Antti Niemi is a young, talented, NHL goalie who just won the Stanley Cup, but the Chicago Blackhawks are letting him go. ESPN says that it’s because he is just too good. Niemi would have cost the Blackhawks another $2.75 million after a superb performance in the playoffs, and the Blackhawks would have had to Read more »
Breaking NHL Stories:
Roenick, Hatcher Brothers, Chosen for NHL Hall of Fame
Jeremy Roenick and brothers, Derien and Kevin Hatcher have been chosen to be inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame. The former NHL all stars will be joined by administrator Art Berglund and longtime University of Minnesota physician Dr. V. George Nagobads to complete the next class of NHL hall of famers. “These five individuals Read more »
Flyers Trade Gagne to Lightning
Longtime Philadelphia Flyers forward, Simon Gagne, has been traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Matt Walker, and a fourth round pick in the 2011 NHL draft. Gagne has been playing with the Flyers since he was drafted in 1998. ESPN reports that Gagne still has 1 year on his contract, which will net Read more »
Former Blues Defensemen Darryle Sydor Joins Aeros Staff
Former St. Louis Blues Defenseman Darryl Sydor may have announced on Tuesday that he’s stepping off the ice after 21-years, however he’s not leaving hockey, instead joining the Houston Aeros as an assistant coach. The 28-year-old Sydor helped bring Stanley Cup wins to the 1999 Dallas Stars and the 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning. Sydor appeared Read more »
Rangers Sign Goalie Martin Biron
Goaltender Martin Biron, 32, has signed with the New York Rangers, the team’s president and general manager Glen Sather said today. The two-year deal reportedly totals $1.75 million. Biron, a NHL free agent, comes in with a solid amount of experience. He’s been in 462 regular season career games with the New York Islanders, Buffalo Read more »
San Jose Sharks Agree To Make Evgeni Nabokov An Unrestricted Free Agent
The San Jose Sharks will watch as one of their top players, goalie Evgeni Nabokov cuts ties with the team next week. The Sharks agreed to allow Nabokov to become an unrestricted free agent. General manager Doug Wilson said during a press release: “He’s been outstanding for this organization, a big part of our successes,” Read more »
Rob Blake Calls It Quits After 20 Year NHL Career
Rob Blake knew early into his 20th season in the NHL that it would be his last, now he’s made it official with a simple statement about his choice: “I knew it was the right time. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup, Beat Philadelphia
The Chicago Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup in 49 years, beating out the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3 in overtime Wednesday. The last time Chicago won a Stanley Cup was in 1961, back when John F. Kennedy was president, The New York Times reports. The Chicago team leader, Jonathan Toews, was considered most valuable player during Read more »
Wisniewski Nails Seabrook and Other Big NHL Hits (VIDEOS)
We have seen some huge hits this NHL season. The hits have been so intense, that the NHL is actually debating whether or not it should ban high blindside checks. After Marc Savard suffered a concussion after a monstrous hit by Matt Cooke, the NHL looked to change its checking law. Now, after another big Read more »
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