NHL Signings Before Free Agency Starts
June 30, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under NHL, News, Players, Signings and Contracts
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed Bill Guerin to a one-year $2 million deal that will keep the veteran forward with the team for at least one more season. ”We are excited to agree to terms with Billy on this one-year deal,” general manager Ray Shero said.
”He made a tremendous impact on this team with his scoring ability, physical play and outstanding leadership and was a key factor in our drive to the Cup. I know our players, coaches and fans will be happy to have him back in Pittsburgh.”
Guerin, who would have become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow, posted …read more
Jokinen Powers Hurricanes to Game 3 Win
May 7, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Playoffs, Scores
Jussi Jokinen continues to be an instrumental part of the Carolina Hurricanes’ surprising postseason success and last night’s game was no exception. Just like the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference, the Canes are playing surprisingly well in the playoffs and now lead the series 2-1 against the Boston Bruins, the east’s best team this season.
Hurricanes goaltender, Cam Ward, was coming off his fourth career playoff shutout and it seemed like the team was on a mission to prove that their first win was not a fluke. It was definitely an intensely played game and the little feud between Zdeno …read more
Tampa Bay Deals Jussi Jokinen to Carolina
February 8, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Carolina Hurricanes, Fan Fare, NHL, News, Players, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trades
I would be breathing a sigh of relief today if I was Jussi Jokinen. The forward was sent to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Tampa Bay Lightning. That’s a major improvement (Canes are 12th overall) considering how crappy the Bolts (27th overall) are playing this year. Granted, this hasn’t been Jokinen’s best year (six goals, 10 assists in 46 games) but I think the same can be said about any Tampa Bay player at this point.
In exchange, Tampa acquired forward Wade Brookbank, defenceman Josef Melichar and a fourth-round draft pick in the 2009 Entry Draft.
image: TSN
