by Mike Brophy - July 14, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
Believe what you will about the reasons for the split, but there's no denying New York's chances were better with Nolan as coach.
As my good pal Ken Campbell likes to say, this one doesn’t pass the smell test.
The official word is Ted Nolan and the New York Islanders have parted ways due to philosophical differences.
by Adam Proteau - July 11, 2008 12:29 PM EDT
Beset on all sides by tough situations, the former Bolts GM earned the success he achieved in Tampa Bay and deserves another chance.
They won’t have Jay Feaster to kick around in Tampa Bay anymore, after Lightning ownership and the now-former GM came to terms Friday on his departure from the franchise.
by Ryan Dixon - July 4, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
In Dan Boyle, San Jose replaces Brian Campbell with a cheaper, better blueline option and Doug Wilson deserves a lot of credit.
Hopefully fans of the teal didn’t spend too much time feeling blue over the team’s defense.
Just days after saying goodbye to Brian Campbell, the San Jose Sharks have signed Rob Blake and brought in Dan Boyle via trade from Tampa Bay.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 4, 2008 11:45 AM EDT
So the 2008-09 New York Rangers; yea or nay? The Blueshirts have experienced a huge roster upheaval in the past week and though “change is good” seems to be the team motto since the lockout, is it possible GM Glen Sather has tweaked a little too much? Obviously the two biggest losses to the Rangers’ makeup are Jaromir Jagr and Sean Avery.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 3, 2008 10:56 AM EDT
GM Scott Howson is moving out the old, building a bruising blueline, and rounding out his scoring depth up front.
With two big moves yesterday, the Blue Jackets got rid of a big millstone and bolstered a thin backend while actually increasing their offense as well.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 2, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
After a crazy day of high spending, Sean Avery's four-year deal to agitate in Dallas is a good addition at a fair price.
The Sean Avery show is hitting the road once again and this time the No. 1 agitator in the league is heading to Dallas.
At four years and $15.
by Ryan Dixon - July 2, 2008 1:34 PM EDT
While Mark Streit can't hurt the Islanders and will certainly help their power play, he's not going to carry this team into the playoffs.
In one respect, the union of Mark Streit and the New York Islanders makes a lot of sense because Streit can play multiple positions and the Islanders need help everywhere.
by Adam Proteau - July 2, 2008 12:53 PM EDT
An already stacked line up looked even better with Marian Hossa in the fold. And let's not overlook GM Ken Holland's brilliance, either.
Okay, this is starting to get a little unfair.
The one-year, $7.4 million deal Marian Hossa signed Wednesday with the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings gives that team such an advantage (at least, on paper), the NHL ought to spot Detroit’s playoff opponents a game’s lead in each series next spring.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
Wade Redden just needed a change of scenery, so why not go to the biggest stage of them all to teach a young batch of talented blueliners?
Defenseman Wade Redden needed a change of scenery, so he chose the most scenic: Central Park.
The Ottawa mainstay is taking his game to Broadway, joining a New York Rangers defense corps that already features some nice pieces in youngsters Dan Girardi and Marc Staal, plus returning vets Fedor Tyutin and the newly re-signed Michal Rozsival.
by Adam Proteau - July 1, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
The New Jersey signing of Brian Rolston shows that even if you show a lack of respect to past veterans, it won't drive future UFAs away.
Forget Criss Angel. Lou Lamoriello is the real Mindfreak.
New Jersey’s GM was up to his usual magic as the sun began to dawn on the NHL’s first day of unrestricted free agency – and the rabbit that emerged from his hat came in the form of former Wild center (and former-turned-second-time-around Devil) Brian Rolston.
by Ken Campbell - July 1, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
The Rangers are known for being the biggest spender, so on a day when everyone is throwing cash around, a $5 million per season deal doesn't seem so large.
Remember the good old days when the New York Rangers used to be the driving force behind the spending insanity?
Not this summer. This summer there are a few big spenders.
by Ryan Kennedy - July 1, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
Mike Commodore plays a rough game and is loved by the fans of the city he plays in, but he just isn't a top-line defender.
In signing defenseman Mike Commodore to a five-year, $18.75 million deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets landed themselves a tough customer with whom fans fall in love with in every city he plays.
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