To top off two days of exciting news developments, the independent arbitrator in the Shea Weber contract negotiations came back today and awarded the Nashville Predators defenseman a one-year, $7.5 million contract for this upcoming season. Weber, 25, was asking…
The bleary picture surrounding the Shea Weber negotiations with the Nashville Predators are beginning to clear some as more news and speculation has emerged concerning the contract negotiations between the two sides nearly 24 hours after Weber’s arbitration hearing. Reports…
Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber could be the first restricted free agent this offseason to go all the way to arbitration after months of negotiations between Weber and the Predators have yielded no results in terms of a contract extension for…
According to recent tax documents in a published report by SportsBusiness Journal, Gary Bettman, the often chided NHL Commissioner, earned $7.5 million during the 2009-10 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010. This marked a four percent increase in pay…
After 17 years with the Detroit Red Wings, grinder Kris Draper announced his retirement from the National Hockey League this afternoon at a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. “This is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make because…
There appears to be some truth to the rumors that Alexei Yashin is considering a return to the NHL after spending the last four seasons playing abroad. New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow confirmed today that he has had…
The New York Rangers avoided salary arbitration with one of their best young talents by agreeing to terms with Brandon Dubinsky on a four-year deal worth a reported $16.8 million, more than doubling the $2 million he earned last season.…
Former Rocket Richard Trophy winner Steven Stamkos signed a five year, $37.5 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday that will count as a $7.5 million cap hit each season toward the salary cap. “Steven is extremely important…
Nearly three weeks after Jaromir Jagr returned to the NHL after several seasons abroad with the KHL, it appears as if another former NHL superstar could be on his way back as well. Rumors have started to gain momentum that former New…
Check out this amazing piece of stick work from New York Islanders 2011 first round draft pick (number five overall) Ryan Strome. Last season with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL, Strome racked up 106 points, including 33 goals.…