Sam Carchidi proposes that Carolina Hurricane's free agent Center/Winger Matt Cullen is on the Flyers radar. Laviolette coached Cullen while in Carolina. Cullen made 2.9M in his final year of a 4 year contract last season but his price could go down as he is now 33.
In 81 games last season Cullen posted 16 goals and 48 points and was typically used as a 3rd line center. If signed he will move to wing for the Flyers possibly playing in Arron Asham's spot.
Michael Russo of the star Tribune brings up that the Minnesota Wild are also interested in Matt Cullen's services. It was rumored that the Wild were interested in Asham ealier this week as well.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Ponikarovsky out, Frolov in?
Eklund reports that the Pens have interest in the soon to be former LA Kings winger Alexander Frolov. This could be the replacement to Alexei Ponikarovsky who is set to be a UFA today.
The 30 year old Ponikarovsky made 2.5M last season, Frolov made 4M with only 2.9 against cap. Frolov is younger at 28 and has more goal scoring potential, looks to be the much need fill for the void Petr Sykora left.
The 30 year old Ponikarovsky made 2.5M last season, Frolov made 4M with only 2.9 against cap. Frolov is younger at 28 and has more goal scoring potential, looks to be the much need fill for the void Petr Sykora left.
Niemi and Hawks Close
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reports that a deal between the Hawks and their cup capturing goaltender is close. Antti Niemi is a set to be a RFA and made 0.8M this season, expect a big pay raise. The Versteeg trade freed up 3M cap space for the cap pressed BlackHawks.
Kris Versteeg back to Northeast Division
the Blackhawks continue to set their future away from the Stanley Cup by trading 30+ goal scorer Kris Versteeg and Bill Sweatt to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Hawks picked up Offenseman Viktor Stalberg who played 40 games and scored 9 goals and Chris DiDominico and Philippe Paradis whom have yet to play in the NHL.
Versteeg is set to make $3M for the next 2 seasons with the Leafs. This a great deak by the Leafs for as Pierre LeBrun says : Without giving up any short term assets the Leafs pick up the top six forward they were craving.
Versteeg is set to make $3M for the next 2 seasons with the Leafs. This a great deak by the Leafs for as Pierre LeBrun says : Without giving up any short term assets the Leafs pick up the top six forward they were craving.
Buffalos to hit the Market
A lot of the former Northeast Division champions are going to be on the move. Defensemen Hendrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman who both had over a 2,5M cap hit last season will likely suffer a pay cut.
While Raffi Torres who has been thrown around after a long stint with the Oilers. He made 2.2M last season, and will likely be signed for around that being the character player he is.
Goaltender Patrick Lalime will hit the tough goalie market where the 35 may have to take a two-way deal. He made 1M last season and may get around that once again.
While Raffi Torres who has been thrown around after a long stint with the Oilers. He made 2.2M last season, and will likely be signed for around that being the character player he is.
Goaltender Patrick Lalime will hit the tough goalie market where the 35 may have to take a two-way deal. He made 1M last season and may get around that once again.
Frolov to hit the Market
Helen Elliot of the LA Times reports that Alexander Frolov received no offer from the Kings organization. He is set to hit the free agent market tomorrow.
Frolov made $4M and was a cap hit of $2.9M last season. The 28 year old has spent all 7 of his pro years with LA. Has the potential to be a 30 goal scorer every year.
The Bruins, Sens and Habs are rumored to be interested. via HendricksHockey
Frolov made $4M and was a cap hit of $2.9M last season. The 28 year old has spent all 7 of his pro years with LA. Has the potential to be a 30 goal scorer every year.
