Month August 2009

The Stanley Cup is now Edible

Last week, EB and I were working out at the local gym. We begin our sessions with a 25 minute warm-up on the bike. There’s several TV’s showing many things such as reality TV, Detroit Tigers baseball, and Food Network.…

Mother Russia Claims Another

TSN is reporting that forward Nikolai Zherdev has signed with a team in the Russian KHL league. The 24 year old started with the Columbus Blue Jackets, traded to the New York Rangers, and eventually ended up on the short…

Kane Attacks Cab Driver Over 20 Cents

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was charged along with his cousin for allegedly attacking a cab driver because he did not have the .20 change after the pair paid their fare. 20-year-old Kane and his cousin James Kane , 21,…

Williams back in Hockeytown

The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have signed right-wing Jason Williams to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Williams is familiar with the Red Wing, having spent seven years in the organization playing for their minor league affiliates or…

Shanahan Returns to Devils

The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran winger Brendan Shanahan to a one year deal. While several NHL teams have made a push for Shanahan this summer, he ultimately decided to return to the team which drafted him in 1987.The…

New York walks from Zherdev award

The New York Rangers have reportedly walked away from the contract awarded to Nikolai Zherdev by a salary arbitrator on Tuesday, making the right-wing a free agent. The 24-year-old Zherdev was reportedly seeking a contract worth $4.75 million while the…

Wings sign Eaves to one-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings finally made a dip into this summer’s free agent pool with the signing of right-wing Patrick Eaves to a one-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Eaves scored six goals and tallied eight assists…

Round Trip

With all the hoopla surrounding the Phoenix Coyotes, it is easy to have missed the return of right wing Radim Vrbata. Vrbata played with the Coyotes in the ’07–’08 season, posting 56 points in 76 games. Afterwards he signed with…

Time for sniper to be a team player

The Dany Heatley saga has been anything but professional since the onset of the storyline right before the NHL draft in June. Claiming that he was unhappy with the direction of his role with the Ottawa Senators under new head…