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Belfour working out for Panthers
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 9:28:40 AM
An on-again-off-again negotiation with the Florida Panthers is on again for veteran goaltender Ed Belfour.
Sources tell TSN Belfour is in Florida today working out for the Panthers.
If the 41-year-old netminder passes his medical evaluation it is believed the Panthers will sign him to a one year deal that could pay him as much as $1.5 million.
Following Florida's first attempt at signing Belfour several days ago, he decided to go through a similar process with the Detroit Red Wings. However, his efforts failed to attract the contract he was seeking.
For Belfour, a stop in Florida will bring his NHL career full circle. He started in the early 1990's in Chicago with Mike Keenan at the helm and it appears he may end his career as a Panther...again with Keenan overseeing his hire.
That relationship led to a pair of Vezina trophies, a Calder trophy, a Jennings trophy and a trip to the Stanley Cup final.
Both Belfour and the Panthers believe some of that magic still exists, even if it comes in a backup role to Alex Auld.
Now its up to the 'Eagle' to prove he still can soar.
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 9:28:40 AM
An on-again-off-again negotiation with the Florida Panthers is on again for veteran goaltender Ed Belfour.
Sources tell TSN Belfour is in Florida today working out for the Panthers.
If the 41-year-old netminder passes his medical evaluation it is believed the Panthers will sign him to a one year deal that could pay him as much as $1.5 million.
Following Florida's first attempt at signing Belfour several days ago, he decided to go through a similar process with the Detroit Red Wings. However, his efforts failed to attract the contract he was seeking.
For Belfour, a stop in Florida will bring his NHL career full circle. He started in the early 1990's in Chicago with Mike Keenan at the helm and it appears he may end his career as a Panther...again with Keenan overseeing his hire.
That relationship led to a pair of Vezina trophies, a Calder trophy, a Jennings trophy and a trip to the Stanley Cup final.
Both Belfour and the Panthers believe some of that magic still exists, even if it comes in a backup role to Alex Auld.
Now its up to the 'Eagle' to prove he still can soar.
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Primeau cancels training trip to Finland
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 10:50:55 AM
Philadelphia Flyers centre Keith Primeau has cancelled a trip to Finland, where he was going to train with professional team.
Primeau played just nine games with the Flyers last season. He missed the last 73 games of the regular season and the playoffs with a concussion.
''It was going to be four weeks of just practice in an attempt to get my skating legs underneath me and to venture into some contact,'' Primeau said.
Primeau was examined by Flyers team physician Dr. Gary Dorshimer last week, but said he made the decision not to go before talking to Dorshimer.
''I just felt that the day was fast approaching and that I wasn't at a point where I was ready to head over there in the middle of August,'' Primeau said. ''After visiting with Dr. Dorshimer last week, all he did was re-confirm my decision.''
Despite cancelling the training trip, Primeau has yet to make a decision on his playing future.
''Basically, what happens now? I am going to make one more attempt to get myself prepared to play this season, but I also understand that I'm running out of time for opportunities or chances to get myself ready to play,'' Primeau said. ''Not from a physical standpoint, but from a health standpoint. I won't make any decisions one way or the other until I give myself that one more opportunity.''
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 10:50:55 AM
Philadelphia Flyers centre Keith Primeau has cancelled a trip to Finland, where he was going to train with professional team.
Primeau played just nine games with the Flyers last season. He missed the last 73 games of the regular season and the playoffs with a concussion.
''It was going to be four weeks of just practice in an attempt to get my skating legs underneath me and to venture into some contact,'' Primeau said.
Primeau was examined by Flyers team physician Dr. Gary Dorshimer last week, but said he made the decision not to go before talking to Dorshimer.
''I just felt that the day was fast approaching and that I wasn't at a point where I was ready to head over there in the middle of August,'' Primeau said. ''After visiting with Dr. Dorshimer last week, all he did was re-confirm my decision.''