The Bruins, Sens and Habs are rumored to be interested. via HendricksHockey
Top UFA Defensemen
Top Defenseman in the '10 Free Agent Market broken up by Tiers (Name, Former Team):
Tier I - Piece of a Top Pairing
1) Anton Volchenkov, OTT
2) Dan Hamhuis, NAS
3) Paul Martin, NJD
Tier II - Eat up Minutes with PP and PK Capabilities
4) Zbynek Michalek, PHX
5) Sergei Gonchar, PIT
6) Pavel Kubina, ATL
7) Willie Mitchell, VAN
Tier III - Piece of 2nd pairing
8) Andy Sutton, OTT
9) Joe Corvo, WSH
10) Derek Morris, PHX
11) Hendrik Tallinder, BUF
Tier IV - PK or PP Capabilities
12) Kurtis Foster, TBL
13) Kim Johnsson, CHI
14) Garnet Exelby, TOR
15) Lukas Krajicek, PHI
16) Marc-Andre Bergeron, MTL
Tier V - 3rd Pairing
17) Carol Colaiacovo, StL
18) Denis Grebeshkov, NAS
19) Randy Jones, LAK
20) Alex Picard, CAR
21) Andreas Lilja, DET
Tier I - Piece of a Top Pairing
1) Anton Volchenkov, OTT
2) Dan Hamhuis, NAS
3) Paul Martin, NJD
Tier II - Eat up Minutes with PP and PK Capabilities
4) Zbynek Michalek, PHX
5) Sergei Gonchar, PIT
6) Pavel Kubina, ATL
7) Willie Mitchell, VAN
Tier III - Piece of 2nd pairing
8) Andy Sutton, OTT
9) Joe Corvo, WSH
10) Derek Morris, PHX
11) Hendrik Tallinder, BUF
Tier IV - PK or PP Capabilities
12) Kurtis Foster, TBL
13) Kim Johnsson, CHI
14) Garnet Exelby, TOR
15) Lukas Krajicek, PHI
16) Marc-Andre Bergeron, MTL
Tier V - 3rd Pairing
17) Carol Colaiacovo, StL
18) Denis Grebeshkov, NAS
19) Randy Jones, LAK
20) Alex Picard, CAR
21) Andreas Lilja, DET
Hamhuis Sweepstakes
Dan Hamhuis has been part of 3 teams in June and linked to numberous others. Now as July 1st rears it head there are a school of teams after the 27 year old.
It was said that Hamhuis said he regretted not signing with the Flyers after being traded to the Pens.
However a constant rumor is that he wants to be a Canuck.
Pierre LeBrun bought up today that the LA Kings are in the thick as well.
As are the Pens, who have been enamored with Gonchar and have hardily talked to Hamhuis.
Jason Hendricks of HendricksHockey states that the Habs and Mild are interested in his presence as well.
All that is known is that Dan Hamhuis will want around $4 million and to be atleast a #3 defenseman on the team he signs.
It was said that Hamhuis said he regretted not signing with the Flyers after being traded to the Pens.
However a constant rumor is that he wants to be a Canuck.
Pierre LeBrun bought up today that the LA Kings are in the thick as well.
As are the Pens, who have been enamored with Gonchar and have hardily talked to Hamhuis.
Jason Hendricks of HendricksHockey states that the Habs and Mild are interested in his presence as well.
All that is known is that Dan Hamhuis will want around $4 million and to be atleast a #3 defenseman on the team he signs.
Waivers Updates
-Waivers-
Blue Jackets pick up Ethan Moreau
Coyotes waived Petteri Nokelainen
Devils waived long time checking line forward Jay Pandolfo
Flames waived forward Nigel Dawes
-BuyOuts-
Sens buy out Jonathan Cheechoo
Ducks buy out defenseman Nathan Oystrick
-Trades-
Oilers traded former Wild 1st rounder Patty O'Sullivan to the Yotes for Jay Vandermeer
Blue Jackets pick up Ethan Moreau
Coyotes waived Petteri Nokelainen
Devils waived long time checking line forward Jay Pandolfo
Flames waived forward Nigel Dawes
-BuyOuts-
Sens buy out Jonathan Cheechoo
Ducks buy out defenseman Nathan Oystrick
-Trades-
Oilers traded former Wild 1st rounder Patty O'Sullivan to the Yotes for Jay Vandermeer
Flyers UFAs
Include:
Danny Syvret: played 21 games and put up 2 goals and 2 assists. However his play is solid he just hasn't been able to translate his offensive production to the NHL. He made 0.6M last season, it will be interesting if he re-signs at age 25.
Jared Ross: has been a great call up and has shown his value as a scorer and playmaker in the AHL but hasn't been able to translate it to the NHL. The 27 year old made 0.5M last season.
Lukas Krajicek: The Flyers have acknowledged that they need a #5 defenseman and that Bartulis is set to be the #6. Krajicek isn't a bad defenseman he just isn't what the Flyers need out of their bottom pair. Lukas made 0.7M last season.
Arron Asham: key player in the cup run who hot and cold play was enough from the 3rd line. Arron is set to be a UFA July 1st. The Flyers are likely to let him go with the great play of Nodl during the playoffs. The Minnesota Wild were said to be interested in the Powerforward who made 0.6M last season.
