General Rumors

[caps05]

I just posted the story, waiting for it to be approved by a mod, but Redden has signed with the Rangers.

[SirYohans]

Originally Posted by HordiBrusk29

I can't reveal my sources.

I heard it on the radio, TEAM 1040 in Vancouver.

LOL, Hacked in to all the GM's cell phones huh? Better than any of that TSN bullshyt.

[lakingsfan19]

Kings offer Rob Blake a deal. Blake not sure if this is what he wants.
Dean wants Blake to know he is wanted, but wants to make sure Rob knows what his role will be.


Kings blog.

[blackngold]

Originally Posted by SirYohans

Ouch! could that be that blockbuster signing u guys are working on? Prolly not, my Rangers will find a way to get The Wild Chile.

Thanks!

[canuckfan]

Can somebody help me out here? TSN keeps blabbing about how the Oilers appear to be frontrunners in the Marian Hossa sweepstakes, or at the very least in the running. Apparanty they've offered close to 9 million/year.

But last time I checked the Oilers salary cap was sitting around 47-49 million bucks for next season. How the hell do they think they can can squeeze Hossa in without dumping some of their larger salaries?

Is anyone else hearing these Oiler/Hossa rumours from other sources? It just doesn't add up to me....

[Thrillhouse]

Originally Posted by canuckfan

Can somebody help me out here? TSN keeps blabbing about how the Oilers appear to be frontrunners in the Marian Hossa sweepstakes, or at the very least in the running. Apparanty they've offered close to 9 million/year.

But last time I checked the Oilers salary cap was sitting around 47-49 million bucks for next season. How the hell do they think they can can squeeze Hossa in without dumping some of their larger salaries?

Is anyone else hearing these Oiler/Hossa rumours from other sources? It just doesn't add up to me....

Apparently, the Oilers have offered an open contract...they'll match anything. Yes, it'll put them over the cap but so is Chicago (like $5 million over). They make the space.

[SirYohans]

Originally Posted by canuckfan

Can somebody help me out here? TSN keeps blabbing about how the Oilers appear to be frontrunners in the Marian Hossa sweepstakes, or at the very least in the running. Apparanty they've offered close to 9 million/year.

But last time I checked the Oilers salary cap was sitting around 47-49 million bucks for next season. How the hell do they think they can can squeeze Hossa in without dumping some of their larger salaries?

Is anyone else hearing these Oiler/Hossa rumours from other sources? It just doesn't add up to me....

They've been chatting with him for hours trying to hammer it out. I posted it earlier. They're obviously gonna find a way to make room with more deals or sumn.

[SirYohans]

Originally Posted by blackngold

Thanks!

No prob! I felt it was inevitable Wild Chile Redden would find his way to the big city.

[canuckfan]

Thanks boys - I know they'd try to find a way to make room, but I was just wondering if these rumours/reports had been heard from other sources. I've only heard it from TSN so far, and their emphasis to report on the Canadian teams always has me a little leary once they start talking about trades and rumors.

The other part of me is trying to think of a contract the Oilers would want to move in order to make room for Hossa's massive salary - Roloson, Souray, Cole, Vishnovsky? Certainly none of the kids....

Gotta love the cap.

[chilly666]

souray could be the next on the block to make room for him. tsn had been sayin that too. along with boyle bein sent somewhere if he waives his ntc

[blackngold]

Expect the Bruins to announce a signing within the next 5-10 minutes. Hopefully it is NOT Ryder.

[caps05]

Originally Posted by blackngold

Expect the Bruins to announce a signing within the next 5-10 minutes. Hopefully it is NOT Ryder.

Unfortunately, breaking news on thefourthperiod.com says it is Ryder.

[blackngold]

**** me sideways.

[Humpzilla]

July 01, 2008
Russian paperwork in Artyukhin's way
The co-agent for Russian freight train Evgeny Artyukhin said Tuesday that his client is in the process of signing a two-year, $1.9-million contract (NHL rules prevented him from doing that until Tuesday). But even if he signs the deal that will pay $900,000 next season, paperwork needed from Russia can hold up the process.

Todd Diamond said the NHL is requiring all players coming from Russia to provide a note from the Russian league now called the Continental Hockey League (thanks for the reminder, Geografer, I'm a little scattered, today) that proves the player is no longer under contract to a Russian team. Mark Gandler, Artyukhin's other agent, said he has asked Artyukhin to send him his prior contract with Russia's Central Army team to prove it has expired.

"If I get a copy of the contract tomorrow, then it will get done tomorrow," Gandler said. "If not, it will take another few days to get the note."

Posted by Damian Cristodero at 5:53:51 PM on July 1, 2008
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[Thrillhouse]

Hmm, I'm sure they'll be a few of those Hump. I was kinda surprised we didn't see the Flames officially sign Giordano who was in a similar situation last season. I hope they're not having the same problem.

Russian Freight Train, wicked nickname.