NHL: Player News and Rumors (Thread finished)

Agamon said:
Lou is a smart guy. I don't quite understand this...
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He's forcing himself to trade real assests away, by signing huge, long-term contracts for players like Elias (7 years), Colin White (6 years), and Jamie Langenbrunner (5 years).

Now, everyone agrees that Elias is probably worth his contract, but White for 6 years, at $3 million US, and Langenbrunner for 5 years, at $2.6 million US! That's nuts! There isn't any way for anyone to judge how those two players are going to playing in 5 to 6 years.

Plus, what if those three players, however unlikely, tank?

The Devils will be stuck with their contracts, just like with Alexander Mogilny.

Yes, the Oilers took that risk with Pronger, and they were forced to trade him away because he wasn't happy. But that was Chris Pronger, not Colin White!

Now, I'm sure if Elias wanted out of New Jersey then the Devils would have an entire league calling them, regardless of Elias' contract. So that would be the same situation as with Pronger. However, if Elias tanks it then New Jersey could be in trouble, just like what happened with Yashin in Ottawa.

It's the risk factor.

Lou is taking HUGE risks that might cripple his team later. And he's going to have to trade away, at least, one or two of his big name players just to get the Devils' remaining RFAs under contract. And he's going to have to tade those players away for picks or prospects.

It's a bad situation to be in. Trust me, Oilers fans just went through it. Imagine the pain that New Jersey fans will go through when Lou is FORCED to trade away players that WANT to be in New Jersey, but have to be moved to make Cap room, so that the Devils don't forefit games.

I'd be pissed. :mad:

KF72
 

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Knightfall1972 said:
Sportsnet.ca's Free Agent Tracker lists that Kevin Dallman has signed a 2-year deal with the LA Kings. Dallman was with Boston and St. Louis last year, and was a UFA.
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And TSN.ca confirms the signing...

Kings sign Dallman to two-year deal
Sports Ticker
7/10/2006 3:59:23 PM

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Kings on Monday signed defenseman Kevin Dallman to a two-year contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Dallman, 25, made his NHL debut this past season, splitting time with the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins. He began the season with the Bruins and had one assist in 21 games before being claimed on waivers by St. Louis on December 3. In 46 games with the Blues, Dallman had four goals and nine assists.

The 5-11, 195-pound Dallman was originally signed by the Bruins in July 2002 after a four-year career with Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League.

The Kings on Monday also completed their staff under new coach Marc Crawford, naming Mike Johnston as associate coach, Jamie Kompon as an assistant, Bill Ranford as goaltending coach and Nelson Emerson as video and player development consultant.

"I am very pleased with the staff that (general manager) Dean (Lombardi) and I have put together," Crawford said. "Mike Johnston is a great thinker and he understands what it takes to win at all levels."

Johnston, 49, most recently served as an associate coach in Vancouver for six seasons (1999-2006), playing a major role in the team's development while working with Crawford.
 

Habs sign Komisarek to one-year deal
TSN.ca Staff
7/10/2006 4:15:51 PM

The Montreal Canadiens were busy with contract work on Monday, re-signing defenceman Mike Komisarek to a one-year contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

The 24-year-old Komisarek began living up to his first-round billing last season with a solid season, putting up 116 penalty minutes along with six points in 71 games.

The former Michigan star was taken by the Canadiens in the first-round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
 

Rangers to bring back Leetch?
TheFourthPeriod.com
July 10, 2006

As unrestricted free agent defenseman Brian Leetch considers to search for a new home, reports indicate a return to the Big Apple is a possibility.

According to the Toronto Sun, the Rangers are considering the possibility of bringing Leetch back to Madison Square Garden.

Leetch, 38, notched five goals and 27 assists in 61 games with the Boston Bruins last season.

In 1,205 career NHL games with the Rangers, Maple Leafs and Bruins, Leetch has accumulated 247 goals, 781 assists, 1,028 points and 571 penalty minutes.
 

Habs offered Shanahan $5 million
TheFourthPeriod.com
July 10, 2006

Former Red Wings winger Brendan Shanahan turned down offers from both Detroit and Montreal and opted to sign with the Rangers this weekend.

According to the Detroit News, the Canadiens offered the 37-year-old a one-year deal worth $5 million, but in the end, decided that New York presents another opportunity to challenge for the Stanley Cup.

"I think the Rangers made big strides last season," Shanahan told the News. "I was impressed with their enthusiasm and their desire to improve on the success they had in getting back on track last year."

The Red Wings, meanwhile, offered Shanahan the exact same one-year, $4-million deal that he accepted with New York, and then extended a two-year offer worth slightly less than $4 million a year.

The Canadiens, who are also believed to be pursuing winger Sergei Samsonov along with the Wings, are expected to announce the signing of defenseman Mike Komisarek this afternoon.
 

I wonder if it was the tax issue. He'd make less in Montreal at 5 mil than in NY at 4 mil. Good thing we've got a good crop of prospects, because it's like no one wants to come play in Montreal until they've played there first. C'est la vie. ;)
 

Some Canuck News!

'Nucks cut ties with ECHL team
Canadian Press
July 10, 2006

COLUMBIA, S.C. (CP) -- The Columbia Inferno of the East Coast Hockey League announced Monday that the team is no longer affiliated with the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose.

The Inferno had been linked to the organization for the past five years. Goaltender Alex Auld and forward Alex Burrows are among the players who spent time in Columbia before playing for the Canucks.

Columbia will announce a new affiliation agreement later this week.
 

Coyotes sign Gratton
Sports Ticker
7/10/2006 7:15:46 PM

GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) - The Phoenix Coyotes on Monday re-signed left wing Josh Gratton to a one-year deal.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Gratton, 23, split last season between Philadelphia and Phoenix, scoring one goal and collecting 44 penalty minutes in 14 games.

An undrafted free agent in 2004, the 6-2, 214-pound Gratton was acquired from the Flyers on March 9 for defenseman Denis Gauthier.
 

Sabres, Peters Come to Terms
Sabres.com
July 10, 2006

Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a 1-year deal with RFA forward Andrew Peters.

The 6'4", 247 lbs. left wing from St. Catharines, Ontario appeared in 28 games for the Sabres, Peters lead the team in PIM for the second straight season, collecting 100.

Peters, Buffalo's 2nd round selection (34th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft has appeared in 70 regular season games, collecting 2 points (2+0) and 251 PIM.

Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier also announced today the team has traded the rights of D Jan Hejda to the Edmonton Oilers, in exchange for Edmonton's 7th round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The 6'3", 209 lbs. native of the Czech Republic was the Sabres' 4th choice (106th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
 

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