Despite cancelling the training trip, Primeau has yet to make a decision on his playing future.
''Basically, what happens now? I am going to make one more attempt to get myself prepared to play this season, but I also understand that I'm running out of time for opportunities or chances to get myself ready to play,'' Primeau said. ''Not from a physical standpoint, but from a health standpoint. I won't make any decisions one way or the other until I give myself that one more opportunity.''
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Ice Chips for Wednesday, July 19
> St. Louis Blues goaltending prospect Marek Schwarz will leave the Czech Elite League and play in North America next season. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
> The Dallas Stars have signed goaltender Dan Ellis to a one-year deal. Ellis, who has played only one NHL game, could be a backup to Marty Turco next season. - Fort-Worth Star Telegram
> St. Louis Blues goaltending prospect Marek Schwarz will leave the Czech Elite League and play in North America next season. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
> The Dallas Stars have signed goaltender Dan Ellis to a one-year deal. Ellis, who has played only one NHL game, could be a backup to Marty Turco next season. - Fort-Worth Star Telegram
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Report: Thrashers sign Kyle Wanvig
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 12:05:39 PM
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free-agent forward Kyle Wanvig, according to a report from the Associated Press.
Wanvig tallied four goals and eight assists in 51 games with the Minnesota Wild last season.
Wanvig was drafted in the second round by the Wild in 2001 and has played in 64 NHL games, compiling five goals and nine assists. In 239 career AHL games Wanvig has 57 goals and 56 assists.
The report also says that the Thrashers have re-signed forwards Derek MacKenzie, Karl Stewart and Kevil Doell.
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 12:05:39 PM
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free-agent forward Kyle Wanvig, according to a report from the Associated Press.
Wanvig tallied four goals and eight assists in 51 games with the Minnesota Wild last season.
Wanvig was drafted in the second round by the Wild in 2001 and has played in 64 NHL games, compiling five goals and nine assists. In 239 career AHL games Wanvig has 57 goals and 56 assists.
The report also says that the Thrashers have re-signed forwards Derek MacKenzie, Karl Stewart and Kevil Doell.
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Bryzgalov defends Giguere comments
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 1:18:28 PM
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov was on the defensive when responding to a story that moved last weekend where he told Russian newspaper, Sovietskiy Sport, that the Ducks wanted him to be the No. 1 goaltender next season instead of Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
''All my words have been taken out of a context,'' Bryzgalov said in clearing his position. ''It is no wonder that they have caused a big (stir) in North America.''
When asked if the Ducks informed Bryzgalov that they wanted him as their starting goaltender, he concurred.
''Yes, but in the sense that each soldier dreams to become the General. Anaheim always spoke to us that we need to play at such a level to be the first not only (with the) club, but also in the whole NHL. And then the coach will (decide) who will play - me or Jean-Sebastien Giguere.'' Bryzgalov said. ''Certainly, nobody gave me a guarantee that I shall be the No. 1 goaltender next season. (In the) NHL, this simply does not happen.''
Bryzgalov continued to explain himself when the newspaper pointed out that the report claimed he said no NHL teams wanted Giguere.
''When I (talked) about trade, I meant that (one of us) will remain in the former structure. Nobody is safe from any trade.''
Bryzgalov claimed that Giguere's high salary ($3.99 million in 2006-07) was the reason it would be difficult to trade the netminder.
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 1:18:28 PM
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov was on the defensive when responding to a story that moved last weekend where he told Russian newspaper, Sovietskiy Sport, that the Ducks wanted him to be the No. 1 goaltender next season instead of Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
''All my words have been taken out of a context,'' Bryzgalov said in clearing his position. ''It is no wonder that they have caused a big (stir) in North America.''
When asked if the Ducks informed Bryzgalov that they wanted him as their starting goaltender, he concurred.
