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Once they sign Matt Cooke, then I'll be happy (and like our chances for The Cup)
NHL: Free Agency, Trade, Injury, and Rookie News!
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Maple Leafs acquire John Pohl from St. Louis
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5:16 PM EDT, 08/24/2005
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward John Pohl from the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.
Pohl spent the past three seasons playing for Worcester of the American Hockey League. He had three goals and six assists in 13 games for the club last season.
In 2002-03, he ranked fourth among AHL rookies in goals (26) and points (58). He made his NHL debut in 2003-04, playing one game for St. Louis on Nov. 1 against Chicago.
Before being hired by the Maple Leafs in 2003, Toronto general manager John Ferguson Jr. ran St. Louis' affiliate in Worcester.
Maple Leafs acquire John Pohl from St. Louis
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5:16 PM EDT, 08/24/2005
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward John Pohl from the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.
Pohl spent the past three seasons playing for Worcester of the American Hockey League. He had three goals and six assists in 13 games for the club last season.
In 2002-03, he ranked fourth among AHL rookies in goals (26) and points (58). He made his NHL debut in 2003-04, playing one game for St. Louis on Nov. 1 against Chicago.
Before being hired by the Maple Leafs in 2003, Toronto general manager John Ferguson Jr. ran St. Louis' affiliate in Worcester.
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Eagle rips goalie rules, two Leafs head to Europe
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August 24 @ 9:00 PM
The Eagle is still steaming over the new rule changes to goalies handling the puck, writes the Toronto Sun.
"I think at this level (the rule) is a bit of a joke," a candid Belfour told the Sun. "Maybe some forwards should play with their opposite hand. Or, better yet, play with their sticks upside down. That's what I equate it to," he said.
"I'm sure the general managers who don't have a puck-handling goaltender were the ones who voted for this rule."
In other Leafs news, two Leafs on the bubble have packed their bags, deciding rather to play in Europe.
According to the Toronto Star, defenceman Pierre Hedin and forward Harold Druken have both signed deals to play in Europe, rather then face the uncertainty of playing on a twoway contract for Toronto.
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August 24 @ 9:00 PM
The Eagle is still steaming over the new rule changes to goalies handling the puck, writes the Toronto Sun.
"I think at this level (the rule) is a bit of a joke," a candid Belfour told the Sun. "Maybe some forwards should play with their opposite hand. Or, better yet, play with their sticks upside down. That's what I equate it to," he said.
"I'm sure the general managers who don't have a puck-handling goaltender were the ones who voted for this rule."
In other Leafs news, two Leafs on the bubble have packed their bags, deciding rather to play in Europe.
According to the Toronto Star, defenceman Pierre Hedin and forward Harold Druken have both signed deals to play in Europe, rather then face the uncertainty of playing on a twoway contract for Toronto.
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Atlanta is going to need a free agent goalie...
Report: Thrashers goalie Nurminen suffers possible career-ending knee injury
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August 24 @ 21:22, EST
ATLANTA (CP) - Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Pasi Nurminen has suffered a possible career-ending knee injury, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday.
Nurminen, who signed a two-year, $2-million US contract to remain with Atlanta two weeks ago, suffered the injury in his native Finland while training for the upcoming NHL season.
"He suffered a very serious knee injury to the extent that it appears he's going to retire," Atlanta GM Don Waddell told the Journal-Constitution.
The 29-year-old Nurminen has a history of knee troubles.
In three seasons with Atlanta, Nurminen is 48-54-12 with five shutouts and a 2.87 goals-against average. He is the club's all-time leader in wins, goals-against average and save percentage.
Report: Thrashers goalie Nurminen suffers possible career-ending knee injury
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August 24 @ 21:22, EST
ATLANTA (CP) - Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Pasi Nurminen has suffered a possible career-ending knee injury, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday.
Nurminen, who signed a two-year, $2-million US contract to remain with Atlanta two weeks ago, suffered the injury in his native Finland while training for the upcoming NHL season.
"He suffered a very serious knee injury to the extent that it appears he's going to retire," Atlanta GM Don Waddell told the Journal-Constitution.
The 29-year-old Nurminen has a history of knee troubles.
In three seasons with Atlanta, Nurminen is 48-54-12 with five shutouts and a 2.87 goals-against average. He is the club's all-time leader in wins, goals-against average and save percentage.
