OFFICIAL NHL OFF-SEASON THREAD... WADE REDDEN ASSIGNED TO AHL

[addictedtofreshkicks]

All news & info here... Congrats to the Blackhawks and their fans.

 

[numberr97]

True Blackhawks fan checking in. I told you guys, duh the blackhawks would win. Lets go hawks, yeahhhhhhh! Woooohooooooo! I've been following the hawks since their last cup win and this one sure does feel good. Now I can die happy.

Ok no but seriously, Congratulations to the Hawks, and too the Flyers as well. Congratulations to the Hawks fans in here too.

When the playoffs first started I thought they were going to be boring and lack upset's but damn I was incorrect. These playoffs were amazing. I love them and the finals were great. Two amazing teams fighting their hearts out, nothing more I can ask for. High scoring games, big hits, amazing. Kane is becoming 1 of my favorite players in the league, not only for almost leading USA to gold, but for how he plays. His patience with the puck and sick handling is unreal. I think the NHL gained some fans from this years playoffs which is a great thing. I'm kind of sad to see the season end, but truthfully I watched just about every game in the playoffs and I kind of got tired of it, so this break is well needed.

Now onto next season. I can't wait until it starts. Dallas finally got rid of this bum Turco, even though they are keeping Lehtonen in net I have some faith in him, at least more than Turco. I'm so hype for Dallas season next year, and the off season signings/trades in the NHL should be fun to watch as well.

Lets Go Stars!

 

[proshares]

Another great year of hockey in the books, looking forward to next season

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Phoenix Coyotes say they have re-signed left wing Scottie Upshall to a one-year contract.

The one-year deal is worth $2.25 million, a league source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.

The 26-year-old Upshall had a career-high 18 goals and 14 assists in 49 games for Phoenix before sustaining a season-ending knee injury on Jan. 28 against Calgary. He led the team in goals at the time of his injury and underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.

Upshall was traded to the Coyotes in March 2009 in a deal that sent enforcer Daniel Carcillo to the Philadelphia Flyers. Upshall had eight goals and five assists in 19 games with Phoenix to finish the 2008-09 season.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

 
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=san

San Jose Sharks captain Rob Blake will announce his retirement next week, a source confirmed to ESPN.com Wednesday.

The 40-year-old defenseman hinted as much after his team was knocked out by Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference finals.

"I know what I'm going to do but I'll take some time here and decide," Blake said May 23 after Game 4 in Chicago. "I'll let this sink in for a while. No rush to make a decision."

Blake won a Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman in 1998, the same year he was named top defenseman at the Nagano Olympics, the NHL's first foray in the Winter Games.

He won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2001 after spending most of his career with Los Angeles.

Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com.

 

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney faces the tough task of maintaining the momentum of last season's surprising team while dealing with the financial restrictions put in place by the NHL.

The league still owns the franchise after buying it in U.S. Bankruptcy Court last September and has given the team a budget as it faces the potential loss of several key players after the free agency signing period begins on July 1.

Maloney said he received his budget for players in a meeting last week with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly. Maloney said the undisclosed figure is not a lot but is "enough to make a winner."

"We'll be at the lower end of the league but it will be more than last year," Maloney said on Wednesday. "Now the trick is going to be to put a winner on the ice with what we have to work with."

Maloney, recently named the NHL's general manager of the year, worked wonders with what he had last season. With the franchise in turmoil and doubts about the team's future in the desert abounding, the Coyotes set franchise records for wins and points. The team went from playing in an empty building when the season started to a string of raucous sellouts down the stretch before Phoenix was eliminated 4-3 by Detroit in the first round of the playoffs.

The league still wants to sell to a buyer who will keep the team in Arizona.

Ice Edge Holdings, a group of Canadian and American investors, has emerged as the only candidate to do that after a group headed by Chicago sports baron Jerry Reinsdorf withdrew from contention this week. The Glendale City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to give Ice Edge 60 days to exclusively negotiate a new lease agreement for the team to play at Jobing.com Arena.

If there's a new lease, the NHL owners will decide whether to sell to Ice Edge. Glendale has pledged $25 million to the league to cover potential losses in the coming season if the ownership issue drags on.

Meanwhile, Coyotes president Doug Moss and Maloney have a hockey franchise to operate. They talked about the situation in a "round table" luncheon with reporters on Wednesday.