''Yes, but in the sense that each soldier dreams to become the General. Anaheim always spoke to us that we need to play at such a level to be the first not only (with the) club, but also in the whole NHL. And then the coach will (decide) who will play - me or Jean-Sebastien Giguere.'' Bryzgalov said. ''Certainly, nobody gave me a guarantee that I shall be the No. 1 goaltender next season. (In the) NHL, this simply does not happen.''
Bryzgalov continued to explain himself when the newspaper pointed out that the report claimed he said no NHL teams wanted Giguere.
''When I (talked) about trade, I meant that (one of us) will remain in the former structure. Nobody is safe from any trade.''
Bryzgalov claimed that Giguere's high salary ($3.99 million in 2006-07) was the reason it would be difficult to trade the netminder.
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Coyotes sign AHL MVP MacLean
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 1:43:18 PM
The Phoenix Coyotes signed centre Don MacLean to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
MacLean is coming off an incredible 2005-06 season in which he earned the Les Cunningham Award as the American Hockey League's most valuable player. MacLean ranked tied for the AHL-lead in goal scoring with 56 goals, which is also tied for the eighth-highest total in the league's 70-year history. For his amazing campaign, he was also named First Team AHL All-Star.
In 76 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins, MacLean registered 56 goals, 32 assists and 88 points to rank fourth in the entire AHL in points. He helped lead Grand Rapids to the most wins, points and offense in the AHL last season. MacLean also recorded a point in 19 straight games from Jan. 6 through Feb. 18, the longest such streak in the league in 2005-06. He also collected an incredible five hat tricks, the most by an AHL player in one season since 2000.
The 6-2, 199-pound forward has played in 32 NHL games over parts of five seasons with Los Angeles, Toronto, Columbus and Detroit, collecting 7-4-11 and 6 PIM. The 29-year-old MacLean has also played in three NHL playoff games all with Toronto in 2002. With St. John's that same season, he led the entire AHL in both assists and points, tallying 33-54-87 in 75 games in 2001-02.
A native of Sydney, Nova Scotia, MacLean was originally drafted by Los Angeles in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 1:43:18 PM
The Phoenix Coyotes signed centre Don MacLean to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
MacLean is coming off an incredible 2005-06 season in which he earned the Les Cunningham Award as the American Hockey League's most valuable player. MacLean ranked tied for the AHL-lead in goal scoring with 56 goals, which is also tied for the eighth-highest total in the league's 70-year history. For his amazing campaign, he was also named First Team AHL All-Star.
In 76 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins, MacLean registered 56 goals, 32 assists and 88 points to rank fourth in the entire AHL in points. He helped lead Grand Rapids to the most wins, points and offense in the AHL last season. MacLean also recorded a point in 19 straight games from Jan. 6 through Feb. 18, the longest such streak in the league in 2005-06. He also collected an incredible five hat tricks, the most by an AHL player in one season since 2000.
The 6-2, 199-pound forward has played in 32 NHL games over parts of five seasons with Los Angeles, Toronto, Columbus and Detroit, collecting 7-4-11 and 6 PIM. The 29-year-old MacLean has also played in three NHL playoff games all with Toronto in 2002. With St. John's that same season, he led the entire AHL in both assists and points, tallying 33-54-87 in 75 games in 2001-02.
A native of Sydney, Nova Scotia, MacLean was originally drafted by Los Angeles in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
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Kings re-sign Eric Belanger
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 2:53:48 PM
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed restricted free agent centre Eric Belanger to a one-year contact. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 28-year-old Belanger set career highs of 17 goals, 37 points and 62 penalty minutes in 65 games with the Kings last season.
Belanger has played in 323 NHL games - all with the Kings - and has compiled 63 goals and 87 assists.
TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 2:53:48 PM
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed restricted free agent centre Eric Belanger to a one-year contact. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 28-year-old Belanger set career highs of 17 goals, 37 points and 62 penalty minutes in 65 games with the Kings last season.
Belanger has played in 323 NHL games - all with the Kings - and has compiled 63 goals and 87 assists.