Archive for July 6th, 2009

According to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed restricted free agents Ben Eager, Troy Brouwer, Colin Fraser, Corey Crawford, and Aaron Johnson. TSN is also reporting that defenseman Cam Barker has re-signed… »

The NHLPA has filed a grievance regarding the Chicago Blackhawks mishandling of a handful of qualifying offers, reports Darren Dreger of TSN. The NHLPA is reportedly going to push for the players affected – including defenseman Cam Barker and winger Kris … »

The Ottawa Senators and winger Alex Kovalev have agreed to a two-year, $10 million, reports TSN. Kovalev spent the past five seasons with the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal made an offer, but after Kovalev reportedly took his time to make a… »

The Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Francois Beauchemin have agreed to a three-year deal. The contract is worth $3.8 million per season. The move reunites Beauchemin with Toronto GM Brian Burke, who traded center Sergei Fedorov for the defenseman… »

The Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent goaltender Andrew Raycroft, according to the team’s website. Terms of the deal were not available. Raycroft played last season with the Colorado Avalanche after previously playing for the Boston Bruins and… »

Defenseman Chris Pronger was introduced officially in Philadelphia today. The 34-year-old defenseman met the press, put on a Flyers sweater, and said he is willing to discuss a contract extension with the Flyers, according to the Philadelphia Daily… »

According to TSN, general manager Bob Gainey announced that winger Alex Kovalev will not return to the Montreal Canadiens next season. A contract agreement was rumored last week, but was quickly dismissed by Kovalev’s agent. Gainey said an offer… »

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 Calgary Flames did… »