Teflon Billy
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Man, I hope Brett Hull does color for HNiC when he retires
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Teflon Billy
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Agamon said:See, now that's what I'm talking about! The Golden Brett and J.R. are so much fun to listen to. "Keenan's an idiot"! Wonder if the Dogs are playing the Panthers this season?
Hull with Ron MacLean (when Don Cherry) retires would be ideal in my mind.
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Agamon said:See, now that's what I'm talking about! The Golden Brett and J.R. are so much fun to listen to. "Keenan's an idiot"! Wonder if the Dogs are playing the Panthers this season?
That is why I posted it...
Predators re-sign Classen
Sports Ticker
8/31/2005 4:42:35 PM
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - The Nashville Predators re-signed center Greg Classen on Wednesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Classen, 28, recorded seven goals and 10 assists in 90 games with Nashville from 2000-03. Five of those goals came in 2001-02, when he played 55 games for the Predators.
Classen spent last season with Assat Pori (Finland) after playing for the Calder Cup champion Milwaukee Admirals.
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Ovechkin signs with Capitals
TSN.ca Staff
8/31/2005 6:12:37 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Capitals have signed left wing Alexander Ovechkin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ovechkin, 19, had agreed to terms with the Capitals on Aug. 5 and signed his contract upon arrival in Washington, D.C., today.
Last season Ovechkin played 37 games for Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Super League, recording 13 goals and 13 assists while helping his team to a league championship. Despite missing 23 games while competing in tournaments and recovering from injury, he still ranked among team leaders in goals, assists and points.
In 10 playoff games with Dynamo, he tallied two goals and four assists, tying for third on the team in points with six.
The 6'2'', 212-pound Moscow native also represented Russia in several international tournaments during the 2004-05 season, including the World Cup of Hockey, World Championship and World Junior Championship.
At the 2005 World Championship in Austria, Ovechkin led the team in goals (5), points (8) and game-winning goals (2) while leading Russia to a third-place finish. During the 2005 World Junior Championship in North Dakota he was named the tournament’s top forward. Appearing in six games, he led Russia in goals (7), points (11) and shots (29), helping the team to a second-place finish.
TSN.ca Staff
8/31/2005 6:12:37 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Capitals have signed left wing Alexander Ovechkin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ovechkin, 19, had agreed to terms with the Capitals on Aug. 5 and signed his contract upon arrival in Washington, D.C., today.
Last season Ovechkin played 37 games for Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Super League, recording 13 goals and 13 assists while helping his team to a league championship. Despite missing 23 games while competing in tournaments and recovering from injury, he still ranked among team leaders in goals, assists and points.
In 10 playoff games with Dynamo, he tallied two goals and four assists, tying for third on the team in points with six.
The 6'2'', 212-pound Moscow native also represented Russia in several international tournaments during the 2004-05 season, including the World Cup of Hockey, World Championship and World Junior Championship.
At the 2005 World Championship in Austria, Ovechkin led the team in goals (5), points (8) and game-winning goals (2) while leading Russia to a third-place finish. During the 2005 World Junior Championship in North Dakota he was named the tournament’s top forward. Appearing in six games, he led Russia in goals (7), points (11) and shots (29), helping the team to a second-place finish.
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Orca Bay president McCammon quits
Canadian Press
8/31/2005 2:36:48 PM
VANCOUVER (CP) - Stan McCammon, president and CEO of Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment, owner of the NHL Vancouver Canucks and GM Place, is leaving the organization to head a Seattle-based company, the team announced Wednesday.
McCammon will become president and chief operating officer of the Joshua Green Corp., a privately-held, Seattle-based investment company with interests in financial services, real estate and other sectors.
''It seems there's never a right time to leave a job that you've enjoyed and a group of people that has achieved as much as we have,'' McCammon said in a release.
''The organization has reached a point, with a new hockey season before us and a new collective agreement with our players in place, where it requires full-time executive leadership in Vancouver.''
McCammon, a Seattle native, has held his role with Orca Bay since 1999. He's been involved with the organization since Seattle billionaire John McCaw became majority owner of the Canucks and NBA Grizzlies in 1994.
