Penguins Sign Sergei Gonchar to Tryout Contract Dustin Nelson | August 14, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a professional try-out contract, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Rob Rossi. The deal will bring the 41-year-old defender to camp…
Maple Leafs Add Jacques Lemaire to Brain Trust Dustin Nelson | August 14, 2015 The Maple Leafs continue to build a stockade of management and coaching talent, both young and old, carrying impressive resumes. The newest acquisition: Jacques Lemaire. Toronto has signed Lemaire as…
Whale Sign Brittany Dougherty and Shannon Doyle Dustin Nelson | August 14, 2015 Just days before the roster deadline in the NWHL, the Connecticut Whale have signed two more players, forward Brittany Dougherty and defenseman Shannon Doyle. The signings were announced by Whale…
Andrew Ference Shares Fax He Sent Teams Before 1997 Draft Dustin Nelson | August 13, 2015 Thursday on Twitter, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrew Ference shared a bit of “gold” he discovered at his house. It’s a pretty inspirational fax he sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins in…
Sami Salo Wrist Injury Forces Retirement Dustin Nelson | August 13, 2015 At age 40, Finnish defenseman Sami Salo has announced that he will retire from hockey, according to the Finnish publication Ilta-Sanomat. Salo will soon be 41 and didn’t have a…
Marek Zidlicky and Isles Have Mutual Interest Dustin Nelson | August 12, 2015 The New York Islanders and free agent defenseman Marek Zidlicky have mutual interest in making a new contract happen, according to Newsday’s Arthur Staple. Nothing is imminent, but Staple reports…
Rachel Llanes, Hayley Williams & Paige Harrington Sign in NWHL Dustin Nelson | August 12, 2015 Another trio of signings has been announced in advance of the NWHL’s inaugural season. UMass Amherst’s Paige Harrington and Miami University’s Hayley Williams have signed deals with the Buffalo Beauts…
Peter Mueller Signs With Malmö Dustin Nelson | August 12, 2015 Former first round pick, 8th overall in 2006, Peter Mueller has signed with the Malmö Redhawks in the SHL, the team announced on Wednesday. The Bloomington, MN-native has spent the…
Pavel Zacha Signs Entry-Level Deal Dustin Nelson | August 11, 2015 The New Jersey Devils have signed 2015 1st round draft pick (6th overall) Pavel Zacha to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced on Tuesday. The team also disclosed the…
Islanders Re-Sign RFA Kevin Poulin Dustin Nelson | August 11, 2015 The New York Islanders have made a depth signing, locking up goaltender Kevin Poulin to a one-year, two-way contract, according to Newday’s Arthur Staple. Staple reports that the terms of…
Justin Peters Undergoes Surgery, Will Be at Camp Dustin Nelson | August 11, 2015 Washington Capitals goaltender Justin Peters underwent knee surgery on Monday, the team announced Tuesday. According to the team, the surgery was successful and they expect Peters to be ready for…
Beauts Announce Shelley Looney and Ric Seiling as Coaches Dustin Nelson | August 11, 2015 The NWHL’s Buffalo Beauts have signed Shelley Looney and Ric Seiling as co-head coaches, the team announced on Monday. Looney is a two-time Olympian, winning gold in 1998 and silver…
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