The Coyotes announced they had re-signed left wing Scottie Upshall to a one-year contract. Upshall, 26, was the team's leading scorer with 18 goals and 14 assists before going down with a season-ending knee injury on Jan. 28.

However, Maloney acknowledged it is questionable whether the team can afford to re-sign defenseman Zbynek Michalek. Michalek and forward Matthew Lombardi "are well-positioned in the marketplace to be free in a month, and they can go anywhere they like," the general manager said.

"But the good thing for us, they want to stay, they want to play," Maloney said. "They'd like to get paid, everybody likes that, but I'm somewhat optimistic we'll be able to sign the players we need to sign. And if not, we'll find the right players who want to stay and play for us."

Despite the limitations, Moss and Maloney have a whole lot more to work with than he did a year ago, when then-owner Jerry Moyes took the team into bankruptcy with a plan to sell it to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie over the NHL's objections. Balsillie would have moved the team to Hamilton, Ontario, a plan that was rejected by a bankruptcy judge and the league emerged as the lone bidder to purchase the team.

Understandably, there was no interest in corporate sponsorship then. Now, he said, "We've learned the phone does ring."

"People are really excited," Moss said. "The Phoenix Coyotes are relevant again."

Maloney said the team can count on a strong foundation with coach Dave Tippett, goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, and team captain Shane Doan.

But he knows the Coyotes can't stand pat.

"One of the concerns I have is coming back with the same team -- identical," Maloney said. "What are the chances you can continue to progress forward? I think we need to bring in a little bit of new blood in certain areas, and that's what we're going to do."

It's a precarious situation. The crowds that packed Jobing.com Arena could vanish in a hurry if the Coyotes stumble out of the gate.

"We have to still show people that we're real, we're legit," Maloney said. "We expect to be better next year. We got to the playoffs, it was wonderful, great and exciting, but we didn't win in the playoffs and that's what we're here for. We're here to win."

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

 
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[h3]Leafs back in for Kovalchuk[/h3]
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[h5]Ilya Kovalchuk | Devils [/h5]


Earlier this year, when Ilya Kovalchuk was on the trade market, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said he wouldn't trade for Kovy because he wouldn't pay any single player $10 million, which was what Kovy was demanding.

Well, now, some believe Kovy will end up signing for around $8 million a year. And now there are rumors that the Leafs might be interested.

FoxSports' Lyle Richardson had this scenario worked out for Kovy-to-Toronto: "If they trade Kaberle and his $4.25 million salary and either trade, demote or buy out overpaid blueliner Jeff Finger and one-dimensional center Mikhail Grabovski or Kulemin, it could give Burke room to sign Kovalchuk and still leave enough space to re-sign his remaining key free agents and perhaps add some additional affordable depth."

The other teams rumored to be interested in the Los Angeles Kings, and USA Today's Kevin Allen writes, "There will be more suitors for him than I originally thought." So there might be a handful of teams quietly lurking for him.

And, of course, there is the rumored three-year, $42 million deal -- which may not have been offered yet -- from the KHL, so that could be a game-changer, too.

http://[h3]Hornqvist could extend soon[/h3]
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[h5]Patric Hornqvist | Predators [/h5]


The Nashville Predators are talking with Patric Horqvist about an extension and as GM David Poile tells the Tennessean, "That's a work in progress. Whether that could get done next week or if it's going to take longer, I really don't have a good answer on that."

Hornqvist will be a restricted free agent and the Preds don't want to be in a position to have to match another team's offer after July 1, since they have a tight budget they're keeping to. This might be a tough negotiation, though, because Hornqvist led the team in goals after netting just two the season before. So it might be hard for the two sides to agree on a fair deal, especially with the penny-pinching Predators.

http://[h3]Jackets 'Googled' coaching search?[/h3]
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[h5]Columbus Blue Jackets [/h5]


Here's a somewhat humorous attack from former Columbus Blue Jackets GM/President Doug MacLean. He said on a Toronto radio station (as per the Columbus Dispatch), "I've talked to lots of people about the interview process in Columbus. ... The president of the team (Mike Priest) gets all of his hockey information from Google. He Googles everything, and that's where he gets his hockey knowledge."