Danny Syvret: played 21 games and put up 2 goals and 2 assists. However his play is solid he just hasn't been able to translate his offensive production to the NHL. He made 0.6M last season, it will be interesting if he re-signs at age 25.
Jared Ross: has been a great call up and has shown his value as a scorer and playmaker in the AHL but hasn't been able to translate it to the NHL. The 27 year old made 0.5M last season.
Lukas Krajicek: The Flyers have acknowledged that they need a #5 defenseman and that Bartulis is set to be the #6. Krajicek isn't a bad defenseman he just isn't what the Flyers need out of their bottom pair. Lukas made 0.7M last season.
Arron Asham: key player in the cup run who hot and cold play was enough from the 3rd line. Arron is set to be a UFA July 1st. The Flyers are likely to let him go with the great play of Nodl during the playoffs. The Minnesota Wild were said to be interested in the Powerforward who made 0.6M last season.
Leighton Re-Signs, Now what?
Michael Leighton and the Flyers agreed to a 2 year $3.1M contract. But are the Flyers done with their gaoltending? Leighton and Backlund will compete for the Starting job, but there may be another contender.
Flyers wanted a proven starter, and they sounded reluctant to look at Leighton as that, however he may be just what they need. The Flyers could used the money they saved in goal to help out their blueline, which was depeleted come June.
Hamhuis is out there as is Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin. Guys who can handle a big load of minutes and play Powerplays and Penalty Kills. Tomorrow's start of free agency may tell all in Philly.
Flyers wanted a proven starter, and they sounded reluctant to look at Leighton as that, however he may be just what they need. The Flyers could used the money they saved in goal to help out their blueline, which was depeleted come June.
Hamhuis is out there as is Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin. Guys who can handle a big load of minutes and play Powerplays and Penalty Kills. Tomorrow's start of free agency may tell all in Philly.
Hamhuis, Gonchar to hit the Market
Come tomorrow the Pens could be out of a top defenseman, only a day after they had two. Gonchar and the Pens have been discussing a contract for a little while now, Gonchar wants a 4 year contract, the Pens only wanna give him a 2 year one. The russian defender made $5M last season and with a cup under his belt will look for a pay increase.
Dan Hamhuis was acquired from the Flyers one Day one of the Draft, however soon after Hamhuis said he regrets not signing with Philly. Hamhuis will most likely hit the market and look for atleast a $4M dollar contract. Flyers GM Holmgren said he thinks the Flyers could be a contender in signing Dan Hamhuis.
Dan Hamhuis was acquired from the Flyers one Day one of the Draft, however soon after Hamhuis said he regrets not signing with Philly. Hamhuis will most likely hit the market and look for atleast a $4M dollar contract. Flyers GM Holmgren said he thinks the Flyers could be a contender in signing Dan Hamhuis.
Ethan Moreau to Columbus
Moreau was waived Tuesday by the Edmonton Oilers as a first step to being bought out. However on Wednesday morning word came out that he was picked up by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Moreau is a good character 4th or 3rd line guy. At 6'2" can be a punisher and a presence in front. Former captain of a stugling Oilers team.
No word on how is salry wil be broken up but most likely Oilers will have to pay some of it.
Moreau is a good character 4th or 3rd line guy. At 6'2" can be a punisher and a presence in front. Former captain of a stugling Oilers team.
No word on how is salry wil be broken up but most likely Oilers will have to pay some of it.
Flyers Update: Leighton
With July 1st tomorrow and the Flyers still looking to cement a goaltender for the upcoming season, Michael Leighton is looking like a good option.
Lot of talk if the Flyers or any team would want him as a Number one starter in this league. There is a rumor that the Flyers are close to re-signing him. Homer said earlier this week that he was optimistic that the Club could come to an agreement with 29 year old beofre July 1st.
If he re-signs he will compete with Johan Backlund for the starting job. This would push Brian Boucher to be the odd man out.
Lot of talk if the Flyers or any team would want him as a Number one starter in this league. There is a rumor that the Flyers are close to re-signing him. Homer said earlier this week that he was optimistic that the Club could come to an agreement with 29 year old beofre July 1st.
If he re-signs he will compete with Johan Backlund for the starting job. This would push Brian Boucher to be the odd man out.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Stars, Modano Parting Ways
After 21 seasons with the Stars organization Mike Modano will hit free agency. Modano still has the want to play however Dallas needs to work their younger forwards into larger roles. Mike played 59 games and scored 14 and 16 assists last season, while making $3.5M.
