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Blues Re-Sign Jackman
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 01:01 PM ET
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via the St. Louis Blues,
St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has re-signed defenseman Barret Jackman to a one-year contract.
“Barret has been solid on the blueline for the Blues since breaking in with the club in his first full season in 2002-03,” said Davidson. “He’s an excellent assistant captain and we look for him to play a vital role in helping lead our team next season.”
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Jay Onrait Entertains
by Alanah McGinley on 07/01/07 at 12:58 PM ET
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TSN’s Jay Onrait is doing the liveblog thing again today, if you’re interested…
12:46 - A reader named Jeff Lush asks: “Does the TSN Brass realize the risk of having these free agent/trade deadline shows? What happens if nobody signs today?” I’m sure they’re not that concerned. What else were you planning on watching today, the U.S. Women’s Open? Boo-yah! Take that Lorena Ochoa!
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Report: Pro Scout Craig Button Leaves Leafs
by Alanah McGinley on 07/01/07 at 12:36 PM ET
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According to Leafs Lunch, Chief Pro Scout Craig Button has left the organization to sign on with the Boston Bruins.
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Thornton Re-Signs
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 12:14 PM ET
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via the San Jose Sharks,
San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has signed Center Joe Thornton to a three-year contract extension, which will keep the 2006 Hart Trophy winner in San Jose through the 2011 season.
“Joe Thornton is among the top group of elite players in the National Hockey League,” said Wilson. “In addition to his play on the ice, Joe leads by example and has as much love for the game as anyone I have seen. Making sure Joe remained in San Jose was a top priority and he will be an integral part of our franchise as we march towards our goal of competing for the Stanley Cup next year and for years to come.”
Update 12:29pm ET:
From TSN,
The San Jose Sharks announced Sunday that the club has signed centre Joe Thornton to a three-year contract extension, which will keep the 2006 Hart Trophy winner in San Jose through the 2011 season.
The deal will pay Thornton $7.2 million a season.
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Gomez Talk
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 12:12 PM ET
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Bill Watters on Leafs Lunch reporting Gomez will sign for 7 years at $7M per- Rangers or Flyers are the two teams he is hearing.
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The Complete FA List
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 11:57 AM ET
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TSN has them all, RFAs and UFAs…
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Remembering Souray
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 08:53 AM ET
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Ah, Habs Inide/Out reflecting on Souray.
Make sure to check out the video Dave Stubbs points to.
I am sure as the day progresses, this blog will be receiving numerous comments on the Habs situation. Keep an eye on it.
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Gomez Wants A Chance To Win The Cup
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 08:29 AM ET
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from the Anchorage Daily News,
“The money is going to be the money, (but) there’s a lot more to it,’’ Gomez said by telephone Saturday. “I want to win. I want to bring the Stanley Cup to Anchorage again.
“I’ve been a little spoiled in New Jersey—you knew you always had a chance to win. I still want that chance.’‘
Gomez and his father, Carlos, on Saturday flew to Chicago, where they set up camp with agent Ian Pulver.
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Flames Hard To Figure Out
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 08:19 AM ET
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from the Calgary Sun,
It sure is a funky coincidence the display of hockey’s stupidity is launched on Canada Day.
Today marks the start of Christmas in July. The presents—really truckloads of cash—begin being handed out all over the place
Smyth is going to be given big bucks and a long-term deal from some team. So will Drury, Daniel Briere, Brad Stuart and Sheldon Souray.
It’s a good bet the Los Angeles Kings are going to dive into the market like they never have before. Likewise, Colorado will be a player and Edmonton intends to.
What about the Flames?
Well, good luck figuring it out. General manager Darryl Sutter will never tip his hand.
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Will Oilers Spend Their Money
by Paul on 07/01/07 at 07:49 AM ET
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from Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun,
Lowe is in an interesting position here.
He’s under the gun, not just from the fans but likely from his own coach, to get somebody to make up for the goals he lost with the departure of Smyth, to get a top talent for Ales Hemsky to play with and a first-rate 25-minute man to play defence.
And the money is there.
He doesn’t have handcuffs.
Lowe, I believe, is prepared to break all the Oiler principles on overspending to bag Briere or a Gomez. Probably not Drury.
Sometimes what looks like bad business can be good business.
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