Matt Stajan and Maple Leafs talk Contract

The Leafs and Matt Stajan continue to work towards a new deal. Sources are confirming that stajan's agent and G.M John Ferguson Jr. have agreed on a salary base of just over 1 million dollars per year. Whats holding up the contract being signed however is the Leafs hope that stajan will sign a 3 year deal. The Stajan camp is wanting a 1 or 2 year deal max as they feel over the next season or 2 , Matt will prove himself through his development to be worth much more the 1 million per year.

Carolina signs tough guy Stephen Peat

Carolina Hurricanes continue to build their depth at forward signing Stephen Peat to a 1 year 2 way contract.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175916&hubname=nhl

Carolina signs Brad Isbister

As rumored here yesterday, Brad Isbister has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Its a 1 year deal worth $600,000.


An ok pickup for Carolina. As long as he is not expected to play a 2nd line role like some people have stated he is. He cannot produce enough goals for more then a 3rd or 4th line position.

Dmitri Kalinin signs contract

TSN is reporting that Defenceman Dmitri Kalinin has signed a new 2 year deal with the buffalo sabres. No terms were disclosed.


http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175793&hubname=



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Brad Isbister to sign with Carolina?

According to tsn.ca , Brad Isbister is close to signing with the Carolina Hurricanes.


"Carolina is also believed to be inching towards signing free agent forward Brad Isbister.
Providing the two sides can come to terms, Isbister will help fill the void left by the absence of Cory Stillman. Stillman underwent shoulder surgery on Friday and is expected to miss up to 35 games to start the season." - http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175693&hubname=


The pickup of Brad Isbister will in no way replace Cory Stillman. Isbister is no more then a 3rd or 4th line forward, good for about 10 goals per year.

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David Tanabe signs with Carolina

As rumored on this website last week, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed Defenceman David Tanabe. Its a 1 year deal for $900,000.


http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175693&hubname=

Marleau wants out of San Jose?

There are rumours floating around the net, that Patrick Marleau is requesting a trade out of San Jose. I wouldnt put much faith into these rumours, however it is possible that Marleau is not happy being a 2nd line centre and fully believes he is talented enough to be a front line player on most teams. Its something to keep an eye on as Marleau's name has popped up in many rumours the past few weeks

J.P Dumont To Nashville Official

TSN is reporting that the Nashville Predators have signed J.P Dumont to a 2 year 4.5 million dollar deal

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175685&hubname=nhl

Linden will sign in Vancouver

The Vancouver Sun is reporting that Trevor Linden will be signed with Vancouver before the start of training camp. It will be a 1 year deal well under 1 million dollars.

Tim Connelly out for start of season

TSN reports that Tim Connelly of the Buffalo Sabres will not be ready to start Training camp as he is feeling the effects of yet another concussion. This is another blow to a Sabres team who have already lost J.P Dumont up front and must be a cause of concern for Connelly as he has already had numerous severe concussions in his short career


http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175664&hubname=nhl

J.P Dumount to Nashville??

RDS out of Montreal reports that J.P Dumont will sign today with the Nashville Predators. This is quite a suprise as most reports had him going to Detroit. A good signing for Nashville depending on how much theyve paid him.

Jan Hrdina to Europe

The exodus of Former NHLers to Europe continues as former Columbus Blue Jacket Jan Hrdina has signed with HV71 JONKOPING OF THE SWEDISH ELITE LEAGUE.

Boston Bruins Sign Hobey Baker Finalist

According to TSN, The Boston Bruins have signed St. Lawrence University College Player T.J. Trevelyan to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed. Will most likely compete for a 4th line spot on the bruins and start season in AHL.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=175599&hubname=


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Conroy on his way out of LA?

According to Hockeybuzz.com, The L.A Kings have held discussions on sending Craig Conroy to Washington.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=2690

This does make sense for both teams, as the washington capitals could use a vetern centre to play with Ovechkin and the Kings are retooling through a youth movement up front with New GM Dean Lombardi rebuilting the the team in a different direction as before.

NHL Rookies - Forwards

This years crop of NHL Rookies, while not as high powered as last years group, should be a dynamic group of talent. The following is a list of the 5 possible top rookie candidates at Forward.


Evgeni Malkin - Pittsburgh: Highly skilled Russian is the early favourite for rookie of the year. Could be as talented as Alex Ovechkin.

Rob Schremp - Edmonton: High scoring OHL allstar. The question isnt about his talent, it is about his attitude.

Patrick O'Sullivan - L.A: Like Team USA teammate Schremp, Sullivan is extremly talented player who really came into his own in the AHL last year. Because of a very rough childhood, the only question about Sullivan is his mental makeup.

Gilbert Brule - Columbus: Plays Much bigger then his 5'10, 175 pound frame. A dynamic scorer in the WHL and proved in his brief time with Columbus last year that he can handle the size and speed of the NHL.

Wojtek Wolski - Colorado: Could play a top 6 role on a Colorado Team that does not have the offensive depth of a few years ago.

Unrestricted Free Agents Left

As the news has been slow this weekend, I thought we could take a look at the remaining free agents along with teams either that have shown intrested or where this player would fit in best.

Serge Aubin: ??
Peter Bondra: Toronto, Detroit, Washington, Retirement
Mike Dunham: Vancouver, New York Islanders
David Tanabe: Carolina
Tom Fitzgerald: Retirement, Boston
Brad Isbister: Toronto
Brian Leetch: New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Edmonton, Chicago
J.P Dumont: Detroit, Buffalo, LA, Montreal, Chicago
Brian Boucher: Vancouver
Mike Lecleric: Carolina
Eric Daze: Montreal, Toronto, Detroit
Jan Hrdina: Carolina
Radek Dvorak: Vancouver, Pittsburgh
Valeri Bure: Vancouver
Viktor Kozlov: Pittsburgh, Washington
Yannic Perrault: Ottawa, Columbus
Chris Therien: St Louis, Chicago
Oleg Kvasha: Pittsburgh, Washington
Scott Young: Retirement, St Louis
Jason Allison: Columbus, Calgary, Washington, Carolina
Tie Domi: Retirement, Pittsburgh, Dallas
Anson Carter: Toronto, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Phoenix
Trevor Linden: Vancouver
Richard Park: ??

Ottawa interested in P.J Axelsson

According to reports out of the Ottawa Sun, The Senators have inquired about aquiring P.J Axelsson.

Tanabe back to Carolina

According to Sources out of Carolina, The Hurricanes are interested in bringing back David Tanabe who played with Carolina previously. He would be brought in to replace Aaron Ward who signed with the New York Rangers. This makes sense for both sides, Carolina could use the defensive depth and Tanabe would go back to the team he started his NHL career with

Red Wings Lock up Johan Franzen

The Detroit Red Wings have signed Johan Franzen to a 3 year contract extension

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20060825_135004_5440