The US born, 40 year old is set to hit free agency on July 1st. At his age Modano will likely be looking for minutes and a winning team capable of winning the cup.
Teams who could be interested are endless as a veteran presence is an undoubtable contribution towards a cup. The only question is his price tag.
The US born, 40 year old is set to hit free agency on July 1st. At his age Modano will likely be looking for minutes and a winning team capable of winning the cup.
Teams who could be interested are endless as a veteran presence is an undoubtable contribution towards a cup. The only question is his price tag.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tough Guy to Judge
You can say Paul Martin has been a defensive force in New Jersey over his career, but you can also make the case the he had plenty of help in the Devils system. Martin is set to be a UFA on July 1st and made 3.8M last season.
Some teams that need top defensers are Anaheim, San Jose, and Washington. All teams that have money and like to spend it. However how much is Martin worth? The Devils are paying Bryce Salvador $2.9M and Colin White $3.0M.
The Devils have to be concerned about losing their gem. With not many defensive prospects in the minors aside from Matt Corrente and with Matt Mottau also set to be a UFA.
If the Devils can shift their focus away from Ilya Kovalchuk and toward Paul Martin we might see a deal. However the Devils may not feel he's worth the $4M+ he is set to ask for and may look outward come July 1st.
Flyers, Nabi and Turco Update
Sam Carchidi of the Philly Inquirer reports today:
Meaning the Flyers are having troubles signing with either goalie, both of whom are free to sign with any team come Thursday. The Good news is if either one signs they can sign a 35 years old + deal, where money decreases as the goalie gets older.
Marty Turco reportedly turns down 3 year deal from Flyers worth about $6M total. Also no progress made in Nabokov negotiations.
Meaning the Flyers are having troubles signing with either goalie, both of whom are free to sign with any team come Thursday. The Good news is if either one signs they can sign a 35 years old + deal, where money decreases as the goalie gets older.
Flyers Target Turco
After a busy draft the Flyers came out with the right to talk to Russian goaltender Evgeni Nabokov. Nabi is set to be a UFA after playing 10 season with the Sharks.
The Flyers also came out leaving an offer on the table of Dallas Goaltender and soon to be UFA Marty Turco. The Flyers and Stars came to an agreement much like the Sharks that the Flyers can talk to the goalie.
Turco made $5.7M last season and as said earlier is set to hit free agentcy July 1st. The 34 year olds price tag is thought to be around the same as Nabi's. As they're both older goalies who have had much sucess in their years in the NHL.
The Flyers also came out leaving an offer on the table of Dallas Goaltender and soon to be UFA Marty Turco. The Flyers and Stars came to an agreement much like the Sharks that the Flyers can talk to the goalie.
Turco made $5.7M last season and as said earlier is set to hit free agentcy July 1st. The 34 year olds price tag is thought to be around the same as Nabi's. As they're both older goalies who have had much sucess in their years in the NHL.
Kovi to LA or NJ?
After the Kings announcement to throw a "knock your socks off deal" at the Russian sniper the New Jersey Devils fire back. Word is today that the Devils are working hard to re-sign Kovalchuk.
The Devils got Kovi before the NHL's trade deadline last winter. Kovalchuk made $6.4M last season and the Devils have $14M cap space with 16 players signed. Paul Martin also need to be re-signed as he is set to be a UFA.
The Devils got Kovi before the NHL's trade deadline last winter. Kovalchuk made $6.4M last season and the Devils have $14M cap space with 16 players signed. Paul Martin also need to be re-signed as he is set to be a UFA.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Thomas and Kovi
Tim Thomas who the Bruins are shopping around currently has twoo front Runners: San Jose and Atlanta. San Jose is out of a starter by letting Nabokov walk. The Thrashers have Palavec in net but he has yet to play a full season and a veterean could help.
Kovalchuk is set to be a UFa with the Devils and no one is sure what the Devils will do for certain. The Kings said that they will ovffer Kovi a "Knock your socks off deal." The Kings are set to lose long timer winner Alexander Frolov.
Kovalchuk is set to be a UFa with the Devils and no one is sure what the Devils will do for certain. The Kings said that they will ovffer Kovi a "Knock your socks off deal." The Kings are set to lose long timer winner Alexander Frolov.
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