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Korolyuk to remain in Russia
TSN.ca Staff
8/25/2005 8:37:57 PM
Despite an arbitration hearing scheduled for Friday, Sharks winger Alex Korolyuk has decided to spend the 2005-06 season playing in his native Russia instead of returning to the NHL. The arbitration hearing will move forward as scheduled.
''I'd like to thank Alex and (agent) Brian Lawton for notifying us of Alex's decision prior to the arbitration hearing tomorrow in Toronto,'' said Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson. ''This was not unexpected and I respect Alex for making this family decision. This creates the opportunity for additional ice time for players like Marco Sturm, Niko Dimitrakos and Milan Michalek. If and when Alex decides to return to the National Hockey League, we look forward to him playing for the San Jose Sharks.''
Despite Korolyuk's decision, upon his return to the NHL, the Sharks will still own his rights for one season at the financial number awarded by the arbitrator. This will be the case, even if Korolyuk returns at an age that would normally make him an unrestricted free agent.
TSN.ca Staff
8/25/2005 8:37:57 PM
Despite an arbitration hearing scheduled for Friday, Sharks winger Alex Korolyuk has decided to spend the 2005-06 season playing in his native Russia instead of returning to the NHL. The arbitration hearing will move forward as scheduled.
''I'd like to thank Alex and (agent) Brian Lawton for notifying us of Alex's decision prior to the arbitration hearing tomorrow in Toronto,'' said Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson. ''This was not unexpected and I respect Alex for making this family decision. This creates the opportunity for additional ice time for players like Marco Sturm, Niko Dimitrakos and Milan Michalek. If and when Alex decides to return to the National Hockey League, we look forward to him playing for the San Jose Sharks.''
Despite Korolyuk's decision, upon his return to the NHL, the Sharks will still own his rights for one season at the financial number awarded by the arbitrator. This will be the case, even if Korolyuk returns at an age that would normally make him an unrestricted free agent.
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Flames ship blueliner Lydman to Sabres
Associated Press
8/25/2005 5:42:29 PM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenceman Toni Lydman from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a third-round pick in next year's draft.
A native of Finland, Lydman had four goals and 16 assists in 67 games in 2003-04, but missed 10 games and part of the playoffs after sustaining a concussion. Two goals and 12 assists came on the power play.
The Sabres have been focused on bolstering their defensive ranks after losing Alexei Zhitnik to free agency. Buffalo signed veteran free-agent defenceman Teppo Numminen earlier this month.
Lydman has an opportunity to compete for one of the top four defensive spots, behind Numminen and returning veterans Jay McKee and Dmitri Kalinin.
Lydman's best season came in 2001-02, when he had six goals and 22 assists in 79 games, finishing second among Calgary defenceman with 28 points.
Calgary's fourth-round pick in the 1996 draft, Lydman has 19 goals, 74 assists for 93 points in 289 career NHL games.
Lydman played with HIFK Helsinki last season and, in 2004, represented Finland in the World Cup of Hockey tournament, registering three assists in six games.
Associated Press
8/25/2005 5:42:29 PM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenceman Toni Lydman from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a third-round pick in next year's draft.
A native of Finland, Lydman had four goals and 16 assists in 67 games in 2003-04, but missed 10 games and part of the playoffs after sustaining a concussion. Two goals and 12 assists came on the power play.
The Sabres have been focused on bolstering their defensive ranks after losing Alexei Zhitnik to free agency. Buffalo signed veteran free-agent defenceman Teppo Numminen earlier this month.
Lydman has an opportunity to compete for one of the top four defensive spots, behind Numminen and returning veterans Jay McKee and Dmitri Kalinin.
Lydman's best season came in 2001-02, when he had six goals and 22 assists in 79 games, finishing second among Calgary defenceman with 28 points.
Calgary's fourth-round pick in the 1996 draft, Lydman has 19 goals, 74 assists for 93 points in 289 career NHL games.
Lydman played with HIFK Helsinki last season and, in 2004, represented Finland in the World Cup of Hockey tournament, registering three assists in six games.
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And the "Ducks" Saga continues...
Ducks trade for Brennan; sign Adams
The Sports Network
8/25/2005 8:16:17 PM
Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on Thursday acquired forward Kip Brennan from the Atlanta Thrashers and also agreed to terms with forward Craig Adams on a one-year deal.
