The Official NHL 2006-2007 Season Thread

[Mal Brossard]

The only reason the Campbell and Drury hits are different is because one was by a Sabre and one was to a Sabre.

The rules state that a player can be hit if he was the last to touch the puck.  Drury was last to touch it, so it's open season on him, especially if he wants to just coast along and admire his pass.

And Heatley is a douche, but not deserving of any Snyder comments.

[Malcolm]

As expected, Fredrik Modin has agreed to terms on a new long-term contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Modin and the NHL team finished the final few details Monday morning on a deal that will pay him an average of $3.25 million in each of the next three years.? Modin was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Blue Jackets acquired Modin and goalie Fredrik Norrena from Tampa Bay last summer for netminder Marc Denis. Modin, 32, has 15 goals and 15 assists this season. The Swede has 198 goals and 149 assists in 722 career games

The following players have been placed on waivers by their respective teams: Michael Leighton - Flyers, Denis Hamel - Thrashers, Jason Krog - Rangers, Niko Kapanen - Thrashers, Marc Chouinard - Canucks, Aaron Downey - Canadiens, Brian Boucher - Blackhawks, Bryan Berard - Blue Jackets, Petr Cajanek - Blues

Panthers have trade in place for Roberts?

It is Decision Day for Gary Roberts. The Florida Panther forward was told by General Manager Jacques Martin this morning after practice that the club had found a trade it deemed acceptable and all that is required to consummate the transaction is Roberts' waiving of his no-trade clause. But that may be easier said than done. Roberts had made it abundantly clear that he would only waive his no-trade clause for two teams - the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. And sources suggest the deal the Panthers have worked out with Roberts is with the Pittsburgh Penguins. While sources suggest Roberts is still intent on playing in only Toronto or Ottawa, he apparently is going to take some time to consider the Panthers' wishes. But that should not necessarily be confused with waiving the no-trade clause to go to Pittsburgh or anywhere else other than Toronto or Ottawa. Roberts did not accompany the Panthers' on their flight this afternoon to Washington, but is expected to let the Panthers know later today whether he will waive the no-trade clause to go to Pittsburgh. While Ottawa and Toronto have shown some interest in acquiring Roberts, Pittsburgh has shown the most interest. Sources say the Penguins are prepared to give up a young roster player with potential in exchange for Roberts, who is an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.

Stay tuned.

[Loaded NightraiN]

The only reason the Campbell and Drury hits are different is because one was by a Sabre and one was to a Sabre.

The rules state that a player can be hit if he was the last to touch the puck.? Drury was last to touch it, so it's open season on him, especially if he wants to just coast along and admire his pass.

 

So if someone clears the zone and ices the puck its ok to smash them from behind until the whistle blows??

Silly huh?? Exactly!!

[Communist China]

The hit on Umberger was different because Campbell's hit on Umberger was used to get control of the puck, and stop their rush out of the zone. The Drury hit was just to hurt a star player.

[Malcolm]

Islanders acquire Zednik from Capitals

The New York Islanders have acquired winger Richard Zednik from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2007.Zednik will be an unrestricted free agent July 1 and was unable to come to terms on an extension with the Capitals.The 31-year-old Slovak had 18 points (6-12) in 32 games with the Caps, missing half the season through injury.

The Ottawa Senators have made a minor move to bolster their blue line leading up to Tuesday's trade deadline by acquiring defenceman Lawrence Nicholat from the Washington Capitals in exchange for minor-league defenceman Andy Hedlund and a sixth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

In 18 games with the Capitals this season, Nycholat has registered two goals, six assists and averaged 20:31 of ice time per game. Nycholat was an integral member of the Bears run to the Calder Cup championship last season, as he netted 13 goals and 44 assists in 73 regular-season games. A 5'11?, 200-pound native of Calgary, Alberta, Nycholat made his NHL debut in 2003-04, playing nine games with the New York Rangers.

[Krispy Kreme]

Hey, just saw my first pro hockey game yesterday. It was great. Stars tied  the score with 28 seconds  to go, and then won in overtime with about 35 seconds  left. I had a really good time. Hockey is great.
But beers are $7 and nachos $8.50. Ouch.
sorry for the diversion.....

[Malcolm]

Canucks add Sopel and Smolinski

The Vancouver Canucks jumped the deadline in acquiring former Canuck Brent Sopel from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2nd and 4th round draft pick.In addition Vancouver added veteran centre Bryan Smolinski from the Chicago Blackhawks for a conditional 2nd round pick.The Canucks, considered a cap team were, able to manouver these trades by finally placing injured forward Ryan Kesler on long term injury.Sopel has four goals, 19 assists and is a plus-2 over his 44 games this season. He was drafted by Vancouver in the sixth round of the 1995 entry draft and he was sent to the New York Islanders in 2005 for a conditional draft pick in the 2006 entry draft. Smolinski has played in 62 games this season and scored 14 goals with 23 assists and is a plus-10. He will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Hawks, Wings, Flyers cut deal

The Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings have come together prior to the trade deadline.
he Blackhawks sent a 3rd round pick and defenseman Lasse Kukkonen to the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Kyle Calder. Chicago then moved Calder to the Red Wings in return for forward Jason Williams.Blackhawks' general manager Dale Tallon explained that the club was excited to get Williams, ?we've been trying to acquire Jason Williams since last summer.??He is a quality individual who can add to our team offensively and can also play the point on the power play. We feel with his speed and skill he is another piece of the puzzle as we continue to move forward in making our team better,? said Tallon.