MacLean then went on to say he wished the best for current GM Scott Howson and new coach Scott Arniel. But, from out in left field, he ripped Priest for reasons unknown.

The Jackets first tried to hired Guy Boucher, who turned them down for the Lightning. For the record, Googling Boucher brings up 1,340,000 results. Googling Arniel yields 213,000 results. The other serious candidate, Kevin Dineen has 190,000.

Maybe MacLean is onto something...

Nah, we're just kidding.

http://[h3]Preds could go young on blueline [/h3]
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[h5]Nashville Predators [/h5]


Although the Nashville Predators are still trying to get defenseman Dan Hamhuis signed, chances are they won't be able to make him a good enough offer. So as the Tennessean writes, "There will be more tough calls to make."

The newspaper wonders if the Preds will try to re-sign veteran defensemen Denis Grebeshkov and Francis Bouillon, or go young and "start rebuilding defensive depth with younger players in the system, such as 21-year-old Jonathon Blum and 19-year-old Ryan Ellis."

Preds GM David Poile said he'll talk with his coaches and scouts to determine what to do if that's the scenario in front of him, but chances are they are already thinking about that scenario because almost everyone seems to know Hamhuis time in Nashville in over.

http://[h3]Giroux trade offers were aplenty[/h3]
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[h5]Claude Giroux | Flyers [/h5]


Last year, the Philadelphia Flyers tried to trade for Jay Bouwmeester but the trade fell through because they didn't want to include Claude Giroux. And apparently that's not the only time teams have looked to acquire Giroux.

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren was asked how many Giroux trade offers he turned down, as CBC's Elliotte Friedman reports, Holmgren said, "I can't count that high. I don't remember how many."

Even at this trade deadline, there were likely teams inquiring about Giroux and that probably won't stop anytime soon. But if Holmgren's resisted this long, chances are he won't deal the 22-year-old winger.

http://[h3]Jackets may trade No. 4 -- for Spezza?[/h3]
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[h5]Columbus Blue Jackets [/h5]


The Columbus Blue Jackets may look to parlay the No. 4 overall pick into established NHL players. according to CBC's Elliotte Friedman. And if they're looking for contributions right away, it makes sense, considering the most likely pick at that spot is a defenseman, and we know blueliners take time to develop.

Problem is, though, the Florida Panthers -- owners of the No. 3 pick -- might also be looking to move down, so the Panthers could cut in line for any good trade out there.

Now, Friedman has an interesting trade idea for that pick: "I'm just spitballing here (Howson makes it tough because he's so tight-lipped), but I wonder what the Blue Jackets think of Jason Spezza. This is a perfect place for Spezza, tired of being the Ottawa fans' whipping boy. In theory, the framework makes sense for both teams."

http://[h3]Blackhawks' next move[/h3]
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[h5]Chicago Blackhawks [/h5]


No time to celebrate: The Chicago Blackhawks have a big offseason ahead of them.

They need to get under the salary cap for next season so Kris Versteeg and Patrick Sharp will probably be available in the trade market, likely for picks or prospects. Also, there's some speculation that Dustin Byfuglien will also be available.

Cristobal Huet will have to be stashed in the minors and the Hawks need to find a backup goalie. But they also need to re-sign Antti Niemi, a restricted free agent, and there are some rumors that he'll demand big money.

Along with Niemi, the key free agents they'll look to get signed are Andrew Ladd and Niklas Hjalmarsson. But other key players, like Adam Burish and Ben Eager, are also free agents so they might be scooped up by other teams.

Look for former Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon -- now with the Florida Panthers -- to get in on some of these deals.

In short, this will be a busy offseason for the Hawks and they'll lose guys they would otherwise want to hold onto.

http://[h3]Lightning looking to Price, Halak[/h3]
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[h5]Jaroslav Halak | Canadiens [/h5]


The Montreal Canadiens will need to deal either Carey Price or Jaroslav Halak for money reasons and, according to the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch, new Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will make a pitch for whichever one goes on the market.

We've already heard this rumor before, and it's unclear whether Garrioch is reporting or speculation here. Now, this move would be very un-Red Wing-like of Yzerman because it's a big gamble on a young goalie's potential. But we haven't seen exactly how much of the Wings' philosophy Yzerman is bringing over to Tampa.

