill not recall a seventh defenseman...
Kerber Interviews Sydor
One question: What's the over/under on how many times this season we'll have to hear that Darryl Sydor has been to five Stanley Cup finals? We're guessing it's around 100. Oh, and yeah, welcome to St. Louis Darryl.
Rangers News: Del Zotto officially makes the Rangers
Stick salute to Steve Zipay for breaking this story over at his blog. Here are some highlights from his story: Huge endorsement of defenseman Michael Del Zotto, 19, from coach John Tortorella after practice. "Right now he has made the club. Based on his play, he has made the club." ...Sean Avery...
2009-10 Tampa Bay Lightning season preview
SB Nation's NHL sites have been showcasing season previews for each of the 30 NHL clubs the past few weeks, leading up to the start of the new NHL season. James Mirtle has also reviewed each team over at From the Rink. Today it's the Tampa Bay Lightning in the spotlight. Overview: Upheaval and...
Theo Fleury's comeback... should it continue in Nashville?
This morning at the Puck Daddy blog, Sean Leahy celebrates the comeback attempt of 41-year-old Theo Fleury with the Calgary Flames. He continues to produce offensively, but the roster situation in Calgary still makes it a long shot that he'll fit on Brent Sutter's squad. But remember, Fleury isn't...
Nashville Predators to sign defenseman Francis Bouillon
RDS and The Tennessean report that the Nashville Predators have agreed to a deal with defenseman Francis Bouillon for a one-year contract worth $750,000. It will be finalized once he passes his physical exam. A veteran of 9 NHL campaigns (including a 4-game stint with Nashville in 2002-3), Bouillon...
2009-10 Montreal Canadiens Season Preview: A Chemistry Experiment
There is little denial in the fact that the Montreal Canadiens 2008-09 campaign fell short of lofty expectations, and moves during the off season have been made to change the face of the team. An overhaul the likes of which has rarely been seen in Canadiens history was performed by Habs GM Bob...
Rangers News: Dubinsky signs two year deal (Update)
Okay it's over, dead and forgotten (hopefully). Nice to see Brandon back, now we can get on with our lives. As per Andrew Gross tweeting: Dubinsky's contract calls for $1.7 million this season and $2.0 the next. The Rangers finally moved up to meet his demands. I honestly can't believe that...
Rangers Recap: Rangers fall to Detroit 4-3
Tonight was a rough night for the Rangers as they saw themselves forfeit a 2-0 lead and give up 4 goals in the third period. [Note by Jim Schmiedeberg, 09/19/09 11:22 AM EDT Here is the NHL Game Summary] Rangers vs Red Wings boxscoreWinging It In Motown Let's look at the good: Henrik Lundqvist:...
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