Monthly Archives: July 2010

No, there’s nothing new to report on the Ilya Kovalchuk front yet. Truth be told there’s been no legitimate news on the talented Russian since free agency opened on July 1. Sure, there’ve been a lot of rumors. Maybe one … Continue reading →

Is Ilya Kovalchuk re-signing with the Devils as has been speculated by everyone’s fave the NY Post? Or did they jump the gun? Supposedly, the terms are seven years for $60 million, which would make the electrifying 27 year-old Russian … Continue reading →

On our country’s birthday, some surprising fireworks were delivered by Ilya Kovalchuk. The big Russian sniper said, “Nyet,” to the Kings turning them down. Credit LA Times’ Helene Elliott who tweeted the update 20 minutes prior. In it, LA GM … Continue reading →

Well the saga of Ilya Kovalchuk is now getting a little more interesting due to a very public entrance by the New York Islanders into the fray last night. According to a number of sources including Darren Dreger, their offer … Continue reading →

A couple of days after tendering Brandon Prust, the Rangers wasted little time getting the agitator to agree on a new contract with the two sides settling on a multi-year deal worth $1.6 million. A nice 800 K average for … Continue reading →

Following a quiet first day, the Islanders had a strong Day Two adding four to their roster. Garth Snow bolstered the D by adding physical blueliner Milan Jurcina and shot blocking specialist Mark Eaton. The 27 year-old Jurcina, who’s spent most … Continue reading →

In between all the chaos of Glen Sather’s latest folly that left all of TSN’s panel throwing darts at our patheticness, it at least ended with some sanity as our teflon GM quietly re-signed Vinny Prospal. Supposedly, the 35 year-old … Continue reading →

Well this certainly has been a busy day for the Devils so far and not all in the negative. Yes, I had the torch lit ready to descend on the Prudential Center when leading defenseman Paul Martin walked seemingly without … Continue reading →

The Devils worst fear has been realized. Paul Martin is a Penguin. While that might not seem as bad as say signing with us or the Flyers, just imagine No.7 playing alongside Cindy and Geno. It’s enough to make you … Continue reading →

As the clock struck noon kicking off today’s Free Agent Frenzy, the Rangers addressed backup goalie by signing vet Martin Biron. The former Sabre/Flyer/Islander agrees to a multi-year deal worth less than a million-per-season according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. From TSN, … Continue reading →