He could also look at signing free agents http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=656http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=656Evgeni Nabokov or http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=959http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=959Marty Turco, but that seems unlikely. The best bet: He'll stick with http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1971Mike Smith and if, after this season, he feels they need a goalie, he'll get one.

Or as ESPN Insider's Gare Joyce suggests, they could just draft a goalie:

[h5]Gare Joyce[/h5]
Mock Draft 3.0: No. 7 -- goalie Jack Campbell

"The Lightning drafted G http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3692Riku Helenius in the mid-first in 2006 -- but he's getting farther away from the NHL, not closer. Helenius went back to Finland after one AHL season. New GM Steve Yzerman has pieces up front -- http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=5037Steven Stamkos, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=523Vincent Lecavalier, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=883Martin St. Louis -- and last year's No. 2 on the blue line, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=5157Victor Hedman. It will be three years before delivery on Campbell, most likely. By that time Stamkos, Hedman and the Gen Y draftees will be falling into place. A GM on a shorter deal would have a hard time pulling the trigger on this one."

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http://[h3]Weiss drawing interest[/h3]
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[h5]Stephen Weiss | Panthers [/h5]


We already knew new Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon is going to be one of the more active GMs in the next few weeks. And according to the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch, Stephen Weiss and Keith Ballard are drawing a bit of interested from other teams. But they might not be on the market.

However, Garrioch adds that Nathan Horton and Rostislav Olesz are available but their big contracts might prevent a deal from happening. In addition, Tomas Vokoun is available too, but his deal may also prohibit a deal from happening.

Previously, we told you the Panthers may look to move down in the draft from the No. 3 slot, so this could also come into play as well.

http://[h3]Marleau buying a house in ...[/h3]
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[h5]Patrick Marleau | Sharks [/h5]


There have been some rumors that Patrick Marleau sold his house in Sarasota, Calif. -- which is in Northern California -- and bought a place in Los Angeles. And that rumors, of course, led to speculation that Marleau is looking to sign with the Los Angeles Kings.

But San Jose Mercury News reporter David Pollak did some digging and found that Marleau actually bought a place in Los Gatos, Calif., which is close to San Jose. Pollak writes, "Sure, it looks like a signal that he plans on staying with the Sharks. But not necessarily -- his wife is from this area and there have been plenty of players who bought or built homes here even as their careers were taking them elsewhere."

This, of course, doesn't mean Marleau didn't buy a house in L.A. But buying a new house near San Jose might be a sign that he will look to stay in San Jose. It's all speculation at this point, though.

If, however, Marleau's gotten signs that the Sharks want to keep him, it might spell the end for goalie Evgeni Nabokov in the Bay Area.

http://[h3]Sabres, Panthers linked to Kaberle[/h3]
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[h5]Tomas Kaberle | Maple Leafs [/h5]


Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier has talked with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, and that talk may have involved discussion about potentially acquiring Tomas Kaberle.

But Regier wouldn't comment about any specific players, telling the Buffalo News, "I'm not going to get into the details of it."

We know the Sabres might look to include Tim Connolly or Drew Stafford in a deal, and Toronto is looking for forwards -- specifically a top-six guy plus someone who gives them some toughness. In addition, it's unclear whether Sabres defensemen Toni Lydman and Henrik Tallinder will return, and it could depend on whether Regier can pull a trade for Kaberle.

But this probably won't happen if Kaberle doesn't want to go to Buffalo because, as Kaberle's agent, Rick Curran, told the Montreal Gazette, "It's almost effectively a no-trade, because unless Tomas wants to go there most general managers that I'm familiar with are not giving up asset value for a one-year player who may not even want to come to my team. Especially with what Brian wants in return."

Other interested teams might be the Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils. Plus, CBC's Elliotte Friedman writes that Florida Panthers new GM Dale Tallon might be interested, too.

 

[DeadsetAce]

good looks ATFK


cannot wait for next season...lot of anticipation in boston given the past year and the upcoming draft

 

[physicx]

yall hear what ska st petersburg from the khl allegedly offered kovy?

3 years 42 mill

 

[DeadsetAce]

^

probably tax free too, yeah?