''Our focus on the financial viability of the hockey club, as well as our commitment to the community, to sponsors, partners and fans, has been fundamental to getting us where are today,'' McCaw said.
''Our priority now will be to recruit a leader who shares our values, and one with strong ties to the local community, to lead us into the future.''
Francesco Aquilini, who purchased 50 per cent of the Canucks last November, will oversee the business until a successor is named.
''We fully expect to have another successful season, and to continue to improve our business and on-ice performance in the future,'' Aquilini said.
Canadian Press
8/31/2005 2:36:48 PM
VANCOUVER (CP) - Stan McCammon, president and CEO of Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment, owner of the NHL Vancouver Canucks and GM Place, is leaving the organization to head a Seattle-based company, the team announced Wednesday.
McCammon will become president and chief operating officer of the Joshua Green Corp., a privately-held, Seattle-based investment company with interests in financial services, real estate and other sectors.
''It seems there's never a right time to leave a job that you've enjoyed and a group of people that has achieved as much as we have,'' McCammon said in a release.
''The organization has reached a point, with a new hockey season before us and a new collective agreement with our players in place, where it requires full-time executive leadership in Vancouver.''
McCammon, a Seattle native, has held his role with Orca Bay since 1999. He's been involved with the organization since Seattle billionaire John McCaw became majority owner of the Canucks and NBA Grizzlies in 1994.
''Our focus on the financial viability of the hockey club, as well as our commitment to the community, to sponsors, partners and fans, has been fundamental to getting us where are today,'' McCaw said.
''Our priority now will be to recruit a leader who shares our values, and one with strong ties to the local community, to lead us into the future.''
Francesco Aquilini, who purchased 50 per cent of the Canucks last November, will oversee the business until a successor is named.
''We fully expect to have another successful season, and to continue to improve our business and on-ice performance in the future,'' Aquilini said.
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The Price of Oilers
The summer signings of Chris Pronger and Michael Peca means the Oilers might have to keep Ryan Smyth.
Sportsnet.ca -- It is hard to imagine Ryan Smyth skating in a jersey other than the current Oiler blue. But the same was said about Wayne Gretzky, Bill Guerin, Doug Weight, etc, etc.
Smyth, who will become an unrestricted free-agent next summer should he decide to sign the Oilers current $2.7-million US qualifying offer, would rather see a long-term deal tabled to remain in Edmonton. The 10-year veteran of the league is also not interested in signing a one-year deal and then negotiating an extension during the season. Teams can't negotiate until Jan. 1 after players sign qualifying offers.
"You're seeing a lot of different addresses with players this summer," Smyth told the Edmonton Journal, "but I'm pushing for a long-term contract here. They've talked about signing a one-year contract and negotiating on a longer deal during the season, but I'd rather not do that. It's a distraction. It's a team game when the season starts."
Smyth, the Oilers' sixth overall pick in the 1994 entry draft, knows he could attract Bobby Holik or Paul Kariya numbers should he decide to test the market -- Holik pocketed $4.25 million US to play with the Atlanta Thrashers and Paul Kariya left the Colorado Avalanche for the Nashville Predators and $4.5 million.
But testing the free-agent market in the new economic climate could also end up being a roll of the dice.
The Oilers have made strides to improve the club this summer, which Smyth recognizes and sees as incentive to remain and try to win a championship. Under the new cap rules, the Oilers would likely offer Smyth a three-year deal in the range of $3 million per season. However, the clock is ticking for both parties as Smyth is one of the few high-profile Group 2 free agents who are unsigned with training camps set to open in a few weeks.
"Last time I didn't have a contract going into camp, I took the physical, then (Oilers GM) Kevin Lowe said he wasn't going to let me skate without a contract," said Smyth, "I'm hopeful something will get done before then."
The Price of Oilers
The summer signings of Chris Pronger and Michael Peca means the Oilers might have to keep Ryan Smyth.
Sportsnet.ca -- It is hard to imagine Ryan Smyth skating in a jersey other than the current Oiler blue. But the same was said about Wayne Gretzky, Bill Guerin, Doug Weight, etc, etc.
