Archive for June, 2009

A viewpoint about the developing situation in Phoenix, a word about the upcoming free agency period, and a reflection on last weekend’s happenings during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. All this and more in this week’s Roe… »

A few quick hits of NHL news, notes, and rumors from today. Tuesday’s chatter involves an announcement from defenseman Mike Komisarek, more on the Scott Gomez trade, news on free agent forward Brian Gianta and more…. »

The Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators have agreed to a deal that would send winger Dany Heatley to the Oilers in exchange for forward Andrew Cogliano, forward Dustin Penner, and defenseman Ladislav Smid. Heatley, however, has not waived his… »

According to TSN, the Calgary Flames have agreed to a five-year contract with defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. The deal is worth $6.6 million per season. The 25-year-old defenseman was acquired from the Florida Panthers on Saturday in exchange for the rights to Jordan… »

The Montreal Canadiens acquired center Scott Gomez from the New York Rangers today in exchange for winger Chris Higgins, defenseman Chris McDonagh, defenseman Doug Janik, and defenseman Pavel Valentenko. Montreal also gets… »

The Dallas Stars and winger Jere Lehtinen have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, according to the team’s website. The deal includes $1 million in incentive bonuses. Lehtinen was set to become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow…. »

The 2009 NHL Entry Draft may be over, but our reporting is just beginning. NHL Intel is continuing coverage of the draft by providing team by team summaries and draft grades. Click here to read more about how the Boston Bruins did over… »

The New Jersey Devils re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a multi-year contract today, according to the team’s website. Oduya will reportedly make around $3 million per season. The 27-year-old defenseman was set to hit the free agent market tomorrow…. »

In NHL Intel’s first installment of True or False, we debate some free agent possibilities as the free agent market opens up tomorrow. Today’s discussion involves Jay Bouwmeester, Marian Hossa, Daniel and Henrik Sedin, and more. … »

The 2009 NHL Entry Draft may be over, but our reporting is just beginning. NHL Intel is continuing coverage of the draft by providing team by team summaries and draft grades. Click here to read more about how the Atlanta Thrashers did over the… »