Hossa Explains His Decision
Justin Maffei | National Hockey League
Wednesday July 2, 2008
Against the thought of many, money was not the number one priority for Marian Hossa. The Stanley Cup was, however. But why choose Detroit over Pittsburgh?
Against the thought of many, money was not the number one priority for Marian Hossa. The Stanley Cup was, however. But why choose Detroit over Pittsburgh?
The suspense continues..
Brian Rolston will test the market, Joni Pitkanen might be traded, and some teams will target several of the best free agents, while others have no intentions of being active.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are making a splash in a big way, adding plenty of character in veteran Gary Roberts
A peek into the NHL’s free agency period, who’s on the market and where they might be heading.
What the hell’s going on in Tampa?
The native Pittsburgh officially will not return to the Penguins next season.
Sadly, the rumor-filled time between the Stanley Cup Finals and the first day of free agency is nearing an end. Let’s take a look at some of the junk we’ve had to sift through.
A peek into the NHL’s free agency period, who’s on the market and where they might be heading.
It appears Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts are close to signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Toronto Maple Leafs set a franchise record in 2007-08 – they missed the playoffs for a third consecutive year. Everything seemed to be going wrong and fans just wanted the team to tank the season in hopes of winning the Steven Stamkos sweepstakes.
Enter Cliff Fletcher, who is in the midst of changing this franchise.
A peek into the NHL’s free agency period, who’s on the market and where they might be heading.
TSN is reporting the NHL has increased its salary cap for the fourth consecutive year.
A peek into the NHL’s free agency period, who’s on the market and where they might be heading.
A peek into the NHL’s free agency period, who’s on the market and where they might be heading.
With things still going south in Nashville, selling the team to new interested buyers is becoming more of a possibility. Not surprisingly, a familiar name might be back in spotlight among the bidders. It’s Balsillie vs. Bettman: round 3.
Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli is neither confirming nor denying that he has held talks with Marian Hossa’s agent.
With all eyes on the free agents and draft picks, coach controversy and hirings seem to be getting pushed to the back of the NHL’s cupboards. Well…not on my watch!
TSN.ca is reporting that the NHL has approved three rule changes. The rule changes pertain to faceoffs and icing.
Pittsburgh’s Darryl Sydor is just one of several recognizable names with the possibility of being bought out in the coming days/weeks.
You know something is wrong with the NHL when Jassen Cullimore and his 13 points received at least one vote for the Norris Trophy.
It has long been speculated that Brooks Orpik and Michel Therrien did not get along. This caused many fans and media members to believe that Orpik would not be returning to Pittsburgh next year. Combine that with Orpik’s play during the Penguins’ late season surge (especially his four-hit-in-fifteen-seconds shift in the finals) and Orpik looked as good as gone. His stock rose drastically because of his play late in the season and in the playoffs. However, Orpik gives hope to fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins that he may yet return.
Dear Mr. Walkom,
Almost three years ago, as the lockout came to an end, the “New NHL” was born. You announced, to much fanfare, that officials were being instructed to enforce the rulebook as written.
Gone were the obstruction tactics of teams like the New Jersey Devils. Hooking and obstruction away from the play were regularly called. Open ice was the rule. The skaters were allowed to skate, the passers to pass, the shooters to shoot.
Just over a week ago, the Detroit Red Wings were flying high with a two-game shutout streak and a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Now they’re playing a game they never expected to be a part of.
Red Wing news: Babcock upset over calls; No reason to panic; Detroit columnist doesn’t like OT penalties.
News and notes from the Pittsburgh Penguins on gameday. Malone and Gonchar are both probable. Sykora did not really mean to call his shot. Alex Goligoski is returned to WBS Penguins. Mellon Arena news.
Game 5- Wow, just wow.
Petr Sykora sends the series back to Pittsburgh and the top of the list into chaos.
Red Wings news: Wings not too old, says Babcock; Osgood pulls disappearing act; Stanley Cup vs. Olympic gold.
In a gutsy performance that saw two Penguins players injured in less than a minute, the young team from Pittsburgh prevailed, scoring a goal in triple overtime to send the series to Game Six in Pittsburgh!
Game 4- Detroit’s PK keeps Pens at bay
A third period 5 on 3 penalty kill sealed a win and likely, Chris Osgood’s Conn Smythe chances.
News and notes from the Pittsburgh Penguins on the day of Game 5. Michel Therrien discusses his players ice time. Hossa is a leader on and off the ice. Goligoski gets his call to the big stage.
Red Wing news: The media weighs in on potential Conn Smythe candidates; Holmstrom will play; Short shifts are good.
Down three games to one, the Penguins will look to stay alive with a win on the road. Series leaders, playoff statistics, injuries and more inside.
News and notes from a frustrated Pittsburgh Penguins club. Center Jordan Staal was injured in Game 4, but will he play in Game 5? Malkin inconsolable after loss. Talbot sticks up for Malkin, but shows his frustration.
Red Wing news: Holmstrom may return for game 5; Wings fan tossed from Mellon Arena.
News and notes from the Pittsburgh Penguins on the morning of Game 4. Letang loses his best friend. Sydor to remain on blueline. Roberts faces reality. Penguins question Holmstrom’s ability to stay on his feet.
Possibly without power forward Tomas Holmstrom, the Detroit Red Wings will, once again, take the ice against the home-town Pittsburgh Penguins for Game 4. Playoff and series stats, team series leaders, injuries and more inside!
Red Wing news: The team goes to adventure camp; Holmstrom scoffs at diving accusations; McCarty may play in Game 4.
Holmstrom Update: Holmstrom will take the pre-game skate and will be a game-time decision
Game 3- Pittsburgh takes advantage of home ice
Sidney Crosby rose to the occasion with two goals and rises up the ranks.
Barry Melrose is leaving the booth and heading back to the bench to coach the Tampa Bay Lightning.