[Loaded NightraiN]

EDIT: I'm a little slow 

[Malcolm]

Already got it a few posts up

[Neemo]

i think its pretty cool that Detroit got Calder....but williams was good too

word is martin biron has been traded from buffalo....no word where...specualtion on TSN says the habs

[Neemo]

he went to the flyers

and buffalo got Ty Conklin from the Blue Jackets to fill the empty backup goalie spot

[Malcolm]

Yep

The Buffalo Sabres shuffled the deck in goal on Tuesday, trading netminder Martin Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers for an undisclosed draft pick and acquiring netminder Ty Conklin from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

[Neemo]

laraque has waived his no trage clause....supposed to go to pens as well

[Malcolm]

Forward Georges Laraque has waived his no-trade clause with the Phoenix Coyotes for the purpose of being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Daniel Carcillo and a third-round draft pick.

Laraque, 30, has cemented his role as an enforcer in his nine-year NHL career with 878 penalty minutes in 546 games. He is under contract for US $1.1 million this season and $1.3 million next year after signing a two-year contract last summer. The trade reunites Laraque with head coach Michel Therrien, as the two worked briefly together with Granby in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Bill Guerin has been plucked off the available list as the St. Louis Blues have dealt the veteran forward to the San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks have reportedly given up their first-round pick in 2007 acquired from New Jersey and a non-roster player to be named later.? More to follow.
Guerin signed a one-year contract with St. Louis last summer and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in July.

[Neemo]

bertuzzi has been sent to the redwings pending a physical fora draft pick i hope he can play like he used to....and i hope hes healthy enough to play

[Malcolm]

Wild acquire forward Moore from Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Dominic Moore to the Minnesota Wild for a third-round pick in the draft.
Moore, 26, has played in 59 games for the Pittsburgh this season, recording six goals and 15 points.A penalty-killing specialist, he has 15 goals and 21 assists in 146 career games with the Penguins and New York Rangers.

Rangers ship defenceman Ward to Boston

The Boston Bruins have acquired defenceman Aaron Ward from the New York Rangers for a player to be named.
Ward signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Rangers last July.The 6-foot-2, 225-pound defenceman was a key contributor during the Carolina Hurricanes' run to the championship last season.In 60 games this season, Ward has three goals and 13 points.In 71 regular-season games last season, the 34-year-old had career highs with six goals and 25 points. He led Hurricanes defencemen in goals and was 13th in the NHL with 164 blocked shots.


Red Wings have deal in place for Bertuzzi

Bertuzzi's trade has been confirmed to the Red Wings


Senators add Saprykin from Coyotes

The Ottawa Senators have added more depth at forward, acquiring forward Oleg Saprykin and a seventh round pick from the Phoenix Coyotes for a second round pick.Saprykin has 14 goals and 34 points in 59 games with the Coyotes this season.In 313 career games with the Coyotes and Calgary Flames, he has 54 goals and 135 points.Saprykin was drafted 11th overall by the Flames in 1999.

Canadiens nab Leighton

The Montreal Canadiens claimed goaltender Michael Leighton off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers and recalled forward Andrei Kostitsyn from AHL Hamilton on Tuesday.The team also confirmed that forward Aaron Downey has cleared waivers.

Zubrus Traded To The Sabres

Perreault back for 3rd stint with Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed a much-needed centre, re-acquiring Yanic Perreault and a 2008 fifth-round pick from the Phoenix Coyotes for defenceman Brendan Bell and a 2008 second-round draft pick.The 35-year-old Perreault, noted as a faceoff specialist, had 19 goals and 33 points with the Coyotes this year.He signed a one-year deal with Phoenix had 22 goals and 35 assists for a career-high 57 points in 69 games last season for Nashville.Perreault has 236 goals and 497 points in 789 games in 13 NHL seasons with Toronto, Los Angeles, Montreal, Phoenix and Nashville.


The Anaheim Ducks acquired Brad May from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday for goaltender Michael Wall.

[Loaded NightraiN]

bertuzzi has been sent to the redwings pending a physical fora draft pick i hope he can play like he used to....and i hope hes healthy enough to play

I hope he breaks his neck

[Malcolm]

Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders?

[Neemo]

Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders?

stupid stupid oilers

[Loaded NightraiN]

Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders?

stupid stupid oilers

No dobut.. What are they thinking?!