by Ryan Dixon - September 15, 2008 12:27 PM EDT
Acquiring Robert Lang adds scoring depth for the Habs, but it also takes them out of the running in the Mats Sundin sweepstakes.
In the minds of some Montreal Canadiens fans, all they need to know about Robert Lang is he isn’t Mats Sundin.
Habs GM Bob Gainey confirmed trading for Lang (and his $4 million salary) ended any chance of Sundin joining Montreal this year.
by Adam Proteau - August 13, 2008 10:41 AM EDT
The hiring of Scott Gordon sends the right message to the Isles' players and fans: The goal is to improve and not necessarily win big right away.
Let’s be honest – the New York Islanders’ hiring of Scott Gordon as their new coach is not going to move mountains for them in their quarter-century quest to return to respectability.
by Adam Proteau - July 31, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
The Oilers have a new GM while Mike Gillis continues to topple the old regime in Vancouver.
In a move absolutely no one in the NHL community saw coming, Kevin Lowe is out as Edmonton Oilers GM – although not out of the organization – and former Vancouver Canucks assistant GM Steve Tambellini is in as his replacement.
by Mike Brophy - July 14, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
Believe what you will about the reasons for the split, but there's no denying New York's chances were better with Nolan as coach.
As my good pal Ken Campbell likes to say, this one doesn’t pass the smell test.
The official word is Ted Nolan and the New York Islanders have parted ways due to philosophical differences.
by Adam Proteau - July 11, 2008 12:29 PM EDT
Beset on all sides by tough situations, the former Bolts GM earned the success he achieved in Tampa Bay and deserves another chance.
They won’t have Jay Feaster to kick around in Tampa Bay anymore, after Lightning ownership and the now-former GM came to terms Friday on his departure from the franchise.
by Ryan Dixon - July 4, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
In Dan Boyle, San Jose replaces Brian Campbell with a cheaper, better blueline option and Doug Wilson deserves a lot of credit.
Hopefully fans of the teal didn’t spend too much time feeling blue over the team’s defense.
Just days after saying goodbye to Brian Campbell, the San Jose Sharks have signed Rob Blake and brought in Dan Boyle via trade from Tampa Bay.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 4, 2008 11:45 AM EDT
So the 2008-09 New York Rangers; yea or nay? The Blueshirts have experienced a huge roster upheaval in the past week and though “change is good” seems to be the team motto since the lockout, is it possible GM Glen Sather has tweaked a little too much? Obviously the two biggest losses to the Rangers’ makeup are Jaromir Jagr and Sean Avery.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 3, 2008 10:56 AM EDT
GM Scott Howson is moving out the old, building a bruising blueline, and rounding out his scoring depth up front.
With two big moves yesterday, the Blue Jackets got rid of a big millstone and bolstered a thin backend while actually increasing their offense as well.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 2, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
After a crazy day of high spending, Sean Avery's four-year deal to agitate in Dallas is a good addition at a fair price.
The Sean Avery show is hitting the road once again and this time the No. 1 agitator in the league is heading to Dallas.
At four years and $15.
by Ryan Dixon - July 2, 2008 1:34 PM EDT
While Mark Streit can't hurt the Islanders and will certainly help their power play, he's not going to carry this team into the playoffs.
In one respect, the union of Mark Streit and the New York Islanders makes a lot of sense because Streit can play multiple positions and the Islanders need help everywhere.
by Adam Proteau - July 2, 2008 12:53 PM EDT
An already stacked line up looked even better with Marian Hossa in the fold. And let's not overlook GM Ken Holland's brilliance, either.
Okay, this is starting to get a little unfair.
The one-year, $7.4 million deal Marian Hossa signed Wednesday with the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings gives that team such an advantage (at least, on paper), the NHL ought to spot Detroit’s playoff opponents a game’s lead in each series next spring.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
Wade Redden just needed a change of scenery, so why not go to the biggest stage of them all to teach a young batch of talented blueliners?
Defenseman Wade Redden needed a change of scenery, so he chose the most scenic: Central Park.
The Ottawa mainstay is taking his game to Broadway, joining a New York Rangers defense corps that already features some nice pieces in youngsters Dan Girardi and Marc Staal, plus returning vets Fedor Tyutin and the newly re-signed Michal Rozsival.
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