Smyth, who will become an unrestricted free-agent next summer should he decide to sign the Oilers current $2.7-million US qualifying offer, would rather see a long-term deal tabled to remain in Edmonton. The 10-year veteran of the league is also not interested in signing a one-year deal and then negotiating an extension during the season. Teams can't negotiate until Jan. 1 after players sign qualifying offers.
"You're seeing a lot of different addresses with players this summer," Smyth told the Edmonton Journal, "but I'm pushing for a long-term contract here. They've talked about signing a one-year contract and negotiating on a longer deal during the season, but I'd rather not do that. It's a distraction. It's a team game when the season starts."
Smyth, the Oilers' sixth overall pick in the 1994 entry draft, knows he could attract Bobby Holik or Paul Kariya numbers should he decide to test the market -- Holik pocketed $4.25 million US to play with the Atlanta Thrashers and Paul Kariya left the Colorado Avalanche for the Nashville Predators and $4.5 million.
But testing the free-agent market in the new economic climate could also end up being a roll of the dice.
The Oilers have made strides to improve the club this summer, which Smyth recognizes and sees as incentive to remain and try to win a championship. Under the new cap rules, the Oilers would likely offer Smyth a three-year deal in the range of $3 million per season. However, the clock is ticking for both parties as Smyth is one of the few high-profile Group 2 free agents who are unsigned with training camps set to open in a few weeks.
"Last time I didn't have a contract going into camp, I took the physical, then (Oilers GM) Kevin Lowe said he wasn't going to let me skate without a contract," said Smyth, "I'm hopeful something will get done before then."
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Transactions for Wednesday, August 31th
Boston Bruins - Signed centre Ben Walter to a three-year contract.
Florida Panthers - Signed free agent goalie Phil Osaer.
Nashville Predators - Re-signed centre Greg Classen.
Washington Capitals - Signed left wing Alexander Ovechkin and defenseman Jeff Schultz to three-year contracts.
Boston Bruins - Signed centre Ben Walter to a three-year contract.
Florida Panthers - Signed free agent goalie Phil Osaer.
Nashville Predators - Re-signed centre Greg Classen.
Washington Capitals - Signed left wing Alexander Ovechkin and defenseman Jeff Schultz to three-year contracts.
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Atlanta Thrashers sign head coach Hartley to contract extension
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6:18 PM EDT, 08/31/2005
ATLANTA (CP) - The Atlanta Thrashers have signed head coach Bob Hartley to a one-year contract extension that will keep him behind the bench through the 2006-07 season.
Hartley's contract was due to expire at the end of this season, his third with the NHL club. He was named to the position on Jan. 14, 2003.
"We feel that with Bob's leadership, professionalism and winning track record, he is the coach that will guide this team to success for many years," Thrashers general manager Don Waddell said in a statement Wednesday. "We are pleased to have him leading our team and look forward to the future of the franchise with him behind the bench."
Hartley, a native of Hawkesbury, Ont., has guided Atlanta to a 52-56-13 record in 1 1/2 seasons behind the bench. He has posted an overall record of 245-174-61 and a .574 winning percentage in 480 games as a head coach in the NHL with the Thrashers and the Colorado Avalanche.
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6:18 PM EDT, 08/31/2005
ATLANTA (CP) - The Atlanta Thrashers have signed head coach Bob Hartley to a one-year contract extension that will keep him behind the bench through the 2006-07 season.
Hartley's contract was due to expire at the end of this season, his third with the NHL club. He was named to the position on Jan. 14, 2003.
"We feel that with Bob's leadership, professionalism and winning track record, he is the coach that will guide this team to success for many years," Thrashers general manager Don Waddell said in a statement Wednesday. "We are pleased to have him leading our team and look forward to the future of the franchise with him behind the bench."
Hartley, a native of Hawkesbury, Ont., has guided Atlanta to a 52-56-13 record in 1 1/2 seasons behind the bench. He has posted an overall record of 245-174-61 and a .574 winning percentage in 480 games as a head coach in the NHL with the Thrashers and the Colorado Avalanche.