Islanders Looking Long Term

sources tell me that the islanders want a coach and want to sign him to a long term contract!

sundin

As expected, yesterday's "soft deadline" passed with no word from the Mats Sundin camp about the star centre's future, but retired veterans like Steve Yzerman and Joe Nieuwendyk say the Leafs captain should play if he's having any doubts. "If there's any doubt and guys aren't sure, I think they should be playing," Yzerman said yesterday. "You can be retired for the rest of your life. You'll know when you're done. "If you're not 100 per cent certain that you don't want to play anymore, then the decision is that you should be playing." Added Nieuwendyk: "People always told me: `Play as long as you can.

NEW POLL

How many points will stamkos have in his first season with the tampa bay lightning?

clowe re-signs with SJ Sharks

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16403

Bergeron Ready to Play

Patrice Bergeron seemed to recognize the play developing before anyone else. The opposition thwarted the attack and were heading up ice when Bergeron picked off a pass at the blue line. He moved back on the attack, dipping his right shoulder to fake the wrister and drop the goalie to the ice, went to the backhander, and, before the goalie could recover, quickly went back to the forehand to tuck the puck home. The pretty move was not met by the thunderous applause that such a maneuver would normally elicit, but rather just a simple regrouping of the players at center ice for the next faceoff.

Hawks Hire Bowman

as Senior adviser and Hockey operations

Crow to join CBC

CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA announced today the latest addition to its broadcast roster, Marc Crawford. A Jack Adams award winner (1995) and Stanley Cup Champion coach (1996), Crawford returns to the CBC broadcast booth as an analyst, bringing six years experience as an NHL forward and 13 years experience as an NHL head coach. “We are excited to have Marc Crawford back on Hockey Night in Canada,” said Sherali Najak, executive producer, CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA. “Marc’s resume speaks for itself - as a former player and NHL head coach, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game, which is great for our broadcast.”

steve tabillini to oilers

as there new GM

Jaroslav Modry to play in czech

2 year contracts

wow!Vermette signs With Ottawa

2 years 5.525M

Canes Sign Bowman for 3 years

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes think teenager Drayson Bowman might be ready to play in the NHL.The Hurriances signed Bowman to a US$2.06-million, three-year contract on Wednesday and will give him a chance to make the team in training camp.The 19-year-old had 82 points (42-40) in 66 games for the Spokane Chiefs last season before helping them win the WHL Championship. He then had six goals in four games as the Chiefs captured the Memorial Cup."Drayson had an outstanding season capped off by a strong performance in helping Spokane win the Memorial Cup," said Hurricanes assistant GM Ron Francis. "He is an excellent goal-scorer with good hockey sense and is capable of competing for a spot on our roster as early as this fall."He has one year of junior eligibility left if he fails to crack Carolina's roster.

Tsn

Jackets Sign Pascal Leclaire

3 yrs 11.4M

Filppula signs

5 years 15M

Filppula to sign long term

Breaking news from a strong source in Finland...Valterri Filppula will ink a long term deal today with the Detroit Red Wings at least 4 years

Eklund(E5)
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i also just recieved a call and this will happen today most likely

Mike Van Ryn to Return

Mike Van Ryn's wrists have been through a lot the past few years. The Panthers defenseman has endured four surgeries -- three on his right wrist alone -- as he has tried to regain the strength and power that fueled his slapshot and helped him become one of Florida's top players at the position. Van Ryn missed 62 games last season after having his second surgery on his right wrist in less than a year. He said the time off has helped him heal, and his wrist feels as good as ever. The Panthers hope Van Ryn is right. ''I feel awesome now,'' said Van Ryn, who spent last week helping coach a youth camp in Coral Springs.