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Report: Lightning and GM Jay Feaster part ways

News, July 11, 2008 Leave a Comment »
According to Canadian sports station TSN, the Tampa Bay Lightning have parted ways with GM Jay Feaster. The report says the two sides negotiated a settlement on the remaining three years on his contract.

Source: The Hockey News


Alexander Radulov signs with Ufa of the Continental League

News, July 11, 2008 Leave a Comment »
According to a report, Alexander Radulov has signed in Russia to play for the champion Ufa squad. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 22-year-old said he had warned the PRedators he wanted to play in Europe.

Source: The Hockey News


Report: Alexander Radulov signs with Ufa of the Continental League

News, July 11, 2008 Leave a Comment »
According to a report, Alexander Radulov has signed in Russia to play for the champion Ufa squad. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 22-year-old said he had warned the Predators he wanted to play in Europe.

Source: The Hockey News


Hockey transactions

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueCOLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed LW Nikita Filatov to a three-year contract.EDMONTON OILERS-Signed D Jason Strudwick.

Source: The Hockey News


Theodore takes spot in front of Capitals net

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
ARLINGTON, Va. - If the Washington Capitals of two years ago had tried to recruit Jose Theodore, he would have been a tougher catch."I might have paused," the 31-year-old goaltender said.

Source: The Hockey News


Burke responds to some of Lowe’s charges with careful, diplomatic statement

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Brian Burke says he will abide by the NHL's request to end his criticism of Kevin Lowe and the Edmonton Oilers, but the Anaheim Ducks general manager still had plenty to say Thursday.

Source: The Hockey News


Phoenix Coyotes hire Doug Sulliman as new assistant coach

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Doug Sulliman, a former NHL player and assistant coach, was hired as an assistant coach by the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.

Source: The Hockey News


Wilson doesn’t stand pat after Sharks fall short - retools contending team

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
The San Jose Sharks are among the winners so far this off-season and that was a must for a team that was a second-round loser for a third consecutive spring.

Source: The Hockey News


NHL, Russian hockey league come to agreement on a new peace deal

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
ZURICH, Switzerland - The NHL reached an agreement with a new Russian hockey league Thursday that temporarily ends the threat of players being lured away by big-money offers.

Source: The Hockey News


NHL, Russians make progress, but still no transfer agreement

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
ZURICH, Switzerland - The NHL reached an agreement with a new Russian hockey league Thursday that temporarily ends the threat of players being lured away by big-money offers.

Source: The Hockey News


Vancouver Canucks sign 33-year-old free agent forward Pavol Demitra

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks bolstered their offence Thursday, signing forward Pavol Demitra to a US$8-million, two-year contract.Demitra, 33, had 54 points (15-39) in 68 games with Minnesota last season.

Source: The Hockey News


Demitra hopes coming to Canucks means he can play offensive hockey again

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks got the player they wanted for the time they like.Free-agent forward Pavol Demitra is excited about throwing off the defensive collar he wore last year in Minnesota and hopes he can score some goals again.

Source: The Hockey News


Canucks sign free agent forward Pavol Demitra

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
After days of speculation, Pavol Demitra has signed on with the Vancouver Canucks. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Throughout his NHL career, Pavol has proven himself to be an offensive contributor where ever he has played,” said GM Mike Gillis in a statement.

Source: The Hockey News


Martin Straka signs one-year contract with his former Czech club, leaving NHL

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Martin Straka signed a one-year contract Thursday with his former Czech club.Straka, who played for the New York Rangers the last three seasons after joining the NHL in 1992, will also take the post of manager-general for HC Lasselsberger Plzen, the club said on its website.

Source: The Hockey News


Continental League wants compensation for Filatov; winger signs entry-level deal with Blue Jackets

News, July 10, 2008 Leave a Comment »
The president of the Continental League in Russia, Alexander Medvedev, is demanding the Columbus Blue Jackets pay $500,000 in compensation for the rights to Nikita Filatov.

Source: The Hockey News


NHL rejects Frogren contract with Maple Leafs but matter should be resolved.

News, July 9, 2008 Leave a Comment »
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs had hoped to announce the signing of Swedish defenceman Jonas Frogren on Wednesday but the contract was rejected by the NHL's head office.

Source: The Hockey News


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