 

[DownByLaw]

Originally Posted by DeadsetAce

good looks ATFK

Word

 

[addictedtofreshkicks]

Per James Duthie's (TSN) Twitter:

Toews gets a 1.3 million bonus for winning the Conn Smythe. Because Chicago was at the cap, it will count against next year, so add that to their cap issues.

 

[bjm5295]

^That's bogus..

This is gonna be the longest summer EVER.

I read a trade rumor that was something like the Bruins want Taylor Hall over Seguin SO bad that they're entertaining trading the 2nd pick, 15th pick, and Blake Wheeler for the 1st pick and Sheldon Souray, who we tried to get numerous times in the last two years.

I just hope when Wheeler is inevitably traded, someone takes #26 so I can alter my jersey so it wasnt a complete waste.

 

[DeadsetAce]

^

i wouldnt mind if this rumor was true either: packaging wheeler and the 15th pick to get back into the top 10 again to nab a defensemen as well...that'd be

 

[doublejs07]

This dude Ovechkin

a few more pics in the link....

Link

 

[DeadsetAce]

^ that's why he's the effin' man

 

[DownByLaw]

@ Ovechkin getting his groove on.

 

[doublejs07]

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

@ Ovechkin getting his groove on.

He STAYS partying....there is no "off-season" for him....

 

[DownByLaw]

Technically this could go in the other thread, but what the hell.

 

[moneyisthemotive]

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

@ Ovechkin getting his groove on.

He STAYS partying....there is no "off-season" for him....

precisely why ovi > sidney ...

my man parlayin %++% it ... sidney probably building a library in his new house and catering to single males worldwide in the offseason ...

 

[DownByLaw]

Originally Posted by moneyisthemotive

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

@ Ovechkin getting his groove on.

He STAYS partying....there is no "off-season" for him....

precisely why ovi > sidney ...

my man parlayin %++% it ... sidney probably building a library in his new house and catering to single males worldwide in the offseason ...

Your obsession with Crosby is borderline suspect. Can you ever contribute a thread without bringing his name up?

 

[proshares]

I hate that Roenick and Amonte never won a Cup.

 

[DeadsetAce]

Originally Posted by Proshares

I hate that Roenick and Amonte never won a Cup.

yeah dude. i used to love being the blackhawks in the EA NHL games for sega. JR, belfour, amonte, chelios...loved it. i was a big JR fan

 

[proshares]

Friend and I were talking about this a little while ago, felt like posting up the video.  I was like 12 when it happened, definitely teared up when it happened:

 

[physicx]

^i remember that

98...i think i was like 9 or 10

 

[son of troy]

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[h1]Dion Phaneuf named new Leafs captain[/h1]

Monday, 06.14.2010 / 4:30 PM/ NHL Insider

By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Staff Writer
Looking comfortable in his new streamlined Maple Leafs sweater with the 'C' stitched on the shoulder, Dion Phaneuf told the media and roughly 100 season ticket holders at Real Sports Bar & Grill that his plan is to stay true to himself and what got him to this point in his career at only 25 years old.Phaneuf has been a Maple Leaf for less than five months and already you can find his name on a list with Toronto greats such as Mats Sundin, Doug Gilmour, Wendel Clark, Darryl Sittler, Dave Keon and George Armstrong, because on Monday he was officially introduced as the 18th captain in franchise history.Clark, Sittler and Armstrong sat on the same dais as Phaneuf on Monday and Leafs coach Ron Wilson introduced the Leafs' new captain, the team's first since Mats Sundin departed Toronto in 2008 after 13 seasons with the franchise and a decade spent as captain.

Wilson said it wasn't until GM and President Brian Burke pulled off the blockbuster trade on Jan. 31 that brought Phaneuf to Toronto that he thought the team had someone worthy of being the captain.

"It's been a process obviously since the day I got here," Wilson said. "When it became apparent that (Sundin) wasn't coming back we hesitated, and more than anybody I hesitated in naming a captain until I got to know the team somewhat.

"Over the timeframe of almost two years we felt that we didn't have anybody that could match up historically with previous captains. To my right are three of the greatest captains in Maple Leaf history (Armstrong, Sittler, Clark). We have basically a wall of history in our dressing room right now where all the greatest leaders in Maple Leaf history are commemorated. Lots of great pictures. We felt that we didn't have a player until the last couple of months of last season who would be able to be worthy of being a captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs."

