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Cap Crunch – NJ Devils Trade Friesen
From TSN.CA
The Washington Capitals have acquired left wing Jeff Friesen from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. The Devils are over the league salary cap and needed to shed some money. The Capitals, on the other hand, have plenty of cap space and are happy to have a veteran to help their young players.
FULL STORY…
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=137756&hubName=nhl
Datsyuk Officially Signed
We can welcome him back into the nhl because he has officially signed a 2 year 7.6 million dollar contract.
Source: www.sportsnet.ca
Datsyuk Soon to Be in Motor City
TSN.ca reports that Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland suggested that Pavel Dastyuk may return to Detroit in the coming week.
Bruins to trade D-Hal Gill
Hal Gill is on the trading block in Boston as the cap challenged Bruins try to free up some coin to sign Nick Boynton.
http://blogworld.hockeybuzz.com/?ac=eblog&blog=16
The lowly Predators… Not to be underrated
The Nashville Predators are starting the season as the veritable underdogs, however I don’t believe we should be so quick to count them out, the Predators are entering the 2005-2006 season with a definite plan of attack.
XM Satellite Pays $100 Mln for Hockey Game Rights
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) — XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., the biggest U.S. subscription-radio service, will pay $100 million to broadcast National Hockey League games for 10 years to expand its programming.
Bondra signs with Thrashers
source = thefourthperiod.com:
TFP has learned that the Atlanta Thrashers have agreed in principle to a one-year deal with veteran winger Peter Bondra.
According to a league source, Bondra’s deal is filled with incentives, while his base salary is just over $500,000.
Jokinen and Van Ryn signed
TSN.ca Staff with files
9/12/2005 8:43:15 AM
The Palm Beach Post reports that the Florida Panthers have agreed on one-year contracts with centre Olli Jokinen and defenceman Mike Van Ryn.
A Day to Never Forget, and Never Forgive
Today is the fourth year anniversary of the tragic day that changed our lives, 9/11.
This day should never be forgotten, nor should we ever forgive the evil that has been done.
Maple Leafs Sign Brad Brown
John Ferguson, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Saturday that the club has signed free agent defenceman Brad Brown to a one year contract. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Forsberg and Hatcher begin camp in rehab
Source: www.philadelphiaflyers.com
This is my first post so here it is. Well I know that people are gonna say “I told you so. Forsberg and Hatcher are out before they begin. ”
McKee Accepts QO. Staying with Buffalo This Season
TSN.ca/nhl reports that Jay McKee has accepted his QO and signed a 1 year deal with the Sabres.
www.tsn.ca/nhl