The Ducks shipped defenseman Mark Popovic to the Thrashers to obtain Brennan, who has played in 46 NHL games in his career.
"Kip Brennan adds size and strength to our hockey club," said Mighty Ducks general manager Brian Burke. "We needed more of a physical presence."
The 24-year-old Brennan was originally selected by the LA Kings in the fourth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
Adams, 28, has played in parts of four NHL seasons and has compiled 14 goals and 23 assists in 238 games, all with the Carolina Hurricanes. This past season, he skated for Milan in the Italian League.
Selected in the ninth round by the then-Hartford Whalers in 1996, Adams played in college for Harvard. In four years at the collegiate level, he tallied 29 goals and 33 assists.
Ducks trade for Brennan; sign Adams
The Sports Network
8/25/2005 8:16:17 PM
Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on Thursday acquired forward Kip Brennan from the Atlanta Thrashers and also agreed to terms with forward Craig Adams on a one-year deal.
The Ducks shipped defenseman Mark Popovic to the Thrashers to obtain Brennan, who has played in 46 NHL games in his career.
"Kip Brennan adds size and strength to our hockey club," said Mighty Ducks general manager Brian Burke. "We needed more of a physical presence."
The 24-year-old Brennan was originally selected by the LA Kings in the fourth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
Adams, 28, has played in parts of four NHL seasons and has compiled 14 goals and 23 assists in 238 games, all with the Carolina Hurricanes. This past season, he skated for Milan in the Italian League.
Selected in the ninth round by the then-Hartford Whalers in 1996, Adams played in college for Harvard. In four years at the collegiate level, he tallied 29 goals and 33 assists.
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Lightning re-sign captain Andreychuk
Canadian Press
8/25/2005 5:32:46 PM
TAMPA (CP) - Dave Andreychuk is putting off retirement for a while.
The veteran of 22 NHL seasons re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, agreeing on a two-year deal.
Andreychuk, who will turn 42 on Sept. 29, won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2004, after 1,597 regular-season games and 162 playoff contests. There was speculation he would retire on top, especially after the lockout wiped out last season.
But Lightning general manager Jay Feaster - who signed Martin St. Louis to a six-year deal on Wednesday - wanted to keep Andreychuk around.
''Dave Andreychuk walked into our locker-room four seasons ago and helped us find our way,'' Feaster said in a release. ''He helped our young players grow and develop and mature more quickly and he helped establish an expectation level in terms of expecting to win each and every night through hard work and commitment. ...
''Having his veteran presence back in our locker-room and his perennial 20-goal contribution on the ice are huge factors in helping us attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.''
Andreychuk joined the Lightning in 2001-02, taking over as captain the next year.
The six-foot-four, 220-pound winger was a big part of Tampa's Stanley Cup run, scoring 21 goals with 18 assists in 82 games during the regular season and adding a goal and 13 assists in 23 contests during the playoffs.
The Hamilton native is second all-time among left-winger with 634 goals, 686 assists and 1,320 points and is seventh in games played.
Andreychuk has also played for Buffalo, Toronto, New Jersey, Boston and Colorado during his career, posting a pair of 50-goal seasons for the Maple Leafs in 1992-93 and 1993-94.
Canadian Press
8/25/2005 5:32:46 PM
TAMPA (CP) - Dave Andreychuk is putting off retirement for a while.
The veteran of 22 NHL seasons re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, agreeing on a two-year deal.
Andreychuk, who will turn 42 on Sept. 29, won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2004, after 1,597 regular-season games and 162 playoff contests. There was speculation he would retire on top, especially after the lockout wiped out last season.
But Lightning general manager Jay Feaster - who signed Martin St. Louis to a six-year deal on Wednesday - wanted to keep Andreychuk around.
''Dave Andreychuk walked into our locker-room four seasons ago and helped us find our way,'' Feaster said in a release. ''He helped our young players grow and develop and mature more quickly and he helped establish an expectation level in terms of expecting to win each and every night through hard work and commitment. ...
''Having his veteran presence back in our locker-room and his perennial 20-goal contribution on the ice are huge factors in helping us attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.''
Andreychuk joined the Lightning in 2001-02, taking over as captain the next year.
The six-foot-four, 220-pound winger was a big part of Tampa's Stanley Cup run, scoring 21 goals with 18 assists in 82 games during the regular season and adding a goal and 13 assists in 23 contests during the playoffs.
