Instead of multiple posts, it would probably be best to wrap it all up in a one-stop shop so here we go:
Florida's Nathan Horton was traded with Greg Campbell to Boston for Dennis Wideman, the 15th overall pick this year and a third rounder next year.
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Scott Niedermayer retired.
As much as it hurts to say this about the former Devil, Niedermayer was one of the best defensemen of this generation and should be included in any discussion of the top-15, maybe top-10 all time. Ray Bourque was just as great of a passer, just as great of a defender - but he wasn't a winner like Niedermayer. When it is his turn to be eligible for the Hall, there could be no dissension. (Unlike this year ...)
Hockey Hall of Fame voters selected Dino Ciccarelli, women's players Cammi Granato and Angela James, Detroit Red Wings executive Jimmy Devellano and the late Daryl Seaman.
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Tomas Plekanec re-signed with Montreal.
Plekanec helped the Canadiens and my fantasy teams tremendously this season. You know why he was on some of my teams? Because I knew he was in a contract season. You would think that the Habs would realize that too, but they still foolheartedly gave him a six-year, $30 million deal for a season of inspired play. What the over/under is until Canadien fans get pissed at him and beg for him to be traded? This coming New Years?
Brooksie said that the Rangers will not extend a qualifying offer to Enver Lisin.
It really was of no surprise that the Russian speedster would return. As I said in the Facts of Life, Enver rarely had a consistent role and that can cause havoc on experienced players, much less a kid with less than two seasons of NHL experience.
Pat Quinn washed his hands of the Edmonton mess and handed it to Tom Renney.
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San Jose told Evgeni Nabokov 'thanks for your service but don't let the door hit you on the way out.'
A great regular season goaltender who couldn't win the crunch-time games, Nabby will find work and a payday elsewhere, that is for sure. Atlanta seems perfect for him as he wouldn't have to worry about crumbling in the playoffs with them but I could see Stevie Y adding him, hoping for Khabibulin 2.
Pittsburgh re-signed Matt Cooke.
Greeaaaaaaat. Three more seasons in the Atlantic Division for the head-hunting pain-in-the-ass. Just great.
2 comments:
Granato's and James' induction may be silly for you, but certainly not silly for the young girls who want to play competitive hockey. It's not the NHL Hall of Fame. These woman are important trailblazers in the game. Yes, I know--it's not a brand that a lot of NHL fans enjoy. But for little girls who want to play this challenging and fun game, these woman brought their enthusiasm and skill set to a high level and showed the girls that it can be done. There's hockey at a higher level than just tagging around your brother's team.
Now, why only ONE male player this year? Weird!
Andrea is right - My daughter has been playing completive hockey for 5 years. It’s about time some of these women received the recognition for their accomplishments.
Actually there are times that I enjoy her games more than seeing all of the goons go at it.
Oh and Scotty, why don't you line up with Ruggerio & Wickenhiser, I'm sure thay can teach you a lesson or two... :-)
Diane...
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