Posts About "Mike Comrie"

That Time $2.5M Prevented Perry From Being An Oiler

July 20th, 2016 It was December 2003, and the Edmonton Oilers and then GM Kevin Lowe were in the midst of a contract dispute with a rising young forward. An extension was looking unlikely and with the deadline for re-signing RFA's soon approaching the Oilers had to make a deal or have the player sit out a year. Lowe searched for a deal, found one but...

NHL Preseason Statistics Mean Less Than You Think

September 27th, 2013 The preseason is a time for teams to come back together and prepare for competitive hockey. The players are rusty. Some are still getting acclimated to new surroundings and new teammates. Some are returning from injuries. Fringe guys are battling for roster spots, while prospects hope to make a claim to stick with the big clubs. New...

Penguins Sign Versatile Veteran Jason Williams

July 26th, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Jason Williams to a one-year, two-way contract that will pay him $600,000 at the NHL level.

Penguins Make Priority Move, Sign Craig Adams

June 9th, 2011 After tidying up the front office, the Penguins have addressed a major free agency uncertainty and resigned forward Craig Adams to a two-year contract extension worth 675,000 dollars per year. The deal will likely take the 34 year-old forward to the end of his playing career, and at a raise of 125,000 per year over his expiring...

The Secret Behind Crosby's Faceoff Move

December 22nd, 2010 A few weeks ago we took a look at how Sidney Crosby, in his sixth NHL season, was finally moving into the legendary realm of Mario Lemieux. Amidst a career of unbelievable plays, one of Lemieux's finest moments came in December of 2002 when a local radio host offered to donate $6,600 to charity if Lemieux could ever score a goal...

Eric Tangradi Could Be Diamond In Rough For Penguins

September 29th, 2010 By Mike Colligan When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks in February of 2009 they were dealing from a position of strength. With a surplus of up-and-coming offensive defensemen, swapping Whitney for gritty winger Chris Kunitz allowed the team to immediately address their glaring weakness at...