Burke also talked about the Leafs' history and finding who they believe is the right guy to be captain -- not just any guy.

"This is not just another NHL team; this is the Toronto Maple Leafs," Burke said. "This is one of the greatest brand names in all of sports. We wanted to make sure today that we put the 'C' on someone that will live up to that."

Dion Phaneuf (Getty Images)
Burke called the decision to name Phaneuf captain Wilson's alone, but "if I had been asked, this is the player I would have Ronny to name as the team's next captain."

Wilson's choice isn't all that surprising considering Phaneuf served as an alternate captain for the last two and a half months of the season after arriving in Toronto from Calgary. He learned what being a captain is all about from Jarome Iginla for four-and-a-half seasons.

"Dion represents everything we want a Toronto Maple Leafs player to be -- someone who plays with passion, who comes to the rink each day and works harder than anybody, shows up on the ice and is difficult to play against in addition to being a great hockey player," Wilson said. "I had the pleasure of coaching against Dion when I was with San Jose and we thought right off the bat he was a remarkable talent and getting better every year. The fact that Brian was able to make this remarkable trade and land Dion on our team is only going to give us great benefits for this franchise for years to come."

Phaneuf, who pulled the new-look Leafs' sweater over his white dress shirt, called it a "tremendous honor" to be named captain of the Leafs. After issuing several thank yous, starting with the fans that came out to the new restaurant in Maple Leaf Square, across from Air Canada Centre, Phaneuf explained what kind of captain he is going to be.


"With this new responsibility, my plan is to be myself. I want to lead on and off the ice. Above all else, the team and winning hockey games will be front and center."
-- Dion Phaneuf
"With this new responsibility, my plan is to be myself," he said. "I want to lead on and off the ice. Above all else, the team and winning hockey games will be front and center. We have a lot of work to do, but we'll work hard together. Everyone is ready to learn and get better as a team. I'm confident and welcome my role in seeing that happen. We have a good team and have a lot to be excited about."

Phaneuf added that he is "looking forward to working with each and every (member of the media)." Toronto's media corps is among the largest in the NHL, something former captains such as Sittler and Clark know all about.

"Wearing the 'C' (makes you) the center of attention when things are going bad as well as when things are going well," Clark said. "The big thing is you just be yourself and be true to yourself. We're all pretty simple people that love playing the game of hockey. Everybody looks up to the player that has the 'C' and for that reason you don't change. When questions are asked you just answer the question right back, the best you know."

Added Sittler: "Dion has a young group of guys that are working together to build the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs and it's important that those guys support you. I know we'll be here to help you as well."

They were there on Monday during what was a gala affair to mark what Burke called a historical day for the Maple Leafs. Armstrong, the last Maple Leafs captain to lift the Stanley Cup (1967), commented on how different it was when he was named captain.

"We went in to play our first game, looked at the sweater and the 'C' was on my sweater. That was it," Armstrong said, laughing. "The only advice I would have for Dion is to be what he has been in the past. He's a leader. Just don't let it get to your head."
Pretty good move on Toronto's part.

 

[DeadsetAce]

the stanley cup on display at o'hare airport in chicago...compliments of my boss who knows i like hockey:

 

[gregodensbedpan]

congratulations to jonathan toews for being the cover boy of nhl 11.

back to back years with hawks players, with 10 featuring kane. should be a sick game again.

congrats chicago. i'm from vancouver but i became a huge toews fan when he absolutely dominated in the olympics. i like kaner too, even though he's gotten luongo's number the last 2 seasons.. haha

 

[physicx]

confirmed with link: HALAK TRADED TO ST LOUIS!

http://www.rds.ca/hockey/chroniques/300918.html

[h1]Halak échangé aux Blues[/h1]
Jeudi 17 juin 2010

Jaroslav Halak (Photo PC)

Le Canadien a finalement échangé Jaroslav Halak aux Blues de St.Louis selon ce que RDS a appris. Pour le moment, on ignore ce que le Canadien obtiendra en retour.

Halak vient de compléter une excellente saison devant le filet du Canadien et il a permis à son équipe de connaître un parcours surprenant en séries éliminatoire.

Halak complétait la dernière année de son contrat avec le Canadien.




Ce geste signifie que Carey Price obtient la confiance pour l'avenir du Canadien.

Plus de détails à venir

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