Arbiter awards Wheeler $2.2 million; Bowman talks Niemi
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:31:29 PDT)
After an extended wait, Boston Bruins forward Blake Wheeler was awarded a $2.2 million decision in his...
Niemi decision expected by Saturday
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:23:33 PDT)
Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman expects to learn on Saturday whether his salary cap-squeezed team will be able to keep restricted free agent goaltender Antti Niemi of Finland. After Bowman and Niemi's agent, Bill Zito, were unable to reach contract terms for the 26-year-old, the case advanced to an arbitration hearing Thursday in Toronto.
Blackhawks Team Report
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:20:22 PDT)
The big news for the Blackhawks?
General manager Stan Bowman announced recently the Hawks are matching the San Jose Sharks' four-year, $14 million offer sheet for Niklas Hjalmarsson, keeping the promising young defenseman.
Bowman also said he remains in negotiations with Antti Niemi's camp and that he hopes to sign his Stanley Cup-winning goaltender before Niemi's arbitration hearing.
The sobering news for Hawks fans?
The Hawks, who were forced to gut their roster this summer, still have salary-cap issues courtesy of the Sharks, perennial contenders in the Western Conference. There are still tough decisions to make for Bowman.
Despite trading Dustin Byfuglien, Andrew Ladd, Kris Versteeg and so on, the Sharks' ingenious move created more obstacles than...
Puck Headlines: Justin Bieber, hockey star; best NHL defensemen?
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:34:14 PDT)
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The 10 huge NHL disappointments ready for comeback seasons
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:58:39 PDT)
Is it wrong that we don't have the utmost faith in Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason as a comeback...
Date set for Stanley Cup's trip to N.S.
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:29:53 PDT)
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - The details have been finalized for the Stanley Cup's trip to Nova Scotia on Aug. 31.
Islanders ink Moulson to one-year deal, ruining arbitration fun
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:24:49 PDT)
Outside of Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, New York Islanders winger Matt Moulson's arbitration hearing...
The girl who wants to light Stanley Cup on fire (for a good cause)
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:30:33 PDT)
Marissa Krupa is a displaced Chicago Blackhawks fan who, like many 'Hawks loyalists, watched her team from...
NHLPA files grievance against NHL over Kovalchuk
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:32:30 PDT)
The National Hockey League Players' Association has filed a grievance over the league's rejection of the landmark $102 million contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. The league rejected the 17-year deal contract last week, saying the longest contract in league history violated its salary cap.
What We Learned: Will the Kings actually do anything this summer?
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:38:38 PDT)
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Who are the top-10 centers in NHL; is Malkin really No. 6?
(Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:08:41 PDT)
(Ed. Note: We're out and about on this Saturday. Some great stuff coming up later on PD, but for breaking...
Salo out indefinitely with Achilles tear
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:33:57 PDT)
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Sami Salo has suffered an Achilles tendon tear, adding another injury to the already staggering list accumulated by the hard-luck NHL veteran.
Old-timey Henrik Zetterberg puts the 'weird' in wedding photos
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:29:18 PDT)
Do not adjust your monitor: This is an actual photograph from the pre-wedding festivities for Detroit Red Wings...
Blackhawks acquire Taffe for Reasoner
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00:24 PDT)
The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have acquired center Jeff Taffe from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center Marty Reasoner. The 29-year-old Jaffe had a goal and an assist in 21 games with the Panthers last season. He has 21 goals and 23 assists over parts of seven seasons with Phoenix (2002-04, 2005, 2006-07), New York Rangers (2005), Pittsburgh (2007-09) and Florida (2009-10).
The five most potentially painful NHL arbitration cases
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:11:00 PDT)
If you asked the 30 NHL general managers, the most unpopular person in North America right now might be the...
Ilya Kovalchuk contract rejection could have major NHL ramifications
(Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:46:14 PDT)
Fans are waiting for a resolution. So is Ilya Kovalchuk. But it's not just those interested parties watching...
Ilya Kovalchuk-Devils deal finally pushes NHL to action on long-term contracts
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:16:38 PDT)
This was the deal that finally did it. Following precedent set by long-term contracts signed by Marian Hossa,...
Ilya Kovalchuk deal signals new era in Devils' offense
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:16:35 PDT)
Zach...
NHL lists its most unbreakable records; which one might fall?
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:15:46 PDT)
Longstanding records in professional sports usually fall into one of two categories: Those that might...
Puck Headlines: Kovalchuk fallout; Modano delays until August
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:59:02 PDT)
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Blackhawks GM not trading Sharp, no clue on cap solution
(Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:11:40 PDT)
We don't know how else to say it, puck bunnies of the NHL, so we'll just say it: Patrick Sharp isn't...
Puck Headlines: Kovalchuk, Gagne aftermath; new Laraque ad
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:10:50 PDT)
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Contest Gallery: Greatest, oddest in Chicago Blackhawks memorabilia
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:59:23 PDT)
Last Friday, we announced an "emergency" contest for Chicago-area readers and Chicago Blackhawks fans:...
What We Learned: Endless summer of puckhead discontent
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:47:40 PDT)
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Chicago restaurant offers $50K bounty for Cup-winning puck
(Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:13:06 PDT)
Only one person inside Wachovia Center saw Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane's shot beat goaltender...
