Hockey Trade Rumors

I need to put an end to a highly debated topic on this site, whether or not Roman Cechmanek (goalie for Philadelphia Flyers) is a fluke.

With the Olympics approaching faster then most of us realize it is hard to fatham how good, or bad, that the united states hockey team will really be.

Latest rumor in Montreal is about right winger Pat Verbeek. The veteran nhl player has scored 515 goals and has a total of 1043 points in 1360 games.

Titles of Articles:

1) “Pens Sign Primeau”

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2) “Kaspiritis Must Go Now”

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Titles of articles:

1) “Are the Wings 2 OLD”

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2) “Lidstrom New Contract”

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Russia hockey has recently named Vyacheslav Fetisov to head up it’s Olympic Team amidst growing controversy involving players, coaches and politicians.

Peter Forsberg has resumed skating again for the first time since May 10th when he had surgery to remove his spleen. At home in Sweden, the superstar center has been having on ice workouts for the past week and expects to be ready for his NHL teamates to join him in Europe.

The Toronto Star and TSN’s web site are reporting that there have been talks to bring Doug Gilmour to Toronto. Both are reporting that the deal could be done in the next two weeks. Gilmour said Thursday morning that the two sides have talked and that it would be a great fit for both the Leafs and him.

Teppo Numminen will be the new captain of the Phoenix Coyotes. The appointment will be announced September 11. when the training camp opens.

Mike Peca has reportedly accepted a five year deal with the Islanders for approx. 20 million dollars. Also the Lightning are working on a deal with Lecavalier. Lightning want a five year deal, while Lecavalier is looking for a three deal.

Another round of quick notes for everybody to chew on and digest. Some interesting stats I noticed when looking at last season, as well as a few contract battles going on.

I am very excited about the up and coming 2001-2002 season! There are still a few minor moves that need to be made but other than that the Panthers look competitive this year. I am going to look at all the spots on this rostor and share my line predictions and how I think the players will do.

Michael Peca has signed a contract with the New York Islanders worth 20 million over five years. The signing will be anounced in a afternoon news confrence in New York. The signing extends Peca two years past unrestricted free agency. Restricted free agent Alexi Yashin is the only player left the Islanders have to sign after aquiring both players in the offseason.