http://www.thehockeynews.com The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. en 2007 Medias Transcontinental Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32:54 -0400 60 http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/design/logo_thn_print.gif http://www.thehockeynews.com/ http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/15358-Rand-Simons-Blog-Signing-RFAs-will-cost-teams-less-this-summer.html 2008-04-18 14:15:15 Rand Simon's Blog The Edmonton Oilers’ recent signing of defenseman Tom Gilbert to a six-year, $24-million contract was the latest example of a team locking up a young player to a multi-year deal. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14049-Rand-Simons-Blog-Who-what-where-when-and-Stevie-Y.html 2008-03-05 13:19:07 Rand Simon's Blog It’s time for some random thoughts as I deal with the annual late-season collapse from my hockey pool team (maybe it’s time to fire the coach?)… Dumbest thing heard on the radio recently (non-Rush Limbaugh division): "Look at Steve Yzerman, he hadn't done a thing by the time he was 28" -- Toronto-based sports radio host. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13050-Rand-Simons-Blog-A-little-discussion-about-the-AllStar-Game.html 2008-01-29 10:00:47 Rand Simon's Blog This past Friday my four-year-old son and I are driving home after a little shinny at Otter Creek in North Toronto when he asks me which teams are playing tonight. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12591-Rand-Simons-Blog-Keeping-players-in-the-fold.html 2008-01-11 09:52:12 Rand Simon's Blog My previous blog entry commented on NHL teams being proactive in getting players signed to contract extensions much earlier than they traditionally have in the past. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11891-Rand-Simons-Blog-Locking-up-youth-a-priority.html 2007-12-13 12:08:30 Rand Simon's Blog While trades have been few and far between in the NHL this season, many GMs have been busy locking up their players to contract extensions. When the Nashville Predators announced the signing of center David Legwand to a six-year, $27-million contract Dec. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11373-Rand-Simons-Blog-How-Alfie-lost-out-on-14-million.html 2007-11-26 10:06:21 Rand Simon's Blog The following sub-headline in a recent Ottawa Sun article about Daniel Alfredsson caught my eye and leads to the topic of today’s column: Despite being only fourth-highest-paid Senator, captain says he'd never dream of renegotiating contract. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/11093-Rand-Simons-Blog-Another-lockout-looming.html 2007-11-15 12:14:03 Rand Simon's Blog Hockey fans everywhere had to be nervous about what the future holds for the game after Montreal Canadiens’ owner George Gillett was recently quoted as saying: “But it is still a very difficult business when you have your player payroll at 54 or 55 percent of your total revenue. http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/10852-Rand-Simons-Blog-The-taxman-cometh.html 2007-11-08 10:55:59 Rand Simon's Blog Salary disclosure has had a profound impact on the way we view players and our discussions about them. You may not know without looking it up that Brad Richards has recorded 70 or more points in each of the past four seasons, but you probably did know his salary this season is $7,800,000 (before escrow, that is). http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/10504-Rand-Simons-Blog-Littleknown-benefits-of-the-CBA.html 2007-10-30 12:17:09 Rand Simon's Blog The recent hiring of Paul Kelly as the new executive director of the NHLPA led to some discussion as to whether or not the players would exercise their right to terminate the current CBA following 2008-09.