The Hamilton native is second all-time among left-winger with 634 goals, 686 assists and 1,320 points and is seventh in games played.
Andreychuk has also played for Buffalo, Toronto, New Jersey, Boston and Colorado during his career, posting a pair of 50-goal seasons for the Maple Leafs in 1992-93 and 1993-94.
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Habs re-sign Markov to two-year deal
TSN.ca Staff
8/25/2005 11:57:37 AM
The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday the signing of defenceman Andrei Markov to a two-year contract.
Markov will earn $1.5 million in 2005-06 and $2 million in 2006-07.
Markov, 26, will begin his fifth season in the Canadiens uniform. In 2004-05, he registered 23 points in 42 games (7 goals, 16 assists) with the Moscow Dynamo in the Russian League. He scored two goals in 10 playoff games, leading the Dynamo to the league's playoff championship.
Markov played in 69 games with the Canadiens in 2003-04, and registered 28 points (6 goals, 22 assists). He played in 267 career regular season games in the NHL, and totalled 112 points (30 goals, 82 assists) and 96 penalty minutes.
Markov was a Canadiens' sixth round pick, 162nd overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
TSN.ca Staff
8/25/2005 11:57:37 AM
The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday the signing of defenceman Andrei Markov to a two-year contract.
Markov will earn $1.5 million in 2005-06 and $2 million in 2006-07.
Markov, 26, will begin his fifth season in the Canadiens uniform. In 2004-05, he registered 23 points in 42 games (7 goals, 16 assists) with the Moscow Dynamo in the Russian League. He scored two goals in 10 playoff games, leading the Dynamo to the league's playoff championship.
Markov played in 69 games with the Canadiens in 2003-04, and registered 28 points (6 goals, 22 assists). He played in 267 career regular season games in the NHL, and totalled 112 points (30 goals, 82 assists) and 96 penalty minutes.
Markov was a Canadiens' sixth round pick, 162nd overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
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Transactions for Thursday, August 25th
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim - Signed right wing Craig Adams, who had been with the Carolina Hurricanes, to a one-year contract.
Atlanta Thrashers - Acquired defenceman Mark Popovic from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in exchange for forward Kip Brennan.
Buffalo Sabres - Acquired defenceman Toni Lydman from the Calgary Flames for a third round pick in 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
Detroit Red Wings - Signed goaltender Jimmy Howard to a three-year contract.
Florida Panthers - Restricted free agent goaltender Roberto Luongo awarded one-year, $3.2 million US contract via salary arbitration.
Montreal Canadiens - Re-signed restricted free agent defenceman Andrei Markov to a two-year contract; signed defenceman Mark Streit, who had been with the Zurich Lions of the Swiss Elite League, to a one-year contract.
Nashville Predators - Signed defenceman T.J. Reynolds to minor-league deal.
New York Rangers - Agreed to terms with defenceman Martin Grenier and centre Alexandre Giroux.
Ottawa Senators - Signed defenceman Andrej Meszaros to a multi-year contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning - Re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Dave Andreychuk to a two-year contract.
Washington Capitals - Signed centre Dave Steckel to a two-year contract.
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim - Signed right wing Craig Adams, who had been with the Carolina Hurricanes, to a one-year contract.
Atlanta Thrashers - Acquired defenceman Mark Popovic from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in exchange for forward Kip Brennan.
Buffalo Sabres - Acquired defenceman Toni Lydman from the Calgary Flames for a third round pick in 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
Detroit Red Wings - Signed goaltender Jimmy Howard to a three-year contract.
Florida Panthers - Restricted free agent goaltender Roberto Luongo awarded one-year, $3.2 million US contract via salary arbitration.
Montreal Canadiens - Re-signed restricted free agent defenceman Andrei Markov to a two-year contract; signed defenceman Mark Streit, who had been with the Zurich Lions of the Swiss Elite League, to a one-year contract.
Nashville Predators - Signed defenceman T.J. Reynolds to minor-league deal.
New York Rangers - Agreed to terms with defenceman Martin Grenier and centre Alexandre Giroux.
Ottawa Senators - Signed defenceman Andrej Meszaros to a multi-year contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning - Re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Dave Andreychuk to a two-year contract.
Washington Capitals - Signed centre Dave Steckel to a two-year contract.
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